Taking the message to the pilots
June 22, 2009 by GAServesAmerica
An informal talk with pilots in Santa Fe, N.M.
This campaign is really picking up steam, and I have been traveling across the country in recent weeks, talking to pilots about what we’re doing and how they can help.
In the past couple of weeks, I’ve been to Santa Fe, N.M., and Portsmouth, N.H., to name just a couple of stops on the list. And at each location I’ve had the chance to hold a small gathering and speak informally with pilots who live nearby about the issues that concern them and the progress we’re making with General Aviation Serves America.
I have been deeply impressed by the people I’ve met. They fly all sorts of airplanes from light sport aircraft to jets, and everything in between. And they use their planes for a whole range of functions from business travel to recreation to charitable flights.
Everywhere I go, the pilots I meet are anxious to learn more about how security proposals, budget legislation, urban pressures on airports, and other vital issues will affect their freedom and ability to fly. And, they all recognize the need to protect what we’ve got, whether its airports, access to airspace, or weather briefings—because once it’s gone it won’t come back.
Pilots, as a group, are smart people and high achievers, so these small gatherings have brought together a fascinating cross section of people from a wide range of industries. But, no matter what they fly or why, they’ve had two things in common—a keen understanding of what’s at stake, and a desire to help protect GA.
And we do need their help and yours. In fact, we need everyone who uses general aviation to take up the cause and protect this vital link in our transportation network. Just the fact that you’re here, at www.GAServesAmerica.com, demonstrates your interest.
Now I hope you’ll also demonstrate your commitment. Do your part by continuing to fly, continuing to spread the word about the value of general aviation, and contributing to the General Aviation Serves America Fund today. Together we can protect our freedom to fly!
June 23rd, 2009 at 11:53 pm
This is a very important campaign and I fully suppor the effort. Just one caution, and I think I speak for most AOPA members: We all get it. Please don’t use a donation as a means to add your members to “soft sell” database. You will lose future contributions. AOPA does a phenomenal job of communicating with its members. And, it certainly is extremely effective in working the halls of DC and protecting the freedoms of GA. You will get the support you need from the membership.
September 9th, 2009 at 10:04 am
Yes Mike this campaign is very important.I fully support it.