... not standing up to blindly condone what appears to me to reckless flying, were I to witness it of an unknown pilot ('cause that's where this whole thread began)...

... But recognizing that there are a very few exceptional pilots, who really are in their own realm, whom I am not qualified to criticize.

You can't accept someone leaving their mind open?

Ray Hanna was truly exceptional.

and gave me more hours of pleasure over the years than a whole case of Mars bars.

The soldier killed at South Cerney some years ago probably thought the C-130 was also being flown by a professional up to the point at which it hit him. Any pilot, regardless of ability or reputation can make mistakes.

Yes... a court may take evidence over days or even weeks before coming to a decision. They hear a lot more than can ever be apparent on an internet list or in a newspaper article!

kaz

Of course I can. But to say what you said without making some point is not adding much to the discussion. I agree that we shouldn't come to conclusions prematurely.