And; about bloody time too.
AFAP - "We, as an association of professional pilot representatives, are uniquely able to observe and collate where consistencies and deficiencies collect in the aviation system."
I remember when the AFAP made a real difference – not to wages and conditions – but, would turn up – at their own expense – to 'assist' a member who had run afoul of a 'company' witch hunt. I can clearly remember one brilliant closing statement when a pilot had been seriously 'fired' and the AFAP were called in to assist. One sentence saved his burning tail end - “I wish I had a dozen like him on the pay role” said one worthy. Game, set and match to AFAP. Back in the day – they really did matter. However, the incredible mess in 1989 really set the hanger cat among the pigeons. Then of course there was the CASA 'take over' through (financial) membership which gave a lot of folk 'the jitters'. That said:-
"The AFAP is the key representative organisation for GA pilots and would be best placed to contribute to the ASAP.
AFAP always were 'good' at exactly what they claim above. Not only that, but they have managed to keep the 'award' not only viable, but, when used, acceptable. AFAP has been in the shadows far too long – even after 1989 – they really had little case to answer. I, for one would like to see 'em back – as a force to be reckoned with; and, they do actually 'know' - at grass roots level, the facts Ma'am – just the facts – sans horse-pooh. Bring 'em on board, there is a wealth of 'aviation' know how and muted support behind them – barring the CASA cash cow, which MUST be slaughtered, if matters aeronautical are to move forward and the AFAP is to 'matter' again. I wish 'em 'Bon Chance' and fingers crossed.
AFAP - "We, as an association of professional pilot representatives, are uniquely able to observe and collate where consistencies and deficiencies collect in the aviation system."
I remember when the AFAP made a real difference – not to wages and conditions – but, would turn up – at their own expense – to 'assist' a member who had run afoul of a 'company' witch hunt. I can clearly remember one brilliant closing statement when a pilot had been seriously 'fired' and the AFAP were called in to assist. One sentence saved his burning tail end - “I wish I had a dozen like him on the pay role” said one worthy. Game, set and match to AFAP. Back in the day – they really did matter. However, the incredible mess in 1989 really set the hanger cat among the pigeons. Then of course there was the CASA 'take over' through (financial) membership which gave a lot of folk 'the jitters'. That said:-
"The AFAP is the key representative organisation for GA pilots and would be best placed to contribute to the ASAP.
AFAP always were 'good' at exactly what they claim above. Not only that, but they have managed to keep the 'award' not only viable, but, when used, acceptable. AFAP has been in the shadows far too long – even after 1989 – they really had little case to answer. I, for one would like to see 'em back – as a force to be reckoned with; and, they do actually 'know' - at grass roots level, the facts Ma'am – just the facts – sans horse-pooh. Bring 'em on board, there is a wealth of 'aviation' know how and muted support behind them – barring the CASA cash cow, which MUST be slaughtered, if matters aeronautical are to move forward and the AFAP is to 'matter' again. I wish 'em 'Bon Chance' and fingers crossed.