It is totally understandable as to why we all need [want] to know the reasons of any activity that causes us some grief.

However the comments from Crop Duster say it all..........

I guess a Cardiac Arrest can be classified as:..."human factors, pilot-type"

Speculation and guess work can tarnish the lifetime image of a respected colleague......lets be careful.

I think
is a totally inappropriate comment by an Ops Manager of the company in the absence of an enquiry. It especially smacks of a distinct lack of human factors training (or at best a gross misunderstanding of the subject).

Then again - are we believing a media report actually reported his comments accurately??

Helmet......
 

That is the exact point...........


Was this a real quote..........or a &^%$#@@ Newspaper Reporters misunderstanding of the event that the dill did'nt understand...!!!!


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Heliport

I flew with Gary back in 1980-81 doing ENG in Astars...Gary, I'm glad I knew ya............RB :ok:

I also was very priviledged to have work with Gary in Papua New Guinea for a number of years.

As a junior pilot I learnt quite alot from Gary,particulary operating AS-350 Squirrells.
He will always be remembered to me as the most Knowledgeable and experienced Squirrell pilot/instructor I have ever met.

Sincere Condolences to Cindy and Family.

Rest in Peace Mate.

I too consider it a privalidge and pleasure to have met and learnt a lot from Gary when also working out of Goroka.
In my opinion Gary knew more about the AS350 than any other pilot I have met prior or since.
He was very clear in his explanations and demonstrations and most importantly inspired and encouraged confidence and professionlism both in the cockpit and outside for some of us who needed a little gentle guidance
Very very sad to hear this tragic news