voorheesh wrote:I am sorry if my employment is a source of controversy in this organization and I hope we can continue communicating without making a big deal of it.
It is not a controversy with me nor is it a big deal.
If I ever worked for the FAA or another government agency I'd have to feel the same as you and I wouldn't be ashamed of my work either. I've actually considered applying to the FAA because there is a lack of experience in the FAA in my field of flying helicopters. At least this is what I see and it's what has helped lead my prospective to a half empty glass attitude. Sometimes I wonder if some of the folks I've run into, who should now better, really believe that helicopters beat the air into submission.
Harlow, ...I consider your employment situation a fantastic CONTRIBUTION and resource to our group. I know I'm not the only one present who is GLAD you are in our group!
Bruce,... I hate to admit it but... two of the BEST FAA Inspectors here at my workplace... are former helicopter pilots. They have the knowlege, experience, and insight to recognize that aviators have difficult and complex jobs...and that there are usually several ways to solve most operational problems and still meet "the rule". (And, ...in addition... they both formerly flew GREENhelicopters! (U.S. Army "Slicks")
'53 B-model N146YS SN:25713
50th Anniversary of Flight Model. Winner-Best Original 170B, 100th Anniversary of Flight Convention. An originality nut (mostly) for the right reasons.
I have a freind that also works for the FAA and I do remind him that he now knows both sides of the fence and to rmember where and how he got started. All agencies need practical people for common sense to allow fair judgements.
John Hess
John Hess
Past President 2018-2021 President 2016-2018, TIC170A Vice President 2014-2016, TIC170A Director 2005-2014, TIC170A N3833V Flying for Fun '67 XLH 900 Harley Sportster EAA Chapter 390 Pres since 2006 K3KNT
I'm personally grateful to the FAAST team members. This is one of the FAA's best efforts toward GA safety. In my area they've been holding Wings seminars for CFIs for the last few years, and I find the opportunity to get together with other CFIs and discuss safety issues very valuable. Collectively these folks know an awful lot about flying, and they're eager to give their best in the interest of safety. Thanks, Harlow!
John Renwick
Minneapolis, MN
Former owner, '55 C-170B, N4401B
'42 J-3 Cub, N62088
'50 Swift GC-1B, N2431B, Oshkosh 2009 Outstanding Swift Award, 2016 Best Continuously Maintained Swift
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