09-30-2015, 11:48 AM
Fast forward > 3yrs &..A320 full of SLF on approach to YSSY and Sociopath TNG Capt with "gotcha" training exercise on short final??
Call me a cynic but possibly root cause was not fully identified in the first incident, no proper mitigation implemented and no later review undertaken to ensure the loop was closed. Fast forward to the second incident similar in nature, with Captain Insano pulling a stupid stunt that should've been reserved for the SIM. Of course, yet again, the ATSB produces a wet lettuce leaf response and with absolutely no doubt CAsA will do nothing because we are talking about Qango.
Let's see, 2 serious incidents which are more or less past and present. But things happen in three's so what does the future hold? Probably more foolish antics. We've had flight deck texting and we've had flight deck 'BOO' surprises so perhaps the next incident will be one of the Crew on short finals tuning in to listen to Riverfire in Brisbane, or taking photos of a beautiful sunset, or maybe Captain Insano putting a salad sandwich together on his lap while the F/O fills in the form guide. Then......pancake.....a pavement sandwich whilst a panicked regulator, investigator and Miniscule department head into lockdown while they work out who will be the next John the Baptist!
"Disturbing skies for all"
Call me a cynic but possibly root cause was not fully identified in the first incident, no proper mitigation implemented and no later review undertaken to ensure the loop was closed. Fast forward to the second incident similar in nature, with Captain Insano pulling a stupid stunt that should've been reserved for the SIM. Of course, yet again, the ATSB produces a wet lettuce leaf response and with absolutely no doubt CAsA will do nothing because we are talking about Qango.
Let's see, 2 serious incidents which are more or less past and present. But things happen in three's so what does the future hold? Probably more foolish antics. We've had flight deck texting and we've had flight deck 'BOO' surprises so perhaps the next incident will be one of the Crew on short finals tuning in to listen to Riverfire in Brisbane, or taking photos of a beautiful sunset, or maybe Captain Insano putting a salad sandwich together on his lap while the F/O fills in the form guide. Then......pancake.....a pavement sandwich whilst a panicked regulator, investigator and Miniscule department head into lockdown while they work out who will be the next John the Baptist!
"Disturbing skies for all"