I agree with previous posters re the seeming idiocy of most of the new security rules. However, a Government has to be seen to be doing something about what is a serious problem.
The mere fact that all the new photo licencing and ASIC card procedures has more holes in it than a colander, some big enough to fly a 744 through, is totally irrelevant!
Joe and Jane Average in the street, whose complete knowledge of Aviation matters could be engraved on the head of a pin in block letters, probably think that it is all a good idea.
Of course, at some time in the future the general public may tumble to the fact that it is really all mostly a WOFTAM but by then other matters will have appeared which will focus attention elsewhere.
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