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[Politics] Shoreham Pilot - Flying Licence Appeal Rejected 17/10/2024
- Thread starter Tooting Gull
- Start date
Ahem ....... Le Mans, 1955.I’m thinking as an example an F1 driver through a risky overtake ended up in the stands killing 11 spectators, i can’t see any of them wanting to drive again
85 dead and they didn't even stop the race.
The Clamp
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Good.
Cotton Socks
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- Feb 20, 2017
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I’m thinking as an example an F1 driver through a risky overtake ended up in the stands killing 11 spectators, i can’t see any of them wanting to drive again
Wolfgang Von Trips, Monza 1961. Him & 15 spectators died, race carried on. Very rare to stop a race in F!.
It would have been a travesty if Hill had got his licences back. Good decision made.
Green Cross Code Man
Wunt be druv
Almost the same distance in time between now and Senna's sad accident and the accident and now. Incredible.
I’m thinking as an example an F1 driver through a risky overtake ended up in the stands killing 11 spectators, i can’t see any of them wanting to drive again
When you say 'drive' do you mean 'race'? I wouldn't expect them to never drive again. To be honest, I wouldn't mind if they wanted to race again. Racing is completely different to an aerobatics display. It's completely acceptable for racing drivers to try risky overtakes - motor racing is risky. Crashing is commonplace and the idea is that the crowds are at a safe distance. Whereas with an aerobatic display the limits shouldn't be pushed, and certainly not over a public area. The pilot was wrong to perform that stunt in that location at that altitude.
Gabbafella
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- Aug 22, 2012
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Great news. Absolute arsehole of a man.
I hope this brings some relief to the families affected.
I hope this brings some relief to the families affected.
Well, the distance between Senna's accident and now would be the same as between now and Senna's accent, wouldn't it. The distance between now and Le Mans is a lot longer.
Leekbrookgull
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Reading The Argus and the term UK props up on occasions, so could he apply for a licence in France, Republic of Ireland even somewhere like the Isle of Man, you get my drift.
Cotton Socks
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- Feb 20, 2017
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But then restarted after. That weekend saw 2 deaths, 8 spectators injured & 1 policeman from debris from Lehto's (sp) crash at the start of the race and another 4 mechanics after the restart. Anyway I'm going to cheer my self up with some football & hope that Hill can't fly anything, anywhere, ever again.