The drought is down on field and flock, - (ABP).
Thorny has provided a piece from the ABC – HERE – which is worth a read and should be a high priority item for our ‘safety’ agencies. Of course, CASA have taken appropriate steps:-
“The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) has warned a key engine component is wearing out much faster than it should, and has taken the step of urging pilots operating R-22 or R-44 helicopters in the northern regions of Australia — particularly those using them for mustering — to be aware of the risks.”
Fatuous advice, offered to those who have raised the issue – really? What a great demonstration of CASA logic.
Engineers and pilots – “Hoi, we’ve got a problem up here, someone will get killed because of it”.
CASA – “Well yes you do seem to have a problem; y’all be careful out there, now, y’ hear”.
Really helpful, insightful advice; stellar.
Would it be too much to expect that our safety watchdogs, ATSB and CASA took a proactive stance; even dragged in the CSIRO to have a look-see at what may be causing the engine failures and, if there is a cure? Perhaps the miniscule could even politely ask CASA to consider getting off its plump, polished posterior and actually do something toward ‘safety’. The cattle industry ain’t a small time operation, it generates a truck load of revenue and export dollars, be a shame if the muster was delayed due to picking up Robinson parts and etc.
Thorny has provided a piece from the ABC – HERE – which is worth a read and should be a high priority item for our ‘safety’ agencies. Of course, CASA have taken appropriate steps:-
“The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) has warned a key engine component is wearing out much faster than it should, and has taken the step of urging pilots operating R-22 or R-44 helicopters in the northern regions of Australia — particularly those using them for mustering — to be aware of the risks.”
Fatuous advice, offered to those who have raised the issue – really? What a great demonstration of CASA logic.
Engineers and pilots – “Hoi, we’ve got a problem up here, someone will get killed because of it”.
CASA – “Well yes you do seem to have a problem; y’all be careful out there, now, y’ hear”.
Really helpful, insightful advice; stellar.
Would it be too much to expect that our safety watchdogs, ATSB and CASA took a proactive stance; even dragged in the CSIRO to have a look-see at what may be causing the engine failures and, if there is a cure? Perhaps the miniscule could even politely ask CASA to consider getting off its plump, polished posterior and actually do something toward ‘safety’. The cattle industry ain’t a small time operation, it generates a truck load of revenue and export dollars, be a shame if the muster was delayed due to picking up Robinson parts and etc.