AOPA tells ANN that it is seeking to fill the newly
developed position of Vice President, Media and Public Relations.
Working closely with the Executive VP of Communications, this
position will be responsible for managing AOPA's overall
positioning and image to its members, the aviation community and
the general public. They will direct all appropriate communications
channels to assure that AOPA's message reaches all appropriate
media.
"This is potentially an issue that
could affect all pilots engaged in any type of air commerce —
from a Cub to a 747. We are fully prepared to take this through the
federal system if necessary."
Source: AOPA President Phil Boyer commenting on
a lawsuit filed by a group of rural Massachusetts citizens, calling
itself "Stop The Noise", against four aerobatic pilots. The group's
attorney claims the legal practice flights violate the group's
property rights and create a public health hazard due to noise
pollution. The group has recently expanded its scope and has also
targeted motorcycles and Sport pilots.
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