Capt WRJ Hamilton _ Wow.
Yes, " Bill" is a little difficult to read, he assumes that the average " interested party" has an attention span a little longer than that of a well trained racing rabbit.
There are 3 important things which need to be remembered when reading his deep, seriously considered submission. Most of it was spelled out a decade ago. The man is ahead of his time, (Q) Why?, (A) Nothing (within DCA/CAA/CASA - whatever) has, in reality, ever changed.
1) (Q) Been proven correct?. (A) Yes, demonstrably, over time he bats about 98%.
2) (Q) Knows where the skeletons are buried and who the villans are?.
(A) Absolutly, no question.
3) (Q) Worth the trouble to read. (A) Short answer, YES. Long answer; OH + YURSSSS.
Take the time, understand the basic issues. Do not sit in the pub, bitching about CASA. Get involved, be part of the solution.
If you seriously want to be part of the industry, you cannot sit on your wallet, credentails or in a " cozy air conditioned cockpit.
The pioneers knew all about cold, difficulty and deep; very deep " authority frustration" , they did their bit. Where are you??.
Stand up and help ?. Hide in the corner ?. Step up and be heard ?. Your industry. Your call.
PS. The Metro is an "AO" aircraft and probably. the best, kindliest trainer, and introducer of junior " wannabe" turbine pilots to the real, hardcore, world of commercial operations.