#SBG 29/05/22: Ignoble Embuggerance - exposed.
One of the long standing, subjects of much furious debate questions is 'when' did CASA begin to be a less than honourable organisation? In short, when was the first major act of embuggerance committed and by whom? There is much support for the Lockhart River proposal; Seaview another prime candidate amongst several other entrants. Some even happy to back the Rod Lovell case as being the beginning of the more open, less subtle acts of bastardisation. However, it is almost unanimous that the blatant misuse of power became rampant during the McCormick era. Many believe that the tendency for 'government' ministers to look the other way - all in the name of 'safety' - tacitly supported the notion that CASA was always right and proper, no matter how outlandish the 'evidence' or how it had been 'manipulated'. There is a long list of people, operations and 'fact' to support the argument of an out of control, amoral if not corrupted regulator exists. Not corrupt in the way of accepting bribes - but in the moral, ethical and common sense way. So lost in 'self righteousness' that recovery without internal reform is a practical impossibility, having gotten away with it for decades now. The 'facts' and evidence - all there - all it needs is for government to take a long hard look and a careful listen to the industry case against.
“Though this knave came something saucily into this world before he was sent for, yet was his mother Fair; there was good sport at his making, and the Whoreson must be acknowledged.”
One case has finally been made public and it should be a shocker to those unfamiliar with such matters. It is not a 'one off' - not by a long shot it ain't; but it has been patiently and properly conducted by a man who has not buckled. No praise is high enough for Andy Pascoe. AP had one long conversation with Andy - it was agreed that we stay out of it until the 'case' was heard, it has been a long hard road for Pascoe and the result should ring alarum bells in the deep cavern of government, where the true power lays. Before you open the link to his story book read Marjorie Pagani's carefully phrased hint to a Senate committee - (which was ignored by the by).
"I mentioned briefly a matter before the Campbelltown Local Court in New South Wales currently, between CASA and an aviator. Again, I can give more details of that, and I urge you senators to order a transcript of this—as you would know, transcripts are quite expensive. In that matter, which is in substance relating to charges against CASA that they fabricated information and they engaged in bribery and other serious matters against this person, they have been objecting to providing subpoenaed material in that case for three years, such that, in July of this year, the judge said—the [inaudible] clearly, from the transcript, are very angry—'Is it going to be necessary for me to subpoena the CEO of CASA, issue a summons for her arrest to bring her before this court to explain why you will not provide this information?' CASA's only explanation, through legal, was to the effect that it was all a bit slow because of [inaudible]."
The Pascoe tale of tenacity, integrity and courage may be found - HERE - . While it is not an unusual story in the history of Australian aviation - it is a stand alone - unique in that it was taken 'all the way' without fear or favour. Bravo that man.
“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.”
This case leaves but one question for the minister and mandarins to answer - when are the complaints of the industry against the regulator going to heard and acted on? This one case is not going to follow Lockhart River, Seaview, Pel Air or any of the other major inquiries down the rabbit hole of ministerial indulgence and arse covering. Real action, in real time, real reform based on real case histories. Start at the top - a reform DAS; a legal counsel and some expertise and common sense within the ranks; and please, reduce the bull-shit level while you have the tools out - we are drowning in it.
There were other topics for today - small items like the 'audit' and the 'audit response' ; AOPA backing CASA's latest load of bollocks; the cost of running CASA versus the demonstrable results of 'improved' safety; the Brisbane airport cluster duck and ASA incompetence (and greed) - but those are old friends and will keep for another time. Oh; and if you think Buckley got a raw deal - read the Pascoe saga and get behind both men; they may be the vanguard of real reform - if Angel Flight don't beat 'em to it. Now - now would be a good time.
Selah...
One of the long standing, subjects of much furious debate questions is 'when' did CASA begin to be a less than honourable organisation? In short, when was the first major act of embuggerance committed and by whom? There is much support for the Lockhart River proposal; Seaview another prime candidate amongst several other entrants. Some even happy to back the Rod Lovell case as being the beginning of the more open, less subtle acts of bastardisation. However, it is almost unanimous that the blatant misuse of power became rampant during the McCormick era. Many believe that the tendency for 'government' ministers to look the other way - all in the name of 'safety' - tacitly supported the notion that CASA was always right and proper, no matter how outlandish the 'evidence' or how it had been 'manipulated'. There is a long list of people, operations and 'fact' to support the argument of an out of control, amoral if not corrupted regulator exists. Not corrupt in the way of accepting bribes - but in the moral, ethical and common sense way. So lost in 'self righteousness' that recovery without internal reform is a practical impossibility, having gotten away with it for decades now. The 'facts' and evidence - all there - all it needs is for government to take a long hard look and a careful listen to the industry case against.
“Though this knave came something saucily into this world before he was sent for, yet was his mother Fair; there was good sport at his making, and the Whoreson must be acknowledged.”
One case has finally been made public and it should be a shocker to those unfamiliar with such matters. It is not a 'one off' - not by a long shot it ain't; but it has been patiently and properly conducted by a man who has not buckled. No praise is high enough for Andy Pascoe. AP had one long conversation with Andy - it was agreed that we stay out of it until the 'case' was heard, it has been a long hard road for Pascoe and the result should ring alarum bells in the deep cavern of government, where the true power lays. Before you open the link to his story book read Marjorie Pagani's carefully phrased hint to a Senate committee - (which was ignored by the by).
"I mentioned briefly a matter before the Campbelltown Local Court in New South Wales currently, between CASA and an aviator. Again, I can give more details of that, and I urge you senators to order a transcript of this—as you would know, transcripts are quite expensive. In that matter, which is in substance relating to charges against CASA that they fabricated information and they engaged in bribery and other serious matters against this person, they have been objecting to providing subpoenaed material in that case for three years, such that, in July of this year, the judge said—the [inaudible] clearly, from the transcript, are very angry—'Is it going to be necessary for me to subpoena the CEO of CASA, issue a summons for her arrest to bring her before this court to explain why you will not provide this information?' CASA's only explanation, through legal, was to the effect that it was all a bit slow because of [inaudible]."
The Pascoe tale of tenacity, integrity and courage may be found - HERE - . While it is not an unusual story in the history of Australian aviation - it is a stand alone - unique in that it was taken 'all the way' without fear or favour. Bravo that man.
“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.”
This case leaves but one question for the minister and mandarins to answer - when are the complaints of the industry against the regulator going to heard and acted on? This one case is not going to follow Lockhart River, Seaview, Pel Air or any of the other major inquiries down the rabbit hole of ministerial indulgence and arse covering. Real action, in real time, real reform based on real case histories. Start at the top - a reform DAS; a legal counsel and some expertise and common sense within the ranks; and please, reduce the bull-shit level while you have the tools out - we are drowning in it.
There were other topics for today - small items like the 'audit' and the 'audit response' ; AOPA backing CASA's latest load of bollocks; the cost of running CASA versus the demonstrable results of 'improved' safety; the Brisbane airport cluster duck and ASA incompetence (and greed) - but those are old friends and will keep for another time. Oh; and if you think Buckley got a raw deal - read the Pascoe saga and get behind both men; they may be the vanguard of real reform - if Angel Flight don't beat 'em to it. Now - now would be a good time.
Selah...