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William H Warrick III MD's avatar

That's why I won't fly anywhere and now it's clear RR Engineers are in the same situation.

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wkenn's avatar

My opinion:

It will take more than 3 or 4 incidents before minimal awakening to the problem enters the public consciousness. Denial will be the common reaction.

The majority of the public do not acknowledge the problem now, why should this change?

They bought the lie, it will be easier to buy the next lies. Either denial will still be in play, or basic ignorance and lack of critical thinking skills will be in play. The result will be the same.

I would place the number well into double digits because:

- There will be minimal if any reports of the first dozen or so incidents.

Rationale: How many train derailments must yet occur?

Same will apply to airline incidents.

Most people not know the acceptable P-R Interval was arbitrarily increased.

Therefore, many less understand the implications.

Even less understand P-R interval and have no interest in learning.

The airlines will neither inform passengers nor have ‘opt-out’ if only one pilot.

Deep in the ticket fine print there will be a no liability clause regarding single pilot flights.

There will be no ‘opt-out’ option for single pilot flights, thus forfeit the ticket fee.

I decided a while back flying was not an option for travel.

I like trains. Unfortunately travel by train has been ruled out.

I have chosen to remain close to where I live, reverting in numerous ways to the lifestyle of the 1800’s or earlier.

There can be much enjoyment found in simple endeavors. The collective ‘we’ need to rediscover this and put it into practice. I think we will find life becoming much less stressful.

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