Chameleons and suchlike.
P2 - "Despite the fact that the WOFTAM CEO of the RAAA has absolutely zero credibility (view CV above), with serious questions of COI in his current role, EWH has promoted this individual as some sort industry Guru whose opinion actually matters - WTD?"
IMO - It is surprising (to say the least) that the wise heads of the RAAA have been seduced by such a meretricious, chameleon like creature. Perhaps they believe that the credentials presented and the 'access' to political ears on offer is without some very real, shall we say 'limitations'. 'Due diligence' is a requirement of those who are 'in-charge' of organisations which have the capacity to affect the lives and well being of their membership and close associates; those who pay the fees which support the organisation. One must hope that this has been executed and a careful assessment of the supposed benefits against the realities of alleged influence have been weighed and measured. Time will tell; my Tote is open: two boards; one for time, one for the 'effect'(result) - if you will.
Aunt Pru is not without connections and will keep a delicate finger on the pulse. MTF is a racing certainty.
With regard to the EWH - there is a serious call from within the membership to end support for the AFM and close the portal. Fearless Phelan was a legend and a benchmark for 'in-depth' accurate analysis; Ben Sandilands a (much missed) friend and endless supply of aviation savvy scribbles. EWH continues to fall somewhat short of their veracity, tenacity or comprehension of 'the way things are'. Anyway, the next BRB is a way off yet; but no doubt it will be discussed. MTF.
Toot - FWIW - toot..
P2 - "Despite the fact that the WOFTAM CEO of the RAAA has absolutely zero credibility (view CV above), with serious questions of COI in his current role, EWH has promoted this individual as some sort industry Guru whose opinion actually matters - WTD?"
IMO - It is surprising (to say the least) that the wise heads of the RAAA have been seduced by such a meretricious, chameleon like creature. Perhaps they believe that the credentials presented and the 'access' to political ears on offer is without some very real, shall we say 'limitations'. 'Due diligence' is a requirement of those who are 'in-charge' of organisations which have the capacity to affect the lives and well being of their membership and close associates; those who pay the fees which support the organisation. One must hope that this has been executed and a careful assessment of the supposed benefits against the realities of alleged influence have been weighed and measured. Time will tell; my Tote is open: two boards; one for time, one for the 'effect'(result) - if you will.
Aunt Pru is not without connections and will keep a delicate finger on the pulse. MTF is a racing certainty.
With regard to the EWH - there is a serious call from within the membership to end support for the AFM and close the portal. Fearless Phelan was a legend and a benchmark for 'in-depth' accurate analysis; Ben Sandilands a (much missed) friend and endless supply of aviation savvy scribbles. EWH continues to fall somewhat short of their veracity, tenacity or comprehension of 'the way things are'. Anyway, the next BRB is a way off yet; but no doubt it will be discussed. MTF.
Toot - FWIW - toot..