Like charter, scenic and RPT ops in Darwin that recently took a big financial hits dealing with CAsA and the "delays" - luckily they did survive in some form.

In two days we have passed the $10,000 mark, the amount a week Glen was losing after CAsA'S card.

Glen will know exactly how much each $10,000 will mean - every week he had to decide where that money would go.

Till he had no-more.

I want Glen to think long and hard if it is best to proceed or give up and start again, either way he has my support both in spirit and money.

Glen do not do it just for us (we want it) but only if you have full support of your family, you will need them (more than us).

Take as much time as you need.

Hi all, Im back after a couple of days off air.

At the insistence of my wife, a visit to the doctor, which I am pleased to say confirms that I am stressed and anxious, but no hint of depression. I very much appreciate the sentiments and support, but be assured there is nothing to be concerned about. Energised and firing on all cylinders.

Regarding the Go Fund me page set up by a past employee. Thank you Cale. The support on there is overwhelming. My adult children don’t know all the details, after all it is a complicated matter. It must raise doubts when their Dad is banging heads with the Regulator. The messages of support and encouragement have removed ANY doubt from their mind. As a Dad, it’s a great burden to have lifted. Cheers all. Keep the messages coming. They send a clear message.

I appreciate the calls for Dick Smith to get involved. May I respectfully request that I ask Mr Smith to monitor. I believe I have a unique case to be tested i.e. nothing about safety, and nothing about regulatory breaches. It’s a clear demonstration of what happens when people apply opinion which cannot be supported by regulation. It strikes right to the heart of the PMs speech on expectations of the public service, CASAs regulatory philosophy, the Minister Statement of Expectations. It effects the entire industry, and I believe my case provides the perfect test case; I don’t know if I am right, but I think I am. Importantly, it won't be CASA that decides, and that is the purpose of the quest to raise $50,000.

If Dick Smith dropped $50,000 on the table, I suggest that would have less impact than 50,000 people dropping $1 each. Every donation is equally uplifting. I know some of the donors, and I know they are digging deep. This is a beautiful struggle and very uplifting. Whilst all the offers of assistance outside of the legal case are appreciated i.e. utilities, school fees etc, I see that very much as my own issue.

I am well underway on starting work as a Taxi driver, Uber driver, and a driving instructor. I am seeking support for the legal case only. If we can raise $50,000 that will facilitate a substantive law firm pulling the case apart and presenting their findings back to us on CASA’s unconscionable actions. Then I decide how to proceed.

I genuinely believe this first stage to be worthwhile.

I previously posted a letter to the PM and I can confirm that has been sent and received, I will shortly be writing to all Senators, and post my correspondence on here.

For those of you that have seen me shed a tear (admittedly the first to cry at a “chick flick” if that's PC still), that is not depression. That is actually the most heartfelt appreciation that a human being can have. Its something that hopefully few get to experience. But those that have experienced, will appreciate just how much each gesture means. Cheers all.

As a side note regarding Steve's article in Australian Flying, which I encourage you to buy a copy of the magazine; even buy a copy for your non aviator friends!! That is an enormous amount of work he has waded through. Massive file after, massive file, after massive file. I have no doubt, much of it unpaid. It really is an exceptional contribution, for me, and for the wider industry.

Lets go get em!

CASA personnel are reading this thread, at least up to the last email to me on 7 August.

The $50,000 is just for a case review - a bit like a TIF.

I guess that is why there was the delay in opening Glens attachments back then!

Where else can they go to learn about aviation..?

GoFundMe has hit $15k, really truly heartwarming.

Around 2 1/2 days since the first Gofundme donation - currently sitting at $15,433.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/glen-buckley-v-casa

What is surprising compared to other Gofundme donations, is the average size of donations given to Glen's fund - many times larger than average.

Many people must really love Glen or have something against CAsA.

Some both I guess!!

A good reminder of why proper legal advice and representation is not just recommended but a necessity.

Disclaimer: I don't have enough time to read through those court cases so I cannot appreciate how relevant those are and how they compare with Glen's case.
Common sense dictates here that Glen: a. didn't try to bend the rules, b. played the transparency card from the beginning, c. consulted the regulator before taking any action that could result in a fait accompli, d. showed exemplary behaviour (in my opinion).

I am the first to find CASA's initial approval and support for APTA's approach surprising. After all, what is to prevent all smaller flight schools from joining APTA and calling themselves Part 142? That is clearly not the intended purpose of the Part 141/Part 142 distinction (whether one agrees with its necessity is obviously a different matter). In a certain sense, I even agree that CASA has a right to take a second look and fix the situation it helped create. But there are certain ways in which parties are expected to behave. A respectful and considerate attitude would have been for CASA to acknowledge the significant changes that its new position would bring about and give APTA and its members ample time to "fall back into the ranks" to avoid any major financial disruption to those involved. Some kind of "Mea culpa, mate, sorry".

I think Glen has a compelling case where next to nothing can be held against him and that's why I support him and believe his legal battle is one worth fighting for. His story also illustrates that no operator is immune to the regulator's whims. That's why Glen's battle is every operator's battle. This is Australia mate; everyone here gets a fair go.

This is Australia, mate everyone here should get a fair go. ! We wish.
Alas with CAsA that is definitely not the case.

Almost a 1/3 raised in about 3 days, I do not think $50k will be hard once the word gets out.

I think 4 people in CAsA are spending a lot of time on the phone and not sleeping very well.

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Just added to the donations.
There are a number of MP's who fly.
Gordon Rich-Phillips is a Victorian state member from coalition who is a pilot.
John Wacka Williams is an RV pilot, who has retired from the senate might like to get back at CASA.
I think the bloke Brad Buzzard?? from NSW state libs is a pilot.
There may be others.
We need a champion in the Fedral Parliament to take on the conniving lying parasites at CASA .

Mick

I reckon in the 10 years or so I have known Wacka, and in the meeting I had with Wacka and Glen, he or his Chief of Staff would have mentioned a flying interest.

David Forsyth is an ex fighter pilot I believe?