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CG -


“ATSB have only just completed the investigation into the Rossair crash and will be publishing on Thursday”.

There are three short price favourites on 'K's' tote for the result of this report.

@ 5/2 odds on; is the BRB/IOS favourite. (Surreal McCoy). Which we have been keeping quiet. I, personally would not bet on any other result. Forget your expectations, but consider that which may be done in the Sim and that which an aircraft will tolerate. Think 'Braz'.

@ 4/2 odds on; (Negative Loss). Never a clear winner – but everyone comes out clean with little loss of face, responsibility or need to change the race strategy.

@2/1 odds on (Undetermined). Always a sporting chance – the mystery of safety and the mystique of managing the same always a good chance to 'place' with prospects of doing better.

'K” does this sort of thing better than I – however; just for sport – give us your tip for the result – it has been a three year marathon and the finishing line is close. Where would you, in your best, clinical, analytic mode: (considering recent ATSB form) place your betting choc frogs? - You know you want to.

Deep breath; consider all (carefully) separate expectation of professionalism, consider the politics, the players and the track record of those 'investigating'. Finally, consider the implications of the veritable 'truth' ever seeing daylight.

Tote is open; 'K' will take your choc frogs and drink vouchers; so be careful in choice and moderate in expectations.

You'll never walk alone – unless I've fallen over a bar stool – (happened once, never heard the end of it). Chin up, brace and let the chips fall where they may.

“Two here please: and, yes the lady drinks pints – tonight”.