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 Posted: Wed May 23, 2007 8:35 am Post subject: Off Topic- Was : Re: We can't build our own avionics |
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Despite the dearth of applicable information for homebuilders in SA, and that AOPA Pilot unabashedly promotes trainer aircraft that cost more than my house, I still pay my dues to support the EAA and AOPA. I do this because general aviation is under assault on myriad fronts. The public perception of private aircraft is one of exclusivity, an arena reserved for the wealthy. Anything that excludes the lazy and unimaginative, that celebrates creativity, possibility and industry, is frightening to a lot of people because it challenges them to shut-off the TV and learn something. That takes effort and I think, unfortunately, most people don't want to stray very far from the comfort zone of what they know and repeat. It's easier to dismiss homebuilders and non-commercial pilots as crazy than to go to the airport and talk to one about flying and building.
Inspite of the condescending, cornball, syrupy image of a family affair promoted by the EAA, I support the organization because I am convinced that private aviation and legal homebuilding would simply vanish without the cumulative efforts of AOPA and EAA. The two organizations are microphones for a collective voice, amplifying the message of our passionate group. They are the glue that keeps our spinning, aviating world cohesive, staving off the centrifugal forces that would fragment us into meaningless pieces. Without them, I fear, the few letters that may arrive on congressional desks, supportive and protective of our passion, will be drowned in a tide seeking conformity and banality. So, I say send in your dues, and let the EAA and AOPA put on the smiley face and the suit that allows us to do the putative job of the EAA; experimenting, sharing information, camaraderie, and advancing aviation technology.
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frank.hinde(at)hp.com
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| Posted: Wed May 23, 2007 9:07 am Post subject: Off Topic- Was : Re: We can't build our own avionics |
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Excellent thoughts John,
Yes I too support the AOPA for the same reason, sure they are "beating the beehive" with a big stick but if they didn't the airlines would just roll right over us with their user fees and we'd be grounded in short order.
The sad thing is we may still loose but we're much stronger together and if AOPA gives us a voice in Washington then they are more than worth my $40.
Frank
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From: owner-aeroelectric-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-aeroelectric-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of John Burnaby
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Subject: Off Topic- Was : Re: We can't build our own avionics
Despite the dearth of applicable information for homebuilders in SA, and that AOPA Pilot unabashedly promotes trainer aircraft that cost more than my house, I still pay my dues to support the EAA and AOPA. I do this because general aviation is under assault on myriad fronts. The public perception of private aircraft is one of exclusivity, an arena reserved for the wealthy. Anything that excludes the lazy and unimaginative, that celebrates creativity, possibility and industry, is frightening to a lot of people because it challenges them to shut-off the TV and learn something. That takes effort and I think, unfortunately, most people don't want to stray very far from the comfort zone of what they know and repeat. It's easier to dismiss homebuilders and non-commercial pilots as crazy than to go to the airport and talk to one about flying and building.
Inspite of the condescending, cornball, syrupy image of a family affair promoted by the EAA, I support the organization because I am convinced that private aviation and legal homebuilding would simply vanish without the cumulative efforts of AOPA and EAA. The two organizations are microphones for a collective voice, amplifying the message of our passionate group. They are the glue that keeps our spinning, aviating world cohesive, staving off the centrifugal forces that would fragment us into meaningless pieces. Without them, I fear, the few letters that may arrive on congressional desks, supportive and protective of our passion, will be drowned in a tide seeking conformity and banality. So, I say send in your dues, and let the EAA and AOPA put on the smiley face and the suit that allows us to do the putative job of the EAA; experimenting, sharing information, camaraderie, and advancing aviation technology.
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walter.fellows(at)gmail.c
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| Posted: Wed May 23, 2007 9:26 am Post subject: Off Topic- Was : Re: We can't build our own avionics |
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Very well said and I support both organizations. However I cannot help but feeling sad when a 130 page issue of SA contains only a few pages related to building as pointed out by Bob. On the bright side we would not have had this forum back in in good ol days when SA was mostly about building and SA never ever got into the aircraft electrical systems in the way this forum does. I would like to say thanks to Bob for that. Bob's remarks on Greg of BMA were appreciated as well, it is good to have multiple views eventhough the people expressing them might be a bit abrasive.
On 5/23/07, John Burnaby <jonlaury(at)impulse.net (jonlaury(at)impulse.net)> wrote:[quote] Despite the dearth of applicable information for homebuilders in SA, and that AOPA Pilot unabashedly promotes trainer aircraft that cost more than my house, I still pay my dues to support the EAA and AOPA. I do this because general aviation is under assault on myriad fronts. The public perception of private aircraft is one of exclusivity, an arena reserved for the wealthy. Anything that excludes the lazy and unimaginative, that celebrates creativity, possibility and industry, is frightening to a lot of people because it challenges them to shut-off the TV and learn something. That takes effort and I think, unfortunately, most people don't want to stray very far from the comfort zone of what they know and repeat. It's easier to dismiss homebuilders and non-commercial pilots as crazy than to go to the airport and talk to one about flying and building.
Inspite of the condescending, cornball, syrupy image of a family affair promoted by the EAA, I support the organization because I am convinced that private aviation and legal homebuilding would simply vanish without the cumulative efforts of AOPA and EAA. The two organizations are microphones for a collective voice, amplifying the message of our passionate group. They are the glue that keeps our spinning, aviating world cohesive, staving off the centrifugal forces that would fragment us into meaningless pieces. Without them, I fear, the few letters that may arrive on congressional desks, supportive and protective of our passion, will be drowned in a tide seeking conformity and banality. So, I say send in your dues, and let the EAA and AOPA put on the smiley face and the suit that allows us to do the putative job of the EAA; experimenting, sharing information, camaraderie, and advancing aviation technology.
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