Steady the Buffs!.
“You told me once that we shall be judged by our intentions, not by our accomplishments. I thought it a grand remark. But we must intend to accomplish—not sit intending on a chair.”
Aye' There's the rub; a quick first read of both the explanatory notes and the SoE, followed by a careful, second read through leaves but two questions begging answers. Before those may be answered there is much to consider. For example 'how' will the documents be 'read and comprehended' by the CASA board and top shelf incumbents. Aviation folk tend to read stuff in practical terms - instructions mostly followed by action, clear directive with little wriggle room are the most efficient. But, the administrative types will always revel in waffle and exploit any wriggle room to their own advantage. It becomes a battle of 'intent' and 'translation'.
The DPM's SoE is (IMO) a clear directive. It is not a party piece, writ by 'other' folk and signed off as something-nothing. There are many voices echoed within, reflecting sound advice spoken to a competent listener. B. Joyce Esq was savvy enough to enlist an adviser who is not only competent but 'understands' how the system works and the minds that drive the system. The intentions within the SoE and the explanatory notes set industry on a path toward reform - provided there is enough horsepower delivered to those must ensure that the SoE is executed within the 'spirit and intent' of the document. For delivery we must rely on the intention of the DPM; one or two quick meetings and perhaps a note or two to the 'right folk' will see his job done. Regrettably, only time will tell the tale, results or more obfuscation? We shall see.
“Nothing was or is farther from my intentions, than to enlist myself as the champion of a fixed opinion, where I have only expressed doubt.”
There is a serious BRB this evening (no darts) all have done their homework and made their notes and no doubt formed an opinion. This is, for once, a SoE worthy of serious consideration. That, stand alone is refreshing. MTF a racing certainty.
“What one does is what counts. Not what one had the intention of doing.”
Toot - toot...
“You told me once that we shall be judged by our intentions, not by our accomplishments. I thought it a grand remark. But we must intend to accomplish—not sit intending on a chair.”
Aye' There's the rub; a quick first read of both the explanatory notes and the SoE, followed by a careful, second read through leaves but two questions begging answers. Before those may be answered there is much to consider. For example 'how' will the documents be 'read and comprehended' by the CASA board and top shelf incumbents. Aviation folk tend to read stuff in practical terms - instructions mostly followed by action, clear directive with little wriggle room are the most efficient. But, the administrative types will always revel in waffle and exploit any wriggle room to their own advantage. It becomes a battle of 'intent' and 'translation'.
The DPM's SoE is (IMO) a clear directive. It is not a party piece, writ by 'other' folk and signed off as something-nothing. There are many voices echoed within, reflecting sound advice spoken to a competent listener. B. Joyce Esq was savvy enough to enlist an adviser who is not only competent but 'understands' how the system works and the minds that drive the system. The intentions within the SoE and the explanatory notes set industry on a path toward reform - provided there is enough horsepower delivered to those must ensure that the SoE is executed within the 'spirit and intent' of the document. For delivery we must rely on the intention of the DPM; one or two quick meetings and perhaps a note or two to the 'right folk' will see his job done. Regrettably, only time will tell the tale, results or more obfuscation? We shall see.
“Nothing was or is farther from my intentions, than to enlist myself as the champion of a fixed opinion, where I have only expressed doubt.”
There is a serious BRB this evening (no darts) all have done their homework and made their notes and no doubt formed an opinion. This is, for once, a SoE worthy of serious consideration. That, stand alone is refreshing. MTF a racing certainty.
“What one does is what counts. Not what one had the intention of doing.”
Toot - toot...