Paul Bennet has a history of unsavory behavior, which is why he is not longer President of the club and is no longer seen at competitions.
At one competition in NSW I saw him verbally abuse a senior and respected judge in the worst possibly way. Paul Bennet wasn't happy with the judge's score for his flying, and rather than be a good sportsman and quietly wear it on the chin, he started yelling like a crazy man in front of everyone else.
At another competition in NSW he scuffled with another competitor and had to be restrained.
Senior members of the aerobatic club shake their heads in disbelief and embarassment whenever Paul Bennet struts around as a self-appointed "aerobatics expert". Those who know him and have seen him fly know his achievements fall far short of his boasts.
Paul Bennet's comments in the news article were self-serving and dis genuine. Rather than risk possible criticism for his training or Rob Morgan, he embarked on a nasty personal attack to deflect blame away from himself.
I doubt, for various reasons, Paul Bennet will ever show his face at an aerobatics competition again. The entire aerobatics club is shocked by the tragic loss of Rob and further wounded by the actions of Paul Bennet.
If the family of Rob Morgan read this, know that Rob was universally liked and respected by those in the aerobatic community who flew with him. He was a popular guy with a bright future in aviation in front of him.