The Chief C suddenly needs to find some extra cash as the figures to keep the islander going seems to have gone up quite a bit! Perhaps they should close the ASU down (saving money) and let the airfield be run by people who are interested in aviation because its aviation rather than people (1 individual in mind) who only wants the airfield for the ASU use. Every trick in the book (unwelcoming to visitors / the gates / access difficulties) has been used to annoy and frustrate those with an interest in keeping the airfield as an airfield. Several business have either closed or been forced out because of the uncertainty over the airfield's future. Much of the blame can be laid at the feet of 1 individual whose attitude towards other airfield users, ever since it was handed over to the police in 1996, has ranged from just un-cooperative to downright hostile.
Chuck - in answer to your question the PBY is still there, rumours are that it has been sold but I have heard that before. Aircraft has not been run since the day you flew her in which is a shame. It has been surveyed by CE and it is still in a reasonable condition considering the location.