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"I think I can do this just as safely by breaking the rules"
I was 'just reading stuff' last night and ran across this quote (made by the owner of the submarine which imploded, killing 5 during the Titanic exploration).
Of course, I found it natural to compare this thought above to what has happened in aviation, and to recall that the FAA has clearly shown us how such attitudes and actions has had similar outcomes.
Also, and probably most importantly, I had to consider these thoughts as it relates to my own aviation activities of the past.
I have never been a rulemonger per se, but I find I take the FARs more to heart as I get deeper into flying. (I have to wonder how much luck has saved me from some things that pushed the envelope of some FAR.)
I also see the side of "rules should not restrict freedoms excessively" (otherwise someone could outlaw motorcycles, skydiving, flying, base jumping and other fun things) and I think that was Rush's view - he 'should be able to explore unhindered' (although he was not risking his life alone - and ignoring the safety items were widely viewed by the mini-sub community as obviously hazardous).
Comments, especially in relation to aviation.....
I was 'just reading stuff' last night and ran across this quote (made by the owner of the submarine which imploded, killing 5 during the Titanic exploration).
Of course, I found it natural to compare this thought above to what has happened in aviation, and to recall that the FAA has clearly shown us how such attitudes and actions has had similar outcomes.
Also, and probably most importantly, I had to consider these thoughts as it relates to my own aviation activities of the past.
I have never been a rulemonger per se, but I find I take the FARs more to heart as I get deeper into flying. (I have to wonder how much luck has saved me from some things that pushed the envelope of some FAR.)
I also see the side of "rules should not restrict freedoms excessively" (otherwise someone could outlaw motorcycles, skydiving, flying, base jumping and other fun things) and I think that was Rush's view - he 'should be able to explore unhindered' (although he was not risking his life alone - and ignoring the safety items were widely viewed by the mini-sub community as obviously hazardous).
Comments, especially in relation to aviation.....