A major problem for me and I suspect many other pilots,instructors and examiners is a complete loss of respect for the authority and what it does
I agree. Many years ago they were jokingly known as the Campaign Against Aviation, then they seemed to get much better but now they seem to be in a state of collapse.
We are the customers but we don't appear to have any way to find out what's going on inside the organisation or to apply pressure to get it fixed. I think there used to be a forum for the CAA to meet with the industry - does this still exist and is GA represented? If so, by who?
Also, CAA staffers must be aware of discussions like this so it would be useful for someone to (anonymously) provide inside info - but I won't hold my breath while waiting for this to happen.
HFD