NZ CAA New fees

[zk850]

I have written a fairly detailed email to the ministry of transportation. that was 4 or 5 day's ago. Don't really expect to hear back. So I guess it all just goes ahead. seems like beggar all fuss being put up by the License holder population. i guess the majority of NZ'ers think it is acceptable?

[deadcut]

Majority of NZ'ers think pilots are rolling in cash.

[EBCAU]

I don't think the non aviation populous will give a toss about high fees. It's the pilot fraternity that should confront their own apathy and make some effort. That's not likely though, from what I've observed historically. Whinging in the background is so much easier than doing something up front.

[NoseGear]

Right, emailed G Brownlee to ask for a breakdown and justification of fees. As a professional pilot I am utterly disgusted at the lining of CAA coffers at the expense of the small community of pilots within NZ. I only fly now in NZ as a hobby, so the fees don't affect me, but the fees increase smacks so much of bureaucrats lining their pockets, it's almost third world in its baseness. Yes, I am incensed and I hope that you all will write to here to complain.

[email protected]

Ask for justification and a breakdown as I did, surely they must be able to explain such a large increase....besides having fancy new offices

Nosey

[EBCAU]

Thank you Nosegear. . . and come on the rest of you. The small amount of time spent on writing a letter may reward you thousands over the rest of your career, if we get rid of this attempt at usury. Unless you're one of those "big earners," in a major airline, then it could be the most rewarding use of time you could have. The big earners probably don't have to pay for their medicals so don't expect much help from them although some of the employers might back us up on this one.

[NoseGear]

Action

I just received this email from his office staff. I suspect he will see just how many emails he gets before deciding whether this is worth his time. If only a few of us email him, he can easily ignore us, but if there is a weight of emails and widespread angst, he will be forced to act. Come on boys and girls, get on it!


On behalf of Hon Gerry Brownlee, Minister of Transport, thank you for your email dated 8 September 2012 regarding the Civil Aviation Authority fees.

Your comments have been placed before the Minister for his consideration and you may expect a reply in due course.


Nosey

[Semi Rigid]

I have emailed Brownlee, Key and Foss (my local member)
When I get home I am going to write hard copy letters. Enough is enough.

[sgenie]

Des Lines has mounted his own offensive against the changes - you can email him and have you name added as a co-complainant. His email is airfabrico at xtra dot co.nz.

[Semi Rigid]

Yes, I have been in touch with Des and he has experienced numerous battles of this ilk during his career. I feel there is a groundswell happening gauging by the amount of email traffic circulating. Quite a few of NZ's aviation professionals who ply their trade overseas are now becoming aware of what those aviation authority public servants are up to in Wellington and it is generating a stir.

What annoys me the most is when visiting the States how much they enjoy and promote general aviation. They have airports and fuel everywhere and the FAA are not in the business of restricting aviation to the masses like the New Zealand Civil Aviation Authority is.