Well Howdy do, Farrell,
Nice to "see" you too.
To defend SA, Peru has the ATC's tested and working hard on meeting the requirements. The person who is incharge is a personal friend and really A1. I know the Brazilain gov is doing something. They even sent their teachers to be trained at the FAA. Argentinian teachers are active in Av. Eng. The CAA's may be burying their heads but the people who work every day in this stuff are trying to do their best. I know the teacher for TAM is making progress. I also know that the teacher from GOL is also top-notch. I also know that COCESNA has been involved.
It's not all of SA but some, better than none don't you all think? The condition here in Italy is just the same, head burying and all, so I figure at least some of them are doing thier job.
Best to all,
PE
Farrell will you be in Cambridge?