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Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
29th Nov 2021, 16:37
Replies: 2,429
Views: 2,907,225
Posted By ShyTorque

I remember a minor CAA campaign (about ten years...

I remember a minor CAA campaign (about ten years ago?) where they produced leaflets for potential passengers, explaining the requirement to ensure that a proposed flight was sought from an AOC...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
28th Nov 2021, 17:45
Replies: 2,429
Views: 2,907,225
Posted By ShyTorque

The age limit of 60 applies to single public...

The age limit of 60 applies to single public transport operations, which the type of flights under main discussion are. Generally speaking, if you approach an AOC holder and buy a seat, it’s public...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
15th Nov 2021, 13:02
Replies: 2,429
Views: 2,907,225
Posted By ShyTorque

Fair enough. But he didn't complete his CPL...

Fair enough. But he didn't complete his CPL qualification.

Henderson, as per all of us, was disallowed by age from single pilot public transport operations - seven years ago.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
15th Nov 2021, 09:36
Replies: 2,429
Views: 2,907,225
Posted By ShyTorque

I’m sure I read that Dave Ibbotson had an issue...

I’m sure I read that Dave Ibbotson had an issue with colour vision. This would bar him from a Class 1 medical pass and therefore he would not be able to hold a commercial licence.

He should not...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
12th Nov 2021, 12:12
Replies: 2,429
Views: 2,907,225
Posted By ShyTorque

Interesting to note that his age of 67 was...

Interesting to note that his age of 67 was mentioned, hopefully to be taken in mitigation, along with the effect his conviction will have on his family.
Single pilot, public transport with...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
4th Nov 2021, 14:05
Replies: 2,429
Views: 2,907,225
Posted By ShyTorque

Yes, The whole point of the AOC legislation is...

Yes, The whole point of the AOC legislation is that passengers are provided protection via legislation. Those who circumvent that safety protection system are criminals, accidents or not.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
3rd Nov 2021, 22:04
Replies: 2,429
Views: 2,907,225
Posted By ShyTorque

My point is, Ibbotson wasn’t flying to Nantes and...

My point is, Ibbotson wasn’t flying to Nantes and back because he simply wanted to do the flight. He only went because he was to be paid.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
3rd Nov 2021, 19:47
Replies: 2,429
Views: 2,907,225
Posted By ShyTorque

If the same pilot in this instance wasn’t being...

If the same pilot in this instance wasn’t being paid, would he have have attempted the flight at all?
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
30th Oct 2021, 17:09
Replies: 2,429
Views: 2,907,225
Posted By ShyTorque

The best witness would be a passenger stepping...

The best witness would be a passenger stepping out of the aircraft. Asked the questions: "Did you pay for that flight and if so, who to and how much?" Could be very revealing.

The CAA regularly...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
29th Oct 2021, 09:26
Replies: 2,429
Views: 2,907,225
Posted By ShyTorque

Hipper, I doubt that the operation had insurance...

Hipper, I doubt that the operation had insurance in place for commercial flights, bearing in mind the big picture.

jumpseater,

I presume you mean “ground contact” rather than the unfortunate...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
26th Oct 2021, 17:09
Replies: 2,429
Views: 2,907,225
Posted By ShyTorque

I doubt he’s using it for illegal charter work,...

I doubt he’s using it for illegal charter work, though.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
25th Mar 2020, 14:34
Replies: 2,429
Views: 2,907,225
Posted By ShyTorque

Pittsextra, I don't understand what point...

Pittsextra,

I don't understand what point you are trying to make with regard to this thread.

Are you really saying you would agree with a sub-70kg flexwing pilot (or any other) earning a living...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
21st Mar 2020, 21:17
Replies: 2,429
Views: 2,907,225
Posted By ShyTorque

So we may all just as well not bother with a...

So we may all just as well not bother with a commercial licence, Class 1 medicals or valid insurance and just get on with the more serious business of earning a living flying passengers wherever they...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
19th Mar 2020, 08:28
Replies: 2,429
Views: 2,907,225
Posted By ShyTorque

It certainly appears that you are defending it.

It certainly appears that you are defending it.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
19th Mar 2020, 00:09
Replies: 2,429
Views: 2,907,225
Posted By ShyTorque

Cost sharing is one thing. It’s different when...

Cost sharing is one thing. It’s different when four are five passengers are paying 99.99% each.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
17th Mar 2020, 18:24
Replies: 2,429
Views: 2,907,225
Posted By ShyTorque

Seeing that illegal charter flights are...

