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Originally Posted by Number1atNumber2  More experience doesn't always equal smarter. True, understanding another perspective can be helpful, but in this case he made a decision to not fly when he was uncomfortable and not only that, he actually contacted the aircraft manufacturer and they told him he absoultly made the right call. I don't see how it gets any more clear. Plus, the chief pilot was not PIC on the flight. The company's actions on this were deplorable. Why is anyone playing Devil's Advocate here??? 
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There is more then one side to a story. I am not passing judgment on anyone as I was not there at the time. I am trying to bring another perspective to the thread (as others have attempted). What was the company thinking when they suspended him? Do you think they did not have any reasons? Usually pilots don't get suspended just for being safe. Now too safe or not safe enough... that is another story.
Being "uncomfortable" with something does not mean it is unsafe. I think that we have all been uncomfortable in aircraft at times. Maybe it is your first stall, picking up ice, or having to land in a ferocious x-wind by yourself. With time we can learn what will really bite, if we make it that long. If you are going to err, do it on the side of caution.
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