To those that either missed it or choose to ignore it, below again is a recent
post from Bernard.
When I spoke to a GFA official yesterday (12/11) I was also told ONLY CASA can
issue a licence and they too busy with other matters to do it now.
K. McG.
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Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:04:33 +1030
Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Glider pilot licence
As many as 10 postings over night are enough reason to put fellow
subscribers to this list in the picture about my recent discussions with
GFA executives on the subject of an internationally recognised licence.
To start with let me say that I raised the issue during question time at the
last two GFA AGMs. On both occasions the current GFA president assured me
that the matter is high on the GFA list of priorities but that CASA lawyers
are reluctant to address the matter. Daryl has promised feedback from a
recent meeting with CASA and I expect to hear from him any day now.
The GFA president has rightly called it an embarrassment that Australian
glider pilots have to undergo check flights before they can fly or compete
overseas. This indicates to me that the GFA is fully aware that Australia is
one of very few countries in the world where the authorities refuse to
recognise glider pilot's skills and qualifications.
The problem is that only CASA can issue internationally recognised licenses.
The executive knows that the Parachute Federation of Australia has a licence
system which allows their members to exercise their privileges overseas. I'm
not sure whether other Australian rec aviation bodies have also come to an
arrangement with CASA. In any case, the GFA is currently in negotiations
with CASA and therefore we should hold fire for now and not jump the gun.
I'm quietly confident that the president will resolve the matter in friendly
discussions with the regulator. As soon as he informs me of the outcome of
his recent meeting (and provided he has no objections) I will let you know.
Kind regards to all
Bernard Eckey
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