[Kharon]

Ah, duck ‘em. Duck ‘em all. As hard and as often as needs be.

Sainthood – or; if you prefer Canonization.

Personally, I’d prefer that za cannon sorted out za nations aviation woes – alas. My beloved Purdy causes enough problems. But; we are discussing ‘sainthood’. Now the cheap, brass, carefully selected ministerial, knock-off of the three monkeys – St Carmody, is, slowly but irrevocably, becoming a risible talisman of all that ails the chronically sick CASA.



The simple fact that he (St Carmody), like the other muff – Whatsisname, failed to address the glaring atrocities contained within the McCormack dictated version of the ‘Enforcement’ manual (which implies hands being used to do unspeakable things; them wot makes ya go blind) should raise the alarum. How can any sane person countenance such a misbegotten act of pure embuggerance. Read it – read for yourself – all there. A clearer direction to embuggerance was never scripted; not even by ‘Morning Star’ himself.

That one item; solitary, standing alone, untouched, is enough reason for mistrust; but the latest translation of ultimate power and untrammelled embuggerance happens tomorrow (Friday here). Ayup; James is going to attempt a Carmody sanctioned ‘check ride’ to have the 'privileges’ (not the rights of a legally obtained licence) of his lticket restored. It is of course sheer coincidence that an ‘audit’ of his employer is scheduled; and, it is only right and proper that a CASA FOI ‘observe’ the artificially generated CASA ‘proficiency check’. Oh yes, the one without ‘pass or fail’ guidance for the check pilot – who is operating outside of his remit by even being there.

Carmody has (ultimately) approved this. Moreover, he has sancioned an ‘expert’ CASA FOI as observer; and, effectively – judge and jury. This doyen, this expert of jet operations has never, ever flown a jet – in anger – outside of a few simulator sessions. This ‘guru’ of operational purity has never, not ever held an operational, commercial command of anything heavier than a Seneca, let alone an industry C&T approval. – Never once got anywhere near a command slot on King Air or even a Metro; or, indeed ever taken out a commercial international flight. Yet there sits Carmody’s appointed decision maker, waving his artificially generated CASA ‘scenario’ – with the power of career ‘life or death’ over the entire flight crew.

This is rubbish of the foulest kind – this FOI is a proven liar (any court you like – any day) – an egotistical manipulator of facts and is totally incapable of assessing a crew performance. Yet Carmody authorises the event?

Nevertheless; I hear that the ‘boys’ are going to play along – despite serious advice against - of both the operational and legal type. Stay at home boys; have a second coffee.

There are two choices here for CASA: (i) let the command check be approved and hope all the crap CASA generated goes away: or, (ii) fail not only the check pilot and PIC but, officially, piss all over Flight Safety’s independent assessment.

St Carmody may believe this is all going to go away if James passes. Carmody may even believe that failing James will shore up the CASA opinion. WRONG….

News flash – none of this will happen. Not one single iota of any of this is going to be buried. Pass or fail it matters not; well not to anyone except James and the fools who acceded to play the CASA game.

Flight Safety assessed the man as competent; the company, CASA approved check pilot has assessed James as competent. But that’s not enough for Carmody’s CASA. An organisation which bluffed, bullied and bullshitted it’s way through a FAA audit, a Senate enquiry and two independent reviews – BOLLOCKS.

Here’s a challenge, a test; if you will, of St Carmody’s belief in his troops. When Worthington can ‘satisfactorily’ pass a proficiency check; devised by CASA, in a Falcon 20, on an international recovery task, with a senior check pilot along – then perhaps the Worthington amateur may be considered worthy of his exalted role as the all powerful judge of pilot performance. Fat chance of that happening.  What was it Greg? – Three attempts at a basic rating in the simulator to become ‘the’ expert? Lots of international flight experience under your belt to assist you in your mission then? Perhaps it’s just the fact that CASA have gotten away with so much shameful in the past that you believe you are ‘untouchable’, almost immortal. Lying, deceitful, venal, miserable, angry, bullying, inutile, self righteous sacks of shit always believe that sort of hype. Not even a line pilot’s boot lace; and yet, your kind  believe that they may sit in judgement. Oh: -  there will be a ‘judgement’; one day; CASA may rely on that. For they have been weighed, measured and found (seriously) wanting – it’s only a matter of time and money; of which, happily, we have a plenty. But; thanks for asking. Enough of the pleasantries.

Never; not in my entire life, have I ever heard such a tale as told by James of this ‘check flight’, supported by facts, let alone such bare faced audacity and arrogance. I can still hardly credit it; but it’s true.

Shame, shame, shame on the minister, St Carmody, CASA and anyone who believes that this ‘administration’ is on the level. Fire Worthington and a couple of others and there may be some slim hope of credibility – there is no chance of forgiveness; or, rehabilitation; or being welcome anywhere pilots (the real ones) congregate.

I’m not sure how to exactly explain ‘get ducked’ in simple words; not even sure I would bother. St Carmody has just made; what I hope, is his last serious blunder before ditching in a sea of shit.

Toot (over it – you bet) toot.