Alternate available?
Sandy - "The too smart answer is that self certification has been the successful standard for some 30 years, in the two seat low weight category. Recreational Aviation Australia, RAAUS, has now close to 10,000 members and it’s proven to be a completely satisfactory standard, yes 30 years."
Despite the overwhelming evidence that the 'self declared' system has been demonstrated as effective, for some undefined reason CASA has its boot firmly on the brake pedal. OK, for some strange reason, they will not adopt best practice, so, will they consider a less radical plan? One notion worth a moments thought is to remove the CASA involvement in medical certification for PPL holders.
To qualify as a DAME, the Doc has to jump through the hoops of 'approval'. Fine, so why not just allow the DAME to sign out a PPL on the day of the medical? Walk in, go through the examination, accept any conditions and further advice, pay the fee and depart the fix - good to go - for another 12 month.
That which exists at present is a peculiar system. Say you are not feeling well; what any sensible person would do is trot off to see the doctor. The Doc may call in a specialist or not as the case may be. But: your personal trust in the doctor is enough to follow the qualified advice given to even the stage of major surgery. I know I trust my bloke, good man and a DAME. If his say-so is good enough for me (and my life) why is it not good enough for the Avmed school of second guessing a qualified medical opinion, even to the point of dismissing 'specialist' advice. Your personal well being is NOT in the hands of CASA; it rests with your own choice of medical practitioner and an inherent desire to be well.
The sheer bloody minded arrogance of someone who would not know you if you jumped up and bit 'em in the arse, but can with impunity, overrule DAME and 'specialist' advice is beyond the bounds of practical common sense, realistic governance and an insult to the DAME who actually examines, makes the decision and accepts the responsibility for making sure you are 'fit to fly'. In short, the current system is a double dip load of pointless bollocks...
Toot - toot. (long drive today - early start - now, where did I leave my coffee mug?).
Sandy - "The too smart answer is that self certification has been the successful standard for some 30 years, in the two seat low weight category. Recreational Aviation Australia, RAAUS, has now close to 10,000 members and it’s proven to be a completely satisfactory standard, yes 30 years."
Despite the overwhelming evidence that the 'self declared' system has been demonstrated as effective, for some undefined reason CASA has its boot firmly on the brake pedal. OK, for some strange reason, they will not adopt best practice, so, will they consider a less radical plan? One notion worth a moments thought is to remove the CASA involvement in medical certification for PPL holders.
To qualify as a DAME, the Doc has to jump through the hoops of 'approval'. Fine, so why not just allow the DAME to sign out a PPL on the day of the medical? Walk in, go through the examination, accept any conditions and further advice, pay the fee and depart the fix - good to go - for another 12 month.
That which exists at present is a peculiar system. Say you are not feeling well; what any sensible person would do is trot off to see the doctor. The Doc may call in a specialist or not as the case may be. But: your personal trust in the doctor is enough to follow the qualified advice given to even the stage of major surgery. I know I trust my bloke, good man and a DAME. If his say-so is good enough for me (and my life) why is it not good enough for the Avmed school of second guessing a qualified medical opinion, even to the point of dismissing 'specialist' advice. Your personal well being is NOT in the hands of CASA; it rests with your own choice of medical practitioner and an inherent desire to be well.
The sheer bloody minded arrogance of someone who would not know you if you jumped up and bit 'em in the arse, but can with impunity, overrule DAME and 'specialist' advice is beyond the bounds of practical common sense, realistic governance and an insult to the DAME who actually examines, makes the decision and accepts the responsibility for making sure you are 'fit to fly'. In short, the current system is a double dip load of pointless bollocks...
Toot - toot. (long drive today - early start - now, where did I leave my coffee mug?).