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ca$a ceo – Does she answer enquiries?

ca$a ceo – Does she answer enquiries?   Sandy Reith Update. My letter, 3rd of June 2022, to Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) CEO Ms. Pip Spence remains unacknowledged and unanswered. I have since asked my MP Dan Tehan to request that my letter be at least acknowledged. I’ve requested an answer via the CASA ‘feedback’ online system. An officer replied that my request would be put…

Same, same from Pip Spence

Well, Pip Spence (October 2022 Briefing) moves from what she should be doing, to an “…all knowing, all dancing…” eVTOL How about you just look after GA, AVMED and other important grass roots matters first Ms Spence. We await your reply and activity. I note that people have been corresponding with you and like McCormick, Skidmore and Carmody immediately before you, these are being ignored. Wait…

casa Board chair – Binskin on “Respect and Trust”

Well, read the Binskin address and weep. This address will not build trust, when comments such as: At CASA, we’re keen to see a wide-ranging, co-operative approach. Oh yeah. I rang the casa Cantberra office a few weeks ago [about 10] and it took five phone calls to get a response from the person I needed. Talked to co-operative EA’s [whatever they are!!], with lots of promises, but the people…

Micro-management by casa in Draft AC 61-20 v1.0 – Pilot supervision

Micro-management by casa in Draft AC 61-20 v1.0 – Pilot supervision casa is calling for comment on this AC. Draft AC 61-20 v1.0 Typically, the document is seriously flawed. Look at section 2.12 to 2.14 2.1.2 The world of aviation is rapidly changing. The utilisation of aircraft and airspace is evolving and the advances in technology and systems is expanding the scope and the pace of their roles…

Aviation – Senate Hearing Interim Report

Senate Hearing The interim report has been released from Canberra. It is quite broadreaching, but does not go to the placement of CA$A into a full Departmental situation, rather than the present “QANGO”. The Reports reccomendations: Recommendation 1 3.80 The committee recommends that the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) review their cost recovery process to ensure there are clear rules and…

The Future of Aviation? OR Just a Promise with no legs?

With the Senate Report due in March 2022, there is maybe some good news for #aviation, from Australian Aviation: Aviation Framework promises to Revitalise GA 20 December 2021 The Federal Government today released a plan for the recovery of the aviation industry that includes several measures long thought to be critical to the revitalisation of general aviation. The Aviation Recovery Framework,…

Richard Rudd Update #5

Richard’s case progresses some more, with the Mayor responding to an office visit.                 The mayor’s e-mail reply is clear: Dear Mr. Cumming, Further to our discussion of Wednesday of this week in which you requested a meeting with Mayor Angela Toppin, I can advise that I have spoken to the Mayor and she is prepared to meet with you, but she would appreciate it if you would please…

Royal Commission into CA$A

There is a call for a Royal Commission into CA$A [Civil Aviation Safety Authority], the organisation that has gradually and systematically destroyed #avation, particularly general aviation [GA] GA is the bit that is the small end of town, but does the pilot training local charter and supports local businesses. Please support this petition. Shannon Baker has a live petition  

VALE Stan van de Weil

Aviation lost a good friend on 22nd December 2021. For his friends, the service held on 30th December 2021 click on this link. Stan was the holder of the keys for ProAviation, following the death of Paul Phelan, well known aviation commentator and an active aviation participant. Stan was an instructor, aircraft owner, airport operator and AOC owner operating a small airline. Paul Phelan gives us…

Cairns Airport Changes following removal of GA

From the Cairns Post on 25th November 2021 Cairns real estate: Airport industry and business centre plans for commercial operators Bulldozers are set to roll through more than a dozen buildings to pave the way for a new industrial estate in Cairns Airport’s general aviation precinct. Chris Calcino @chriscalcino 2 min read November 24, 2021 – 6:00AM The Cairns Post BULLDOZERS are set to roll…

Airport attacks on General Aviation

There have been a series of attacks on General Aviation by a range of methods and “owners” since I started flying in 1995. These are broad ranging and really boil down to individuals, organisations, corporations, Government Departments or Councils trying to limit access to a “port” and essential aviation infrastructure. What is an #airport? The word “port” is important, as this really means an…

The airports in Australia are under attack. Essendon Airport with buildings impinging safety envelope [RHS]             Is your Airport one of these? Goulburn  YGLB   In late 90’s, under attack with Goulburn Coiuncil changing to “operational land”, despite land deeded to Council by Poidiven family. Sale stopped for almost a decade, then sold to Ferrara, who subsequently locked out hangar owners…

Mareeba Shire Council incurs costs following Supreme Court judgement over Airport wrangle

The Mareeba Shire Council has incurred costs following Supreme Court judgement over the Airport wrangle with Richard Rudd. Richard now retaining his hangAr. It is adorned with the Eureka flag, flying high and proudly. Even at the beginning, the lease to which Richard is a party and continues to 2037, at s2.02, describes the …use of the hanger…’. Clothes no doubt!! The costs for the action by…

More #aviation news on Richard Rudd

The information continues, with another story in Richard’s local paper, The Mareeba Express. [See below] today [31st August 2021] It has an interesting comment attributed to Mareeba Shire Council: A spokesperson for Mareeba Shire Council advised “it was not aware of any action that Mr Rudd intends to take.” In the previous article [Tuesday 23rd August 2021] it has attributed to CEO Peter…

At 2.30PM on 15th August 2021, Richard re-entered his hangar with assistance of some friends, as Mareeba Shire Council had not met the terms of the Supreme Court ORDER [11th August 2021] Mareeba Shire Council had not provided access at all and remains in breach of the Order by failing to meet:   The respondent will forthwith restore possession of the leased premises known as Lease N on SP171528…

The Rudd story continues – #Mareeba Airport

The Rudd story continues – #Mareeba Airport Facebook page for up-to-date information Not quite viral, but the phone calls, e-mails, facebook posts, newspaper articles and on-radio requests certainly take it to that level. The news from yesterday is that Mareeba Shire Council still have not called Richard to meet the terms of Judge Henry’s ORDER. ORDER of 11th August 2021 in Cairns Supreme…

Richard Rudd wins against Mareeba Council

Richard Rudd wins against Mareeba Council PRESS RELEASE Today the Supreme Court of Queensland upheld the Application by Mr. Richard Rudd to have Mareeba Shire Council return his hangar at Mareeba Airport and for his continuing occupation. It was a condition of the lease that Mr. Rudd did not reside at Lease N. On the 31 August 2020, Mareeba Shire Council issued a notice to remedy saying Mr. Rudd…