B737 Max Re-Certified:
The FAA approved the Boeing
737 Max to fly again after extensive investigations. Here’s why Boeing’s
culture went unchecked
PUBLISHED WED, DEC 9 20207:30 AM EST
José Sepulveda@JOSESEPULVEDATV
Leslie Josephs@LESLIEJOSEPHS
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KEY POINTS
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After 20 months of grounding following two crashes that killed
346 people, the FAA is allowing the jet to fly again.
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Self-regulation was one of the biggest controversies that
prolonged the crisis.
After two deadly crashes that took 346 lives and a worldwide
grounding that lasted almost two years, the Federal Aviation Administration and
regulators across the world are giving the Boeing 737 Max jets the green light
to fly again.
In the U.S., Boeing has been investigated by both chambers of
Congress and well as the Justice Department and the SEC into software updates,
certification, pilot training and more.
One of the most controversial topics in those investigations is
the idea of self-regulation and certification.
Boeing employees were able to certify some aspects of the Boeing
737 Max plane, but that sort of self-regulation is not uncommon in much of the
federal government, especially when it comes to agencies that regulate a single
industry, like the FAA and its Organization Designation Authorization.
“Congress realized that you couldn’t grow an FAA to the size with
monetary resources and manpower resources necessary to put people in every
manufacturing facility,” said former NTSB senior investigator Greg Feith. “So
they allowed these designated representatives based on qualifications and
experience to represent the FAA, the administrator inside the organization they
oversee.”
He added: “The problem with the program over the years, of course,
is that you develop a relationship, just like the FAA develops a relationship
with the air carriers. You can’t just go in there and long arm of the law and
beat them. You try to work with them.”
After grueling hearings on Capitol Hill, the day before the final
ruling from the FAA, the House unanimously passed a bill by voice vote that reforms the plane certification process.
Read more at: The
FAA approved the Boeing 737 Max to fly again (cnbc.com)
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/12/08/the-faa-approved-the-boeing-737-max-to-fly-again.html
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Delta Golden Wings presents the
2020 Youth
Aviation Program Scholarship
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Dear PCN
Subscribers,
Here is
information about our scholarship winner this year,
Thank you,
Delta
Golden Wings Board of Directors
The Candler Field Youth Aviation
Program
In 2013, the Candler Field
Museum’s board of directors established the Candler Field Youth
Aviation Program (YAP). The purpose is to share knowledge of
aircraft-related subjects with young people having a keen interest in
pursuing an aviation career. A yearly banquet recognizes the
accomplishments of the young participants. This year, following
Covid-19 recommendations, in lieu of the usual banquet, the 2020 awards
ceremony was held on October 17 in the outdoor space fronting the Candler
Field Museum’s hangar at the Ron Alexander Memorial Airport, Williamson,
Georgia. Tables and chairs, a raised speaker platform, and box lunches
were set up and served to about one hundred attendees. Learn More About the
Candler Aviation Museum Youth Aviation Program
Museum Members, relatives and friends
enjoy a COVID -19 social distancing
picnic prior to
the awards.
The Delta Golden Wings Scholarship
Becoming an airline pilot
requires commitment and perseverance. As encouragement Delta Golden
Wings membership approved a $1500 annual scholarship program in 2018
for a five-year test period. A recipient will demonstrate a strong
desire to become a pilot along with their intention of earning a
college degree. The scholarship is to help a deserving YAP student obtain
the private pilot certificate. The individual will receive
$500 after soloing, $500 after passing the FAA written exam and $500
once the private pilot certificate is received. The first recipient
was Ellie McGinnis in 2019; the second is Logan Parker, this year. DGW is
proud to encourage these two fine young people on their pathways to
careers in aviation.
Jim Hoogerwerf, representing
Delta Golden Wings, made these comments:
“Delta Golden Wings is a
fraternal organization of Delta pilots. In 2018 the membership approved a
scholarship for a deserving candidate in the Youth Aviation Program. The
scholarship is awarded annually to encourage young men and women to
strive for a career in aviation. Education is important too.
Therefore, the recipient will have a strong desire to become a pilot with
the intention of earning a college degree. The first scholarship was
awarded in 2019 to Ellie McGinnis.”
“This year’s recipient is Logan
Parker, a senior at East Coweta High School in Sharpsburg, GA. Logan was
bitten by the aviation bug and has made extraordinary strides in pursuing
his ultimate objective to become an airline pilot. He has dedicated
almost 450 hours to YAP, kept his GPA in the top 5% of his class, while
participating in track and cross country, and working part time jobs. He
is well on his way toward his private license. He has passed his written
exam and soloed. Logan will pursue a degree in Aviation Science and
Management at Middle State Georgia University.”
“Flight training and education
are important objectives. But, the Youth Aviation Program offers more. It
builds character...it encourages characteristics such as honesty,
excellence, and pride; respect for all no matter their background; and a
willingness to engage cooperatively with others to achieve personal
ends. These traits are especially important in aviation where trust
in the work of others is a matter of life and death.”
“It is an honor for Julian and I,
representing Delta Golden Wings, to join with you here today in ensuring
the transfer of aviation skills and knowledge to the next generation.
Accordingly, it gives us great pleasure to award the 2020 DGW $1500
scholarship to Logan Parker. "Congratulations, Logan!"
Julian Black, Logan and Jim Hoogerwerf
Logan’s update:, “Flying is going well; a combination
of weather and scheduling has slowed progress a little, but it’s still
coming along. I’m currently at around 37 flight hours with most of my
dual and a lot of solo hours complete. My next goal is to get my 3 hours
of night done.”
Logan with other YAP Scholarship Recipients.
Ellie McGinnis,
2019 DGW recipient, is on the far right."
From left to right: Ken Cunningham
(grandfather), Logan, Paula Cunningham (grandmother),
Travis Parker
(father), and April Parker (mother).
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Makes one glad that you are retired.
David W. Skjerven
Subject: Deltla cnx
https://simpleflying.com/delta-thanksgiving-chaos-cause/
Not sure if you
had seen this article.
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