The time has come, the Walrus said;
Of Shoes; Handy things shoes; particularly when there is an arse kicking job that must be done. And; done it must be. It must be done by the Collation, in the 'now' before the next election. They have been gifted a pair of 'kicking clogs' in relation to the rapid delamination of the entire aviation 'infrastructure' in place, that which is supposed to have the 'safety' of the travelling public as a 'Raison d'etre'.
Of ships; these, believe it or not, may be considered the vessels used to haul the hoi-polloi, their peers and betters about the place; even the PM uses a 'ship of the sky' to tootle about in. Many and varied are the aeronautical beasts which plough the wide skies above the GAFA (Great Australian Fuck All).
Of sealing wax; strange stuff this, used to 'seal' promises, pledges, approvals, 'secrets' and many other bits of parchment and paper; those which matter and those which must be kept secret'. More often, these days, the simple 'rubber stamp' is used; but the effect, nevertheless, is the same. Operational approval for 'fings what fly' are 'signed, sealed and delivered: and; they are documents which matter.
Of Cabbages: not the brightest of beast; stuck in the mud and horse shit; one of the many, waiting their turn to be chopped out, with little regret, by those who planted this vegetable of limited intellectual capacity. However, with a little care and schooling, they can be coxed into singing, almost any small song their master requests to hear; they do it most beautifully, - when schooled in chorus.
And Kings: well only one those for the opposition Senators to be concerned with. Not really a 'King' - more a subservient sort of puppet ruler, put in charge of a small chunk of the 'big King's' holdings. Given many minions and viziers: always, watched and carefully advised but rarely, if ever, let off the leash.
The purpose of all these wondrous things revolves around the two 'big' questions. To wit:-
And why the sea is boiling hot —?
Well, that's an easy one, ain't it boys and girls? Very little spoils the big King's day except the water becoming a little too warm. Oh, don't fret, there's copious amounts of cold water available and many willing slaves to carry it to where it needs be placed; about the sensitive nether regions of the big King. Not much upsets this status quo – except when the question of:-
“whether pigs have wings”. Becomes a high voltage water heater. And; it seems children; they do. Or, they did, at one time actually have such appendages and they are defiantly going to heat up the water if (pregnant pause)........'IF' this most excellent committee, the one which dug deeply into 'Qatar gate' keep ramping up the 'heat'. The 'numbers' matter; P2's most excellent 'you-tube' channel and the humble numbers of AP reads reflect, quite accurately (IMO) the way the hoi-polloi are thinking. On the forum boards and on P2's channel ministerial cabbage King runs at about 1: 12; that's one 'look at' for her and a dozen for the Opposition. But, its a small wonder; in reality; why would you bother to read, watch or listen to the King cabbage? King, on the Qatar decision – 408 views. Sen McKenzie 5, 500 views. King has become as redundant, not called to the committee and now, if the good McKenzie keeps the heat on, likely to run into more 'flak' as the minister responsible for the right royal departmental cock-ups and fatal events occurring in the 'top end'. Great chance to flatten the 'opposition' for McKenzie et al – let's hope they seize the gifted opportunity.
“The Chinese use two brush strokes to write the word 'crisis.' One brush stroke stands for danger; the other for opportunity. In a crisis, be aware of the danger--but recognise the opportunity.”
King is not, is any way shape or form responsible for three deaths related to the 'helicopter' operations to which the deaths relate. HOWEVER; as 'the minister' de jour; it falls to her to ensure; in no uncertain terms; that this type of CASA incompetence and lack of 'operational reality' combined with some clever manipulation of legislation and system sleight of hand cannot be 'authorised' or ignored; ever again. FCOL the bloody CASA board went on a junket with this 'Croc of' outfit; in the face of clear evidence of operational stupidity and possibly gross piss take of the safety system; with CASA in support. P2 has, (as usual) almost destroyed any possible defence CASA could mount in the face of the evidence, industry concerns and the crystal clear 'manipulation' of system. Take the time and think it all through as an operator/ chief pilot or CASA delegate. The whole thing is outrageous and proven to be lethal, P2' homework – HERE - HERE - and – HERE. CASA behaviour either so dumb as to beggar belief or so outrageous as to be construed as party to the problem. No one could possibly be that dumb, – or so I thought - until I read some of the names involved; then, Poof, just like that the mystery vanished. Aye; 'tis true, Cock up beats conspiracy every time...
“I was entirely unconvinced about anything, except that some people were strong and attractive and could do what they wanted, and others were caught and disgraced.”
