At 04:47 PM 6/3/97 +0200, you wrote:
>>I really enjoy our discussion about CRM and its definition. I am sure some
of you think it's a waste of time, an academic exercise that leads us
nowhere. If so, I think you're wrong.<<
Although others may advocate that we move on, I agree with you. There's a
saying that goes something like "if you're not sure where you are going,
there are a lot of roads that will get you there." After reading the
definitions to date, plus the inadequate definition provided by AC 120-51B,
it seems that we in the industry are on many different roads. If we are
moving on, then to where?
>>Lets continue this debate - in a forum like this reaching an agreement is
perhaps less important than the discussion itself.<<
We really shouldn't have to reach agreement (but perhaps we need to). This
is a working group organized (I believe) to implement a policy and programs
that are already specified in the FARs -- yet it seems that a clear
definition of purpose is missing. Discussion will be useful, but common
understanding is also desirable. As Vince Mancuso stated: "we can hardly
expect the thousands of crew members who receive CRM training to define it."
Respectfully, Bob Jenney
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Aviation Safety Connection
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