Interested in the C.172 incident off Byron I went onto the UP, just to see if any ‘facts’ had turned up and stumbled over this posted by ‘glenb’
It is an interesting post, for several reasons; not least of all being the fact that Glen can countenance the notion of trust. One swallow does not a summer make, however I can’t help the small glimmer of hope that popped up when I read it. Can you imagine it, an operator, pilots and CASA working together to prevent another, similar accident occurring. Identifying all the elements, fixing up the system and then CASA reaching for the ‘breach’ book’ as a last resort, rather than the first thought.
A simple cultural change from a simple act of good faith i.e. CASA doing their job properly as a safety regulator, not a quasi police operation and execution squad.
Let’s hope this attitude is here to stay, it would be a refreshing change to find good things to say, even better if some of the old McComic school of bastardry and embuggerance had departed the fix.
Quote:We are from CASA and we are here to "help"
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I'm the Chief Pilot and Business Owner of an AOC that was recently involved in an Accident. I would rate myself a very vocal critic of CASA. Not the individuals within CASA, but of the CASA created situation the Industry is now in. I retract nothing I have said or written previously.
As with every time CASA walks into the Building of any AOC holder, they could most likely create a "situation" that could make an interruption to Business imminent. That "situation" could potentially be triggered from almost any level within that Organisation, and could stick for some time if required. Especially, after an Accident of an AOC holder that can be a tad "difficult".
It was the first time I have experienced one of these "engagements" and will be working hard to make it my last!
How did it go? EXACTLY, as I would have expected it to go, when dealing with the Regulator that is "banging heads" with me.
It worked as it should. Fortunately I don't have a past experience to compare it with so I cant say if it is better or worse. I can say, I do have a higher expectation of CASA now than in the past and they met it.
CASA chose, to miss their opportunity to "nail me". I reiterate I stand 100% behind every other public comment I have made, but they say Trust is earned. For the first time in years, I actually feel it is within reach.
Some excellent CASA generated products to support Schools were released in the last couple of days. Maybe all the fertiliser that has been dumped, and a good Groundsman is actually resulting in fresh growth. Lets pray and hope for a good season.
It is an interesting post, for several reasons; not least of all being the fact that Glen can countenance the notion of trust. One swallow does not a summer make, however I can’t help the small glimmer of hope that popped up when I read it. Can you imagine it, an operator, pilots and CASA working together to prevent another, similar accident occurring. Identifying all the elements, fixing up the system and then CASA reaching for the ‘breach’ book’ as a last resort, rather than the first thought.
A simple cultural change from a simple act of good faith i.e. CASA doing their job properly as a safety regulator, not a quasi police operation and execution squad.
Let’s hope this attitude is here to stay, it would be a refreshing change to find good things to say, even better if some of the old McComic school of bastardry and embuggerance had departed the fix.
Quote:“This is no flattery. These are counselors
That feelingly persuade me what I am.”
Sweet are the uses of adversity,
Which, like the toad, ugly and venomous,
Wears yet a precious jewel in his head.
And this our life, exempt from public haunt,
Finds tongues in trees, books in the running brooks,
Sermons in stones, and good in everything.