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A new thread posting virgin (please be gently and call me again), I have been reading multiple posts and have noticed some comments regarding "safety Nazi's" and ASO's that sparks questions.
In each platform and community there is a group mindset regarding which OPNAV / NATOPS / Safety rules to follow and ones that "are for Check rides" only. This did not include flight discipline and the sort, more along the lines of gear and personal comfort in the aircraft. These varied from boots that were unauthorized but still worn, to dog tags required but not worn, and procedures that were not completed or done (gunners belts, O2 masks, gloves worn, flight suit wear), etc. For instance, it is common in the helo community to take off a land while wearing a gunners belt even though it is designated by NATOPS for mission essential uses.
Here are the questions:
1. At what point and on what level does group mindset trump OPNAV/NATOPS /Safety guidance?
2. Is making your community or yourself look "Cool" or keeping the "NORM" more important than the rules that govern general aviation?
3. As leaders or future leaders, at what point is willful disregard of guidance acceptable for ourselves and those we lead?
4. Have you ever seen negative implications placed on "newbies" by not complying to overall community views and what individuals do even those said "newbie" was in compliance with the official guidance?
5. What is the general opinion of personal liberties vs. guidance as it applies to your community or yourself?
Prior to posting, please understand that I am just as guilty as anyone and I am not throwing stones. The question has been asked to me many times by students or junior crewman (why don't you have your visor down...why do you have your sleeves rolled up...why do you have a chew in...) and the only answer I had was the party line. Something along the lines of "I've been flying so long that.......but NATOPS / OPNAV / Safety says blah blah blah".
Thanks for the input..
In each platform and community there is a group mindset regarding which OPNAV / NATOPS / Safety rules to follow and ones that "are for Check rides" only. This did not include flight discipline and the sort, more along the lines of gear and personal comfort in the aircraft. These varied from boots that were unauthorized but still worn, to dog tags required but not worn, and procedures that were not completed or done (gunners belts, O2 masks, gloves worn, flight suit wear), etc. For instance, it is common in the helo community to take off a land while wearing a gunners belt even though it is designated by NATOPS for mission essential uses.
Here are the questions:
1. At what point and on what level does group mindset trump OPNAV/NATOPS /Safety guidance?
2. Is making your community or yourself look "Cool" or keeping the "NORM" more important than the rules that govern general aviation?
3. As leaders or future leaders, at what point is willful disregard of guidance acceptable for ourselves and those we lead?
4. Have you ever seen negative implications placed on "newbies" by not complying to overall community views and what individuals do even those said "newbie" was in compliance with the official guidance?
5. What is the general opinion of personal liberties vs. guidance as it applies to your community or yourself?
Prior to posting, please understand that I am just as guilty as anyone and I am not throwing stones. The question has been asked to me many times by students or junior crewman (why don't you have your visor down...why do you have your sleeves rolled up...why do you have a chew in...) and the only answer I had was the party line. Something along the lines of "I've been flying so long that.......but NATOPS / OPNAV / Safety says blah blah blah".
Thanks for the input..