John G,

I think two things are in my mind reading your posts, that of risk and education. Maybe both need reviewing in the light of information. Despite the crash, the proximity of things, no one was hurt, that may not just be fortune but some planning and foresight.

However, not reviewing things in the light of the latest information and reports would be a bad move.

In respect of drawing a line, again, yes, the designer, builder and pilot take a share of responsibility for the creation, and flying, but there are flight line directors to supervise and take responsibility for aircraft being allowed to fly.

That the pilot thought it was OK and the flight line director did, means that opionion was at least 50% that the conditions were suitable.

Like I say, no way am I suggesting that the pilot does take some responsibilities but he is not doing so in isolation, that is to say his opinion is not the final one, and those tasked with certification and permissions must also have the right skills and experience to do so.

I personally like crushed banana on my crumpets and a tip from our cousins has me eating scotch pancakes and maple syrup as a dessert...... hmmmmmmmmmmm pancakes.......

Gazzer