Electric Blue lights – and the dumping thereof.
Like many folk, I've worked with fellahin I – personally – did not like; not remoteley interested in having an Ale with 'em; any excuse would do. BUT I did have 'respect' for 'em and; in many cases, I still do – even had an Ale with one or two – later. 'Liking' is neither here nor there when there is a 'job' to be done – but 'respect' is essential.
I wonder, how many our 'brother' ATCO have any respect (of the genuine kind) for their 'leader'. It is certain that they and their very effective union follow the 'Estimates' sessions. Within the BRB and even the IOS we have 'mates' who are 'coal face' hands on; the people who have to work within the Electric Blue world of Air Services. It is 'educational' - to say the least – to play a recording of the 'Estimates' show at a BRB session. Our Halfwit seems to be most uncomfortable during his recent (last) turn at the microphone –Now, I wonder why?
Perhaps; he realises that the respect for his 'authority' simply ain't there. ATC could have a much better 'leader' at a third the cost and we may even begin to move air traffic at half the world standard pace – save a fortune and liberate a talented bunch of people to do what they do best – move aircraft; swiftly, effectively and even safely.
I have a dream – that of the fun of a tailwind (and savings) not be lost in the all too familiar – reduce speed – hold at – etc. Anyone who has operated out of London or New York or San Francisco or even Tumbleweed Nebraska – will understand how terribly slowly, painfully and anally Australia processes traffic. Wanna make an American pilot crazy? Let him operate Sydney – Melbourne for a while – basket case within 36 sectors. The final question the Halfwit should be asked is a simple one. 'Why stay where no one wants you? - Oh, there's a million reasons – all dollars.
Like many folk, I've worked with fellahin I – personally – did not like; not remoteley interested in having an Ale with 'em; any excuse would do. BUT I did have 'respect' for 'em and; in many cases, I still do – even had an Ale with one or two – later. 'Liking' is neither here nor there when there is a 'job' to be done – but 'respect' is essential.
I wonder, how many our 'brother' ATCO have any respect (of the genuine kind) for their 'leader'. It is certain that they and their very effective union follow the 'Estimates' sessions. Within the BRB and even the IOS we have 'mates' who are 'coal face' hands on; the people who have to work within the Electric Blue world of Air Services. It is 'educational' - to say the least – to play a recording of the 'Estimates' show at a BRB session. Our Halfwit seems to be most uncomfortable during his recent (last) turn at the microphone –Now, I wonder why?
Perhaps; he realises that the respect for his 'authority' simply ain't there. ATC could have a much better 'leader' at a third the cost and we may even begin to move air traffic at half the world standard pace – save a fortune and liberate a talented bunch of people to do what they do best – move aircraft; swiftly, effectively and even safely.
I have a dream – that of the fun of a tailwind (and savings) not be lost in the all too familiar – reduce speed – hold at – etc. Anyone who has operated out of London or New York or San Francisco or even Tumbleweed Nebraska – will understand how terribly slowly, painfully and anally Australia processes traffic. Wanna make an American pilot crazy? Let him operate Sydney – Melbourne for a while – basket case within 36 sectors. The final question the Halfwit should be asked is a simple one. 'Why stay where no one wants you? - Oh, there's a million reasons – all dollars.