Hal,

What happens to AirVenture this year if we don't pay? Does the FAA close the tower? Assuming they did that, could we get enough volunteers to spot and control traffic at an "uncontrolled" airport? If this is blackmail, then we need a grass roots campaign to clear up the conflict regarding the FAA's mission. Clearly we would loose a lot in attendance at AirVenture which reduces EAA revenues. Given the short notice, it would seem that are options regarding this year are very limited. Either we pay or wind up with a greatly reduced AirVenture this year, if that happens I'd like to see all EAA members go on a one month fuel purchase boycott.

Joe