[Kharon]

- from P7.

Gob-shite  - “Major reforms have been made to the aviation medical system which reduce red tape and provide flexibility to general aviation pilots,” Mr Gibson said. “CASA is also actively looking at regulatory support for new affordable technology that will support safer general aviation flying.”

It is a thing of wonder to me just how blind and disinterested the media can be. It also fascinates me to think a journo can be reproducing Gibson’s dribble, while there is a ‘red-hot’ whisper doing the rounds – all 'top secret' of course; except, everyone (bar the press) knows.

FWIW – here is the latest gossip. Seems that there has been a showdown – if true, then the CASA CEO has earned not only a Choc Frog and a gold star today, but a large chunk of respect. It seems, so scurrilous gossip has it: the PMO would not have a bar of the proposed changes to some medical standards for pilots – CEO Carmody declared that the changes would be made. “Well I’ll quit” says the PMO (much miffed) – “OK” says the CASA boss. Appears there is now a vacancy at the top of Avmed; perhaps a sensible, competent pair of hands can don the dreaded rubber gloves and do what is required. Peter Clem is such a man – I wonder, I just wonder if perhaps, maybe; there is a change in the wind. Is Carmody the windsock? Faithfully representing the ministerial wind – as it breaks.  MTF -? Or not. We shall see

“Silly question my dear – you must be new; even so, that glass is less than half full which, IMO, is a terrible, drained thing full of air”.  Cheers- you bet.

We'll have to wait official confirmation; but if true the I can second the Carmody Choc Frog award. Seems realistic reform is at least 'in the building'. Fingers crossed.