The Lazarus effect.
Quite the yarn is Lazarus.– Endlessly 'spun' and re-jigged to suit a narrative. Much like Australian aviation – dear old Lazarus had, according to legend, kicked the bucket, then, by some 'miracle' was restored. The notion of some Dude with a beard strolling in and sorting it seems a little far fetched; believable enough if Lazarus was seriously crook, then was cured by 'skill and medicine' – miracle enough right there. Bust the myth and call it closer to reality.- Someone read the symptoms correctly and applied the right remedy. That 'someone' had been trained correctly, had experience, insight, the 'right' remedy to hand and willingness to effect 'the cure'. No idea who that skilled physician was – but, by Golly, we could certainly use such a healer, expert in matters aeronautical.
“America's best buy is a telephone call to the right man.”
Ever watched a skilled person doing a job – Tinker, Tailor, Solider, Spy? Always a pleasure; and the real 'art' is in making it look effortless. Gods alone know the hours, days, weeks and years needed to produce that effect; the hard work and dedication to 'craft' that go into creating that effortless illusion; despite a natural 'talent'. I am not digressing; just trying, in my own clumsy way to make what I believe is a very valid point. To wit:- the lack of talent, expertise and 'skill' within the top echelons of the bodies allegedly 'managing' the aviation industry. It just ain't there.
“Those who wish to deal with me, must do so on my terms or not at all. I do not make terms with incompetence.”
It seems however that we must put up with not only incompetence; but fund it. Despite the inflated salaries and 'perks' and expenses and super; the waste associated with what the government imagines is a rock solid 'safe' system of managing the aviation industry is a staggering number. That is shocking enough; but take the time to fully understand the implications raised in P2's posts – HERE – and - HERE - .. That is just CASA; an outfit no longer IMO fit for purpose; led by someone who NDI or even has the interest in 'investigating' and providing remedy for the bloody mess they, and they alone, have created. The sole purpose of the top table seems to be pacifying the minister and scripting 'get out of jail' missives to excuse the unpardonable. The lack of corporate integrity clearly visible is matched by the glaring corporate incompetence. Fully supported by a government which seems to believe that throwing more tax payer and industry money and bull-shit at the sacred cow of 'safety' will produce a viable, healthy, profitable industry. Aye; and the band played 'Believe it if you like''.
“There cannot be a crisis next week. My schedule is already full.”
But then again – is CASA the only reprobate being suckled at the tax payer teet? No, is the short, definitive answer. Has anyone bothered to add up the money ASA have pissed against the public wall – another mind bending sum; and for what? Then we need to take ATSB into account; once again we find very little of either intrinsic or practical value provided against the costs incurred; the 'pro rata' costs, per investigation compared to the NTSB costs is a very interesting equation; not that anyone would dare to 'run the numbers' or check the difference in quality. That only leaves the 'Department' and the sacred cow Betsy to mention. The cost of maintaining this 'top cover' agency for the ministerial warts beggars belief. However, should you care to calculate the hourly rate and wish to witness that 'rate' in action; watch the Estimates video on P2's You Tube channel – watch in wonder as < $10, 000 a minute disappears into the Canberra coffers and produces Sweet Fanny Adams except more 'make work'.
“Truth is stranger than fiction, but it is because Fiction is obliged to stick to possibilities; Truth isn't.”
Well, ramble over, been a tough week; what the EAP results, the lack progress, the hyperbole and the mind blowing lack of resolution on the simplest of matters; I may be just tad ';cranky'. No matter, an Ale (or two) in good company, a smoke and walk will no doubt lighten the mood. But seriously folks – and 'we' pay for this nonsense: WTD?
No matter; the wood stove is warm, the Ale is cool, dogs fed and sleepy by the fire; P7 is due and it is a fine evening. Perhaps we shall take a stroll a little later when the animals make their notions known.
Selah....
Quite the yarn is Lazarus.– Endlessly 'spun' and re-jigged to suit a narrative. Much like Australian aviation – dear old Lazarus had, according to legend, kicked the bucket, then, by some 'miracle' was restored. The notion of some Dude with a beard strolling in and sorting it seems a little far fetched; believable enough if Lazarus was seriously crook, then was cured by 'skill and medicine' – miracle enough right there. Bust the myth and call it closer to reality.- Someone read the symptoms correctly and applied the right remedy. That 'someone' had been trained correctly, had experience, insight, the 'right' remedy to hand and willingness to effect 'the cure'. No idea who that skilled physician was – but, by Golly, we could certainly use such a healer, expert in matters aeronautical.
“America's best buy is a telephone call to the right man.”
Ever watched a skilled person doing a job – Tinker, Tailor, Solider, Spy? Always a pleasure; and the real 'art' is in making it look effortless. Gods alone know the hours, days, weeks and years needed to produce that effect; the hard work and dedication to 'craft' that go into creating that effortless illusion; despite a natural 'talent'. I am not digressing; just trying, in my own clumsy way to make what I believe is a very valid point. To wit:- the lack of talent, expertise and 'skill' within the top echelons of the bodies allegedly 'managing' the aviation industry. It just ain't there.
“Those who wish to deal with me, must do so on my terms or not at all. I do not make terms with incompetence.”
It seems however that we must put up with not only incompetence; but fund it. Despite the inflated salaries and 'perks' and expenses and super; the waste associated with what the government imagines is a rock solid 'safe' system of managing the aviation industry is a staggering number. That is shocking enough; but take the time to fully understand the implications raised in P2's posts – HERE – and - HERE - .. That is just CASA; an outfit no longer IMO fit for purpose; led by someone who NDI or even has the interest in 'investigating' and providing remedy for the bloody mess they, and they alone, have created. The sole purpose of the top table seems to be pacifying the minister and scripting 'get out of jail' missives to excuse the unpardonable. The lack of corporate integrity clearly visible is matched by the glaring corporate incompetence. Fully supported by a government which seems to believe that throwing more tax payer and industry money and bull-shit at the sacred cow of 'safety' will produce a viable, healthy, profitable industry. Aye; and the band played 'Believe it if you like''.
“There cannot be a crisis next week. My schedule is already full.”
But then again – is CASA the only reprobate being suckled at the tax payer teet? No, is the short, definitive answer. Has anyone bothered to add up the money ASA have pissed against the public wall – another mind bending sum; and for what? Then we need to take ATSB into account; once again we find very little of either intrinsic or practical value provided against the costs incurred; the 'pro rata' costs, per investigation compared to the NTSB costs is a very interesting equation; not that anyone would dare to 'run the numbers' or check the difference in quality. That only leaves the 'Department' and the sacred cow Betsy to mention. The cost of maintaining this 'top cover' agency for the ministerial warts beggars belief. However, should you care to calculate the hourly rate and wish to witness that 'rate' in action; watch the Estimates video on P2's You Tube channel – watch in wonder as < $10, 000 a minute disappears into the Canberra coffers and produces Sweet Fanny Adams except more 'make work'.
“Truth is stranger than fiction, but it is because Fiction is obliged to stick to possibilities; Truth isn't.”
Well, ramble over, been a tough week; what the EAP results, the lack progress, the hyperbole and the mind blowing lack of resolution on the simplest of matters; I may be just tad ';cranky'. No matter, an Ale (or two) in good company, a smoke and walk will no doubt lighten the mood. But seriously folks – and 'we' pay for this nonsense: WTD?
No matter; the wood stove is warm, the Ale is cool, dogs fed and sleepy by the fire; P7 is due and it is a fine evening. Perhaps we shall take a stroll a little later when the animals make their notions known.
Selah....