Note to moderators: I know this is close to the edge or rules because it contains the word politics but it is very RV related.
I was Just reading the article by AOPA that 21 flying organizations sent a petition to NTSB asking the panel to "publicly convey that general aviation is one of the safest modes of transportation in the United States."
The letter was signed by the following groups.
In addition to AOPA, the letter was signed by the Aeronca Aviators Club, Aircraft Electronics Association, Bellanca-Champion Club, Cardinal Flyers Online LLC, Cessna Pilots Society, Commemorative Air Force, Experimental Aircraft Association, Flying Dentists Association, Flying Physicians Association, International Council of Air Shows, International 180/185 Club, Lancair Owners and Builders Organization, Light Aircraft Manufacturers Association, Malibu/Mirage Owners & Pilots Association, Mooney Summit, National Agricultural Aviation Association, National Association of State Aviation Officials, National Business Aviation Association, Recreational Aviation Foundation, and Sonex Builders and Pilots Foundation.
There are a few certified aircraft clubs/groups but interesting that there is a Lancair owners and Builders and a Sonex Builders and Pilots Association. RVs would be a very large organization compared to these. Why no formal Vans RV builders/owners group?
Maybe because Van himself already has a voice on many of the experimental and general aviation influencing boards/committees. Maybe because we have this forum already for us to organize/communicate and have many vendors/FAA//EAA/AOPA/etc officials that regularly read and comment here.
I am not advocating that this or any new RV org needs to be formed. I am just wondering why other, smaller EAB "type clubs "groups have formed and have become involved in sending political letters.
I was Just reading the article by AOPA that 21 flying organizations sent a petition to NTSB asking the panel to "publicly convey that general aviation is one of the safest modes of transportation in the United States."
The letter was signed by the following groups.
In addition to AOPA, the letter was signed by the Aeronca Aviators Club, Aircraft Electronics Association, Bellanca-Champion Club, Cardinal Flyers Online LLC, Cessna Pilots Society, Commemorative Air Force, Experimental Aircraft Association, Flying Dentists Association, Flying Physicians Association, International Council of Air Shows, International 180/185 Club, Lancair Owners and Builders Organization, Light Aircraft Manufacturers Association, Malibu/Mirage Owners & Pilots Association, Mooney Summit, National Agricultural Aviation Association, National Association of State Aviation Officials, National Business Aviation Association, Recreational Aviation Foundation, and Sonex Builders and Pilots Foundation.
There are a few certified aircraft clubs/groups but interesting that there is a Lancair owners and Builders and a Sonex Builders and Pilots Association. RVs would be a very large organization compared to these. Why no formal Vans RV builders/owners group?
Maybe because Van himself already has a voice on many of the experimental and general aviation influencing boards/committees. Maybe because we have this forum already for us to organize/communicate and have many vendors/FAA//EAA/AOPA/etc officials that regularly read and comment here.
I am not advocating that this or any new RV org needs to be formed. I am just wondering why other, smaller EAB "type clubs "groups have formed and have become involved in sending political letters.