NY Times:
Inspectors Say F.A.A. Ignored Violations. “Southwest acknowledged errors but maintains it did nothing unsafe. Herbert D. Kelleher, executive chairman of the company, said before the hearing began that ‘regulatory noncompliance and being unsafe are two different things.’” This is a rather old, rusty saw, this one ... but they’re turning it around the wrong way. In this case, you have a board of directors making flight decisions. Have any of them actually flown or repaired an airplane? Understand the stresses upon an airframe? This is why the FAA inspection protocol exists. A commercial flight outfit is not neutral in the go/no-go decision.
For the private pilot’s perspective, read “A Gift Of Wings”, by Richard Bach. Particularly the stories about “Drake the Bandit.” As a general read, though, one of the most pleasant, optimistic books you’ll encounter. It’s an old friend of mine.
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