Thorn Bird,
Sadly, spot on!!
Anybody who involves themselves with CASA and Australian aviation regulation, if they have an alternative, should be possible examination by ASIC and NDIS.
And, that other factor, for local based outfits, there are no pleasant all expenses paid trips "O/S" for the permanent bureaucracy . A week in Albury, versus a week California, no contest.
Tootle pip