All in all, an acknowledged, screaming basket case resulting in unnecessary fatalities. Bad enough on multiple levels; but to add insult to industry injury we have the ATSB commissioner (no less) authorising a top cover 'report' which not only makes mock, but caps it all off with the audacity to publicly state this:-
“Chief Commissioner of the ATSB, Angus Mitchell, said the aviation safety watchdog “welcomes that CASA has revised its documented regulatory exemption process, which should assure an adequate level of safety is achieved and documented when approving regulatory exemptions”. (Heave, retch – Bucket here; now, fast type)............
“Hain't we got all the fools in town on our side? And hain't that a big enough majority in any town?”
I say that those who actually 'know' the full story should be demanding a full inquiry into both the 'Broome' event and the 'Croc Eggs' saga. Forensic comparison of simple things like pilot log books/ trip records to invoice and maintenance records will reveal the story CASA failed to examine. There are some 'other' operational matters which, IMO could stand a serious, long, hard, independent 'look-at'. Ministerial integrity on the line here? Oh, you bet..
The problem you have minister; is so very, very simple. You only have CASA and ATSB to rely on; we, on the other hand have deep industry connections, experience, real credentials, friends and some fairly hefty operational experience and knowledge to fall back on. Please be aware that if Sen McKenzie don't 'rock – you' – we just may – given a platform, in the interests of the travelling public and the honest, compliant part of the aviation industry which is suffering while the type of operation discussed is allowed, even assisted, to flourish. Until someone gets killed, of course.
Aye well; bloody rain. Build a 'shed' for a fellah, no trouble; then it rains and rains and the doors so carefully measured and made to fit flatly refuse to cooperate. I need two days of good weather; he wants his doors fitted. No problem; the doors are warm and dry in the stable – and when the weather decides to cooperate; then we shall see. Love building sheds; should be made mandatory – one in every back yard; two days of honest work and something to look at when its done. No two timber sheds are exactly same – Luv it. I wondered what in the garden had attracted the little dog's attention; found out last evening “Away” I called, the Mog and big dog both stopped dead in their tracks; the pup was ahead of 'em by four yards – found the hole in the fence this morning. Too late to thump him and DT has not spotted it – I reckon I'll let it be for the while.
Selah.....
Of Shoes; Handy things shoes; particularly when there is an arse kicking job that must be done. And; done it must be. It must be done by the Collation, in the 'now' before the next election. They have been gifted a pair of 'kicking clogs' in relation to the rapid delamination of the entire aviation 'infrastructure' in place, that which is supposed to have the 'safety' of the travelling public as a 'Raison d'etre'.
Of ships; these, believe it or not, may be considered the vessels used to haul the hoi-polloi, their peers and betters about the place; even the PM uses a 'ship of the sky' to tootle about in. Many and varied are the aeronautical beasts which plough the wide skies above the GAFA (Great Australian Fuck All).
Of sealing wax; strange stuff this, used to 'seal' promises, pledges, approvals, 'secrets' and many other bits of parchment and paper; those which matter and those which must be kept secret'. More often, these days, the simple 'rubber stamp' is used; but the effect, nevertheless, is the same. Operational approval for 'fings what fly' are 'signed, sealed and delivered: and; they are documents which matter.
Of Cabbages: not the brightest of beast; stuck in the mud and horse shit; one of the many, waiting their turn to be chopped out, with little regret, by those who planted this vegetable of limited intellectual capacity. However, with a little care and schooling, they can be coxed into singing, almost any small song their master requests to hear; they do it most beautifully, - when schooled in chorus.
And Kings: well only one those for the opposition Senators to be concerned with. Not really a 'King' - more a subservient sort of puppet ruler, put in charge of a small chunk of the 'big King's' holdings. Given many minions and viziers: always, watched and carefully advised but rarely, if ever, let off the leash.
The purpose of all these wondrous things revolves around the two 'big' questions. To wit:-
And why the sea is boiling hot —?
