I am sorry, but RAAus needs to lift their game a bit. They can harp on all they like about safety, maybe their methodology in the delivery of the message needs to change?
In this threads case, pilot made poor decision by the looks of it. His logbook hours, experience, endorsements etc mean NOTHING. His licence did not save him. Circumstances on the day went against him 🙂.
I feel sad for those left behind 😞. He probably should never have started the trip, if the plane was not right. Too late now 😞