The improvement I would like to see is an end to slugging clubs for $20 every time they took an interested member of the public for a flight. This thinly disguised revenue raising is an abomination for all clubs, regardless of size.
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Robert Hart Sent: Wednesday, 15 October 2008 4:28 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Gliding Gets a Bagging on Pprune erich wittstock wrote: Piloting skill and the sport itself are highly regarded. The thing that gets a bagging is the ancient GFA system. Even RA Aus left the GFA behind in the aspects of training / licensing. Yes, it is debatable if someone with 30 hours flying experience should hold a license equivalent in gliding - compared to RA Aus. Maybe GFA is smarter than we all think and just monitors what others (RA-Aus) are doing and come up with an even better system in the not so distant future... ;-) So what modifications would you like to see to the GFA system? The changes I personally see as beneficial to our future are:- 1. Instructors only being responsible for the operations of pilots with less than the Glider Pilot Certificate. This would make the GPC equivalent to what is currently the level 2 independent operator rating. A satisfactory annual (?biennial?) check, medical declaration, continued GFA membership plus say 10 hours gliding per year would be all that is required to maintain that status. Clubs would however maintain control of the operation of their fleet (tugs/gliders) and could require whatever hours, currency, checks etc they felt necessary for flying their gliders, being towed by their tugs etc. 2. Removal of the dual check/signature requirement for rigging of all gliders that have self-connecting controls and for all privately owned gliders flown only by the owner (which would mean no passengers in such a two seater glider unless). 3. Removal of the requirement to be a member of a club to be a member of the GFA. People choosing this path would however have to make arrangements for their annual (?biennial?) check. Clubs already have non-member rates if such people want/need to fly their aircraft. 4. The direct, annual election by the membership of the President, Vice President and Treasurer of the GFA. -- Robert Hart [EMAIL PROTECTED] +61 (0)438 385 533 http://www.hart.wattle.id.au No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.173 / Virus Database: 270.8.0/1724 - Release Date: 14/10/2008 2:02 AM
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