Well after two years since Mr Smith first posted these views the situation has not changed. With a meagre 65 replies in all and despite Goblledock's recent kick-start no further real interest by others who are part of PPrune and aviation in Australia.
This indifferent malaise affecting the community of aviators is significant. Those who are professionals and those who own or run aviation businesses will in time regret as the industry withers and dies. Thus enough said.