Don't mention 'the war'...
Prune carries yet another thread railing against the entrenched official pilot medical certificate issuer – Avmed. Over the decades many challenges have been issued by industry and private participants; there have even been some short lived small victories. The battle of 'Colour Vision' for example; ADHD.ASA another (lunacy writ large) which, – despite all efforts, just as matters seemed settled – all bets are off as a 'new' system is brought into play. The whole long, sorry saga is best represented by a scene from Monty Python's immortal classic sketch.
And yet, when 'men of good will' and a large dollop of common sense prevail the castle walls can be breached; the USA and UK setting the reform standard (again) and reaping the benefits – HERE -. Problem identified, discussed and; just like that, the industry takes on a new lease on life and goes gang-busters. Not in Australia; no Sir; despite all 'expert' medical advice from people like - Dr. Rob Liddell (legend)– and Dr. Arthur Pape (legend) – no amount of rock solid logic seems to penetrate the defensive walls of castle Avmed; or the closed minds within..
This small planet has a long history of 'war' – battles fought for all manner of reasons; some have lasted a good long time, neither side prepared to sort it out and get back to their knitting; or planting Spuds – just need to step around the road blocks the fanatics have built and adopt 'world best' practice – the supporting expert evidence clear and freely available.
“The story of the Reconquista is one of heroism and courage, but it is also a cautionary tale about the dangers of religious fanaticism. It is a story that should be remembered by all of us, so that we may never repeat the mistakes of the past.”
Toot - toot.
Prune carries yet another thread railing against the entrenched official pilot medical certificate issuer – Avmed. Over the decades many challenges have been issued by industry and private participants; there have even been some short lived small victories. The battle of 'Colour Vision' for example; ADHD.ASA another (lunacy writ large) which, – despite all efforts, just as matters seemed settled – all bets are off as a 'new' system is brought into play. The whole long, sorry saga is best represented by a scene from Monty Python's immortal classic sketch.
And yet, when 'men of good will' and a large dollop of common sense prevail the castle walls can be breached; the USA and UK setting the reform standard (again) and reaping the benefits – HERE -. Problem identified, discussed and; just like that, the industry takes on a new lease on life and goes gang-busters. Not in Australia; no Sir; despite all 'expert' medical advice from people like - Dr. Rob Liddell (legend)– and Dr. Arthur Pape (legend) – no amount of rock solid logic seems to penetrate the defensive walls of castle Avmed; or the closed minds within..
This small planet has a long history of 'war' – battles fought for all manner of reasons; some have lasted a good long time, neither side prepared to sort it out and get back to their knitting; or planting Spuds – just need to step around the road blocks the fanatics have built and adopt 'world best' practice – the supporting expert evidence clear and freely available.
“The story of the Reconquista is one of heroism and courage, but it is also a cautionary tale about the dangers of religious fanaticism. It is a story that should be remembered by all of us, so that we may never repeat the mistakes of the past.”
Toot - toot.