No not speculation. Facts. Don't forget every RAPAC has come out against this CASA decision which I understand was made by ex military people who joined CASA, brought in the change, and then promptly left when the xxxx hit the fan.
And the military " code " seems to be to never admit the organisation can make a mistake
Hence Mr Skidmores email stating he does not want to be associated with AOPA in any way.
That's a strong message to CASA staff that the military code of allegiance will be maintained no matter how many errors are made by individuals.
In effect. They will not be held accountable for making errors as long as the protect the code and the group think .