'Snookered'.
"If you are snookered by something, it is difficult or impossible for you to take action or do what you want to do."
Or, there's a hole in the bucket - the old favourite of children intent on torturing parents; in it's own way a poignant lesson in the way of avoiding work that needs to be done - Henry snookers Liza - game over.
Clearly the aviation industry in Australia is in the same boat - and, no matter what is done, be it Senate Inquiry, appeals to the minister, audits - domestic and international, for three decades now, no matter the logic, argument or appeal - nothing has changed for the better. The big question is - how does the industry 'fix it'? Nothing, absolutely nothing of substance has changed. Not even the lure of increased revenue through a profitable sector has induced real meaningful reform; not even a demonstrated hint that the FACT of adopting the international 'gold standard' of regulation will bring international acceptance and harmonisation has provided even a glimmer of hope for 'change'.
Morgan - "Obviously there was a difference of opinion that CASA feels that they can get these changes done within the Australian regulatory framework," he said. "I'd like to believe that they can do that".
Oh, for pities sake!
Morgan - "I'd like to believe that they can do that".
I too would like to believe I can end world poverty, hunger, disease and war; I'd be dreaming of course. When you work backwards from the latest 'audit' to the very first appeal for sanity in the first 'inquiry' - there is only one definable thread of truth running through the story. Should history bore you, then look no further back the Forsyth review and the Pel-Air brangle. There was over 60 recommendations made - not one change has been made within the spirit and intent of the recommendation - treated as 'opinion', whitewashed and flushed.
Morgan - "It's on us to advocate and prosecute our case; it's on us as an industry to make sure that we put our best argument forward if there is to be change, and I think there are great arguments for positive change and I think [CASA] understands that."
When ICAO, the Senate, the big guns of industry and some bloody good 'lobbyists' have been been danced around the table and shown the door; what chance does AOPA think they have of changing anything of substance, within our lifetimes? If an 'expert - like David Forsyth failed to make a serious impact what earthly chance does has the noisy, unqualified, inconsistent, Morgan with zero industry experience think he's got. AOPA is dreaming and no matter how much money they can throw at that dream - they just don't have enough clout or credibility to signify. Moreover, the latest missive from Morgan highlights but one simple fact - he has been carefully drawn into the web of deceit - captive and turned - now batting for the opposition. Had CASA any intention of changing - there have been bigger levers pulled, by better men with absolutely nothing to show for it.
If a good example of 'how to' bring in the possibility of change was needed; look no further than AMROBA and Cannane. There's a fellah who (a) knows what he is shooting at: (b) understands 'how' the system works and which buttons work best: © how to speak to those who matter; (d) has the background, credibility and expertise to actually get the ball rolling in the right direction. AOPA could well follow his (or Phil Hurst's) example.
If AOPA want to effect change, then expertise, experience, credibility, integrity and qualification is needed. The last thing AOPA need is their 'watchdog' scampering about, wetting itself, waging its tail and rolling over for a belly rub; amusing as it is to watch.
Morgan - "I've been public in the past with a lot of support for Pip Spence, I think that's she's actually a great DAS," he said. "She's demonstrated that she's always willing to sit, listen and give a fair audience on issues, so I remain really positive in that respect.
Toot toot...don't give a hoot.....
"If you are snookered by something, it is difficult or impossible for you to take action or do what you want to do."
Or, there's a hole in the bucket - the old favourite of children intent on torturing parents; in it's own way a poignant lesson in the way of avoiding work that needs to be done - Henry snookers Liza - game over.
Clearly the aviation industry in Australia is in the same boat - and, no matter what is done, be it Senate Inquiry, appeals to the minister, audits - domestic and international, for three decades now, no matter the logic, argument or appeal - nothing has changed for the better. The big question is - how does the industry 'fix it'? Nothing, absolutely nothing of substance has changed. Not even the lure of increased revenue through a profitable sector has induced real meaningful reform; not even a demonstrated hint that the FACT of adopting the international 'gold standard' of regulation will bring international acceptance and harmonisation has provided even a glimmer of hope for 'change'.
Morgan - "Obviously there was a difference of opinion that CASA feels that they can get these changes done within the Australian regulatory framework," he said. "I'd like to believe that they can do that".
Oh, for pities sake!
Morgan - "I'd like to believe that they can do that".
I too would like to believe I can end world poverty, hunger, disease and war; I'd be dreaming of course. When you work backwards from the latest 'audit' to the very first appeal for sanity in the first 'inquiry' - there is only one definable thread of truth running through the story. Should history bore you, then look no further back the Forsyth review and the Pel-Air brangle. There was over 60 recommendations made - not one change has been made within the spirit and intent of the recommendation - treated as 'opinion', whitewashed and flushed.
Morgan - "It's on us to advocate and prosecute our case; it's on us as an industry to make sure that we put our best argument forward if there is to be change, and I think there are great arguments for positive change and I think [CASA] understands that."
When ICAO, the Senate, the big guns of industry and some bloody good 'lobbyists' have been been danced around the table and shown the door; what chance does AOPA think they have of changing anything of substance, within our lifetimes? If an 'expert - like David Forsyth failed to make a serious impact what earthly chance does has the noisy, unqualified, inconsistent, Morgan with zero industry experience think he's got. AOPA is dreaming and no matter how much money they can throw at that dream - they just don't have enough clout or credibility to signify. Moreover, the latest missive from Morgan highlights but one simple fact - he has been carefully drawn into the web of deceit - captive and turned - now batting for the opposition. Had CASA any intention of changing - there have been bigger levers pulled, by better men with absolutely nothing to show for it.
If a good example of 'how to' bring in the possibility of change was needed; look no further than AMROBA and Cannane. There's a fellah who (a) knows what he is shooting at: (b) understands 'how' the system works and which buttons work best: © how to speak to those who matter; (d) has the background, credibility and expertise to actually get the ball rolling in the right direction. AOPA could well follow his (or Phil Hurst's) example.
If AOPA want to effect change, then expertise, experience, credibility, integrity and qualification is needed. The last thing AOPA need is their 'watchdog' scampering about, wetting itself, waging its tail and rolling over for a belly rub; amusing as it is to watch.
Morgan - "I've been public in the past with a lot of support for Pip Spence, I think that's she's actually a great DAS," he said. "She's demonstrated that she's always willing to sit, listen and give a fair audience on issues, so I remain really positive in that respect.
Toot toot...don't give a hoot.....