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A vote for Mike Smith - I support Tom, Kharon and P2's motion

Every 6 to12 months something happens that gives me a very brief glimmer of hope. Occasionally even a woody. It's usually dashed pretty quickly, but it's always fun. So with that in mind, a very very reliable inside CAsA source informs me that the reason Skiddy pulled the pin is indeed because of Boyd. Big deal you say? So what you say? Fair enough. But the fact that the 'moustache touting porno star lookalike' has had it up to his eyebrows of being beaten mercilessly by Boyd behind closed doors and has subsequently quit, could be an indicator that the worm has turned. Especially if Carmody is indeed waiting in the wings to take over from Murky, as has been rumoured deep within the bowels of Parliament House for some months.

Boyd unleashed, a new DAS (insert Mike Smith) and an appointment of Carmody as the new Secretary Wingnut of Infrastructure  
would almost gaurentee that true change is in the wind. Hell, the departure of Billiard Ball Campbell, the Witchdoctor and a couple of other parasites would almost completely confirm that change is coming! But wait, there is more - imagine if Chester stopped tweeting, Rev Forsythe's hard work was implemented and the Part 61, CVD and other assorted shenanigans were iced? Oh me oh my, it would simply be too much to take in all at once. Gobbles would keel over from a heart attack!

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Dear Ag DAS - L&Ks the SAAA cc AOPA Australia -  

Via Oz Flying today:

The SAAA represents Australia's amateur-built aircraft owners, and wants the same medical standards as that of RAAus. (Steve Hitchen)

SAAA throws its Weight Behind Class 2 Medical Push
12 September 2016

The Sport Aircraft Association of Australia (SAAA) has written to Acting Director of Aviation Safety Shane Carmody supporting the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) requests for Class 2 medical reform.

Last week, AOPA CEO Ben Morgan called on all members to write to Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Darren Chester asking him to adopt AOPA's "driver's licence" medical policy.

The SAAA letter, dated today and signed by SAAA President Rob Lawrie, supports the AOPA policy.

"We strongly urge CASA to act upon this vital project as soon as practically possible," the letter states.

"SAAA believes that private pilot medical reform will provide a very welcome relief within our membership and re-invigorate general aviation businesses across Australia.

"SAAA remains committed to ensuring our members can operate their aircraft on identical terms to that of RAAus and other sport aviation participants. We desire a true self-certified "driver's licence medical" for all private operations in Australia, assessed only where required by a medical practitioner."

This is the second time the SAAA has pushed the point with CASA, having sent a letter to Director of Aviation Safety Mark Skidmore on 15 July this year asking for SAAA members to be subject to the same medical regime as RAAus pilots.

Read more at http://www.australianflying.com.au/lates...5pCokmv.99

MTF...P2

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