Steve,
Well put and I can't help agree with you 100%. Every point you
brought
up just about every small aircraft owner that enjoys their classic will
have
to see as a benefit. To the nay-sayers... remember this is an OPTION and
not
a requirement. You may choose to continue on with it the way it is... or
to
participate. As far as the drop in value? If I personally was buying a
previously certified aircraft from someone who had participated in this
program, it would be no differant than buying an experimental aircraft
that
was built in a garage. I'd rather purchase a properly maintained Ercoupe
by
it's proud owner than a Coupe that has been "annualed" and had many
overlooked problem areas for years by an A&P that doesn't understand
vintage
aircraft.
I have a few friends that are A&P's. Straight out of school they
walked down the street to Boeing and hired on. Do these guys have what it
takes to work on my coupe efficiently? Fresh out of school when the info
on
fabric covering and small engine maintenence was clear in their minds I'd
say
yes. Years after their schooling on General Aviation gave way to what is
required for their occupational requirements (Airliner production, Jet
powerplants, interior, high tech avionics, wiring... ) I'd have to say No.
Until something like this happens in the U.S. I will appreciate the
General
Aviation A&P and learn as much as I can. I fear that the competant A&P
(for
light aircraft) will go where the BIG money is...leaving small aircraft
owners to suffer.
Andy ~
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