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They certainly do. I received 2x SMS messages and emails. Make sure the office has upto date details.

Most decisions the board make on behalf of the organisation. There was consultation on the magazine issue but it was a No brainer. The loss of the printed version was dragging members funds out of the bank. Magazine advertising income did not go to RAAus and we couldn't find a cheaper supplier. Circulation has increased under the electronic version and that will likely lead to increased membership into the future. Be the glass half full. Get out flying.

There is a lot of "should" mentioned. I would like to see some hard data.

Yes. But it is secret.

Such hard work. Imagine that, we actually provide financial reports these days!!! Yes money has been spent on software development and compliance required by CASA. For so many years members used to complain about money in the bank. During my tenure I started to correct that by spending some. Something you occasionally have to do in a large NFP. Of course some of the members here cannot do that Andy. And I use the term members in relation to the forums as some are not members of RAAus but they feel they have a voice as to how it should be run.

Total mis-representation of what I have said. In the last few years the board have been repairing a very damaged organisation to get it to a point where it could actually correctly process member and aircraft paperwork.

Which ex board member said that?

Really? You have almost all new people running the show.

All our documents and policy should be living documents. Change with the industry as required. Jim.

Never have truer words been said. Well put. Ps some on this board will find blame with the fish or waves.

Struck off? Well a few were incorrectly registered as factory built. Casa eventually agreed to allow them on as 19. Plenty of owners retired their aircraft and I believe this was mainly due to them in states of disrepair in the back of the garage. I'm not sure many were struck off. If the owners chose not to provide requested documents then they were not re-registered. Pretty much the same as car rego. If your asked to provide a roadworthy and proof of ownership then you either do that or you car is not registered. Hope that makes sense. Jim T.

What is the reason the plane is unregistered. Does it fit correctly within our permissions?

Guys and gals, The sky is literally the limit for our great organisation. Your staff and volunteer board, flight schools and many others work tirelessly for you. Stop throwing rocks and join in the fun. If you ever want to help and have a skill set you can offer then make yourself known. Intervene when you see members doing the wrong thing! I hope you get on board Bill. Apologies if you thought I was attacking you. All those that know me realise I work for the good and future sustainability of the organisation. The past is exactly that. The future is what we, the members make it. Jim T

I'm excited where our Organisation might now go. For those that focus on membership numbers declining as a bad thing then I think in the next 18 months you will see a change. RAAUS has intentionally not promoted for membership because of the bad state its office was in. Most systems are now in place to expand. Registrations and membership systems are mostly automated. Rules are being followed. A Professional board to oversee. Things are looking up. Jim.

Me at wits end? Not at all. What are you saying Keith? You need to dumb it down for me.

Our board tried to run the business. Was very nearly the end of RAAUS. Hopefully it's all beer and skittles going forward.

Just trying to cause trouble.

Bill, You bitch and sook about what you don't get. Then you bitch and sook when RAAUS tries to give you more!!!!! You are high maintenance.

Oil burn is useless information?

Ladies and Gents, I have decided to come out of the woodwork and make a few comments. Firstly for those of you who don’t know me I am a past board member. I served from 2013 to 2015. I was on the Executive in that time as Treasurer. I witnessed a change of 4 presidents in that short time period. I chose not to re-run and make way for new talent at the last election because I was satisfied the Association was in great hands being guided by Michael Linke, Michael Monck and Tony King. My view has not changed and I am still very comfortable with the current management of RAAus. I was an advocate for change. The poor governance, pathetic infighting, bullying and systemic self- serving amazed me. Not to mention total disregard for process, leaching money to poor decisions due to incompetence and the reality that you don’t know what you don’t know. The board was being run by a bunch of flight school instructors, many who lacked the skills required to oversee a large organization. Yes they meant well but they were not equipped to manage 3 million dollars turnover and near 10’000 members. The proof of this was the dismal mismanagement of the office which CASA then used to suspend privileges. And the irony is not lost that those from CASA were also part of the problem! At the heart of the problem is the constitution. We started as a club. Model rules were adapted. We grew and grew. We got to big too quick. Many organizations then collapse. RAAus didn’t but that was due to good luck. We were lucky to get good guidance when we needed it to survive and are now well on the way to being an industry leader. The constitution will cement this good luck into good practices. We need to continually evolve. The proposed constitution is good and will suit our Association into the future. I urge you to vote yes. Is it perfect, of course not. Ten different people in a room could debate pros and cons forever. But it is a great step forward. It can be altered into the future. I am sure some sections that the majority think are good now might be found to be not so good. They can be altered. I urge all members to vote. I will vote yes and I encourage others to vote the same as I truly believe this is a great step going forward. I have encourage some long time board members to get out of the way and let the organization move forward. Regional representation is a joke in this day and age. It costs members money and gives no benefit. In response to the email circulating from Rod Birrell I personally like Rod and fully acknowledge he has done a lot for the RAAus movement over the years. I am disappointed that a current board member would send out miss-information. I urge all members to consider what motivation the email has been written for? If these are his concerns why were they not adequately raised during the development process? I would suggest there may be a self-serving agenda which has no place in our organization. Yours in Safe Aviation, Jim Tatlock.

I think they all knew the risks. Then for what ever reason chose to ignore or discount them. That is human factors. Now why did that occur, that is what needs to be understood and used to educate. I hope some good comes from this tragic event. I'm certain the club friends and family are all suffering at present. Hopefully this occurrence will be a learning event for some and save lives in the future. Jim.

Human factors, education is the ONLY thing that can stop it! Jim.

Is EHS the aircraft Robbo?

Yep. But we didn't get that.

I am comfortable that raaus is acting within its legal requirements. We do not self regulate. We self administer. This isn't really the thread for this discussion. Jim.