Big Rock Candy Mountain....
A mystery, one which has evaded explorers for donkey's years, finally discovered – 'Candy Mountain' exists, within the Canberra Bubble.
In the Big Rock Candy Mountains
All the cops have wooden legs
And the bulldogs all have rubber teeth
And the hens lay soft-boiled eggs
The farmers' trees are full of fruit
And the barns are full of hay
Oh I'm bound to go
Where there ain't no snow
Where the rain don't fall
The wind don't blow
In the Big Rock Candy Mountains
All true; and, RA Aus seem to have found a Nirvana – and now are invited to appear before the RRAT committee – on Friday. WHY?
They ain't remotely connected to 'GA' – in fact, they are about as far removed from 'GA' as it is possible to be, and a protected species. WHY?
What's the ducking point of them having a say? They are as for removed from 'GA' as it is possible to be. They even operate to a wholly different rule set; a different ethos; a different medical standard; are a government (CASA) subsidised (from CASA fees), a for profit, private enterprise. Their very existence, in the current format, is an aberration. IMO 87% of the current 'membership' would breathe a sigh of relief to be shot of 'em – IF there was parity in the Class two medical system. The USA managed to find a 'happy medium' and did it well – in style - with little fuss or bother. Suddenly, two kids and Mum could actually fly in a FAR certified, tried and tested aircraft of a type which, three decades on are still proving to be reliable and effective transport - (subject adequate maintenance).
All this, before we wheel in the 'Bogey Man' of government responsibility – REAL demonstrated SAFETY.
Now, Angel Flight (AF) have been put through a wringer – IMO for no good reason: except, perhaps CASA would like them to hold an Air Operator Certificate (AOC). Two fatal accidents in years; not remotely attributable to AF operations! - Will the Seante Committee please take a look at the RA Aus current list of accident and incident.. - HERE -. Then ask for published, valuable reports on those accident and incidents. Save you some time – there ain't any – nary a one; not one of value to the general safety equation of 'aviation'. It is a shambollick farce; pure, unadulterated bollocks, of the first water; and, government supported to boot. (Refer questions to the Minister). ROTFLMAO.
You will note, since the last (of many) 'fatal' accidents at Jacobs Well there are no less than 11 pages; of 15 'incidents' logged – without one published report being provided as to cause or circumstance. It is bloody ridiculous that CASA hound Angel Flight – yet support and protect what is, in essence, a secondary, no responsibility system for operating ;'private flight'. Offer the average private Pilot Licence (PPL) holder the choice of operating the venerable Beechcraft, Piper, Cirrus, Cessna aircraft range or any of the wonderful, safe, tested FAR certified fleet, on an equivalent 'medical' standard – and watch the divide and conquer gambit fall on it's sorry, scrawny arse. The whole situation is completely and utterly ludicrous.
Take RA Aus back to it's beginnings – let them enjoy what they do; but for 'safety's' sake and general harmony – put 'em where they belong; in the original notional exercise – one with SFA to do with General Aviation – in real aircraft – for those who love to fly 'em. Balance the books Senators; take a look at the 'statistics' for RA Aus accident and incident, since the fatal at Jacobs Well. - Then take a look at Angel Flight's peerless record. Then; ask CASA what the Devil they think they are playing at, ask Aleck he will know – the bloody whiskered weasel.
To allow RA Aus equal time in a GA inquiry is a gross insult and a waste of time and money. It also signifies that the RRAT committee have NDI about what they are dealing with. Best to stop this farce now – lest it become even more embarrassing than it already is.
Ayup; but not to worry – I've a full panel IOS crew, parked at the dartboard; waiting to ask WTD happened at Albury and just what was the ATSB thinking publishing the report they did about the near mid-air collision of a public transport, scheduled service and a light aircraft . One could say, without too much exaggeration that the IOS is just slightly miffed. Just enough time for a quick Pint before all hell breaks loose; - that's also probably heading toward the Canberra Bubble.
