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Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
10th Oct 2022, 18:42
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Views: 2,907,250
Posted By Mike Flynn

I have made my point on this in the past but even...

I have made my point on this in the past but even if a fully qualified pilot had been in the left hand seat the carbon monoxide leak would have produced the same result. The one thing to learn from...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
18th Nov 2021, 17:51
Replies: 2,429
Views: 2,907,250
Posted By Mike Flynn

The main points of the Sala tragedy were summed...

The main points of the Sala tragedy were summed up in this part of the report below.

The whole issue of prolonged N registered light aircraft operations by non US citizens will no doubt be...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
18th Nov 2021, 16:25
Replies: 2,429
Views: 2,907,250
Posted By Mike Flynn

Not just the USA but most developed countries in...

Not just the USA but most developed countries in the world adopt this policy. Let’s face it until recently there were a lot of UK based aircraft and helicopter owners using countries like Lithuania...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
15th Nov 2021, 17:25
Replies: 2,429
Views: 2,907,250
Posted By Mike Flynn

Public transport aviation is more regulated for...

Public transport aviation is more regulated for the simple reason that it comes with a duty to protect innocent passengers. Genuine air taxi companies see work lost to cowboy outfits who save money...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
14th Nov 2021, 18:41
Replies: 2,429
Views: 2,907,250
Posted By Mike Flynn

It should be obvious from this case that any type...

It should be obvious from this case that any type of aerial or public transport work carried out on either a UK or foreign registered aircraft without the required pilot qualifications and AOC...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
12th Nov 2021, 12:13
Replies: 2,429
Views: 2,907,250
Posted By Mike Flynn

Perhaps so but he won’t be involved in this sort...

Perhaps so but he won’t be involved in this sort of business in the future and is unlikely to be welcome around GA airfields. He also faces the prospect of being sued by the families of the victims.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
29th Oct 2021, 19:53
Replies: 2,429
Views: 2,907,250
Posted By Mike Flynn

If a CPL was easy to achieve and maintain we...

If a CPL was easy to achieve and maintain we would all have one. Given the suspected issues with the Malibu at Nantes I suspect very few commercial pilots would have flown that aircraft after...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
28th Oct 2021, 20:51
Replies: 2,429
Views: 2,907,250
Posted By Mike Flynn

For those who have not seen it this BBC interview...

For those who have not seen it this BBC interview with David Henderson and the ill fated Malibu in 2015 is worth viewing.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/magazine-34492176
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
28th Oct 2021, 12:31
Replies: 2,429
Views: 2,907,250
Posted By Mike Flynn

I think it has all been said in the comments...

I think it has all been said in the comments leading up to this verdict.

Henderson was clearly a rogue operator who wanted to blame everyone but himself for this tragedy. There will always be...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
25th Oct 2021, 18:27
Replies: 2,429
Views: 2,907,250
Posted By Mike Flynn

Perhaps the question about why private aircraft...

Perhaps the question about why private aircraft operators choose the N reg option should be addressed to Grant Shapps? There is clearly a problem with the paperwork and over legislation in the UK.
...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
24th Oct 2021, 17:17
Replies: 2,429
Views: 2,907,250
Posted By Mike Flynn

That is the the problem Jon. When you get it to a...

That is the the problem Jon. When you get it to a taxi you assume it is a registered taxi. However with the likes of Uber there is little or no control on who is driving and if indeed they have a UK...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
23rd Oct 2021, 18:22
Replies: 2,429
Views: 2,907,250
Posted By Mike Flynn

The key point to this tragedy and the trial is it...

The key point to this tragedy and the trial is it illustrates way the Civil Aviation Authority are not capable of controlling the aviation run under flags of convenience , aircraft trusts and lax CAA...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
30th Sep 2019, 21:29
Replies: 2,429
Views: 2,907,250
Posted By Mike Flynn

As I see it there will be more focus on the grey...

As I see it there will be more focus on the grey areas that have existed with jockey flights etc and US registered aircraft operating in the UK but owned by UK residents.

Insurance companies might...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
14th Sep 2019, 19:46
Replies: 2,429
Views: 2,907,250
Posted By Mike Flynn

A large flashing light linked to a carbon...

A large flashing light linked to a carbon monoxide detector might be a better idea.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
12th Sep 2019, 20:59
Replies: 2,429
Views: 2,907,250
Posted By Mike Flynn

The latest AAIB bulletin featuring this accident...

The latest AAIB bulletin featuring this accident is here https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/826097/AAIB_Bulletin_9-2019_Lo_Res.pdf

The...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
21st Aug 2019, 11:25
Replies: 2,429
Views: 2,907,250
Posted By Mike Flynn

Carbon monoxide poisoning is an extremely rare...

Carbon monoxide poisoning is an extremely rare cause of aircraft fatalities in the UK.

This aircraft had already flown for over an hour so what could have gone wrong?
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
20th Aug 2019, 16:56
Replies: 2,429
Views: 2,907,250
Posted By Mike Flynn

Had this been a private owner on a private flight...

Had this been a private owner on a private flight I might be inclined to agree.

However this was a grey charter where the passenger had expressed misgivings about the state of the aircraft.

