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I strongly agree with Joe's observations. The alphabet groups are doing the best they can. They have no input to the national security team that is calling all the shots right now. In addition, there are plenty of anti-airport, anti-airplane noise folks out there that would love to turn this situation to their advantage. Given that most of us are just being inconvenienced in pursuing our hobby, we definitely don't want to come across as petulant and unconcerned about national defense in the eyes of legislative officials whose support we will continue to need. And I must say that I'm encouraged by the swift response of the Navy/Air Force interceptors because, if you think GA has problems now, the successful use of one of our category aircraft in a terrorist attack could make today's inconvenience nothing compared to the GA backlash that would result. Let's just be patient and hope all gets back to normal soon. Paul --- JOE HINIG <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > ----[Please read http://ercoupers.com/disclaimer.htm > before following any advice in this forum.]---- > > To all; > > Having read most of the email concerning the recent > gounding of all VFR > flight, I have come to > the conclusion that it is justified up to this point > and probably justified > for some time in the future. > > Some ask why VFR flight is still permitted in > Alaska. I think it is clear > that terrorist attacks are considerably less likely > in a remote area like > Alaska and the economy of Alaska and the well-being > of its citizens are > dependent to a great degree on VFR flight for both > food and medical > attention. It would constitute a public hazard to do > otherwise. > > In contrast to Alaska the lower 48 present different > problems and require a > different solution. The entire US economy and > well-being of its citizens is > dependent, to a large degree, on the functioning of > a live and well airline > industry. On the other hand it is not so dependent > on the vast majority of > GA VFR flights that are for the most part > discretionary. > > An approach to showing American solidarity and > commitment to a common cause > at the expense of a few was shown by all major > professional sports > associations. It would have been appropriate for the > GA community to follow > their lead and vote to ground themselves voluntarily > for the good of the > country; a gesture that would have won us public > approval and admiration. > Not only would such a gesture be of great help to > us, it would have been the > right thing to do. > > It has been noted that there is a bail-out being > prepared for the airline > industry. It is clear to me that this is an attempt > to support a vital US > interest and is appropriate. It is also appropriate > to bail out the GA > community as well. It is being hit just as hard, if > not harder, by the > current national security sanctions on VFR flight. > > I am aware that the opinions expressed here will not > be read with enthusiasm > by many of those who subscribe to this list. > However, I felt it necessary to > voice my opinion in the hopes that few would respond > positively, a few might > change their mind and a few might merely reconsider > their point of view. > > Sincerely, > Joe Hinig > > > __________________________________________________ Terrorist Attacks on U.S. - How can you help? Donate cash, emergency relief information http://dailynews.yahoo.com/fc/US/Emergency_Information/ ==^================================================================ EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?aVxiLm.aVzvvT Or send an email To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This email was sent to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] T O P I C A -- Register now to manage your mail! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/register ==^================================================================
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