Ever wonder why the All Blacks keep winning – and manage to maintain a seriously formidable record. Their blokes are no bigger, fitter, smarter or any more skilled than our fellahin but they win; even when the score line shows otherwise. I believe the difference is in freedom; the Kiwi's simply have the freedom to improvise and keep the ball alive to obtain the end result – a try. The Australian teams seem hidebound; constrained by complex 'set piece' strategy, beaten into a mentality which depends on complex, stylised micro rule sets; which, once upset lead to confusion, excuses and denial. Individual brilliance is subjugated and improvisation sacrificed to 'herd discipline'. Which is fine, until a size 24 prop has gleefully grabbed you by the ears and is not going to let go; the set piece collapses and no one is looking to recover; just for who's to blame. “No battle plan,” he sagely noted, “survives contact with the enemy.” –
Moltke
NZ aviation reflects the All Blacks 'spirit' – sure there is a game plan and rules; but with the shackles of micro management removed and simple, clear cut instructions assist a free running game. It's not only how to win at rugger we should learn from the Kiwi's. Aircraft down in the water – now, who would have ever imagined using the NZ navy to recover the aircraft, quickly, cheaply, effectively, give the troops some real training and a chance to shine. Beaker sure as hell didn't; did he now. Purblind bloody fool.
What's this twiddle got to do with aviation? – well: if Sarcs has headed down the research path I believe he'll take, the thinking man may glean some insight into why the NZ CAA is light years ahead of not only Australia, but of many other enlightened countries in the way they have progressed aviation, not just 'safety'; but in the regulatory and fiscal fields, resulting in increased efficiency naturally leading to improved safety outcomes.. Can't wait for Sarcs, part two – nice catch and bravo for having the patience to tease out the data...
Toot toot..
