com|
|
This is one of a series. We welcome news or editorial content from our readers, and will revise this page each afternoon that we receive input. |
by Ted Mooney
It's a cold dark morning as you hurry through the jetway and onto
the plane. Perhaps you're early because, strangely, no one else is on
board yet, not even a flight attendant. Curiosity turns to concern as
you're still alone when the doors close and the plane starts down the
taxiway. Soon the plane commences its take-off roll, and panic sets
in. Over the P.A. system comes the robotic announcement: "This
pilotless drone will be headed into hazardous weather. This vehicle
is not FAA certified; in fact, it has never been inspected by any
government agency at all. And it was certainly never designed or
intended to carry people."
You wake up from the nightmare in a cold sweat.
But in the end, having this nightmare was one of the better things
that has happened to you. Because you vow that you will find another
way. You are NOT EVER going to 'ride' your programmed hoist for
maintenance, anode servicing, or for any other reason; and you are
not going to turn a blind eye and allow your employees or service
personnel to do so either.
Back to finishing.com Home Page
