Fly Bpl - Is It The Beginning Of The End???
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 459
Likes: 1
From: Philippines
Disappointed for the reflection on GA but perhaps not surprised !
Apart from the alleged
"fraudulently producing aircraft documents"
1. Tax (a lot of the payments were taken as 'cash in hand');
2. VAT (ditto, and not charged in some cases);
3. Aircraft flown in an uninsured and unairworthy state;
4. Actions unbecoming of a flight instructor and authorised flight examiner.
Moderators: All of the above can be proven.
I applaud the efforts of RM to provide cheap flying in a variety of aircraft which has enabled many to fly when it may not otherwise have been possible.
I deplore the methods used to achieve this ideal when the lives of pilots and passengers are put at risk through the negligence, inadvertence or indifference of a person with whom a great level of trust and respect has been placed by those who seek to use the aviation services provided.
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 6
Likes: 0
From: IOM
Hi all,
A heads-up to anyone that's flown into Blackpool over the last six months or so and paid their landing fee to Fly Blackpool instead of to the girls at the Flight Operations centre. According to a letter of explanation I received today from the Airport, it appears that landing fees and other charges may not have been making their way to the Airport. As a result, under the Civil Aviation Act 1982, aircraft like mine today are being impounded when they next turn up at Blackpool until such time as the charges are cleared. It would be worth checking with the Airport's Corporate Affairs Manager, Susan Kendrick, whether you're on the list of target aircraft. It was not a short list.
Cheers, etc.
A heads-up to anyone that's flown into Blackpool over the last six months or so and paid their landing fee to Fly Blackpool instead of to the girls at the Flight Operations centre. According to a letter of explanation I received today from the Airport, it appears that landing fees and other charges may not have been making their way to the Airport. As a result, under the Civil Aviation Act 1982, aircraft like mine today are being impounded when they next turn up at Blackpool until such time as the charges are cleared. It would be worth checking with the Airport's Corporate Affairs Manager, Susan Kendrick, whether you're on the list of target aircraft. It was not a short list.
Cheers, etc.
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 47
Likes: 0
From: UK
latest ....His (RM's) Bailiffs will be shutting down the Helicenter on Tuesday 1st October and impounding the Fire Trucks thereby closing the Airport and preventing all Jet 2 operations
this I have to see
this I have to see
Last edited by boy entrant; 29th September 2013 at 05:51.
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 33
Likes: 0
From: UK
If you put COMED in the search box you will unearth some ancient threads, of which this is but one.
http://www.pprune.org/private-flying...blackpool.html
History repeats itself in many walks of life.
http://www.pprune.org/private-flying...blackpool.html
History repeats itself in many walks of life.
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 326
Likes: 0
From: Lost in Space
Well I did ok out of RM, he gave my my first commercial job back in 2000 alas it did only last 3 months before the company folded,but it was a start and now sat at the pointy end of a very large Airbus in the Gulf so he is not all bad.
Cheers Rob.
Cheers Rob.
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 459
Likes: 1
From: Philippines
Well I did ok out of RM, he gave my my first commercial job back in 2000 ... but it was a start and now sat at the pointy end of a very large Airbus in the Gulf so he is not all bad.
alas it did only last 3 months before the company folded
Joined: Feb 2000
Posts: 560
Likes: 0
From: gashbag
I still have my last (returned) paycheck from the comedy bandit days. It's framed on my office wall
I can't help those that have lost out, so i can only watch and laugh at the shennanigans as they play out.
Seriously though Robert, don't upset Meeson!
I can't help those that have lost out, so i can only watch and laugh at the shennanigans as they play out.
Seriously though Robert, don't upset Meeson!
Last edited by PURPLE PITOT; 29th September 2013 at 18:08.
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 459
Likes: 1
From: Philippines
Does anyone know the significance of the connection between RM and DMH, 74, director of British North West Airline Limited based at Richmond House, Leeward Highway, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, British West Indies?
Has Mr H exchanged the Flyde coast for the sub-tropical Atlantic coast?
Obviously a connection to RM - as he has recently become a director of Helicentre Blackpool Limited.
Although British North West Airline Limited is dissolved as far as Companies House is concerned (and had an address at British North West Suite, Blackpool Airport FY4 2QY until March 2009), Mr H describes himself as a senior pilot with said airline under his LinkedIn profile, based in the TCI.
He is also listed as being an Airline Transport Pilot living in Ottershaw, Surrey?
In view of recent carryings on, the timing of this change in directors at the Helicentre in obviously significant and maybe a prelude to future events?
Has Mr H exchanged the Flyde coast for the sub-tropical Atlantic coast?
Obviously a connection to RM - as he has recently become a director of Helicentre Blackpool Limited.
Although British North West Airline Limited is dissolved as far as Companies House is concerned (and had an address at British North West Suite, Blackpool Airport FY4 2QY until March 2009), Mr H describes himself as a senior pilot with said airline under his LinkedIn profile, based in the TCI.
He is also listed as being an Airline Transport Pilot living in Ottershaw, Surrey?
In view of recent carryings on, the timing of this change in directors at the Helicentre in obviously significant and maybe a prelude to future events?
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
From: Poulton Le Fylde
RM
I have known RM since 1998, when I took my first flying lesson with Comed. Whilst all may not like his business manner or personality, I have always found him to be a very nice guy and always helpful. It's not easy to be in business and easy for those who have never been in business to criticise. I have been in business myself for over 30 years and have experiences almost everything that could happen. I wish RM all the best and hope that he can sort out his problems. I have a user name of sport350, but I am a retired PPL taught by Comed and my name is David Frost.
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
From: Manchester
latest ....His (RM's) Bailiffs will be shutting down the Helicenter on Tuesday 1st October and impounding the Fire Trucks thereby closing the Airport and preventing all Jet 2 operations
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 90
Likes: 0
From: The North
Whatever it takes?
David, I don’t think it’s the man, it’s more his methods. Tell me, what circumstance permits you to falsify the legal documentation associated with an aircraft and its operation? If he’s found guilty of these alleged offences, I hope they hang him out to dry, and I’m sure a custodial sentence is inevitable. The paper trail, nuisance though it is, has been put in place for a reason. You can’t just ignore it when finances don’t stretch. It’s the others in the periphery I’m concerned for, how much blame will he try a lay off on them?
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
From: Poulton Le Fylde
RM
There are no circumstances that permit breaking the law. But that is for a court of law to decide. As you say these are alleged offences and everyone is deemed innocent until proved guilty.