Leadie,
I've tried, believe me. Trouble is when you read a reg. you try to see what the intent is.
That gets very difficult when the regs. are littered statements like, "To a standard acceptable to CAsA" or "CAsA may accept".
Just who the hell is CAsA???...CAsA is the guy who ramps you or turns up in your office for an audit, does not matter a toss what you thought the regs. meant, nor what "CAsA" as an organization meant, his or her opinion on the day is what the regs. mean.
When you compare our Part 61 with NZ's or FAA's you really see the difference. With them you Know exactly what the intent is, its very clearly spelt out in plain language, there are very few grey areas, you know exactly what they mean and how to comply.
I have a terrible feeling that the new part 61, although I have to say on the surface there is a lot in them that could be good, leaves us even more exposed to the opinions of the FOI or AWI of the day, with the usual "All care, but we take no responsibility" approach.