You get better pilots from training in airspace where they can realistically simulate operational realities.
Honestly, are we that much more effective than the UK, US, Germany, Singapore etc. etc.?
Genuine question, I don't know. If we are, then maybe it's a worthwhile inconvenience to have.
What I think you air force blokes don't understand is in the commercial world we are about trade offs. Things cost money, whether we like it or not (because this is dirty, dirty management speak), we do a cost/benefit analysis before we scratch our ass. If the benefits outweigh the costs, TO ALL, go for your life. If it doesn't things should be reconsidered.
I don't think anyone isn't appreciating your service, or not smugly proud the ADF/RAAF punches above it's weight. What we are saying is, can you still do these things while having less of a commercial impact on our operations?