A mystery, one which has evaded explorers for donkey's years, finally discovered – 'Candy Mountain' exists, within the Canberra Bubble.
In the Big Rock Candy Mountains
All the cops have wooden legs
And the bulldogs all have rubber teeth
And the hens lay soft-boiled eggs
The farmers' trees are full of fruit
And the barns are full of hay
Oh I'm bound to go
Where there ain't no snow
Where the rain don't fall
The wind don't blow
In the Big Rock Candy Mountains
All true; and, RA Aus seem to have found a Nirvana – and now are invited to appear before the RRAT committee – on Friday. WHY?
They ain't remotely connected to 'GA' – in fact, they are about as far removed from 'GA' as it is possible to be, and a protected species. WHY?
What's the ducking point of them having a say? They are as for removed from 'GA' as it is possible to be. They even operate to a wholly different rule set; a different ethos; a different medical standard; are a government (CASA) subsidised (from CASA fees), a for profit, private enterprise. Their very existence, in the current format, is an aberration. IMO 87% of the current 'membership' would breathe a sigh of relief to be shot of 'em – IF there was parity in the Class two medical system. The USA managed to find a 'happy medium' and did it well – in style - with little fuss or bother. Suddenly, two kids and Mum could actually fly in a FAR certified, tried and tested aircraft of a type which, three decades on are still proving to be reliable and effective transport - (subject adequate maintenance).
All this, before we wheel in the 'Bogey Man' of government responsibility – REAL demonstrated SAFETY.
Now, Angel Flight (AF) have been put through a wringer – IMO for no good reason: except, perhaps CASA would like them to hold an Air Operator Certificate (AOC). Two fatal accidents in years; not remotely attributable to AF operations! - Will the Seante Committee please take a look at the RA Aus current list of accident and incident.. - HERE -. Then ask for published, valuable reports on those accident and incidents. Save you some time – there ain't any – nary a one; not one of value to the general safety equation of 'aviation'. It is a shambollick farce; pure, unadulterated bollocks, of the first water; and, government supported to boot. (Refer questions to the Minister). ROTFLMAO.
You will note, since the last (of many) 'fatal' accidents at Jacobs Well there are no less than 11 pages; of 15 'incidents' logged – without one published report being provided as to cause or circumstance. It is bloody ridiculous that CASA hound Angel Flight – yet support and protect what is, in essence, a secondary, no responsibility system for operating ;'private flight'. Offer the average private Pilot Licence (PPL) holder the choice of operating the venerable Beechcraft, Piper, Cirrus, Cessna aircraft range or any of the wonderful, safe, tested FAR certified fleet, on an equivalent 'medical' standard – and watch the divide and conquer gambit fall on it's sorry, scrawny arse. The whole situation is completely and utterly ludicrous.
Take RA Aus back to it's beginnings – let them enjoy what they do; but for 'safety's' sake and general harmony – put 'em where they belong; in the original notional exercise – one with SFA to do with General Aviation – in real aircraft – for those who love to fly 'em. Balance the books Senators; take a look at the 'statistics' for RA Aus accident and incident, since the fatal at Jacobs Well. - Then take a look at Angel Flight's peerless record. Then; ask CASA what the Devil they think they are playing at, ask Aleck he will know – the bloody whiskered weasel.
To allow RA Aus equal time in a GA inquiry is a gross insult and a waste of time and money. It also signifies that the RRAT committee have NDI about what they are dealing with. Best to stop this farce now – lest it become even more embarrassing than it already is.
Ayup; but not to worry – I've a full panel IOS crew, parked at the dartboard; waiting to ask WTD happened at Albury and just what was the ATSB thinking publishing the report they did about the near mid-air collision of a public transport, scheduled service and a light aircraft . One could say, without too much exaggeration that the IOS is just slightly miffed. Just enough time for a quick Pint before all hell breaks loose; - that's also probably heading toward the Canberra Bubble.