Dick Smith is to aviation as Steve Irwin is/was to his Wildlife Warrior Foundation. Dick has the same enthusiasm as Steve did when they talk about their respective passions.
I remember reading an article about when Dick was installing car radios and the manager of his second store stole a massive amount of money at the time from him. Instead of going into bankruptcy, Dick pulled finger even harder to pay those that the money was supposed to go to. Dick Smith a Gentleman with integrity and principle. Like him or not you do have to respect his incredible accomplishments especially to aviation.
My sincerest congratulations Mr Smith; a well deserved honour.