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Thinking cap: coffee: armchair: quiet place..
It all could probably be a waste of time; nevertheless, the GA industry, including 'regional' RPT/FIFO/Charter outfits could, collectively, produce a convincing argument to both sides of politics and, perhaps, assist the same to 'get a grip' on the realities facing the industry and direct that 'meaningful' changes be implemented, now-now; asap. There are significant reasons for this mostly to do with benefit to the nation, increased revenue, increased employment, increased exports and, believe it or not, an improvement in national 'morale'.
The 'Link' – (HERE ) – will take the reader to one of the best analysis of flight training I have ever read. (Go Fly Aviation). No frills, just the 'facts' Ma'am. Within this document there are elements which could, indeed must be addressed. Properly and speedily implemented, many of the 'business' failures and operational wastes could be eliminated, almost at the stroke of the pen. CASA have, for some bizarre, vainglorious reasoning, strayed from global practice and ICAO tenets. There is neither logic nor justification for this divergence. The solution is, of course, mind numbing simple. The Minister simply instructs that a return to ICAO and world best practice be instituted, now would be good. Quite apart from a 'make work' industry hampering quango, re-inventing the wheel; the benefits to this nation would become apparent; the cost of this less than the annual budget allocated and a great saving of public money in the future. Read the article, count the number of 'problems' which could be solved. Those which do not exist in the first world, like the UK, Europe, the USA and NZ.
“Resistance to change should be a thing of the past if we could develop growth mindsets and create organizations with growth cultures.”
This week's Choc Frog award (once again) goes to Australian Flying and 'Hitch'. The entire piece is – HERE – and worth the time taken. The article accurately reflects the fundamental flaws in the way 'aviation' innovation and expansion is restricted, hobbled and in some cases 'crucified' by the CASA overburden and ludicrous rule sets. Once again, it would take little more than a government seeing 'the light', picking up a pen and demand restructure back to ICAO gold standard tenets. This is not rocket science, it simply needs the 'will' to make it so. Or, present a 'why-not' case which is rock solid. (As if)....
“We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark; the real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light.”
Hitch - - “But I fear the government could be doing more to help the Morgan family. In a time when the government is spruiking an Australian-made agenda, they could be turning handshakes into hand-outs and contributing to developing a vibrant manufacturing capability in Australia. They are spending payload-launching dollars on a sovereign space capability when only a fraction of that is needed to get GA in Australia building again. But like they did before, GippsAero will survive on their own passion and ingenuity. It's just that the Federal Government could make it a lot easier for them.”
Bravo Hitch; Bravo indeed: & spot on. The benefits are (must be) immediately apparent, even to our invisible minister. One subtle benefit which may not jump off the page is the improvement in revenue and safety to Australian operators who purchase an air-frame from Gippsland. The aging, increasingly maintenance demanding (venerable) fleet of C 210 series could do with some fresh blood. I've seen the Airvan in operation and it does remarkably well and ticks many boxes. Payload and maintenance (reliability) and ease of repair. Any savings in those areas would make a world of difference to GA operations 'in the bush' or out on the land. Better revenue, reduced operating costs all lead to a better bottom line.
“Money needs to be sown into a fertile soil as a seed. We need to invest it for it to benefit us.”
Hitch - - Although fixed-wings and rotaries have co-existed at airports for years and the risks of such long understood, CASA feels now the need to create guidelines for something that has been going on for decades. I feel this may be a scenario where we are trying to change the aviation industry to suit VCA operations, when still so much about VCA operations remains unknown.
Quote of the week -bloody typical of the make work holiday farm and recreational center – CASA by the Lake. Must be good, it's bloody expensive. Etc (expletives deleted)..
Hitch “CASA feels now the need to create guidelines for something that has been going on for decades. I feel this may be a scenario where we are trying to change the aviation industry to suit VCA operations, when still so much about VCA operations remains unknown.” Love it...
Aye well, back to mundane reality; I spotted a very fine, much abused, fairly old 'Disston' sway back rip saw at a market; cost me $7.00, worth a lot more. It has a fairly sedate 'bend' in the blade which I will cure today, the 'salt and vinegar' solution has cleaned up the steel nicely; the handle varnish has set and the brass is shining bright. Straight, clean and freshly sharpened by tea time; can't wait to run the first cut. I won't be selling this one along; some tools were meant to be kept safe and used often.
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Selah...
