Leadie, I first heard about the RPL nearly twenty years ago. I think RAA has filled that niche quite successfully. Methinks the CASA possibly likes it as well. Administration for RPL flown, VH reg'd, LSA types (now with the same certification process as the yanks???) would be a headache for the CASA they do not need...it allways came across as a pipe dream for the SportAv boys and girls to secure a piece of RAA's pie and a lead in to self administration for the SAAA. That horse has bolted for the SAAA, RAA has got too big.
A cold hard think about it just leads to duplication of a successful operation. If RAA finally gets 760kg the evolution will be complete.
CTA endorsment will come for RAA, they just have to prove the training standards can pass through the CASA scrutiny. The Jaba is correct in pointing out that, at this time, the RAA has dodged an admistrative and training nightmare.