Our long national nightmare-winter-is mostly over as I write this. Daylight Savings Time has arrived to those locales embracing it and engine pre-heaters are getting a well-deserved rest. As spring arrives, along comes a list of real and potential changes with which we all may need to contend. User Fees We told you last month in this space about proposed changes to the ways in which the FAA is funded. In addition to giving major airlines substantial control over the agency, proposals under consideration would sharply hike the fees you and I pay. Congress will decide the issue later this year. In the meantime, the general aviation industry and the airlines are increasingly engaged in a classic “David and Goliath” battle. All signs-including an ATC-derived image purportedly showing bizjets clogging Florida skies the morning after this years Super Bowl-point to an ugly fight ahead. Very light jets Eclipse Aviation recently made two announcements, possibly changing the complexion of the emerging very light jet (VLJ) industry. First, the company 288
Change is in The Air
Our long national nightmare-winter-is mostly over as I write this. Daylight Savings Time has arrived to those locales embracing it and engine pre-heaters are getting a well-deserved rest. As spring arrives, along comes a list of real and potential changes with which we all may need to contend.
Key Takeaways:
- Upcoming Congressional decisions on FAA funding could significantly increase user fees for general aviation and grant major airlines substantial control over the agency, sparking an industry conflict.
- Eclipse Aviation has announced critical changes for the Very Light Jet (VLJ) industry, including switching its avionics supplier and terminating its pilot training agreement with United Airlines, impacting future VLJ development and safety.
- As spring arrives, pilots are reminded to prepare for seasonal flying challenges such as decreased aircraft performance in warmer weather, gusty crosswinds, increased wildlife activity requiring thorough pre-flight checks, and ensuring skills are sharp for air show season.
Key takeaways sponsored by Aviator Pro | Start Your Training ->
See a mistake? Contact us.
