There is no doubt a bit of RAA jealousy from the GA guys. Those with a PPL+ did the "hard yards" and when the RAA members come along wanting to not have to do the same, we get upset. That's life, still cheese as hey say. Until it happens, bad luck!
Jaba, not sure if you've realized with your being busy with all of your Angel and flood relief flights, however the downwards spiral has already begun. RAA members are dropping lime flies as they say. I blame the GFC and the RAA executives broken promises plus the actions of certain board members making the RAA the place not to be.