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Old 05-26-2013 | 10:53 AM
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Default RE: I'd Like to propose an addendum to the safety code

Andy,

I agree with you 100% the other part of that is Perception, people need to accurately measure the speed of the aircraft to actually make sure it's going faster than the 200MPH limit. At an event, we thought a couple of jet jocks where actually flying faster, so we got out the radar guns only to find out they where at 180 MPH when all of us where sure they where doing 220+. Not saying some might not be breaking the rules, but we need to verify it first and then call the pilot on it. How many events have you been to where the speeds where measured? Let's find a problem or identify the problem child's before we look for more rules to impose.

Ralph


ORIGINAL: AndyAndrews

Rules are already set in place. What is needed is more enforcement of the existing rules from CDs at events. A good example is what Lewis does at KY Jets. At the beginning of each day there is a pilots meeting to remind all of the pilots of the rules. Making another rule isn't going to change a thing unless it's enforced in the first place. What makes anyone think that placing more rules on the books is going to change anything if the original rules aren't enforced? The only way to do this is for all to expect to be called out when breaking the rules and for those who are charged to enforce them to do their jobs.

I see no benefit from creating more rules.

Andy