RCAPA and the FAA

[Patrick Egan]

For immediate release:

RCAPA has been working with the FAA (some members have been full time) since 2/13). RCAPA is currently participating in an open dialogue and we are working on an immediate solution to our collective problem. Pertinent information will be released as it is deemed necessary or becomes fact. This information will only be posted in the RCAPA forum, website and or newsletter.

It would be appreciated if people would not send individual proposals to the FAA but instead worked through RCAPA during this process. This association is open to hearing all plausible suggestions and openly encourage the membership to bring them to light in the RCAPA forum.

In closing, I will take the time to reiterate my important request for those who see themselves in the future of Commercial RC AP. Please sign up (for membership and the letter) take the test(s), and hit the donate button.

Remember, what you do for RCAPA is what you do for yourself.

Regards, Patrick Egan

Membership and Promotions Director RCAPA

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Patrick,

If you are looking for suggestions, as another just suggested to me, why not just update 91-57 to reflect advancements in technology and equipment?

I can't believe that the FAA has the desire or resources to regulate AP. They are still struggling with trying to keep full-sized aircraft out of restricted airspace and not regulating commercial air travel into bankruptcy.

I know most of us don't want to be regulated. Isn't that why we left the motherland to begin with?

Wendell

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Patrick,

Asking people not to contact THEIR government is not a way to endear people to RCAPA. Instead might I suggest you give people talking points and encourage them to voice their concerns directly to the FAA and their congressional representatives. And ask that when they do so they mention they are a RCAPA member.

The AOPA, EAA, NBAA, and other member organizations go out of their way to inform their membership of current positions the organization is taking, solicit feedback, and encourage the membership to contact the FAA directly.

Thanks,

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Patrick,

Asking people not to contact THEIR government is not a way to endear people to RCAPA. Instead might I suggest you give people talking points and encourage them to voice their concerns directly to the FAA and their congressional representatives. And ask that when they do so they mention they are a RCAPA member.

The AOPA, EAA, NBAA, and other member organizations go out of their way to inform their membership of current positions the organization is taking, solicit feedback, and encourage the membership to contact the FAA directly.

Thanks,

Yes they do. In fact they have been asking some members as of late to contact thier congressmen. General Aviation is in line for a world of hurt right now.

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D,

I just got off the phone with Patrick and I stand corrected. I do, however, feel Patrick's comment could have been better worded to avoid miss interpretation.

And yes, with the recent user fee proposals in the new budget there are serious threats against GA.

[PsychoPilot145]

As an airline pilot, and a member of The Airline Pilots Association (ALPA), I can add to this.

Every time ALPA comes across a hotbed issue with the feds, it immediately sends out an advisory requesting that all members write their local Congressman and Senators for support. While not 100% effective, it does help. Individual action, in unity with your peers, is a great tool that will help you.

I would surely suggest a letter writing campaign. Good luck.