Iclo wrote:
I base my opinion on the judgement of the pilots who were there in Evora, and who, after watching this presentation, went to the Airshow manager to fill a complain about this presentation.
Similar situation, than the B-52 pilot who made dramatic presentation of the BUFF, until sometime really wrong happened...
ouh! The pilot of the B52 had a back history of recklessness if I do recall and that manoeuvre was not authorized or inside the aircraft envelope:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1994_Fairc ... B-52_crashA B52 is not a Vulcan (see
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4r0Kk-xX4o)
Everyone is entitled to their opinions but as far my knowledge goes into the matter this was not like the B52 story by a long shot, being carefully planned and trained for: (see
http://ideiasfixas2.blogs.sapo.pt/294743.html) :
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I spoke with an A310 TAP pilot. Following are FACTS, NOT RUMORS:
1. Capt. César Brito is still flying, because he did in the airshow EXACTLY what was planned and trained to do. That was not a stupid idea executed in a moment, it took weeks of preparation.
2. Brito knew perfectly how Evora airfield is. He's playing with an optical effect; the other side's ground has a slightly downward form.
3. Co-pilot was another A310 commander, and during the show he was focused in altitude to continuously report to César.
4. Plane passed a complete overhaul just before this airshow, so the risk of failures was minimum.
5. Plane continued flying with passengers until retired soon, but after a reccommended inspection by Airbus officials.
Everything in aviation has a risk, the question is how to make the risk acceptable (according to some measure). The only way to have zero risk is not flying.
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