I spoke to Dick this afternoon and he is absolutely elated and ecstatic after having given away over $4 million of his own money today!
He told me that of all the donations the one that touched him the most was his gift to Ray Clamback and Aminta Hennessy ($20,000) "For exemplary services to the aviation training industry while being opposed by formidable forces."
Dick said that against all odds they gave their life to aviation training, only to come to the end of their active career and for a number of reasons and grossly unnecessary hurdles, can not sell or dispose of their business.
Well done Dick. Indeed you are a real Australian!! I hope you see fit to post a comment in this thread.