"The road to hell is paved with good resolutions". (Rambach 1811).
It is feasible (in principal) to be ambivalent toward the 'notion' of RAAus; which, as a platform to encourage aviation and provide for those without intent to make a 'living' from an air-frame in a commercial sense. It provides for those who take their flying passion and can afford it seriously, offering many avoidance's of the serious impost CASA imposes on commercial operations. To the men and women who have transferred their hard won CASA brief to conduct 'private' operations and enjoy the freedoms of non 'operational' flight it is a gift from the gods. Bravo all who enjoy that freedom. However – (had to be one); may I draw your attention to the Vic Coroners report _ HERE – it is worth the time and effort. I suggest starting at about 'item 127' and going through to about the high mid 200 series. Only my opinion from here – but the Coroner has (I believe) seen, ruled on and eloquently elaborated many of the 'private' concerns many have held since RAAus inception. Opinions oft voiced over a quiet Ale or two; but shrugged off as moaning; or dismissed on a fine day for a jolly in the toys. ('tis true).
“Power is an instrument of fatal consequence. It is confined no more readily than quicksilver, and escapes good intentions as easily as air flows through mesh.”
Aye; there (as the Bard says) is the rub. Many others have made similar comments related to power corrupting; there's volumes of wise counsel related to that particular phenomenon; no matter how it is phrased, that message rings clear.
“...she moved about in a mental cloud of many-colored idealities, which eclipsed all sinister contingencies by its brightness.”
But do read through the Coroner's remarks; they paint an accurate picture of good intentions shot to Hell – add in the need for a 'business' to make money and consider the cost of the hearing to the organization and the character of the major players and it soon becomes apparent what needs to be done – management wise. Then consider the almost submerged ice berg – the training and qualifying of the pilot. First item, navigation for cross country. A Private pilot (CASA model) must pass a navigation theory exam – just the basics – not this fellah. Most can draw a line on a map, understand the symbols, air space designation, read a compass and allow for its vagaries; probably even find their way across the continent without too much ado; Hell, they may even be able to translate a weather forecast into a sensible Go-No go discussion. Not the dead pilot though; punch in the GPS sit back and enjoy the ride. 3.6 hours Nav training – BOLLOCKS. Well done that Coroner; proving the rule that you can fool some of the people some of the time; but, not all the time. Change of management ?– what a good idea.
Toot - toot.
It is feasible (in principal) to be ambivalent toward the 'notion' of RAAus; which, as a platform to encourage aviation and provide for those without intent to make a 'living' from an air-frame in a commercial sense. It provides for those who take their flying passion and can afford it seriously, offering many avoidance's of the serious impost CASA imposes on commercial operations. To the men and women who have transferred their hard won CASA brief to conduct 'private' operations and enjoy the freedoms of non 'operational' flight it is a gift from the gods. Bravo all who enjoy that freedom. However – (had to be one); may I draw your attention to the Vic Coroners report _ HERE – it is worth the time and effort. I suggest starting at about 'item 127' and going through to about the high mid 200 series. Only my opinion from here – but the Coroner has (I believe) seen, ruled on and eloquently elaborated many of the 'private' concerns many have held since RAAus inception. Opinions oft voiced over a quiet Ale or two; but shrugged off as moaning; or dismissed on a fine day for a jolly in the toys. ('tis true).
“Power is an instrument of fatal consequence. It is confined no more readily than quicksilver, and escapes good intentions as easily as air flows through mesh.”
Aye; there (as the Bard says) is the rub. Many others have made similar comments related to power corrupting; there's volumes of wise counsel related to that particular phenomenon; no matter how it is phrased, that message rings clear.
“...she moved about in a mental cloud of many-colored idealities, which eclipsed all sinister contingencies by its brightness.”
But do read through the Coroner's remarks; they paint an accurate picture of good intentions shot to Hell – add in the need for a 'business' to make money and consider the cost of the hearing to the organization and the character of the major players and it soon becomes apparent what needs to be done – management wise. Then consider the almost submerged ice berg – the training and qualifying of the pilot. First item, navigation for cross country. A Private pilot (CASA model) must pass a navigation theory exam – just the basics – not this fellah. Most can draw a line on a map, understand the symbols, air space designation, read a compass and allow for its vagaries; probably even find their way across the continent without too much ado; Hell, they may even be able to translate a weather forecast into a sensible Go-No go discussion. Not the dead pilot though; punch in the GPS sit back and enjoy the ride. 3.6 hours Nav training – BOLLOCKS. Well done that Coroner; proving the rule that you can fool some of the people some of the time; but, not all the time. Change of management ?– what a good idea.
Toot - toot.