Featherweight and Squawk, I am an optimist by nature. The fact that I was prepared to part with $65 and drive for Three hours to get to Avalon demonstrates that.
However, I stand by my conclusion, as entertainment, Avalon will be excellent this weekend, however if you are interested in learning things of value to piloting a GA aircraft, its a waste of time.
My general conclusion from Avalon is that nobody gives a flying **** about GA in this country, Worse, CASA's active ramping of GA aircraft visiting Avalon demonstrates their utter contempt for GA.