What would be the calculated 'problem' going to Raine Island in a helicopter with no floats??, just like fixed wing...dont float for long. Islands and sand cays along the way much more user friendly for a chopper than an aircraft if needs be.
When mapping one long past November, the beach fringe and adjacent water was full of black dots...10 thousand green turtles waiting for sunset to come ashore and lays their eggs.
Like a visit to an alien planet...and couldn't land. Very special.
Apparently on the island the bird lice are diabolical !!
But to get back to the thread..In Oz the air is different and bureaucratic complexitisation is a must and although more complications make things less safe, those that (claim to ) know..the self appointed "experts".. are keeping Oz free of lost, crashed and missing aeroplanes.
Are we to just be thankful, and just suck it up...or should we seek change as per the rest of the the globe?. In CAsA and ASA, have they heard of the KISS principle ??
I'm for CELP. Cheaper, easier, less paperwork.