Hideous Helen has another aviation incident!

[MikeL]

It is no big deal to quietly and calmly brief the passengers then continue flying in a NORMAL manner. If the pilot shows no no sigh of distress then the passengers generally also feel quite calm.

I do not feel that I have shown any prejudice over thios matter. Helen has milked the situation for far more than it was ever worth.

O.K., I don't see any point in arguing the toss with you over this one. If you can honestly say that your reaction would have been exactly the same if the story had involved the leader of the political party for whom you voted, or will vote, I'll withdraw the accusation of prejudice...

[dangerous]

If you can honestly say that your reaction would have been exactly the same if the story had involved the leader of the political party for whom you voted, or will vote, I'll withdraw the accusation of prejudice...

Ahhhh no, I think his reaction would have been "fuk she will have my balls for bookings" some one will be held acountable..... which is going to be a shit load of wasted money.

[Jantar]

Ahhhh no, I think his reaction would have been "fuk she will have my balls for bookings" some one will be held acountable..... which is going to be a shit load of wasted money.

It doesn't matter who is on board. When things don't go strictly to plan in the air the priority is Aviate, Navigate, Communicate. In other words: Keep the plane flying; Know where you are going; Tell everyone else your intentions.

It does appear that questins are already being asked by CAA as to why a Mayday call was made for such an inconsequential event, and why the pilot diverted when he was within easy flying distance of his planned destination?

I will admit I have never had a prime minister as a passenger in any aircraft, but I don't believe I would change any of my flying habits just because of the identity of a passenger.