Aero-News: Quote of the Day

ANN's Quote of the Day usually derives from current news, though we reserve the right to pick quotes out of history that have a bearing on the day's events and issues.

Sometimes, you'll find them timely and in keeping with the content of the day's news... and sometimes, they'll just be thought-provoking.

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Aero-News Quote of the Day

"A number of communities and individual residential subdivisions have restrictions on mechanical construction or repair projects in residential areas, but these apply to all types of projects, such as cars, boats, home remodeling and so forth. It seems quite unfair that an aircraft builder could not quietly fit two parts together while is neighbor might be able to rebuild and engine test a muscle car next door."

Source: Earl Lawrence, EAA’s vice president of industry and regulatory affairs, on a controversial city ordinance that prevents the construction of any aircraft of airboat at a residence in Jacksonville, FL. Needless to say, the EAA is not happy with that -- and is thinking of challenging the order in court, if it is not pulled by city leaders beforehand.

FMI: www.jaxairplane.com, www.eaa.org