“Now is the winter of our discontent” ??
When one considers the megalithic size problems facing the world at the moment, a line from a movie neatly sums up the chances of serious, deep reform to the struggling domestic aviation sector and its governance.
“but it doesn't take much to see that the problems of three little people don't amount to a hill of beans in this crazy world.”
But, is being shunted to the back of the queue such a bad thing? Perhaps not. This time in the political wilderness could be used to build a solid, unified 'voice' which carried some weight and 'understood' how to play in the Bubble games and win through to real reform. The American/ international AOPA have the tools and manpower to ring in some very real changes. The Australian version lacks the tools the overseas outfits have, entre to heavy duty agencies for starters and a pathway to those who can ring in the desperately needed legislative reforms. The last 'public' outing of the Ozzie version reminded me of a famous Bacon quote:-As Francis Bacon put it four centuries ago,
“He doth like the ape, that the higher he clymbes the more he shows his ars”.
There's not a cat in Hell's chance of GA or even domestic airlines getting any time at the big table at present; which, all things considered seems fair and reasonable. However, the down time could (and probably should) be used to form some sort of coalition capable of presenting a persuasive argument to those who have the 'horsepower' to bring in the changes and align Australia with the gold standards other nations seem to manage, to their advantage.
Hell, I don't know, but 'something' needs to done to save a disappearing industry, one being mired in the thick mud of bureaucratic arse covering, the disinterest of politicians and the endless list of contradictory law and philosophy. Before the shambles turns into a rabble. - Just saying; but Australian aviation does need help, perhaps someone, somewhere could pick up a phone and ask politely for a life jacket or two.
When the winds of change blow, some people build walls, and others build windmills”
Aye well; there's four long saws due for sharpening; all very old, the youngest about 85, this takes time, patience and a little skill, but the results make the time spent worthwhile. A simple pleasure, using a freshly sharpened 110 y.o rip saw through 1” thick hardwood board, is not to be missed. Best crack on.
Selah.
When one considers the megalithic size problems facing the world at the moment, a line from a movie neatly sums up the chances of serious, deep reform to the struggling domestic aviation sector and its governance.
“but it doesn't take much to see that the problems of three little people don't amount to a hill of beans in this crazy world.”
But, is being shunted to the back of the queue such a bad thing? Perhaps not. This time in the political wilderness could be used to build a solid, unified 'voice' which carried some weight and 'understood' how to play in the Bubble games and win through to real reform. The American/ international AOPA have the tools and manpower to ring in some very real changes. The Australian version lacks the tools the overseas outfits have, entre to heavy duty agencies for starters and a pathway to those who can ring in the desperately needed legislative reforms. The last 'public' outing of the Ozzie version reminded me of a famous Bacon quote:-As Francis Bacon put it four centuries ago,
“He doth like the ape, that the higher he clymbes the more he shows his ars”.
There's not a cat in Hell's chance of GA or even domestic airlines getting any time at the big table at present; which, all things considered seems fair and reasonable. However, the down time could (and probably should) be used to form some sort of coalition capable of presenting a persuasive argument to those who have the 'horsepower' to bring in the changes and align Australia with the gold standards other nations seem to manage, to their advantage.
Hell, I don't know, but 'something' needs to done to save a disappearing industry, one being mired in the thick mud of bureaucratic arse covering, the disinterest of politicians and the endless list of contradictory law and philosophy. Before the shambles turns into a rabble. - Just saying; but Australian aviation does need help, perhaps someone, somewhere could pick up a phone and ask politely for a life jacket or two.
When the winds of change blow, some people build walls, and others build windmills”
Aye well; there's four long saws due for sharpening; all very old, the youngest about 85, this takes time, patience and a little skill, but the results make the time spent worthwhile. A simple pleasure, using a freshly sharpened 110 y.o rip saw through 1” thick hardwood board, is not to be missed. Best crack on.
Selah.