Damn good idea Stallie, similar thing tried in NZ years ago with the formation of the AIA (Aviation Industry Association) which, from memory, was funded by levy. Their aspirations were initially high, as were expectations... unfortunately reality and internal politics intruded. It didn't take long before AIA morphed themselves into a quasi-regulator, which is pretty much what they are now. As an industry representative body, they may be still relatively effective at some levels, but overall they are really too close to CAA and government to be effective at meeting the aims of their original charter.