fly_tornado Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 It might be time to have a thread covering the achievements of the RAA in 2013/2014 to balance out the perception of negativity. New flying schools, New aircraft importers, new aerodromes, numbers of new pilots, new instructors, new planes. All those little things that shows how well the RAA is doing as an administer of the sport. It would be good to hear some good news. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riley Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 FT. If this was Chicago in the '30s, someone would put a contract on your carcass! (but I gotta admit, based on your set points, it would be a thin thread at the outset). Top marks for stirring the pot. Let's revisit in 12 months and compare notes then. Keep smiling. Riley 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly_tornado Posted July 10, 2014 Author Share Posted July 10, 2014 A simple thank you would be sufficient, still looking forward to those positive comments. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboplanner Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 What has started any perception of negativity? Quite a number of things seemed to have been running along smoothly over the past few months, with some incremental improvements. In particular there has been increased communication from board members on this site. Where is this coming from? Election positioning? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly_tornado Posted July 10, 2014 Author Share Posted July 10, 2014 The RAA doesn't do enough to promote what good it does. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M61A1 Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Two aircraft, both registration renewals without delay, two years in a row, L2 renewed without fuss. Every question answered quickly and professionally, Darren returned a call, several hours after closing time, to ensure a timely response. I sees lot of complaints on this site, but that has not been my experience. 3 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDQDI Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 I've had several calls to RAA and have found them extremely helpful and Also Darren when I called about an incident was extremely helpful and didn't rush me off but took the time to talk which wasn't expected but was sure appreciated. No doubt they are having troubles but they all seem to have an extremely good attitude 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff13 Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 I applied for membership on a Friday and had my card, my manuals and 3 magazines delivered by the following Wednesday. Pretty good I thought. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rankamateur Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Both my renewals, two months and fourteen months ago were handled speedily, my membership application twelve months before that took ages, wasn't sure there was anyone there to cash my cheque let alone process my application. I think there has been a huge improvement in the office processing over the last couple of years. External factors affecting the operations of the office are what concerns me the most, like self propelled goalposts enforced by the regulator! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coljones Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 10,000 members = 40 renewals per day is pretty good 3500 aircraft = 14 renewals per day is also pretty good 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teckair Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 What has started any perception of negativity?Quite a number of things seemed to have been running along smoothly over the past few months, with some incremental improvements. In particular there has been increased communication from board members on this site. Where is this coming from? Election positioning? There has been plenty of negativity someone reckoned the whole board should be sacked not long ago. We have a number of people who do nothing but criticize who reckon they should not have to communicate with their area rep. Silly notions like rule making should be done by the membership and not the board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly_tornado Posted July 11, 2014 Author Share Posted July 11, 2014 This is not a "piss and moan" thread, everyone is interested in hearing the "good news" from the RAA. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teckair Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 This is not a "piss and moan" thread, everyone is interested in hearing the "good news" from the RAA. What's happened to you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teckair Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 It's about the biggest back flip ever known, probably should call him back flip boy. Not that I disagree with what he has said. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Isaac Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Awwwh ... Ya just all read him the wrong way ... didn't they FT. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Maj Millard Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 The magazine has been great lately...thanks Brian......Rob Purvans first and original Bushboar Kitfox /Highlander/Savannah composite initial registration (19-) processed in 11 days !...and over the Easter period..outstanding job Darren Barnfield. Great move Michael Monke with full board support going right over CASA twice for direct face to face meetings with Warren Truss the aviation minister.........good move Michael !... A new CEO in the office....already finding areas to save us heaps of money...watch this space !..............Maj..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Andys@coffs Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 I'm looking forward to hearing about insurance, I reckon there is very likely a good (perhaps even great!) story in that space shortly! Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRamsay Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 What an amazing thread! Well done the positive commenters and well done Darren, Jill and the new Board for earning these sorts of comments. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Maj Millard Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 I'm looking forward to hearing about insurance, I reckon there is very likely a good (perhaps even great!) story in that space shortly!Andy Insurance renewal was handled very capabily by Trevor Bange with assistance by other board members. It has been contracted and everyone is very happy with the final decision.......should be details in the next magazine. I believe it offers additional benifits for all over the last coverage....well done Trevor.............Maj.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Maj Millard Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 The board currently in my opinion is working very well, and very efficiently as it should. Great demonstration of what happens when everybody works as part of a close team instead of individuals pushing their own agendas and clogging up the works....may it continue ...........Maj..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teckair Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 What's happened to you? Identity theft? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motzartmerv Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 There has been many improvements in the last year. Theres a new Ops manual, almost ready for ratification, with what i believe to be some very sensible changes. The first EVER RAA CFI conference is slated for November this year, a 3 day affair covering many many topics. (Long over due) The registration debarcle, while being a pain, has tightened the ship and left no places for dodgy rego's to hide (of which there were quite a few) The RAA board seem to be on the front foot with regards to dealing with CASA, and sticking up for what the RAA need/ want rather then bowing down to our over lords with our cap in our hand. There has been a few staff positions added (safety officer ) I know it was the year before last, but it has started to take effect now in some visable ways. There are steps being taken to tighten training standards and unify procedures adopted by schools so we are all on the same page.. (Long long over due) This will do nothing but improve standards and safety. I would like to see the creation of a new staff position. A training standards and compliance supervisor. I know the role of asst ops and ops manager already control this, but I think we would be greatly served by fulltime oversight of this important aspect of our sport.A position with teeth!! The current ops team have an incredibly high workload, and are required to be politically correct ( for want of a better term). I think we need someone who has one job, and one job only..To make sure training standards are of the highest possible calibre.. My 2 cents 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly_tornado Posted July 12, 2014 Author Share Posted July 12, 2014 The CFI convention: how many going? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motzartmerv Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 Not sure. It was just announced this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Crezzi Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 It might be time to have a thread covering the achievements of the RAA in 2013/2014 to balance out the perception of negativity.New flying schools, New aircraft importers, new aerodromes, numbers of new pilots, new instructors, new planes. All those little things that shows how well the RAA is doing as an administer of the sport. It would be good to hear some good news. The approval process for my new Satellite FTF near Rockhampton was conducted promptly & efficiently so I have no complaints. Cheers John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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