I doubt that anything positive can or should be capitalised from a marketing perspective from this sad event. All efforts must be directed in finding the precise cause of this accident. Only by thorough investigation followed by the implementation of proceedures derived from this investigation can anything positive be derived from this.
Without having details to hand it my perception that a significant amount of accidents in recent years have been as a result of mid air collisions, perhaps someone from NGS or with more details could provide some statistics. The importance on teaching good lookout procedures both during training of new pilots and during every annual check of all pilots irrespective of their experience can not be over emphasised. John Parncutt -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, 28 March 2005 9:56 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [Aus-soaring] recent accident OK everyone, deep breath, and please do not take this with any offence, as it could be seen as cold, an that would not be my intention. Is there any way, in a hurry, we can capitalize on the recent accident near Benalla, by showing off gliding to the media. The window will only be open for a day or two, and the work uncomfortable. For myself, I can do nothing, but for a nearby club contacting the 'after-news' shows with the offer of a flight in a glider, and some explanations of what MIGHT have occurred, ( legal minefield ) -some positive may be possible from the tragedy. Again, my deepest sympathies to all who are involved. Wayne Carter [EMAIL PROTECTED] _______________________________________________ Aus-soaring mailing list [email protected] To check or change subscription details, visit: http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus-soaring
