I find it ironic that Dick Smith, whose love for aviation and Australia I do not doubt is so strong on promoting an isolationist Australia as far as business is concerned however the same Dick Smith got his wealth through promoting and importing foreign made electronic components and equipment and hence contributing greatly to the decimation of the component manufacturing industry and the electronic manufacturing industry.
Maybe a middle road is needed but it seems the playing field is slanted and time needed to catch up.
Maybe a time for Australia to build a flying school in the Paracel Islands so that they do not have to fly so far to train.
Last edited by harrryw; 28th Jul 2019 at 04:45.