Very nice man
It is fashionable to have a go at officials so I thought I would like to demonstrate how unfashionable I can be by making positive noises about a member of the body which governs our flying activities.
I was involved in an open day and flying display at a small South East private air strip. Word got out that a man from the CAA was going to turn up to check up on us and the display. For some this was like having the VAT man in and caused a rush and panic to make sure that we had all our paperwork filed properly, signs fully polished etc.
Came the day and said gentleman with the advanced reputation of ogre turned up to witness events. He arrived in Jodel - no King Air or chauffer driven car. It transpires that this person who has the duty to control such things as air displays and exemptions from the low flying regulations in the ANO was happy to chat about my plans to get a formation DA and to display early De Havilland types. He was an ordinary guy who got into the job he is now doing from private flying and simple display flying with the Tiger Club. Absolutely one of us.
He has an important job to do to ensure safety but does it sensibly without trying to appear in any way superior.
I will be seeking my provisional DA shortly and I know where to turn for advice.