Seeing that illegal charter flights are un-insurable, maybe the authorities should be given the power to impound an aircraft used in these suspicious circumstances and the pilot and passengers taken...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
17th Mar 2020, 09:14
Replies: 2,429
Views: 2,907,225
Posted By ShyTorque

The UK onshore rotary commercial world is really...

The UK onshore rotary commercial world is really quite small. Many of us with commercial licences have been around long enough to recognise each other on the radio, let alone by sight on the ground....
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
22nd Aug 2019, 05:59
Replies: 2,429
Views: 2,907,225
Posted By ShyTorque

Laguna, that is why an aircraft used for public...

Laguna, that is why an aircraft used for public transport is required to be on a regular inspection and maintenance programme, controlled by the authorities. With an aircraft you don't just wait...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
9th Aug 2019, 16:07
Replies: 2,429
Views: 2,907,225
Posted By ShyTorque

What were those two twisted individuals thinking?...

What were those two twisted individuals thinking? I'm sure that money came into it somewhere.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
13th Apr 2019, 19:27
Replies: 2,429
Views: 2,907,225
Posted By ShyTorque

Surely a professional (in the sense of doing the...

Surely a professional (in the sense of doing the job for a living = paid) ferry pilot should also hold a CPL?
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
3rd Apr 2019, 08:29
Replies: 2,429
Views: 2,907,225
Posted By ShyTorque

As already stated by others, the legislation is...

As already stated by others, the legislation is already in place but seldom enforced. Drivers tend to speed on roads where there are no speed cameras.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
26th Feb 2019, 18:23
Replies: 2,429
Views: 2,907,225
Posted By ShyTorque

Pitts, surely as a licence holder yourself, and...

Pitts, surely as a licence holder yourself, and you were good friends with another pilot you might be aware of the limitations of his licence?

Having said that, in my younger day whilst an RAF...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
26th Feb 2019, 13:26
Replies: 2,429
Views: 2,907,225
Posted By ShyTorque

I've never carried my personal log book on any...

I've never carried my personal log book on any aircraft, in forty years of flying for a living.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
26th Feb 2019, 11:18
Replies: 2,429
Views: 2,907,225
Posted By ShyTorque

Pittsextra, you appear to be missing the...

Pittsextra, you appear to be missing the rationale of accident investigations by the AAIB.
Ibbotson knew exactly why the accident occurred, if only for a few brief seconds, obviously by then it was...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
24th Feb 2019, 08:04
Replies: 2,429
Views: 2,907,225
Posted By ShyTorque

The word "hire" is very relevant.

The word "hire" is very relevant.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
12th Feb 2019, 09:43
Replies: 2,429
Views: 2,907,225
Posted By ShyTorque

There probably aren't many charity organisations...

There probably aren't many charity organisations flying multi-million pound footballers about.....
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
8th Feb 2019, 19:31
Replies: 2,429
Views: 2,907,225
Posted By ShyTorque

Yes, obviously not - but you asked if it would be...

Yes, obviously not - but you asked if it would be carried in the aircraft. It should be available elsewhere.



Pilots are required to carry their licence with them.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
8th Feb 2019, 18:49
Replies: 2,429
Views: 2,907,225
Posted By ShyTorque

There is no legal requirement for a pilot to...

There is no legal requirement for a pilot to carry a personal log book in the aircraft, indeed it would obviously be counterproductive if lost.
The requirement is to complete one's log book "in a...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
31st Jan 2019, 14:26
Replies: 2,429
Views: 2,907,225
Posted By ShyTorque

EASA has brought us many more rules, making...

EASA has brought us many more rules, making things far more difficult (for those legally plying their trade) to make a living.
However, it seems to have left some large loopholes through lack of...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
26th Jan 2019, 18:20
Replies: 2,429
Views: 2,907,225
Posted By ShyTorque

Sala possibly thought he was getting a better...

Sala possibly thought he was getting a better service by flying in a chartered aircraft than taking a scheduled flight. Therein lies the problem.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
25th Jan 2019, 17:23
Replies: 2,429
Views: 2,907,225
Posted By ShyTorque

It sounds like problems with serviceability...

It sounds like problems with serviceability caused ongoing delays in the departure time (three previous attempts to take off have been mentioned).
It's possible that one pilot, having previously...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
25th Jan 2019, 14:47
Replies: 2,429
Views: 2,907,225
Posted By ShyTorque

Try reading here: ...

Try reading here:
https://www.britishhelicopterassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/Illegal-Public-Transport.pdf
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
23rd Jan 2019, 13:47
Replies: 2,429
Views: 2,907,225
Posted By ShyTorque

The more we read (if any or all of it can be...

The more we read (if any or all of it can be believed) the more outrageous this situation seems. I'm getting angry, too, because this stinks.
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