On face value this seems like a strange way to run a business. Is there a bigger game in play here? LKH is obviously no fool so why would it make it so damn difficult for the pilots? It would almost appear that he is trying to get rid of everyone. Does he flush out his airline, then go crying poor to the government and start importing pilots from China through his flying school? I'm not even sure that would be possible however it seems bizarre behaviour to be constantly at war with your employees in a small airline.