The eve of a new year –
One could be forgiven for letting go of the old, indeed one should be encouraged to do so. However – almost a decade ago, I attended the funeral and the lad took part in a formation ‘fly-past’ for the “missing man”. The man – although not much more than a boy coming to terms with shaving; without cutting off his nose, was shaping up to be a conscientious, thinking airman. I had many discussions with him; often over a quiet Ale, regarding the realities of ‘load v distance; and the practical ways of getting a job done. The task set was no easy one: heavy loads, schedule, long distances (for his aircraft) and many other considerations. Fresh out od ‘school’ and determined to learn his trade and excel – my short time with him was well spent and enjoyable. He had the makings of, IMHO, in time, a first class Captain. In the true sense of the word. He has been dead for many a long year now.
I could, but won’t rattle on for many pages explaining why he died in tragic – although – IMO – avoidable circumstance – much as I’d like to. I simply ask AP readers to consider the following extract from a completely ignored submission to a Senate inquiry (yes another one).
The ‘facts’ as we know ‘em are pretty much summarised – what has never, not ever, been closely examined is the ‘why’ and the ‘wherefore’ of this (IMO) totally avoidable accident occurred. The link –below - will take you to a first hand, ‘expert’ opinion. As the fireworks on the Sydney Harbour bridge bring in the new year; I ask you but one thing, look back a decade and tell me how things have improved. CASA denied empirical evidence and hounded out of the industry a couple of very qualified men, rather than let go of the wrong bone. All true, demonstrable and supported.
Herewith a link to a Senate investigation/inquiry – which (spectacularly) once again failed to prevent a reoccurrence – despite qualified warning.
P.S. The reporter has never worked again - go figure..........
Happy New Year – yeah, I suppose so………..
Andy Wilson.
May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face;
the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again,
may God hold you in the palm of His hand.
One could be forgiven for letting go of the old, indeed one should be encouraged to do so. However – almost a decade ago, I attended the funeral and the lad took part in a formation ‘fly-past’ for the “missing man”. The man – although not much more than a boy coming to terms with shaving; without cutting off his nose, was shaping up to be a conscientious, thinking airman. I had many discussions with him; often over a quiet Ale, regarding the realities of ‘load v distance; and the practical ways of getting a job done. The task set was no easy one: heavy loads, schedule, long distances (for his aircraft) and many other considerations. Fresh out od ‘school’ and determined to learn his trade and excel – my short time with him was well spent and enjoyable. He had the makings of, IMHO, in time, a first class Captain. In the true sense of the word. He has been dead for many a long year now.
I could, but won’t rattle on for many pages explaining why he died in tragic – although – IMO – avoidable circumstance – much as I’d like to. I simply ask AP readers to consider the following extract from a completely ignored submission to a Senate inquiry (yes another one).
The ‘facts’ as we know ‘em are pretty much summarised – what has never, not ever, been closely examined is the ‘why’ and the ‘wherefore’ of this (IMO) totally avoidable accident occurred. The link –below - will take you to a first hand, ‘expert’ opinion. As the fireworks on the Sydney Harbour bridge bring in the new year; I ask you but one thing, look back a decade and tell me how things have improved. CASA denied empirical evidence and hounded out of the industry a couple of very qualified men, rather than let go of the wrong bone. All true, demonstrable and supported.
Herewith a link to a Senate investigation/inquiry – which (spectacularly) once again failed to prevent a reoccurrence – despite qualified warning.
P.S. The reporter has never worked again - go figure..........
Happy New Year – yeah, I suppose so………..
Andy Wilson.
May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face;
the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again,
may God hold you in the palm of His hand.