GO THE FARs
Akkers
Very definitely the FARs. No way the JARs.
However, my discussions with some of the old brigade in CASA indicate that they will do everything possible to undermine any process leading to the FARs.
And keep in mind the sabotage of the first Class E trial by the RPT bus drivers and ATC, when we suddenly had near misses and incidents flowing from their pens.
The problem with the FARs is that it removes even more control from the control freaks. How can we fly safely without them standing by with their penalty notices?
Bill P
I don't want to re-open the accrual accounting debate. But, if AOPA uses a "cash" basis - yes, the finances will look good. Let's apply a cash basis to our daily lives - if we have not put aside the $ for the car rego, insurance, shire rates etc - good, prudent financial "accrual" accounting, how do we pay them when they are due? Long term memberships automatically incur future debts - if only for the magazine - and the prudent steward recognises this and, even if using the $ today, at least has the balance sheet portray a TRUE picture.
Cheers