The mix of airplanes flying and under construction is impressive; from almost every model of RV, to a Boeing F4B and a Jenny replica, to a Europa, to a number of Velocities, Lancairs, and a bunch of other airplanes.  All powered by an equally impressive array of engine types.

Not only do we represent the best aviation has to offer, but we represent a significant economic benefit to a number of manufactures around the country and around the world.  We must use this economic muscle to our advantage.

The fight to defeat a fee based FAA is not over, not by a long shot.  The airlines are now showing slanted cartoon advertising to their captive audiences AKA their passengers depicting how Big Wigs in fancy business jets are causing all the airline delays, without paying their fair share to support the current aviation infrastructure.

What frightens me most about the FAA user fee funding proposal is that I can foresee a day when the revenue drops due to the lack of GA flights paying into the system.  When this happens the FAA could mandate preflight briefings and the filing of flight plans, even for local fights, all for a fee of course.

Don't let that happen, write your politicians today.  If you have already written them once, I urge you to write again.

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