The FAA publishes what it considers to be the "Top 10" causes of
pilot-error mishaps-a category that itself makes up over 70% of all
accidents. The Feds don't rank-order the Top 10, but the first on
their list is inadequate preflight preparation and/or
planning.
"For you to question the need for increased ground security
ignores the fact that general aviation pilots know their passengers
and cargo. And it ignores the fact that the federal agencies
responsible for our security — the Transportation Security
Administration and the FAA — have looked hard at GA and said
that it does not pose a threat. Mayor Bloomberg himself indicated
that this event says 'nothing' about security to New York City ...
Pilots are passionate about the many joys of flying. Our freedom of
travel is one of the great liberties we all enjoy in the USA.
Challenging that through USA Today's unfounded questions -- not
honest and informed inquiry -- has neither merit nor benefit.
Source: From a statement published Thursday in
USA Today by
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