Limbo – and trapped therein.
Hitch is, as usual, worth a read this week in Oz Flying; it would have been interesting to have him sitting in on the discussion the IOS had on exactly the same 'comment' Hitch makes:-
Hitch - “It was a very smooth response that evaded the real issue, helped by McDonald, who didn't ask the right questions.”
It is possible to agree with Hitch, also to disagree. There are two distinct possibilities to consider.
1 As Hitch points out, McDonald is clearly 'over it'. Had enough and very pleased to see the back of St Commode, his slippery answers and colossal arrogance. So why bother wasting wind and time asking questions. The Senator did clearly define when Commode would be gone; then announced an interim report with which Commode will not be involved. There will be a new DAS by then.
2 So is the Senator keeping her powder dry or being poorly advised? There's some serious support for the 'powder dry' case; it makes sense. Clear the decks, and begin afresh on a new page. Each way bet at the moment.
Even so; many believe there are some serious moves being made behind the scenes, equally as many others are not convinced that any good will come from yet another inquiry. What is agreed is that the results of ARSR following the Pel-Air debacle broke many hearts and soured a lot of good minds. This notion supported by the paltry number of submissions made to the current inquiry. Perhaps, those who could provide submissions are also sitting still until a clear direction is seen. Who knows; only one thing is certain, industry across the spectrum cannot continue to limp along as it is. Change, deep and meaningful change is desperately needed. Today would be great, but we can wait until tomorrow – if it ever comes.
Toot toot.
Hitch is, as usual, worth a read this week in Oz Flying; it would have been interesting to have him sitting in on the discussion the IOS had on exactly the same 'comment' Hitch makes:-
Hitch - “It was a very smooth response that evaded the real issue, helped by McDonald, who didn't ask the right questions.”
It is possible to agree with Hitch, also to disagree. There are two distinct possibilities to consider.
1 As Hitch points out, McDonald is clearly 'over it'. Had enough and very pleased to see the back of St Commode, his slippery answers and colossal arrogance. So why bother wasting wind and time asking questions. The Senator did clearly define when Commode would be gone; then announced an interim report with which Commode will not be involved. There will be a new DAS by then.
2 So is the Senator keeping her powder dry or being poorly advised? There's some serious support for the 'powder dry' case; it makes sense. Clear the decks, and begin afresh on a new page. Each way bet at the moment.
Even so; many believe there are some serious moves being made behind the scenes, equally as many others are not convinced that any good will come from yet another inquiry. What is agreed is that the results of ARSR following the Pel-Air debacle broke many hearts and soured a lot of good minds. This notion supported by the paltry number of submissions made to the current inquiry. Perhaps, those who could provide submissions are also sitting still until a clear direction is seen. Who knows; only one thing is certain, industry across the spectrum cannot continue to limp along as it is. Change, deep and meaningful change is desperately needed. Today would be great, but we can wait until tomorrow – if it ever comes.
Toot toot.