One weakness of the GFA paper is that it does not seem take into account the fact that, irrespective of any license held, the Club is able to apply whatever currency rules they see fit to fly each glider type in the inventory. That is the situation now, and it would still be the situation if a "CASA license" were held.
The paper also talks about the added complexity, cost and administrative delays that would occur. But if the authority to issue a gliding license was delegated to the GFA and decentralised to Clubs, this would be minimal. Finally, the GFA paper states: "While, under the above limitations, we must look at the current proposals - unless there are much more compelling reasons than have been seen yet, GFA will not see our current system of logbook endorsement diluted for the sake of 'uniformity' or the few who wish to fly internationally." What I contend is that there is probably something to be gained by having a gliding license - but that the conditions for its issue and use must be carefully drafted so as not to create "collateral damage". Brian -- Brian Wade Personal Computer Concepts Uniform Time http://www.uniformtime.com.au PO Box 114 INDOOROOPILLY QLD 4068 Ph: 07 3371 2944 Fax: 07 3870 4103 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Maurice Little" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, June 07, 2002 12:18 PM Subject: Re: [aus-soaring] What's in a name? > Back on May 2 on the GFA web site under "what's new", this matter was > reasonably explained for members to consider. Some time before this round > of debate. I do not find that much of the argument being put in this forum > offers much light or refutes satisfactorily the position the GFA is taking. > > What more do you need by way of logic? > > > At 11:18 7/06/02 , you wrote: > >> Absolutely none of the perceived advantages exist, > > > > > >Why is it that the pro-argument uses worked examples and reason and > >logic to justify their > >position but those against just use FUD (fear, uncertainty and doubt). > > > >If there are genuine reasons why we shouldn't become licenced then let's > >hear 'em before > >we, as you claim, make a big mistake. > > > >And if you do reply, keep in mind that the licence is optional. > > > >It's worth noting that, as well as the introduction of the RPL, the PPL > >will be changed such > >that pilots who hold a PPL will be able to get endorsements to fly other > >types (eg helicopters) > >without the need to hold a seperate license as is the current case. One > >of the endorsements > >that they will be able to apply for is for gliders. > > > > > >rgds > > > >Pete > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >-- > > * You are subscribed to the aus-soaring mailing list. > > * To Unsubscribe: send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > * with "unsubscribe aus-soaring" in the body of the message > > * or with "help" in the body of the message for more information. > > > Maurice Little > International Trade Management > Tel 613 9335 5133 > Fax: 613 9335 5364 > > www.itm.com.au > > -- > * You are subscribed to the aus-soaring mailing list. > * To Unsubscribe: send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > * with "unsubscribe aus-soaring" in the body of the message > * or with "help" in the body of the message for more information. > > -- * You are subscribed to the aus-soaring mailing list. * To Unsubscribe: send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] * with "unsubscribe aus-soaring" in the body of the message * or with "help" in the body of the message for more information.
