02-27-2023, 09:29 PM
AOPA AUSTRALIA LIVE, 7PM TUES 28TH FEB 2023
Join us tonight at 7pm this Tuesday 28th February as we cover off very a big week in review, catching up with the Moorabbin Chamber of Commerce President Mr Rob Simpson to discuss the ongoing airport master-planning situation which is due to fall back onto Minister Catherine King MP's desk. The Moorabbin Airport Corporation are seeking to once again expand their non-aviation footprint placing further increased pressure on aviation tenants. The Moorabbin Airport masterplan was rejected by the former Deputy Prime Minister, the Hon Barnaby Joyce MP back in April of 2022, a move which was widely supported by the aviation industry.
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I will be joined by Senator Malcolm Roberts to discuss the work of the Rural Regional Affairs Transport Committee and his take on some of the major issues facing our general aviation industry and community.I will be discussing the closure of the Rockhampton Aero Club's flight training facilities, after they surrendered their CASA Part 141 approval this year. Club representatives have no illusion as to the situation they found themselves in, a case of either dumping the CASA system or facing bankruptcy as a result of unworkable rules.
Flight Instructors have started coming forward over this past week calling for help and action for those seeking Flight Examiner Ratings, detailing what they describe as yet another CASA disaster in the making. Instructors have detailed their personal experiences in trying to obtain Flight Examiner Ratings, with years of delays, tens of thousands of wasted dollars and a CASA regulatory system that is vastly understaffed and argue that it's broken beyond repair.
The Avalon International Airshow is around the corner, marketed as the greatest aviation event in Australia. Run every two years, the event has been an outstanding defence and military aerospace engagement for decades, however it's value as a leading general aviation industry showcase remains uncertain. I will discuss what I believe is a genuine lost opportunity by ADMA and how Avalon could be playing a major role in driving general aviation reform and recovery. Take a moment to review the AVALON2023 Event Program before our broadcast: https://www.airshow.com.au/.../AVALON-2023-Event-Program.pdf
For our members, I will also be introducing our new Secretary, Mr Keith Gray, aircraft owner, pilot and passionate general aviation supporter. Keith is already working hard behind the scenes, and I am looking forward to introducing him to everyone!
PANELISTS TONIGHT:
- Benjamin Morgan: CEO, AOPA Australia
- Queensland Senator, Malcolm Roberts
- Rob Simpson, President MACCI
- Shawn Kelly: President, AOPA Australia
- Keith Gray: Secretary, AOPA Australia
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