Thinking cap: coffee: armchair: quiet place..
It all could probably be a waste of time; nevertheless, the GA industry, including 'regional' RPT/FIFO/Charter outfits could, collectively, produce a convincing argument to both sides of politics and, perhaps, assist the same to 'get a grip' on the realities facing the industry and direct that 'meaningful' changes be implemented, now-now; asap. There are significant reasons for this mostly to do with benefit to the nation, increased revenue, increased employment, increased exports and, believe it or not, an improvement in national 'morale'.
The 'Link' – (HERE ) – will take the reader to one of the best analysis of flight training I have ever read. (Go Fly Aviation). No frills, just the 'facts' Ma'am. Within this document there are elements which could, indeed must be addressed. Properly and speedily implemented, many of the 'business' failures and operational wastes could be eliminated, almost at the stroke of the pen. CASA have, for some bizarre, vainglorious reasoning, strayed from global practice and ICAO tenets. There is neither logic nor justification for this divergence. The solution is, of course, mind numbing simple. The Minister simply instructs that a return to ICAO and world best practice be instituted, now would be good. Quite apart from a 'make work' industry hampering quango, re-inventing the wheel; the benefits to this nation would become apparent; the cost of this less than the annual budget allocated and a great saving of public money in the future. Read the article, count the number of 'problems' which could be solved. Those which do not exist in the first world, like the UK, Europe, the USA and NZ.
“Resistance to change should be a thing of the past if we could develop growth mindsets and create organizations with growth cultures.”
This week's Choc Frog award (once again) goes to Australian Flying and 'Hitch'. The entire piece is – HERE – and worth the time taken. The article accurately reflects the fundamental flaws in the way 'aviation' innovation and expansion is restricted, hobbled and in some cases 'crucified' by the CASA overburden and ludicrous rule sets. Once again, it would take little more than a government seeing 'the light', picking up a pen and demand restructure back to ICAO gold standard tenets. This is not rocket science, it simply needs the 'will' to make it so. Or, present a 'why-not' case which is rock solid. (As if)....
“We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark; the real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light.”
Hitch - - “But I fear the government could be doing more to help the Morgan family. In a time when the government is spruiking an Australian-made agenda, they could be turning handshakes into hand-outs and contributing to developing a vibrant manufacturing capability in Australia. They are spending payload-launching dollars on a sovereign space capability when only a fraction of that is needed to get GA in Australia building again. But like they did before, GippsAero will survive on their own passion and ingenuity. It's just that the Federal Government could make it a lot easier for them.”
Bravo Hitch; Bravo indeed: & spot on. The benefits are (must be) immediately apparent, even to our invisible minister. One subtle benefit which may not jump off the page is the improvement in revenue and safety to Australian operators who purchase an air-frame from Gippsland. The aging, increasingly maintenance demanding (venerable) fleet of C 210 series could do with some fresh blood. I've seen the Airvan in operation and it does remarkably well and ticks many boxes. Payload and maintenance (reliability) and ease of repair. Any savings in those areas would make a world of difference to GA operations 'in the bush' or out on the land. Better revenue, reduced operating costs all lead to a better bottom line.
“Money needs to be sown into a fertile soil as a seed. We need to invest it for it to benefit us.”
Hitch - - Although fixed-wings and rotaries have co-existed at airports for years and the risks of such long understood, CASA feels now the need to create guidelines for something that has been going on for decades. I feel this may be a scenario where we are trying to change the aviation industry to suit VCA operations, when still so much about VCA operations remains unknown.
Quote of the week -bloody typical of the make work holiday farm and recreational center – CASA by the Lake. Must be good, it's bloody expensive. Etc (expletives deleted)..
Hitch “CASA feels now the need to create guidelines for something that has been going on for decades. I feel this may be a scenario where we are trying to change the aviation industry to suit VCA operations, when still so much about VCA operations remains unknown.” Love it...
Aye well, back to mundane reality; I spotted a very fine, much abused, fairly old 'Disston' sway back rip saw at a market; cost me $7.00, worth a lot more. It has a fairly sedate 'bend' in the blade which I will cure today, the 'salt and vinegar' solution has cleaned up the steel nicely; the handle varnish has set and the brass is shining bright. Straight, clean and freshly sharpened by tea time; can't wait to run the first cut. I won't be selling this one along; some tools were meant to be kept safe and used often.
Selah...