I have nothing but respect for CCC
I liked his post. He's the first VSO to declare his hand and involvement.
The only thing I can say is that I'd rather he had spoken to people at the VGS's than the the Ivory Tower people at 2FTS and HQAC they would have got a more balanced view (if they had wanted it of course............) and some more options.............
I think he is right in his assumptions and I do feel that it's unlikely we will see a reverse of the decision now. However 'it's not over until it's over' and you never know what is around the corner. My thoughts are that unfortunately ACO Gliding (like most other 'facilities') would be incredibly expensive to restart once it's decommissioned (model holds good for a range of industries - shipbuilding, coal, steel, aerospace etc) as the capital required just isn't there, and UK Plc wants everything 'now' rather than thinking about '5 years time'. 6 months after this announcement there will be no 'seedcorn' to plant from.......................
'I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith'
Arc