[Gobbledock]

The suggestion;

"get us a DAS who has runs on the board, understands ‘the system’ and can actually put things to rights".

Good in theory, but it is obviously not what 'they' want. The hiring of all these RAAF and test pilots is proof of that. The stonewalling is done at higher levels. If the government wanted to fix/change/repair CAsA it would have, could have and should have by now, well and truly. They've had 30 years to do so.

No, we are all being played boys, it's been that way for a long time now, and it's not going to change anytime soon. It's a game called 'aviation blackjack'. The Government is the 'house' and it holds all the cards. The game is rigged, it has been from day one. Sure they let the IOS win a hand every now and then, but that's only perfunctory. It's a courtesy herring just to keep you off their scent. The house always wins. I repeat, always wins..

Now Mr Ferryman, if you have a couple of spare dollars may I suggest you place it all on number 666.....and let's play. Come in spinner.....