tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133703253863123050.post7934853275626457060..comments2024-02-21T03:48:52.674-05:00Comments on Flying Lessons: FAA Action on Dreamliner Engine at Warp SpeedChristine Negronihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15190247339367487575noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133703253863123050.post-52904286547914703122012-09-25T16:44:25.973-04:002012-09-25T16:44:25.973-04:00The FAA's statement that, "the root cause...The FAA's statement that, "the root cause is still somewhat unknown" is nonsensical. In the first place, it is either known or unknown. In the second, the "root cause" (whatever that is) is always human error. It may be errors of concept, design, manufacture, or material selection, among others; because inanimate objects cannot make mistakes. One thing for certain: in this case it is NOT pilot error. <br />Once upon a time, the FAA was staffed with people who had the knowledge and experience to conduct the research needed to identify and resolve similar problems. Now it must outsource to -- guess who? -- the manufacturers. <br />Don't count on those GEnx engines that have yet to experience failure to remain in service for long. <br />Meantime, stick with the tried and true. <br />You were lucky, Christine.Grumpynoreply@blogger.com