Spot on, Pinky.
Your last paragraph hit the nail on the head.
Those problems within the GA industry which, from my observations, seem to have developed over the last twenty five years simply must be addressed before any progress can be made with the CASA issues.
It seems that only now are people realising the consequences of years of ego-driven power-tripping disguised as "positive competitive practice".
This, in turn, has led to the internecine squabbling and, in some cases, all sorts of dirty tricks.
And, of course, this has made it all too easy for that old 'masonic principle' of "Divide and Rule" to be applied.
As for myself, while I've been away from the industry for some years now, I've maintained an interest in what goes on via social contact with friends and acquaintances.
Time for that bridge-building to get under way before it's too late.
I could be wrong and perhaps a bit hopeful, but rallying around what seems to be the new AOPA flag might just be the way to get that essential unity back into the industry.
Oh, and the HIA needs to be brought back onto the team, as well.
Just sayin', like.
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Last edited by Stanwell; 8th Apr 2016 at 18:41.