“Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact. Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth.”
Agreed; I too hold an opinion, the rest may be considered a personal perspective. Careful consideration of history, measured progress and the tangible effects of multiple 'inquiry' into matters aeronautical produce a grim picture. Not only has industry been progressively restricted, the manner in which those restrictions have been developed, implemented and enforced reflects a clear intent to oppose any and all challenges to the 'authority' granted under the Aviation Act.
“Read not to contradict and confute; nor to believe and take for granted; nor to find talk and discourse; but to weigh and consider.”
The patient researcher may delve back into the history of the past thirty year effort; there is a serious amount of midnight oil required alongside serious dedication. The entire collection of inquiry submissions alone weighs in just shy of 300 Kg. The Senate published words and the response in the 'authority' pile looks to be heavier again; (made a new bookcase for the Industry pile) perhaps I'll weigh the official responses et al when the need to move those pile arises. Anyway; there is a serious amount of 'paper' to plough through; and, I digress.
To the point fool: well, it is as simple as it is complex. A good start point is - HERE - a Phelan article on the ASRR; worth the time to consider. When one takes the Senate and ASRR recommendations and draw comparison between that which was requested and required, against what has actually (in fact) been delivered, it becomes abundantly clear that not only have the recommendations been 'inverted' but have been used to identify possible loop holes in the regulators defence and are either obfuscated or nullified through revised regulation and sly 'policy'.
The ASRR is not an isolated example, on the contrary, clearly writ throughout the last three decades, the careful manipulation of both spirit and intent of any industry backed inquiry has led to the current dog's breakfast, referred to as the CAR. It begs but one serious question, is the McDolittle current, never ending pantomime likely to make one iota of difference in the face of documented history?
"The Aviation Safety Regulation Reform (ASRR) Panel delivered its report and recommendations on time at the end of some four months of exhaustive and far-reaching consultation with all aviation sectors. The Minister presented the Panel’s work for public review promptly, providing another 30 days for further comment, which expired on Monday, June 30".
The only hope resides within the ministers office, his aides and those within the upper ranks of the the public service. There are some small signs that true reform may happen; but, to paraphrase an old joke; the only difference between a Tick and a lawyer is, the tick will drop off when the beast is dead.
"Of course reform is still several giant steps away, because it can only work when the new regulator’s new board and new management all accept that there exist obstructions that will take a cathartic change of corporate mindset to remove. The retraining or removal of the obstructionists will also be vital and should not be underestimated, because the philosophies that created the present system are still extant".
My two Bob, spent as pleased me best. Toot - toot....
Agreed; I too hold an opinion, the rest may be considered a personal perspective. Careful consideration of history, measured progress and the tangible effects of multiple 'inquiry' into matters aeronautical produce a grim picture. Not only has industry been progressively restricted, the manner in which those restrictions have been developed, implemented and enforced reflects a clear intent to oppose any and all challenges to the 'authority' granted under the Aviation Act.
“Read not to contradict and confute; nor to believe and take for granted; nor to find talk and discourse; but to weigh and consider.”
The patient researcher may delve back into the history of the past thirty year effort; there is a serious amount of midnight oil required alongside serious dedication. The entire collection of inquiry submissions alone weighs in just shy of 300 Kg. The Senate published words and the response in the 'authority' pile looks to be heavier again; (made a new bookcase for the Industry pile) perhaps I'll weigh the official responses et al when the need to move those pile arises. Anyway; there is a serious amount of 'paper' to plough through; and, I digress.
To the point fool: well, it is as simple as it is complex. A good start point is - HERE - a Phelan article on the ASRR; worth the time to consider. When one takes the Senate and ASRR recommendations and draw comparison between that which was requested and required, against what has actually (in fact) been delivered, it becomes abundantly clear that not only have the recommendations been 'inverted' but have been used to identify possible loop holes in the regulators defence and are either obfuscated or nullified through revised regulation and sly 'policy'.
The ASRR is not an isolated example, on the contrary, clearly writ throughout the last three decades, the careful manipulation of both spirit and intent of any industry backed inquiry has led to the current dog's breakfast, referred to as the CAR. It begs but one serious question, is the McDolittle current, never ending pantomime likely to make one iota of difference in the face of documented history?
"The Aviation Safety Regulation Reform (ASRR) Panel delivered its report and recommendations on time at the end of some four months of exhaustive and far-reaching consultation with all aviation sectors. The Minister presented the Panel’s work for public review promptly, providing another 30 days for further comment, which expired on Monday, June 30".
The only hope resides within the ministers office, his aides and those within the upper ranks of the the public service. There are some small signs that true reform may happen; but, to paraphrase an old joke; the only difference between a Tick and a lawyer is, the tick will drop off when the beast is dead.
"Of course reform is still several giant steps away, because it can only work when the new regulator’s new board and new management all accept that there exist obstructions that will take a cathartic change of corporate mindset to remove. The retraining or removal of the obstructionists will also be vital and should not be underestimated, because the philosophies that created the present system are still extant".
My two Bob, spent as pleased me best. Toot - toot....