Data logging
I find it amazing that light helicopters, where your life depends on correct data logging, have nothing more accurate than a Hobbs meter. And it's plainly obvious that this is easily corrupted.
Yet again, the age old problem of certification is probably causing loss of life. For sure, there are low cost electronic telemetry systems out there which can log the data accurately with no risk of corruption. But you're not allowed to fit them.
The temps in the outback of Oz are no different to the surface temps in some other locations on the planet. So, let's get real. This is a problem unique to the "operating environment" of Australia - and we need more data to ascertain if limits are being exceeded, hours ignored and paperwork forged or lacking.
RHC should insist that CASA force bush operators to fit telemetry for a trial period.
And then let's have it for the rest of the world. Because we'd all love to know what our hirers, instructors and students have been doing.......