Don’t Attack Us Now, We Are Not Ready

That seems to be the message from the Army when they announce that all the Alouette helicopters are being grounded pending a technical report.

It is sad that armed forces personnel have to risk their lives to undertake emergency procedures like a simulated crash landing. Perhaps the Army could make better use of flight simulators so that the pilots can pass a few simulated tests before they are allowed to try out the actual test?

This report of the grounding should have been kept secret as it does compromise national security just like the earlier one of those expensive armoured vehicles running out of spares after two years.

Let’s hope the Army will soon come up with a report that the Alouettes are ready to fly again. We don’t want to be caught with our pants down, do we?

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