Fly Bpl - Is It The Beginning Of The End???
 

Just heard on Blackpool airport that Flybpl has had their fuel account suspended??

Sounds like the Flight Academy Blackpool/Aircraft Grouping saga all over again !!

Can anybody confirm this??

AFN :rolleyes:

I know this is a rumour network but its a bit harsh posting that on here.
Coincidence that hanger 8 is re opening:eek:

Jeffs26

Correct, it is a rumour network & this is a rumour. Not sure what the problem is ??

Funny how you are a new member. Your not RM in one of your many disguises re you????:=

As for hangar 8, I lost money with flight academy so I really don't give a ****e about it

AFN

its no rumor that the airport have stopped allowing him to refuel but he does have funds coming in soon He has no Hull insurance on any of his a/c and after an accident he then sues the survivors or in two cases the deceased estate for £35000 with the last two accidents (Swiss & Caernarfon) going thro' the courts as I write he thinks he is due £70000 any day now and that should clear the fuel bill

Hmm - foot and mouth or plague?

Or not paying attention to spell chicken :ok:

Anyway, I'd sooner hear a rumour with spelling mistakes than wait for proofread copy.

Especially as the poster has revealed quite shocking behaviour; the AAIB haven't finished with the Caernafon report yet.

SGC

he sent the demand for £35000 5 days after the accident whilst the Pilot was still in intensive care.as for waiting for the A.A.I.B report he commented on national TV the next day that his a/c was not to blame and pilot error was.
If you want to Defend the man lend him the £25000 for the fuel.

Why would anyone hire an uninsured aircraft?

Was it made abundantly clear to those hiring that they were taking the aircraft with only third-party cover and that they should arrange their own insurance cover? If so, then the "uninsured" problem is the pilot's problem (or his estate). if not, then I suspect that the court cases to collect on those claims will be a long and (to outsiders) interesting process.

It is not made clear to pilots hiring aircraft that they are not insured.

I suspect fewer pilots would have flown with FlyBpl had they known that in the past?!

RM has made unreasonable demands on pilots where the airworthiness and safety of his aircraft is concerned - this is totally unacceptable behaviour from a flight instructor and CAA authorised flight examiner.

Whilst FlyBpl provide a relatively cheap means of aviating for many, this behaviour seems to be at a relatively extortionate price for some?

:=

Taken from the Flying Order Book on the website - http://www.flybpl.com/photos/downloa...order-book.pdf

7. Flybpl.com recommend private Insurance for the Pilot to be taken out by the Pilot / Commander, as flybpl.com Insurance does not cover and cannot be held responsible for any losses or damage caused by the PILOT.

Buttino

Whilst that is the wording of Clause 7 of the Flying Order Book, it does not make it clear that there is no insurance in place in respect of loss of the hull of the aircraft.

It suggests, but does not state, that the insurance relates to third party and public liability insurance - and not that relating to the aircraft themselves.

Most reputable flying schools and clubs insure their aircraft fully with third party and public liablity insurance being available to school/club members (hence the temporary membership form or 'blood chit' which is required for all those non-members flying as passengers in school/club aircraft).

FlyBpl's Clause 7 is, to my knowledge, not the usual situation with respect to aircraft/pilot/passenger insurance provisions within the auspices of a flying school or club.

It would be interesting to learn how, for example, a passenger taking a flight in a FlyBpl aircraft could obtain that insurance at short notice prior to a flight on a Sunday? Maybe there is a sister company 'FlyBpl Insurance Services' which provide such insurance cover - I can't see the advert on the website though?

EU minimum insurance includes cover (£250K) for each passenger ,I recall that twenty years ago when I was training there were discussions about whether the club insurance covered the pilot against damage HE did to club aircraft, so this issue is not new. I suppose those looking for the cheapest way to fly should possibly consider other issues alongside cost.
MOREOIL

The EU minimum cover for passenger liability is 100,000 SDR's. About £100,000 the last time I checked - a derisory amount.

Speaking of insurance, sounds like another problem that needs addressing!! Very soon. Awkard!! :bored:

Hope he don't appear in the Isle of Man !

Most likely.

He has a company which is listed at Companies House, was formed in 2010 and whose accounts were made up to December 2012.

It is based in Hanger 2 at Blackpool Airport.

The company is Manx Airlines Limited, Company Number 07478345.

I hope you'll make this new venture welcome on the Island and open your wallets to it.

The rumour drums are working overtime at Blackpool :oh:

Funny you mention that asitwas. It appears he has been to the Isle of Man today.

Can anybody on EGNS confirm ??

People on the IOM have very long memories !

Very long memories backed up by an excellent word by mouth communication system. Yes, we’ll certainly spread the 'news' …. we can well do without RM’s type of outfit!

Commercial Dispute with Blackpool Airport


Until further notice members are advised not to book flights on line that operate from Blackpool Airport, Group Locations are operating as normal, please call if you wish an update on 01253 341238.
We hope to have this resolved within the next day or two.
Thankyou for your patience.

Interesting, what are they disputing...........whether to pay the fuel bill or not ???:mad:

AFN