Stay strong RFDS ladies and gentlemen. You are worth your weight in gold. I heard a RFDS guy picking his way through thunderies south of Gunnedah last week. He was med 1 and doing his best despite the filthy conditions at lower levels. Single pilot, Med 1, at night and in the murk. It doesnt get much harder than that. Personaly, Id reckon you are worth at least twice what im paid.
You do have the undying respect of us airline cruisers.
best of luck.
DM