fly_tornado Posted July 18, 2014 Posted July 18, 2014 The minute CASA gives you a dollar, they want to know where, when, why and how it's being spent. The RAA shouldn't take any money from CASA, it should be advocating for autonomy. Apparently, thats what liberal party voters believe.
facthunter Posted July 18, 2014 Posted July 18, 2014 The CASA gives us work to perform on their behalf and we get compensated for the value of the work. We are not fully compensated nor are we indemnified. That needs sorting out. IF you want CASA to do the lot that is another matter. Be careful of what you wish for.. Nev 3
Rob Judd Posted July 18, 2014 Posted July 18, 2014 The CASA gives us work to perform on their behalf and we get compensated for the value of the work. We are not fully compensated nor are we indemnified. That needs sorting out.IF you want CASA to do the lot that is another matter. Be careful of what you wish for.. Nev RAANZ doesn't do registrations, and all aircraft have a standard three-letter identifier, including microlights. They also have only two classes of microlight aircraft (ignoring powered parachutes, helicopters and so on), single and dual seaters. We have a lot to learn from the simplicity of the kiwi system. 1
Rob Judd Posted July 18, 2014 Posted July 18, 2014 The crazy people want to get there and we don't scrutinise them well, and vote them in. It's not anyone's fault but the apathetic. (In a democratic system). Nev You say "democratic system" as if it's something to aspire to, and that anything else is intended by it but what actually happens. Government by popularity, voted on by the populace, cannot help but be a mediocre way to do things. Remember, half of all people have an IQ below 100, and those with an interest in politics are, by definition, crazy. We'd be better off in a benevolent dictatorship, but there are obvious problems with succession then. No easy solution really. 1 1
facthunter Posted July 18, 2014 Posted July 18, 2014 AS Churchill said. "Democracy is the worst system, except for all the others". The more informed the voters are the better the result. The converse is true too. There are many who want us to know little. They appear to be successful, and prosper as a result.. Nev 1 1
Stoney Posted July 19, 2014 Posted July 19, 2014 The crazy people want to get there and we don't scrutinise them well, and vote them in. It's not anyone's fault but the apathetic. (In a democratic system). Nev I don't know what is worse, ignorance or apathy. I don't know and I don't care. 4
Rob Judd Posted July 20, 2014 Posted July 20, 2014 AS Churchill said. "Democracy is the worst system, except for all the others". The more informed the voters are the better the result. The converse is true too. There are many who want us to know little. They appear to be successful, and prosper as a result.. Nev If it were only as simple as being informed politically as regards the workings of RA-Aus, then we wouldn't have much of a problem. The trouble is that politics is a multi-level game. In understanding regulations wrt aviation you need to be aware of the internal workings of federal and state government, local councils and the overseeing body of which you're a member. And in most cases dreaming up new rules internally will be opposed by one of the other groups mentioned. If you just want to go flying, it's a bit bloody much to ask. Even maritime law is becoming subservient to the whims of local councils, where the tenants of overblown waterfront developments can petition successfully to eliminate boats moored in their precious view, and although marinas are popping up like mushrooms you can't live aboard on most of them due to public liability issues. Rule by the majority more often becomes rule by those with enough money and idle time to whine long enough to get their own way. Meanwhile (back at the ranch) there's Joe Average, whose dreams of fixing up a yacht and sailing away are thwarted by the simple lack of a place to keep his boat. Society find this acceptable because he's in the minority, the majority being content to take their precious Benetau dock queen out once a month for champers with their office cronies. To get this back into perspective, substitute "jabiru" for "benetau".
Rob Judd Posted July 20, 2014 Posted July 20, 2014 And in case you think this is theoretical, I have to mention the case of Yarram airfield. The council killed the RA-Aus flying school by the simple expedient of requiring their building to be removed. They were more interested in GA, and suddenly lots more hangars were approved. 1
kaz3g Posted July 20, 2014 Posted July 20, 2014 With your diplomatic skills, you should go far. Nev Yes....but where will he get to? Kaz
Rob Judd Posted July 20, 2014 Posted July 20, 2014 the RAA school at Yarram was in a club room and the club moved to barnsdale so what you wrote above isnt entirely correct Sure. Now, since you profess to have local knowledge, go and ask Sidey why the club was moved to Bairnsdale. Then ask yourself why it doesn't have the name GULF any longer. Ain't the same club. 1
Rob Judd Posted July 20, 2014 Posted July 20, 2014 Yes....but where will he get to? Already told you, New Zealand. Where men are men and sheep are nervous. Oh, and for any of you contemplating starting a new organization to replace RA-Aus you could do a lot worse than checking out this model organization: http://sportflyingnz.weebly.com/ 2 1
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