Hey Tim;
Perhaps you are preaching to the converted here, why didn't you post this on the GA post.
A bit of what is wrong with aviation in this country, the "Pros"
(as in professionals), appear to be prostituting the sector (space cadets), who are the "grass roots" of aviation in this country.
If it wasn't for the "enthusiasts", where would you be now?
Let me guess, another armchair democrat with asperations to one day take over "mad Mick's" Job.
Blokes like you with your "holy than thou attitute" give me the sh*ts and I think I have run across your type of attitude before when in the air and on the ground.
I've seen GA pilots with a similar attitude to ultralights.
If you love flying, you'd fly a door with an engine.
And huge Jarse, what's your beef with AOPA?
Perhaps you should be expounding your theories on the GA AOPA thread.
BUGGA, DIC*HEADS, STRUTH