He...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
19th Aug 2019, 20:20
Replies: 2,429
Views: 2,907,250
Posted By Mike Flynn

I second that SND

I second that SND
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
19th Aug 2019, 19:12
Replies: 2,429
Views: 2,907,250
Posted By Mike Flynn

This is a bit like renting a car. You don’t...

This is a bit like renting a car.

You don’t know or care where the likes of Hertz,Sixt,Eurocar etc are based for tax or other reasons.

Everything is fine until it all goes wrong.
...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
19th Aug 2019, 17:43
Replies: 2,429
Views: 2,907,250
Posted By Mike Flynn

Agreed A and C. The reason for the difficult...

Agreed A and C.

The reason for the difficult exam (the knowledge) London black cab drivers have to pass is they play by a clearly defined set of rules.

On the other side of the fence are the...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
19th Aug 2019, 17:24
Replies: 2,429
Views: 2,907,250
Posted By Mike Flynn

Flags of convenience are fine until something...

Flags of convenience are fine until something goes wrong.

In this case it would be a miracle if the insurers pay out.

N reg allows a lot of latitude in terms of where the buck stops.

Added...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
15th Aug 2019, 19:13
Replies: 2,429
Views: 2,907,250
Posted By Mike Flynn

The Mail has updated the story with a slant on...

The Mail has updated the story with a slant on ownership, management and maintenance of the aircraft.



Clearly a series of complicated legal cases will arise in the future.
...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
23rd Jun 2019, 20:18
Replies: 2,429
Views: 2,907,250
Posted By Mike Flynn

In simplistic terms the reason this accident...

In simplistic terms the reason this accident happened was the reluctance of the pilot to turn back and wait for the weather to improve.

Given his lack of night flying ability he should never have...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
10th Jun 2019, 20:06
Replies: 2,429
Views: 2,907,250
Posted By Mike Flynn

This quote underlines what has been happening for...

This quote underlines what has been happening for a long time.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
29th Apr 2019, 21:07
Replies: 2,429
Views: 2,907,250
Posted By Mike Flynn

David Hendeson was involved in importing and to a...

David Hendeson was involved in importing and to a degree operating the Piper Malibu that was flown by Dereck Ibbotson on the night of the tragic accident.

See here



...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
23rd Apr 2019, 20:46
Replies: 2,429
Views: 2,907,250
Posted By Mike Flynn

BBC Wales running this update. ...

BBC Wales running this update.



https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-48031453
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
21st Apr 2019, 20:06
Replies: 2,429
Views: 2,907,250
Posted By Mike Flynn

I hear from a reliable source the ill fated...

I hear from a reliable source the ill fated aircraft was used on a regular basis flying jockeys to racecourses.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
5th Apr 2019, 23:22
Replies: 2,429
Views: 2,907,250
Posted By Mike Flynn

I have found all the info I was looking for on...

I have found all the info I was looking for on Dave Henderson and he is without doubt a very experienced long distance ferry pilot.

He has flown from the UK to Japan and similar ferry’s and there...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
4th Apr 2019, 11:09
Replies: 2,429
Views: 2,907,250
Posted By Mike Flynn

Many thanks Jon. There are only two David...

Many thanks Jon.

There are only two David Henderson’s listed on the FAA database with UK connections.

In the BBC clip he refers to only having a private pilots licence but ferrying many...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
4th Apr 2019, 10:32
Replies: 2,429
Views: 2,907,250
Posted By Mike Flynn

Can any of you help me in discovering more about...

Can any of you help me in discovering more about the mysterious David Henderson from Gamston who clearly has links with the ill fated aircraft?

He claims in this BBC clip which shows the aircraft...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
1st Apr 2019, 01:10
Replies: 2,429
Views: 2,907,250
Posted By Mike Flynn

Agreed Chronus. I imagine he will be...

Agreed Chronus.

I imagine he will be targeting the club,agent and David Henderson.

Apart from damages there will be substantial costs.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
27th Mar 2019, 23:58
Replies: 2,429
Views: 2,907,250
Posted By Mike Flynn

Once again the club has implied that David...

Once again the club has implied that David Henderson was running a charter operation.



Henderson has avoided the press but he may well find avoiding CAA prosecutors will not be so easy.

It...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
22nd Mar 2019, 08:09
Replies: 2,429
Views: 2,907,250
Posted By Mike Flynn

I understand it is dry leased so therefore it is...

I understand it is dry leased so therefore it is down to the pilot or lessee to satisfy the requirements for anything other than private operation.

N88NA which was struck by a landing Beech Baron...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
21st Mar 2019, 17:33
Replies: 2,429
Views: 2,907,250
Posted By Mike Flynn

Altclara Aviation was only formed 11 months ago...

Altclara Aviation was only formed 11 months ago and appears to have only one US registered aircraft.

I will be surpised if they are operating it for public transport without all the necessary...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
21st Mar 2019, 16:38
Replies: 2,429
Views: 2,907,250
Posted By Mike Flynn

With regard to the Cardiff City incident this...

With regard to the Cardiff City incident this story gets more bizzare by the day.

This from the Guardian.


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