----[Please read http://ercoupers.com/disclaimer.htm before following any advice in this forum.]---- In a message dated 9/19/2001 8:29:24 PM Eastern Daylight Time, IFLYSMODEL writes:
Senator; Please take an active interest in rescinding the current VFR flight restrictions. They will (if it is not too late already) cripple and terminate a very fragile industry that is more important to our nation that may be realized. I am referring to the pilot training and mechanic training required to keep all of our aircraft flying. The basic flight training conducted in VFR conditions is the foundation to our aviation industry. In order to fly commercially, one must start as a student and obtain many hours before being able to work ones way up the pilot ladder. If this restriction on VFR flight is not lifted immediately, we will have greatly aided the terrorist goal by affecting the aviation community permanently. Without the student starts and gradual increase in experience, there will be no pilot pool to fill the airline and part 135 needs. (except for the military experienced pilots) Flight schools and Fixed base operators are closing daily. Their aircraft are now for sale (if they are worth buying anymore due to the possibility that no one will be able to fly them). Maintenance shops cannot deliver completed work, or have new work arrive due to the flight restrictions. I hear of no government effort to shore up this portion of the aircraft industry. To let a few advisors keep the lid on VFR flight is asinine. I spent my last eight years in the Navy working in Crystal City, with a very high security clearance, so I know how the system works (or is not working properly in this case) Lynn Nelsen Frostproof FL Coupers; I may be a day or two late and several dollars short, but I have sent the above request to my senators and the president. I know we are all united in trying to do the right thing, and many wise words have crossed this list. I can only hope that my small cry will help the effort. Lynn ==^================================================================ 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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