Wed, May 18, 2005
ADIZ Mistake Not Representative Of GA Pilots
AOPA ran a national ad
Wednesday to tell the public not to let one pilot tarnish the image
of general aviation. The ad points out that thousands of pilots fly
every day without violating the complex airspace restrictions that
are now commonplace.
The ad appeared in USA Today and Roll Call, the primary
newspaper on Capitol Hill. The ad is one of AOPAs many ongoing
efforts to correct misperceptions and statements about general
aviation that have occurred in the media since last week's Cessna
150 flap.
"Seven days ago, one very small airplane created a very large
incident that disrupted lives in Washington, D.C., and made
millions of people, already on edge, very nervous. It also created
unnecessary concern and skepticism about 'those little planes,'"
the ad says.
The ad explains that small general aviation airplanes are not a
security threat and that pilots are, with few exceptions, very well
informed. The ad also highlights what went right with the
incident.
The ad highlights AOPA's efforts to inform and educate pilots
about temporary airspace restrictions (TFRs) and other hazards.
- AOPA has sent almost 5 million e-mail messages alerting pilots
to TFRs.
- AOPA's Real-Time Flight Planner graphically depicts TFRs.
- The AOPA Air Safety Foundation's "connected with 327,222 pilots
and flight instructors last year through its online and live
seminars and other materials, many of which are devoted to airspace
restrictions."
- Pilot Town Meetings with AOPA President Phil Boyer
- AOPA's Airport Watch program, that is recognized by government
and security officials as the industry standard.
"AOPA will continue our work to educate and inform general
aviation pilots and advocate on their behalf," the ad concludes.
"Because keeping general aviation pilots, airplanes, and airports
safe are important efforts in maintaining our freedom to fly. And
keeping the nation secure protects the freedom of all."
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