"9/11" anniversary

[FB41]

Today being the fifth anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the WTC, when you go out and celebrate your skills today, let's all of us remember that people are much more sensitive about flying today, so be sure to be an ambassador for aviation, even more so than normal.

I had people today spouting knee-jerk nonsense about banning GA planed and other stupidity. A big sigh and a few calm words later, those folks saw the light.

Of course, the media isn't helping any...

[switchtech]

AOPA has a good web site for defending General Aviation (http://www.gaservingamerica.org/) primarily aimed at the United States.  I used the information on their web site to do a presentation shortly after 9/11 for a college speech class (Spring of 2002).  I helps to have that kind of information handy when confronted by general-aviation-phobes.

The media makes money selling controversy - playing fair with GA isn't part of their plan to pay the bills.  That's why we need to spread the word (not that anyone sees it but I link to the GA Serving America site (and ChickenWingsComics.. on my web page) and to be good ambassadors for aviation.

Go out and have fun, but be aware we're under a microscope and any misdeeds will be broadcast on the evening news.

[Mike]

The media makes money selling controversy - playing fair with GA isn't part of their plan to pay the bills.  That's why we need to spread the word (not that anyone sees it but I link to the GA Serving America site (and ChickenWingsComics.. on my web page) and to be good ambassadors for aviation.

First Thanks for linking to us! 

We also fight for preserving GA and have approached the  AOPA numerous times about joining forces and working on a more humorous approach to raise awareness. They keep ignoring us, but we'll keep trying.
Sometimes people just don't take you very seriously when you draw cartoons...

[cj5_pilot]

The media makes money selling controversy - playing fair with GA isn't part of their plan to pay the bills.  That's why we need to spread the word (not that anyone sees it but I link to the GA Serving America site (and ChickenWingsComics.. on my web page) and to be good ambassadors for aviation.

First Thanks for linking to us! 

We also fight for preserving GA and have approached the  AOPA numerous times about joining forces and working on a more humorous approach to raise awareness. They keep ignoring us, but we'll keep trying.
Sometimes people just don't take you very seriously when you draw cartoons...

Or write fanfictions about em    Thing is AOPA does there thing and that is that.  I think EAA is FAR more effective then AOPA.  Though I don't currently belong to either, my money would go to EAA first.  'Course I'm a dinosaur 

[Baradium]

Or write fanfictions about em    Thing is AOPA does there thing and that is that.  I think EAA is FAR more effective then AOPA.  Though I don't currently belong to either, my money would go to EAA first.  'Course I'm a dinosaur 

I'm curious what EAA does other than I'm aware of.   Where I did my training in TN they did do Young Eagles as well as a fly in breakfast each month.  I agree that it is effective and a good thing to do.

However, I don't know they qualify as "far more" effective than the political action AOPA does.

I believe they are both effective organizations.  As discussed in another post,  I'm hoping to get involved with the local EAA here this fall, but that doesn't mean I want to withdraw from AOPA membership. 

-Ryan
AOPA 04451841

[tundra_flier]

I agree with Ryan on AOPA, I've heard almost nothing but good about them.  I belong to EAA but not AOPA because I fee AOPA tends to emphasize the commercial end of aviation, while EAA's focus is more on the recreational side.  However, there's some definite overlap.

Phil

[FB41]

I agree with Ryan on AOPA, I've heard almost nothing but good about them.  I belong to EAA but not AOPA because I fee AOPA tends to emphasize the commercial end of aviation, while EAA's focus is more on the recreational side.  However, there's some definite overlap.

Phil

The one thing AOPA harps on is commercial aviation wanting to put us out of the skies. They are the NRA of aviation; the largest and most powerful aviation lobby. ATA and other commercial aviation organizations try to keep AOPA out of touch with government agencies because they don't feel they have their best interest at heart.

The truth is they support ALL aviation, but weigh heavily on the side of the little guys... US!

I am an EAA member and an AOPA member; both have their place.

[spacer]

Ergh, if they're the NRA of aviation, they'll struggle a little, then accept defeat, forgetting all about the fight.
I would hope they'd be more like the JPFO or GOA. Awright, I'm just nitpicking now, but I have to work on Saturday
and had to vent. CHeers!
 

[Baradium]

I agree with Ryan on AOPA, I've heard almost nothing but good about them.  I belong to EAA but not AOPA because I fee AOPA tends to emphasize the commercial end of aviation, while EAA's focus is more on the recreational side.  However, there's some definite overlap.

Phil

AOPA focusing on the "commercial" end of aviation?!   That's a good one!

Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association.      They emphasize *General* aviation.  Recreational flying is included in that, airlines aren't.        

[Baradium]

Psst, AOPA members, I went to the Members' section of the website and sent an e-mail to "Pilot" magazine asking about maybe getting a certain comic strip in it.   If you'd like to see the same, e-mail too! 

[switchtech]

Psst, AOPA members, I went to the Members' section of the website and sent an e-mail to "Pilot" magazine asking about maybe getting a certain comic strip in it.   If you'd like to see the same, e-mail too! 

We might be reaching the point this should be its own thread - but I just dropped AOPA an email suggesting a little humor would be a good thing - and suggested a likely source of said humor

jbs

[Baradium]

As long as it gets done, who cares what thread it's in. 

[Mike]

Wow guys! That's really awesome!
Thanks for doing that, I REALLY appreciate it (*insert blushing smiley, holding back a tear*) 

We'll see. Maybe if they hear it enough, they might welcome us with open arms next time....

[fireflyr]

I'll mention it next time I do lunch with Phil ---Seriously though, I dropped them a line too!

[FB41]

As long as it gets done, who cares what thread it's in. 

Since I initiated the thread, I probably oughtta complain... but I won't.

Like Baradium said, who cares what thread as long as it's done.

Besides, even though Chuck is a goon sometimes(?), he's a great aviation ambassador.