by K_P9 | Jan 21, 2016 | Accidents and Inquiry, Senate Estimates - Unplugged
I hope this finds you well and as happy as it’s possible to be, given the recent bout of headaches. Things here have not improved since your last visit; in fact, things are going to hell in a hand cart a fairly rapid pace. As requested, we have been maintaining our...
by K_P9 | Jan 12, 2016 | Accidents and Inquiry, Senate Estimates - Unplugged
Dear P2. You must, as a thinking person, question the usefulness of the ATSB. Their production of ‘useful’ statistics reflects the disingenuous nature of their approach. GA accidents have increased – OK – tell us why? While you’re at it, lets do the figures...
by K_P9 | Dec 29, 2015 | Senate Estimates - Unplugged
Aviation policy for the new age – HERE – Last bets; midnight – New years eve; then I’ll close the tote for betting on the DATE of the election. The money is fairly evenly spread over a range of dates; the February odds shortening (pun?); odds for months...
by K_P9 | Dec 9, 2015 | Senate Estimates - Unplugged
Quote:1. Safety is the primary consideration of Australia’s aviation agencies and industry in the performance of their functions; Draft State Safety Programme 2016. – HERE. “Safety”: that dreadful word is trotted out, once again. Mitigating or reducing the risk...
by K_P9 | Dec 7, 2015 | Senate Estimates - Unplugged
The press release –HERE – from the CASA Board is a significant milestone in the long saga of many frustrating attempts to reform Australia’s aviation regulator. Much depended on the patience, political skill and determination of the new board and it’s chairman....