Coral
You make a very valid point. Your method of delivery might be seen as cynical and sarcastic, however the point is very valid.
I do believe that coucls should be given the chance to do their community folk a better service and the aviation community in general. They need to be convinced its worth their trouble preserving such assets.
Watch the video Sixteen Right. If you do not have it, "Do yourselves a favour" and buy it.
Example is Ballina, I bet they are glad that they never turned that strip into a housing estate years ago..........Its not what we say its how we say it. Same goes for us (or Dick) selling this to Governments at all levels.
SQ