The problem about 'speaking up' is that a pilot who does so, is regarded as a 'troublemaker' and not 'worth the trouble' or a 'disruptive influence' .
Waiting next in line is the pilot who will accept unserviceabilities and fly a machine that is defective, without 'making trouble' and water down safety for all - including their fellow crews.
It comes right back to a fragmented pilot group that will not stick together, nor support one and other.
The program did not really shed any light on things most pilots who have, or currently, flying GA already know, have previously or continue to, tolerate. On the greater scheme of things, how many punters actually watch 4 corners? Not enough to demand any change, that's for sure.
Change must be effected from within the industry, from the pilots up, including the regulator. Unfortunately, being so fragmented, filled with so much self interest, this is unlikely to ever occur.
One thing is for sure - there are alot more fundamental things that need to be addressed to 'fix GA' and improve aviation in Australia than f@rt@rsing around with airspace.
The catch-all phrase: "That's GA"
