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Ian, Let’s
not loose sight that any aviation accident is a tragedy regardless which sector
the aircraft belongs to. Our immediate thoughts
should be with the family involved. As for managing the media, we have
discussed this before on aus-soaring, and some believe it can be done. Personally I
know that despite the best efforts of proactive media/PR departments some sections of the
media will continue to print and broadcast incorrect information; I see it almost every day.
In this case is it the GFA or the local gliding clubs place to make a media release? I don’t
think so. In this case it the responsibility belongs to the RAA and or the local police, and we have not
control over how they manage the media. In this case we have a tragedy that will
have fallout for all sections of recreational aviation, let be honest most members of the media and public
bundle us all together anyway, we are the only ones who care. SDF From:
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On Behalf Of Ian McPhee Contary to what was on NBN News Saturday night (chanel 9)
there was not a "Fatal in a fixed wing glider" and they showed out
roadside sign "Byron Gliding Club" Immediately the
phones!! went crazy for 10 minutes. To explain a Drifter from the other end
of field was seen to spin one way and then the other obviously out of
controll. Giles There is no doubt in my mind that it was a perfectly
airworthy Drifter. The way it was flown is more significant in the cause
of the accident I believe. Best I not say more except I believe his son was on
board as well. It is terrible how the media got it so wrong - and all
gliding will pay the price!! It looks like in future we should phone up
in advance on the news as this happened with a drifter. Perhaps a club
should send a info Media sheet with a brief description of aircraft and a
contact number which they keep on file. That was my sister suggestion and she
worked in media for 25 years and all the reporters do is rush out the story. we can't let this continue!!! Ian McPhee (skype macca304) |
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