Back on the horse.
Sandy - “There’s no doubt that Glen has been treated unjustly in an appalling manner by an out of control bureaucracy. Glen’s attempts to appeal to reason and fairness through the official means of complaint of both CASA and the Ombudsman, have demonstrated to us all that these avenues are for show only. They purport to be impartial routes to just out outcomes but in reality are all part of the make work justification to keep the salary factories of GI (Government Industries) busy and hoping that the taxpayer doesn’t notice the waste and incompetence”.
Amen to that; and well done those who have kindly offered to donate to the legal battle which must be fought. That will indeed be a true David v Goliath battle and due consideration must be given to seriously mighty funds, talent and tactics the opposition can and will use; as demonstrated many times in the past. However, that is not a topic for today (it will keep). It is for Glen, the man himself which we must do some thinking.
Many have been savaged and thrown into a deep, dark pit by CASA; it is a tough road back from that beating. Yet that recovery must be made, it is essential, for all the right reasons. Fighting a heavy weight bout, in court, with an outfit like CASA demands your best game, best mental and physical balance along with the inner confidence to stand the test. In short you must be 'well'. Only my opinion of course, humbly offered a suggestion; but would it not be a good place for Glen to begin by getting back on the horse?
Perhaps some of the 'Go Fundme' money could be used to validate a pilot medical, reinstate licence and qualifications then return to industry even at a basic level – even in RA Oz as a flight instructor? I wonder if this might assist Glen to find his feet; return him to 'himself' fully grounded. Surely this would be a better option than stacking shelves at Woolies. Once that which was taken away has been regained; then you can stay or leave on your own terms; but return one must; that means a battle.
Mind you, CASA have a proven (demonstrable) track record of 'having a chat' with potential employers; this is an illegal activity although rarely, if ever challenged. So the battle for Glen to regain his dignity and return to the profession he chose will need some pretty solid support from not only a potential employer, but from the aviation community.
No offence to anyone intended, just putting a line of thought down, in words for discussion. “IF” -
If you can make one heap of all your winnings
And risk it on one turn of pitch-and-toss,
And lose, and start again at your beginnings
And never breathe a word about your loss;
If you can force your heart and nerve and sinew
To serve your turn long after they are gone,
And so hold on when there is nothing in you
Except the Will which says to them: ‘Hold on!’
Toot toot.
Sandy - “There’s no doubt that Glen has been treated unjustly in an appalling manner by an out of control bureaucracy. Glen’s attempts to appeal to reason and fairness through the official means of complaint of both CASA and the Ombudsman, have demonstrated to us all that these avenues are for show only. They purport to be impartial routes to just out outcomes but in reality are all part of the make work justification to keep the salary factories of GI (Government Industries) busy and hoping that the taxpayer doesn’t notice the waste and incompetence”.
Amen to that; and well done those who have kindly offered to donate to the legal battle which must be fought. That will indeed be a true David v Goliath battle and due consideration must be given to seriously mighty funds, talent and tactics the opposition can and will use; as demonstrated many times in the past. However, that is not a topic for today (it will keep). It is for Glen, the man himself which we must do some thinking.
Many have been savaged and thrown into a deep, dark pit by CASA; it is a tough road back from that beating. Yet that recovery must be made, it is essential, for all the right reasons. Fighting a heavy weight bout, in court, with an outfit like CASA demands your best game, best mental and physical balance along with the inner confidence to stand the test. In short you must be 'well'. Only my opinion of course, humbly offered a suggestion; but would it not be a good place for Glen to begin by getting back on the horse?
Perhaps some of the 'Go Fundme' money could be used to validate a pilot medical, reinstate licence and qualifications then return to industry even at a basic level – even in RA Oz as a flight instructor? I wonder if this might assist Glen to find his feet; return him to 'himself' fully grounded. Surely this would be a better option than stacking shelves at Woolies. Once that which was taken away has been regained; then you can stay or leave on your own terms; but return one must; that means a battle.
Mind you, CASA have a proven (demonstrable) track record of 'having a chat' with potential employers; this is an illegal activity although rarely, if ever challenged. So the battle for Glen to regain his dignity and return to the profession he chose will need some pretty solid support from not only a potential employer, but from the aviation community.
No offence to anyone intended, just putting a line of thought down, in words for discussion. “IF” -
If you can make one heap of all your winnings
And risk it on one turn of pitch-and-toss,
And lose, and start again at your beginnings
And never breathe a word about your loss;
If you can force your heart and nerve and sinew
To serve your turn long after they are gone,
And so hold on when there is nothing in you
Except the Will which says to them: ‘Hold on!’
Toot toot.