First BRB Indaba.2024..
By demand, item #1 – the Gold Coast mid air. It comes with a warning 'beware the fury'. That fury being fully justified (IMO) the blame ducking shambles the ATSB and CASA have developed almost beggars imagination; it certainly beats logic and good 'over-sight' of an operation. Maybe some readers will understand 'what' exactly is involved with bringing a 'new' type' onto an operating certificate; under a CASA rule set. It ain't a stroll in the park; not by a long, long mile it ain't. Brutal amounts of paperwork being the least of it; management pressure to keep the ball rolling; - in short its no game for light weights. However, seems the CP got the job done, signed off and fully approved. Bar the one flaw; the one which proved to be fatal. Perhaps ATSB (with the aid of the useless, (expensive) German (expensive) tech video stropathon can define some very, very basic rules (cast ion stone, covered in blood) about why no one picked up the potential for 'conflict' between incoming and out going aircraft. One glance at the ATSB diagram clearly defines the oversight the busy CP (forgivably) made. But there is no excuse for CASA: their own words and tenet.
“See-and-avoid’, as a means of separation and collision prevention for two or more
vehicles, is an ancient principle and one that in the maritime environment predates
aviation by many centuries.
2.1.2 In the early history of aviation, see-and-avoid was the only means for avoiding collision,but as aviation advanced, its limitations have become apparent. Since the early days of flight, additional measures have been sought to reduce the risks of mid-air collision. In parallel with aviation, the maritime industry has adopted, where circumstances have warranted, many of the same means to avoid collisions on the water.
2.1.3 In modern aviation, see-and-avoid is the last line of defence, but usually not the only mechanism for avoiding a collision or an Airprox event
These questions should have been addressed by CASA early in the piece; discussed and 'sorted' prior to any operational approval; once again, take a look at the diagram provided and spot the obvious error. (No Choc Frogs). The company i.e. the CP would be very reluctant to 're-draft' and have 'accepted' and pay for an amendment to their manuals and procedures. CASA would have upped the ante and the charges and taken the God's own time to 'accept' the new procedures; the cost in time, work and money prohibitive. So, least said, soonest mended. Result – inevitable..........
After the Lord Mayors parade; the sweepers. Those left to sweep up the mess; a.k.a. The ATSB. If our wee bearded Popinjay (media hog) had any idea of what the professionals in 'air safety' thought of his antics; he'd probably buy a bigger hat, with a bias (and little in the way of cattle to match the ensemble). Deliberately, without a qualm, he gets into the brainless media and promotes the notion that 'chemicals' had a part to play in the event. BOLLOCKS – in Spades, redoubled. BOLLOCKS........
This bumptious, unqualified, self promoting, camera loving, kangaroo bothering weasel is so captured and so willing to spin and weave the CASA narrative into 'the media' that it is embarrassing' in the extreme. The BRB cannot believe that he has not been asked to 'depart' the fix and go back to translating 'Indon' weather forecasts, or whatever. Independent ?? Competent?? Honest??- BOLLOCKS.........
I ask you, once again, study the diagram presented and define what the inevitable conclusion of that arrival and departure plan would be – sooner or later. With 20/20 hindsight the answer screams off the page; the company 'missed' it – CASA missed it – the ATSB have bamboozled the world into looking away from the realities. Bloody media so busy grabbing 'headlines' have missed the whole load of horse pooh – following Lord Mayors parade; like kids in a lolly shop.
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Now I have to face and manage a hostile crew; perhaps Popinjay would accept an invitation to attend. Only be about two dozen there, and answer the only question that matters – WTD...
That is all, duty done – P7 wants to invite Spence along. Nope – they outlawed pilgrims v Lions hundreds of years ago – didn't they? Be fun though, sure enough.......
Toot – toot,,,,,,
By demand, item #1 – the Gold Coast mid air. It comes with a warning 'beware the fury'. That fury being fully justified (IMO) the blame ducking shambles the ATSB and CASA have developed almost beggars imagination; it certainly beats logic and good 'over-sight' of an operation. Maybe some readers will understand 'what' exactly is involved with bringing a 'new' type' onto an operating certificate; under a CASA rule set. It ain't a stroll in the park; not by a long, long mile it ain't. Brutal amounts of paperwork being the least of it; management pressure to keep the ball rolling; - in short its no game for light weights. However, seems the CP got the job done, signed off and fully approved. Bar the one flaw; the one which proved to be fatal. Perhaps ATSB (with the aid of the useless, (expensive) German (expensive) tech video stropathon can define some very, very basic rules (cast ion stone, covered in blood) about why no one picked up the potential for 'conflict' between incoming and out going aircraft. One glance at the ATSB diagram clearly defines the oversight the busy CP (forgivably) made. But there is no excuse for CASA: their own words and tenet.
“See-and-avoid’, as a means of separation and collision prevention for two or more
vehicles, is an ancient principle and one that in the maritime environment predates
aviation by many centuries.
2.1.2 In the early history of aviation, see-and-avoid was the only means for avoiding collision,but as aviation advanced, its limitations have become apparent. Since the early days of flight, additional measures have been sought to reduce the risks of mid-air collision. In parallel with aviation, the maritime industry has adopted, where circumstances have warranted, many of the same means to avoid collisions on the water.
2.1.3 In modern aviation, see-and-avoid is the last line of defence, but usually not the only mechanism for avoiding a collision or an Airprox event
These questions should have been addressed by CASA early in the piece; discussed and 'sorted' prior to any operational approval; once again, take a look at the diagram provided and spot the obvious error. (No Choc Frogs). The company i.e. the CP would be very reluctant to 're-draft' and have 'accepted' and pay for an amendment to their manuals and procedures. CASA would have upped the ante and the charges and taken the God's own time to 'accept' the new procedures; the cost in time, work and money prohibitive. So, least said, soonest mended. Result – inevitable..........
After the Lord Mayors parade; the sweepers. Those left to sweep up the mess; a.k.a. The ATSB. If our wee bearded Popinjay (media hog) had any idea of what the professionals in 'air safety' thought of his antics; he'd probably buy a bigger hat, with a bias (and little in the way of cattle to match the ensemble). Deliberately, without a qualm, he gets into the brainless media and promotes the notion that 'chemicals' had a part to play in the event. BOLLOCKS – in Spades, redoubled. BOLLOCKS........
This bumptious, unqualified, self promoting, camera loving, kangaroo bothering weasel is so captured and so willing to spin and weave the CASA narrative into 'the media' that it is embarrassing' in the extreme. The BRB cannot believe that he has not been asked to 'depart' the fix and go back to translating 'Indon' weather forecasts, or whatever. Independent ?? Competent?? Honest??- BOLLOCKS.........
I ask you, once again, study the diagram presented and define what the inevitable conclusion of that arrival and departure plan would be – sooner or later. With 20/20 hindsight the answer screams off the page; the company 'missed' it – CASA missed it – the ATSB have bamboozled the world into looking away from the realities. Bloody media so busy grabbing 'headlines' have missed the whole load of horse pooh – following Lord Mayors parade; like kids in a lolly shop.
Now I have to face and manage a hostile crew; perhaps Popinjay would accept an invitation to attend. Only be about two dozen there, and answer the only question that matters – WTD...
That is all, duty done – P7 wants to invite Spence along. Nope – they outlawed pilgrims v Lions hundreds of years ago – didn't they? Be fun though, sure enough.......
Toot – toot,,,,,,