Oh, Sheeit; - I’m cranky.
DDDDD-miniscule of NFI – “The Civil Aviation Safety Authority last month announced a review of the rules, which it is due to report by September. This is the second time that CASA has delayed the introduction of the rules...”
BOLLOCKS – Darren; - Mate, 30 years and 400 (that’s four hundred) MILLION dollars have been pissed up against the Tamworth aero club wall waiting on REFORM. There have been more investigations, committees, advisory groups, Royal commissions, Senate inquiries and serious questions about the aviation authorities than on any other subject in the history of this nation. That Sir, is a ducking FACT. Another FACT is that nothing – SFA, Nada, Zip has effected any semblance of change. Well, except some ‘vested’ interest, minority groups got ‘enough’ latitude to ensure their ‘cooperation’ and acquiescence. Do you think, for one moment, that the AOPA attack dog has ‘backed off’ because of an offered bone. No fool, it was the naked threat of a closed down business which brought the ‘moderation’. Board approval of minister sanctioned bully boy tactics. Aye, ‘twas all done in ‘your name’ – didn’t you know? Well, fancy that. Shame, forever; on all concerned or associated by default.
Hell man, during your own time in politics; there has be a Senate inquiry into the gross distortion and manipulation of law, policy, investigation, audit and safety policy. Result – censure – from the Senate for crying out loud; what changed? SFA is what. There has been a ministerial ‘review’, with censure; and, sweeping, much needed changes recommended. Nope; “that was an opinion” says the CASA flash git and what changed? – SFA is what. The Canadians were brought in, albeit on a short leash, to ‘have a look’ at the ATSB part of the Pel-Air fiasco; once again censure and recommendations. – What changed? SFA is what.
Meanwhile operators get closed, or mowed down, jobs are lost, industry on it’s knees; while CASA get pay rises, promotions and carte blanche to continue, with full ministerial support. You dopey little bugger, they’re even milking and usurping your powers at the same time as they are setting you up for the big drop – if it all turns to shit on your watch. And now; you say we must endure the whole sad, sorry, tried and true ‘advisory group’ system again. Well; it’s worked just fine in the past; so it’s a fair call for the mandarins to make. A totally pointless ministerial get out of jail card. The same vested interest groups, winning the same old concessions; until the next election and the next miniscule – then? Well we just start the time proven process all over again - again. (did I just repeat myself?)
It’s just the same story with the ASA prompted brawl between the ABC and whoever Cleary works for. ABC gets to the heart of the matter through research and hard yards – Cleary seeks the opinion of the RAAA and AIPA. I ask you, as a citizen – just WTD would any of the ‘alphabet soup group’ know about running a vital air traffic control network and logistical support. Don’t know. I’ll tell you – SFA is what; NFI at all.
Yet this acknowledged, crack ‘investigative’ journalist is quite prepared to give voice to the ignorant opinions of these folk. Note well - I have a great deal of respect and admiration for many of the ‘Alphabet’ groups – within their ambit. AMROBA for example, knows exactly what’s wrong in their ‘field’. RAAA are the bee’s knees for regional; AAAA have forgotten more about low level operations than CASA will ever know; TAAAF are brilliant in policy and ‘fixing’ things; but non; not one single solitary one of ‘em all put together would even know how to start running an ATC service. Mark you, they probably know more than Halfwit. But for some reason Cleary chooses to ignore empirical evidence, audits, censure, the Senate Estimates committee, industry and, even the ATCO’s themselves. One is left to wonder why?– Is it that easy for the devil to do deals on souls?
Mr Cleary needs his bottom smacked, hard. He also needs to do his bloody homework. The last two years worth of ‘Estimates’ and the ANAO should have proven quite clearly – to Clearly – that ASA, ATSB and CASA who ‘rule’ those agencies are a total, complete and utter basket case. Were it not for the ATCO and a few others; the whole edifice would have imploded into a massive hole in the ground. For which the minister of the day would be totally , utterly responsible. Seaview was but a drop in the bucket; but, it killed a minister and bloody near brought down a government. Told ya; Russian roulette is a very dangerous game; someone must, sooner or later – catch one. It’s inevitable, n’est-ce pas?
Finally minister; try to remember, that there are archives, records, Hansard, reports, investigations and inquiry – all faithfully recorded by parliament itself and kept pristine. There are also long, experienced memories and some very, very good, honest researchers. Whilst it may be fine for you to delude yourself; in fact I don’t give a flying fuck if you do; please, FCOL don’t try to fool those who actually know.
There now; trot off to the hairdresser, have another facial, relax and take another selfie before you next appear in front of aviation professionals. Be aware, professionally, we must deal in reality and fact – not some dream of dancing a Tango with Cash, while Barmybaby takes the pix.
In short – Just sod off, you sad tosser.
Yes, yes: “K” 10 minutes in the sin bin – self inflicted Sir. But I had bloody good reason.
“Barkeep – two more please; and, keep ‘em coming, there’s a good fellah.”
