It’s OK, I got it.
No need for concern P7 – sanguine and rested I have wrestled some analysis from the sea of anger. It was, I’ll own, quite a shock to discover what the Skidmore vision of expertise and reform troops should look like, true dat. However, on sober consideration, it makes sense; perfectly good sense and accurately reflects the calibre of the CASA director and his understanding of industry. Clearly, he ain’t got any. Non whatsoever, zero, ziltch, zip, nada. It is perfectly reasonable that he should retain some of the same ilk, for a comfort zone, fantasy support and to make himself feel comfortable. Like a security blanket, warm, familiar and infinitely comforting.
The very notion of Skidmore surrounding himself with qualified, experienced, hard nosed industry professionals would, inevitably lead him to feelings of inadequacy and insecurity; the idea of dealing with ‘experienced’ pro’s, who would, not matter how gently they did it, show up his total lack of anything remotely to do with actually running an on line flight department.
So, it comes down to spending a large amount of industry money to retain those who not only made the emperors new clothes, but told him how good he looked in them. It won’t last long. There must, if any sort of balance and credibility is to be maintained, be a showdown between Boyd (who catches the flack) and Skidmore who generates it.
Only one of them can, in any sort sane world, exist. Co-existence has not worked out too well and much as I’d like to be there when the lid comes off, unless Boyd can manage his board, this will end with a whimper, not a bang.
Duck ‘em, don’t care: anyone thick enough to put up with either Skidmore, Weeks or Campbell in the building simply cease to signify as leaders of aviation; or, champions of the industry demanded, government ordered reform. When there is a clear winner, I may have to pay attention to the fortunes of Boyd and the antics of CASA; but until they settle the internal rifts and employ some professional help, I’ll sit back and quietly watch. A choice of two easy targets is much better than one difficult mark. No, no, the entertainment is fine.
My shout next time– Toot toot.
No need for concern P7 – sanguine and rested I have wrestled some analysis from the sea of anger. It was, I’ll own, quite a shock to discover what the Skidmore vision of expertise and reform troops should look like, true dat. However, on sober consideration, it makes sense; perfectly good sense and accurately reflects the calibre of the CASA director and his understanding of industry. Clearly, he ain’t got any. Non whatsoever, zero, ziltch, zip, nada. It is perfectly reasonable that he should retain some of the same ilk, for a comfort zone, fantasy support and to make himself feel comfortable. Like a security blanket, warm, familiar and infinitely comforting.
The very notion of Skidmore surrounding himself with qualified, experienced, hard nosed industry professionals would, inevitably lead him to feelings of inadequacy and insecurity; the idea of dealing with ‘experienced’ pro’s, who would, not matter how gently they did it, show up his total lack of anything remotely to do with actually running an on line flight department.
So, it comes down to spending a large amount of industry money to retain those who not only made the emperors new clothes, but told him how good he looked in them. It won’t last long. There must, if any sort of balance and credibility is to be maintained, be a showdown between Boyd (who catches the flack) and Skidmore who generates it.
Only one of them can, in any sort sane world, exist. Co-existence has not worked out too well and much as I’d like to be there when the lid comes off, unless Boyd can manage his board, this will end with a whimper, not a bang.
Duck ‘em, don’t care: anyone thick enough to put up with either Skidmore, Weeks or Campbell in the building simply cease to signify as leaders of aviation; or, champions of the industry demanded, government ordered reform. When there is a clear winner, I may have to pay attention to the fortunes of Boyd and the antics of CASA; but until they settle the internal rifts and employ some professional help, I’ll sit back and quietly watch. A choice of two easy targets is much better than one difficult mark. No, no, the entertainment is fine.
My shout next time– Toot toot.