New Zealand Local Weather Forum
General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: Suezy on February 23, 2012, 01:00:55 PM
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Every hot air balloon in NZ to be inspected - National - NZ Herald News (http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10787485)
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Isnt that the same as closing the door after the horse bolted :(
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I wouldn't go up in one, even if I made it to 100.
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But there are lots of horses, they all need checking... there are rules to be followed. Same is happening for all the mines and some seemed to be picked on - well they all are!
That's why History is a subject at school and university, we need to learn from mistakes of others, and if they can find just reason to question maintenance practices in the one that had the failure - there was a reason they were descending early... then they need to prove a failure had occurred. And they could occur somewhere else too. Not many alternatives up in the sky with a fire.
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We know a few of these guys and girls and they are most particular and the one we know pesonally is also a pilot - also the price of those balloons are in the vicinity of 100 grand or more. I would never venture in one as like feet on terra firma. OH went up in one last year I think it was and thoroughly enjoyed it - also the pilot would not like to die either in that accident - he was full of life. I do not think that they have done the full report on it as yet which will be interesting.
Think my photo must be too big as can never load in these. Will put in my photos.