Mike
I'm sorry about my sensitivity but my post is critical of the hand that feeds and whilst I chose not to hide behing a veil of anonymity nor did I want to draw any more attention to my relationship with the parties in this tale of embarrassment by association. As for the other issues you mention you know that this is not the place...
EKKL
I may be mad, a fool, and a total axxehole but pretty odd behaviour to create publicity in such a negative way. I wish you luck in trying to prove that I am in some way involved in this apparent contravension of the ANO and attempt to bring disrepute to the general aviation sector - you will be wasting your time. As for previous mentions of my association with the parent of PILOT I am damned if I mention it and damned if I don't so I guess I just have to learn to live with it. If this had been one of the other magazines and I had mentioned it in the same way I would no doubt be accused of being critical of the other mag!. What I am strugging with is accepting the criticism of free plugs etc. in relation to the provision of free air to air photography. I am one of a team who, as previously mentioned, provide a free service. None of the people who have taken up this service have felt taken advantage of nor that we were in some way exploiting them.
Obviously I am unhappy about the posts which suggest some sort of hidden agenda here partly because I think they are unfair (but my reputation appears to be beyond saving) but also because this obscures the real point which is that (irrespective of the publisher) we should be aware of media coverage which misrepresents our activity or seeks to generate additional restriction. Putting journalists right when they are wrong is something we should all do. Helping journalists create a scaremongering story is something none of us should do (particularly if it involves breaking the law to create the story). Of course it is easier to fight 'internal' battles rather than deal with the real enemy.
So let me admit to devouring small children, ripping the heads of fluffy bunnies, damaging the steering on the car in which Diana died, and being the primary mover in devil worshipping circles. Now that is out in the open we can start to concentrate on real issues which might impact the freedom we all enjoy in the private pilot community.