Hi Rigga
Thanks for that. It was whilst working in Part-M quality management for an operator that I came across the problem and wrote up the paper. I own a bog-standard silver Ford Focus (so many of them on the road). I like the idea of a bus fleet.
The quality manager I was working with used the car analogy too and was spending so much time trying to explain it to people.
I then worked at the Military Aviation Authority and since military regulations are very different from EASA, it was well received there too.
I have no doubt this car analogy has existed for some time, but I never thought of the bus fleet! I can imagine you had a lot of success with your teachings!! And yes, I think clear and understandable EASA/CAA regulation basics ought to be part of all staff inductions in this industry.