Well, that's an easy one, ain't it boys and girls? Very little spoils the big King's day except the water becoming a little too warm. Oh, don't fret, there's copious amounts of cold water available and many willing slaves to carry it to where it needs be placed; about the sensitive nether regions of the big King. Not much upsets this status quo – except when the question of:-
“whether pigs have wings”. Becomes a high voltage water heater. And; it seems children; they do. Or, they did, at one time actually have such appendages and they are defiantly going to heat up the water if (pregnant pause)........'IF' this most excellent committee, the one which dug deeply into 'Qatar gate' keep ramping up the 'heat'. The 'numbers' matter; P2's most excellent 'you-tube' channel and the humble numbers of AP reads reflect, quite accurately (IMO) the way the hoi-polloi are thinking. On the forum boards and on P2's channel ministerial cabbage King runs at about 1: 12; that's one 'look at' for her and a dozen for the Opposition. But, its a small wonder; in reality; why would you bother to read, watch or listen to the King cabbage? King, on the Qatar decision – 408 views. Sen McKenzie 5, 500 views. King has become as redundant, not called to the committee and now, if the good McKenzie keeps the heat on, likely to run into more 'flak' as the minister responsible for the right royal departmental cock-ups and fatal events occurring in the 'top end'. Great chance to flatten the 'opposition' for McKenzie et al – let's hope they seize the gifted opportunity.
“The Chinese use two brush strokes to write the word 'crisis.' One brush stroke stands for danger; the other for opportunity. In a crisis, be aware of the danger--but recognise the opportunity.”
King is not, is any way shape or form responsible for three deaths related to the 'helicopter' operations to which the deaths relate. HOWEVER; as 'the minister' de jour; it falls to her to ensure; in no uncertain terms; that this type of CASA incompetence and lack of 'operational reality' combined with some clever manipulation of legislation and system sleight of hand cannot be 'authorised' or ignored; ever again. FCOL the bloody CASA board went on a junket with this 'Croc of' outfit; in the face of clear evidence of operational stupidity and possibly gross piss take of the safety system; with CASA in support. P2 has, (as usual) almost destroyed any possible defence CASA could mount in the face of the evidence, industry concerns and the crystal clear 'manipulation' of system. Take the time and think it all through as an operator/ chief pilot or CASA delegate. The whole thing is outrageous and proven to be lethal, P2' homework – HERE - HERE - and – HERE. CASA behaviour either so dumb as to beggar belief or so outrageous as to be construed as party to the problem. No one could possibly be that dumb, – or so I thought - until I read some of the names involved; then, Poof, just like that the mystery vanished. Aye; 'tis true, Cock up beats conspiracy every time...
“I was entirely unconvinced about anything, except that some people were strong and attractive and could do what they wanted, and others were caught and disgraced.”
All in all, an acknowledged, screaming basket case resulting in unnecessary fatalities. Bad enough on multiple levels; but to add insult to industry injury we have the ATSB commissioner (no less) authorising a top cover 'report' which not only makes mock, but caps it all off with the audacity to publicly state this:-
“Chief Commissioner of the ATSB, Angus Mitchell, said the aviation safety watchdog “welcomes that CASA has revised its documented regulatory exemption process, which should assure an adequate level of safety is achieved and documented when approving regulatory exemptions”. (Heave, retch – Bucket here; now, fast type)............
“Hain't we got all the fools in town on our side? And hain't that a big enough majority in any town?”
I say that those who actually 'know' the full story should be demanding a full inquiry into both the 'Broome' event and the 'Croc Eggs' saga. Forensic comparison of simple things like pilot log books/ trip records to invoice and maintenance records will reveal the story CASA failed to examine. There are some 'other' operational matters which, IMO could stand a serious, long, hard, independent 'look-at'. Ministerial integrity on the line here? Oh, you bet..
The problem you have minister; is so very, very simple. You only have CASA and ATSB to rely on; we, on the other hand have deep industry connections, experience, real credentials, friends and some fairly hefty operational experience and knowledge to fall back on. Please be aware that if Sen McKenzie don't 'rock – you' – we just may – given a platform, in the interests of the travelling public and the honest, compliant part of the aviation industry which is suffering while the type of operation discussed is allowed, even assisted, to flourish. Until someone gets killed, of course.
Aye well; bloody rain. Build a 'shed' for a fellah, no trouble; then it rains and rains and the doors so carefully measured and made to fit flatly refuse to cooperate. I need two days of good weather; he wants his doors fitted. No problem; the doors are warm and dry in the stable – and when the weather decides to cooperate; then we shall see. Love building sheds; should be made mandatory – one in every back yard; two days of honest work and something to look at when its done. No two timber sheds are exactly same – Luv it. I wondered what in the garden had attracted the little dog's attention; found out last evening “Away” I called, the Mog and big dog both stopped dead in their tracks; the pup was ahead of 'em by four yards – found the hole in the fence this morning. Too late to thump him and DT has not spotted it – I reckon I'll let it be for the while.
Selah.....