It's simple
Just do the checks before issueing a pilot's licence, and make sure the licence has a photo, then you do not need an ASIC. Use the licence instead of an ASIC.
Do they really issue pilot licences to people who would not qualify for an ASIC? Should they?
If you think that GA consists only of flying schools, and "weekend warriors" who go flying a few times a year on weekends, then the ASIC probably has affected this.
For the rest of GA the ASIC is just another poorly organised, annoyance that is unnecessarily complicated.
And yes, along with all the other "poorly organised, overcomplicated annoyances" it is greatly hindering the correct operation of GA in out back Australia. And these "poorly organised, unnecessarily complicated annoyances" have hindered GA for decades. People out here depend on GA. It is not just some weekend fun for silvertails.
Last edited by bushy; 14th Feb 2008 at 01:46.