Sadly, they probably are not human. But remember, in the USA we have the very best politicians that money can buy.Originally Posted by dclaxon
BJC
Sadly, they probably are not human. But remember, in the USA we have the very best politicians that money can buy.
BJC
One issue with putting it in SA is the long delay between News and in our mail boxes. I agree knowing the process and where we are in that process is important. Perhaps, if applicable, a flow chart with notes of log jams along the pathway.
That's where the miracle of electronic communication comes in. A resource which they, very sadly, don't seem to understand or use very well.
Updated status on the front page of the website? Nope. Emails with info about what they're doing? Nope. Emails with info about which senators and representatives to call? Nope. Postings on forums with current activities? Not unless someone calls them to task on it. Press releases and news articles on-line? Nope.
The status of medical reform was one of the topics discussed this week at the EAA/FAA Recreational Aviation Summit. There's a brief report about the meeting on the "News" section of the EAA web page, and a statement that a more in-depth report would be coming out on EAA's email news report this week.
I was there for the meeting (hey, SOMEbody has to eat the leftover doughnuts), but since there's going to be an official EAA report on it, I'll leave it to them. Nothing to indicate approval is imminent, but the FAA seems fully in favor of it, and the hitch appears to be objections to the DOT by non-aviation organizations.
Ron Wanttaja
Ron- thanks for heads up. I hope some information comes out that indicates what the objections of the non-aviation organizations might be so that we can intelligently counter their concerns.
Ted
I,ve always wondered why various Manufacturers weren,t behind this on the plus side, seems like it is only pilots and EAA/AOPA.
How can there be "objections of the non-aviation organizations" when the text of the NPRM has not been approved nor released for public comment? Get it through the DOT and OMB process and released so we can all file our comments or objections. Sounds like there is something going on outside the legal path for this to become a law.
DOT and OMB ARE non-aviation organizations. Doesn't mean they are anti-aviation. But they are going to look out for their own best interest, no matter how small, and hate to see the government give up any authority over us minions.
-Cub Builder
Never underestimate the power of a strong lobby. It's easier to defeat a governmental action privately in the planning stages.
The American Medical Association is one example of a non-aviation organization that opposes reform of the third class medical...their opposition has been reported in a number of sources.
Ron Wanttaja
Bingo. Follow the money.
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