Shades of inaction - revisited.
It seems we must once again say a thank you to the Queensland police. They have, very effectively stepped in again, to assist with an aviation matter; their track record impressive. So thank you, your very professional efforts are appreciated.
There was a similar case several years ago at Bankstown; where complaints of ‘interference’ and even theft were made. All of which fell on deaf ears – ‘you get the evidence and we may take a look’ were the essentials of response. I am told that video evidence was provided, but this too was not deemed enough to kick start any form of investigation, from Federal or State police or even CASA, who could have asked for such assistance. Unsubstantiated, but on fairly good authority, it is said that the repair bills were substantial and some of the CASA fall out, created through a stolen document landed back on the complainant. Go figure. But that part of the tale is in the realm of pub hearsay, from a gentleman wearing a lampshade.
Anyway, the point is why were CASA not leading the Qld investigation – surely there would have been investigation into ‘engine failures’ and the like; why then were alarm the bells not ringing. Same same Hempel – hells bells, the Qld police did a mighty job there; stopped again by CASA and ATSB; same –same Lockhart River and other incidents which seem to slip past the ‘regulator’ unscathed. Gods help any poor sod 10 Kg overweight or with a time expired WAC chart; or, even a log book error; but when it come to serious policing of anything else associated with ‘safety’ – like multiple engine failures; then it seems that the professionals must be called in.
Enough – well done Queensland, well done Mt Isa – thanks again.
Toot toot.
It seems we must once again say a thank you to the Queensland police. They have, very effectively stepped in again, to assist with an aviation matter; their track record impressive. So thank you, your very professional efforts are appreciated.
There was a similar case several years ago at Bankstown; where complaints of ‘interference’ and even theft were made. All of which fell on deaf ears – ‘you get the evidence and we may take a look’ were the essentials of response. I am told that video evidence was provided, but this too was not deemed enough to kick start any form of investigation, from Federal or State police or even CASA, who could have asked for such assistance. Unsubstantiated, but on fairly good authority, it is said that the repair bills were substantial and some of the CASA fall out, created through a stolen document landed back on the complainant. Go figure. But that part of the tale is in the realm of pub hearsay, from a gentleman wearing a lampshade.
Anyway, the point is why were CASA not leading the Qld investigation – surely there would have been investigation into ‘engine failures’ and the like; why then were alarm the bells not ringing. Same same Hempel – hells bells, the Qld police did a mighty job there; stopped again by CASA and ATSB; same –same Lockhart River and other incidents which seem to slip past the ‘regulator’ unscathed. Gods help any poor sod 10 Kg overweight or with a time expired WAC chart; or, even a log book error; but when it come to serious policing of anything else associated with ‘safety’ – like multiple engine failures; then it seems that the professionals must be called in.
Enough – well done Queensland, well done Mt Isa – thanks again.
Toot toot.