AOTW: I think the issue here is one of expectations. The OP had reasonable expectations, got his exemptions, and went away happy. Others will only be happy if the new DAS tears up the entire regulatory framework, renounces any past connection with the RAAF, and then does whatever Dick and his fan club demand (i.e. a glove puppet of a different sort). I'd suggest that this isn't a reasonable expectation, and isn't likely to be fulfilled. At least it'll allow some to continue with their chosen hobby of venting furiously on Internet forums.
