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While the effect of the proposed bill would be enormous, it had its start with a very narrow focus. Weiner told the House Committee on Wednesday that his primary focus was on helicopters but that he’d try to fashion a bill that accommodated the full range of GA security concerns. Weiner spokesman Kaye said, “There […]

New York Congressman Hears GA Concerns… A New York congressman has pledged to work with general aviation groups and other members of Congress to address GA security concerns without unduly disrupting the industry. Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-N.Y.) caused a big flap in Washington last week when he proposed a bill that would require airline-type security […]

While H.R. 5035 seems destined to die under the weight of its own excess, the fact that such a bill is even introduced in the U.S. House suggests that GA still has a long way to go. Three years after 9/11, a restrictive ADIZ has shut down a huge chunk of Washington, D.C., airspace. TFRs […]

EAA and AOPA staff snagged members of the House Transportation and Aviation Committees last week to express their dismay, and AOPA spokesman Chris Dancy told AVweb on Friday they got some assurances the legislation would meet staunch opposition. Dancy also said Weiner has agreed to meet with AOPA President Phil Boyer, but no time has […]

GA, Three Years (And Two Days) Later… Shortsighted … ridiculous … outrageous … lunacy … these are just a few of the terms that quickly filled the air after U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-N.Y.) introduced a bill into the House last week that would impose onerous security procedures on general aviation. The bill (H.R. 5035) […]

Carr is applauding a move by the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Treasury and General Government to include $10 million for the hiring of new air traffic controllers. In a press release, Carr says the money is just a beginning to ensure adequate staffing in the future. “We will not rest until we have enough […]

Carr takes a swipe at FAA spokesman Greg Martin’s comments, which appeared in our edition last Thursday. Martin told AVweb that many of *Jane Doe’s* allegations are well-known to the agency and that the agency is working to place more emphasis on performance and productivity. Carr criticizes Martin for commenting at all on anonymous allegations […]

Controllers Union Responds… The National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) has lashed out at an anonymous letter published by AVweb last Thursday in which a controller (air traffic, there are no other kinds) contends that a looming controller shortage is largely a myth and that many controllers take advantage of liberal working conditions enshrined in […]

“Product liability is going to be a huge issue for Light Sport Aircraft manufacturers,” Mathieu Heintz, president of Aircraft Manufacturing and Development (AMD), in Georgia, told AVweb yesterday. “We’ve been looking at it for a long time.” Heintz said his company has worked out a deal to obtain product liability coverage by agreeing to assemble […]

Gregory Sterling, general manager at AOPA Insurance Agency, told AVwebyesterday that most Sport Pilots will be able to obtain coverage on Light Sport Aircraft through his agency, as well. “Most underwriters have indicated that they will offer limits up to $1 million, limited to $100,000 per passenger on liability, and hull values commensurate with the […]