Minister for Reality – Really?
Minister for Reality – Really? -AP Forum version I suppose, in a way, one must feel a little sympathy for a ‘minister’. The strange, alien world of politics and policy being far removed from the every day world of the man on the street; or on a flight deck, a ship’s...
Tacitus, Titanic and Tactics.
Tacitus, Titanic and Tactics. - AP Forum version Well, we believe we have solved two of the aviation oversight safety systems big puzzles. The urgent need for much more funding and a very serious safety drive. ‘Tis true; the agencies have consultants working overtime...
Rock and Roll; or, just Rolled?
The good thing about scribblings and ‘twiddles’ is that when you have to translate random thoughts or difficult concepts into written words of explanation it helps to sort out the stuff you need to get a firm grip on. The reform of aviation legislation and the...
Of urbane Daemons and great deceivers.
Of urbane Daemons and great deceivers. - AP Forum version. Lesser Daemons, those of the urbane, common or garden variety are not too difficult to spot when one knows where to look; they all owe allegiance to the same Master and willingly do his bidding. Belial Belial...
Twas on the bridge at midnight.
Paul Revere midnight ride | Paul revere midnight ride poem "Listen, my children, and you shall hear of the midnight ride of Paul Revere" Twas on the bridge at midnight. - AP forum version. “I wonder” say’s an aviation savvy visitor “why more of your GA industry isn’t...
Dick Smith – Master Orator post #10.
kharon Wrote: The Reform Plate. A punters guide:- ( AP Forum version - Post #10 ) There is a little while to go before ‘they’re off’ in the fifth running of Reform Plate. For those not familiar with such events, while we wait, AP will provide a little background and...