DDDDD-miniscule of NFI – “The Civil Aviation Safety Authority last month announced a review of the rules, which it is due to report by September. This is the second time that CASA has delayed the introduction of the rules...”
BOLLOCKS – Darren; - Mate, 30 years and 400 (that’s four hundred) MILLION dollars have been pissed up against the Tamworth aero club wall waiting on REFORM. There have been more investigations, committees, advisory groups, Royal commissions, Senate inquiries and serious questions about the aviation authorities than on any other subject in the history of this nation. That Sir, is a ducking FACT. Another FACT is that nothing – SFA, Nada, Zip has effected any semblance of change. Well, except some ‘vested’ interest, minority groups got ‘enough’ latitude to ensure their ‘cooperation’ and acquiescence. Do you think, for one moment, that the AOPA attack dog has ‘backed off’ because of an offered bone. No fool, it was the naked threat of a closed down business which brought the ‘moderation’. Board approval of minister sanctioned bully boy tactics. Aye, ‘twas all done in ‘your name’ – didn’t you know? Well, fancy that. Shame, forever; on all concerned or associated by default.
Hell man, during your own time in politics; there has be a Senate inquiry into the gross distortion and manipulation of law, policy, investigation, audit and safety policy. Result – censure – from the Senate for crying out loud; what changed? SFA is what. There has been a ministerial ‘review’, with censure; and, sweeping, much needed changes recommended. Nope; “that was an opinion” says the CASA flash git and what changed? – SFA is what. The Canadians were brought in, albeit on a short leash, to ‘have a look’ at the ATSB part of the Pel-Air fiasco; once again censure and recommendations. – What changed? SFA is what.
Meanwhile operators get closed, or mowed down, jobs are lost, industry on it’s knees; while CASA get pay rises, promotions and carte blanche to continue, with full ministerial support. You dopey little bugger, they’re even milking and usurping your powers at the same time as they are setting you up for the big drop – if it all turns to shit on your watch. And now; you say we must endure the whole sad, sorry, tried and true ‘advisory group’ system again. Well; it’s worked just fine in the past; so it’s a fair call for the mandarins to make. A totally pointless ministerial get out of jail card. The same vested interest groups, winning the same old concessions; until the next election and the next miniscule – then? Well we just start the time proven process all over again - again. (did I just repeat myself?)
It’s just the same story with the ASA prompted brawl between the ABC and whoever Cleary works for. ABC gets to the heart of the matter through research and hard yards – Cleary seeks the opinion of the RAAA and AIPA. I ask you, as a citizen – just WTD would any of the ‘alphabet soup group’ know about running a vital air traffic control network and logistical support. Don’t know. I’ll tell you – SFA is what; NFI at all.
Yet this acknowledged, crack ‘investigative’ journalist is quite prepared to give voice to the ignorant opinions of these folk. Note well - I have a great deal of respect and admiration for many of the ‘Alphabet’ groups – within their ambit. AMROBA for example, knows exactly what’s wrong in their ‘field’. RAAA are the bee’s knees for regional; AAAA have forgotten more about low level operations than CASA will ever know; TAAAF are brilliant in policy and ‘fixing’ things; but non; not one single solitary one of ‘em all put together would even know how to start running an ATC service. Mark you, they probably know more than Halfwit. But for some reason Cleary chooses to ignore empirical evidence, audits, censure, the Senate Estimates committee, industry and, even the ATCO’s themselves. One is left to wonder why?– Is it that easy for the devil to do deals on souls?
Mr Cleary needs his bottom smacked, hard. He also needs to do his bloody homework. The last two years worth of ‘Estimates’ and the ANAO should have proven quite clearly – to Clearly – that ASA, ATSB and CASA who ‘rule’ those agencies are a total, complete and utter basket case. Were it not for the ATCO and a few others; the whole edifice would have imploded into a massive hole in the ground. For which the minister of the day would be totally , utterly responsible. Seaview was but a drop in the bucket; but, it killed a minister and bloody near brought down a government. Told ya; Russian roulette is a very dangerous game; someone must, sooner or later – catch one. It’s inevitable, n’est-ce pas?
Finally minister; try to remember, that there are archives, records, Hansard, reports, investigations and inquiry – all faithfully recorded by parliament itself and kept pristine. There are also long, experienced memories and some very, very good, honest researchers. Whilst it may be fine for you to delude yourself; in fact I don’t give a flying fuck if you do; please, FCOL don’t try to fool those who actually know.
There now; trot off to the hairdresser, have another facial, relax and take another selfie before you next appear in front of aviation professionals. Be aware, professionally, we must deal in reality and fact – not some dream of dancing a Tango with Cash, while Barmybaby takes the pix.
In short – Just sod off, you sad tosser.
Yes, yes: “K” 10 minutes in the sin bin – self inflicted Sir. But I had bloody good reason.
“Barkeep – two more please; and, keep ‘em coming, there’s a good fellah.”