Good to see some mention of the 2003 FLOT conference. It was without a doubt the best forum that has involved the regulator for many years, both prior and since. The fact that few if any of the recommendations ever came to pass is a reflection on the beaurcratic system the Government places on the rule makers including CASA.
Part 61 needs to be frozen until all the issues are sorted out, a risk/safety case conducted together with a cost/benefit analysis.
One can easily get the impression that someone in CASA have it as their aim to kill GA. mags, props, engines TBO, multiple AFRs, what next.
One can only hope that the DAS can see the mess he has inherited and has the strength to clean it up at no cost to industry.