The ASIC is not killing-off GA PPL, but it is restricting where a PPL will go. I don't have an ASIC, yet since the card was introduced, I have flown into Canberra, Gold Coast, Kingscote, Broken Hill, Birdsville, and Narrandera. In each location, I was in company with another pilot who had an ASIC. But what if I want to fly alone, or can't get an ASIC holder to come along? I either don't go or use another airport. There aren't too many alternatives for BHI.
RAAus is a good cost-effective option, but it still limited in application. On 24 Feb I am flying four mates into the Point Cook airshow. Let's see you do that in a Jabiru! The problems still facing RAAus include lack of aeroplanes for private hire and the inability carry more than two people, therefore restricting the utility value for flying schools. A C172, Warrior or Archer can be an instructional aeroplane, joyflight aeroplane or hire aeroplane. No RAAus aircraft can fill all those roles.
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