Originally Posted by
Mach E Avelli
Thanks for that history. Rather depressing to think that almost 20 years ago there was an opportunity to cherry pick the best of several jurisdictions which have every bit as much aviation experience as Australia
In most cases I would guess their safety record would equal or better ours, too.
Mach E,
The US record of air safety outcomes is head and shoulders ahead of the rest of the world --- based on detailed analysis by expert statisticians, using ICAO definitions, not Australia's carefully tailored/managed definitions.
So, they must be doing something right. And we do know why ---- education before the event, not imposition of penalties after.
As for the lost opportunities, despite huge CASA opposition, we did get Parts 21-35 in place, but after Mark Vaile moved up, for reasons I can't go into here, John Anderson was shafted by the internal politics of the Liberal (not National) Party, and he just lost heart.
If the proposed rules had gone in place, and Anderson's proposed complimentary complete overhaul of CASA had gone ahead, Australian aviation would not be where it is now.
The rug was pulled out from under Anderson, the "Iron Ring" regained complete control after Byron and Vaughan retired, and the rest is very sad history.
Tootle pip!!