4.66 The committee notes support for the ATSB's initial categorisation of the issue as 'critical'. The committee also notes the view of Mr McCormick against prescriptive guidance as an effective risk control is surprising given his position as CASA's Director of Aviation Safety. Mr McCormick appears to lack confidence that his organisation can write regulations and guidance material that is simple, clear and unambiguous
Extraordinary perception...pity his term is nearly up!
Kaz