Watershed or Water Closet?
One definition of “watershed” is “an event marking a unique or important historical change of course or one on which important developments depend.”
We all may (safely) define the meaning of a WC.
Although 'tis but early days in the Spence administration, and despite the the fact that CASA have washed the Buckley blood off their collective hands and are desperately trying to sell the notion that a Leopard can change it's spots; in reality - nothing has changed - nor is it likely to. Or is it?
Master Buckley, despite his best efforts has hit the brick wall belonging to the Ombudsman - "nothing to see, move along" sayeth this worthy. It shames me to say it - but, the 'Tote' did very well out the Ombudsman's response to Buckley; I had it 'odds on' from the beginning. Safe as houses and totally predictable.
So what's next? Well, I'd give you very, very attractive odds on the most humane, logical and politically correct entrant into the next round of the Buckley Embuggerance Stakes. 'Impossible Dream' start price 40/1.
Spence, backed by the new DoIT crew, with a new chair and even considering buying a new broom have a perfect opportunity to realign with the industry and gain some serious credit. The new DAS (silly title) could order a full dress review of the Buckley matter; from soup to nuts. An internal inquiry; confidential if need be, but a careful, factual examination of the entire matter. Published report to the minister and due consideration given to some form of rehabilitation and an Act of Grace payment to set matters to rights.
Some Senators and the general aviation community understand the Buckley case, very well indeed. They are also very familiar with the CASA antics.. Time the new broom 'manned up'. Even if the CASA actions could be fully supported and proven completely justified, then that finding should be published, so every one could see that 'fair play' had indeed prevailed/or not.... Either way, it would go a long way toward putting a dull shine on what is (global fact) the very tarnished reputation of the disliked, distrusted administration of aviation 'Down Under'.
Toot - toot.
One definition of “watershed” is “an event marking a unique or important historical change of course or one on which important developments depend.”
We all may (safely) define the meaning of a WC.
Although 'tis but early days in the Spence administration, and despite the the fact that CASA have washed the Buckley blood off their collective hands and are desperately trying to sell the notion that a Leopard can change it's spots; in reality - nothing has changed - nor is it likely to. Or is it?
Master Buckley, despite his best efforts has hit the brick wall belonging to the Ombudsman - "nothing to see, move along" sayeth this worthy. It shames me to say it - but, the 'Tote' did very well out the Ombudsman's response to Buckley; I had it 'odds on' from the beginning. Safe as houses and totally predictable.
So what's next? Well, I'd give you very, very attractive odds on the most humane, logical and politically correct entrant into the next round of the Buckley Embuggerance Stakes. 'Impossible Dream' start price 40/1.
Spence, backed by the new DoIT crew, with a new chair and even considering buying a new broom have a perfect opportunity to realign with the industry and gain some serious credit. The new DAS (silly title) could order a full dress review of the Buckley matter; from soup to nuts. An internal inquiry; confidential if need be, but a careful, factual examination of the entire matter. Published report to the minister and due consideration given to some form of rehabilitation and an Act of Grace payment to set matters to rights.
Some Senators and the general aviation community understand the Buckley case, very well indeed. They are also very familiar with the CASA antics.. Time the new broom 'manned up'. Even if the CASA actions could be fully supported and proven completely justified, then that finding should be published, so every one could see that 'fair play' had indeed prevailed/or not.... Either way, it would go a long way toward putting a dull shine on what is (global fact) the very tarnished reputation of the disliked, distrusted administration of aviation 'Down Under'.
Toot - toot.