Bob Murphie
I'm not sure of your concern? here's how I feel:
1. Airservices has openly declared they can save some money (by the way I suspect the navaids save more than the radar in the ultimate).
2. Both VFR and IFR are being offered a carrot. The thought of picking up a 146 GPS and a brand new transponder for an extra outlay of $5000 appeals to me, rather than just the new transponder and a blind GPS.
3. So I'm going to worry about whose name is on the cheque as the 'payer'?
What I'm motivated by is receiving the subsidy. If it's from Airservices, DOTARS, Freddo Frog, or Dick Smith (you'll note my query to him about that remains unanswered) I just don't care - as long as it does not bounce. Something about never looking down the throat of the horse, yes?
My research, and reading of this thread, makes me feel the benefits to me outweigh the (whatever?) negatives.
OzBus
I agree with you. I have no concern about being on an ATC screen. Just might save my life someday.