Is it time to call out the manufacturers and service agencies for a strong statement of support so we can know who to patronize in the future? On this issue you are either with us or against us. There should be no room for "no comment". Along with the AME's we need support from those we support and if they are not going to support us then that needs to be made public also. Have any come out in support of the bill?
It's time to demand a statement:
"The last ten years of LSA experience with pilots using their current drivers license as evidence of fitness to fly light aircraft has unequivocally shown that there is no statistical safety reason to continue with the third class medical requirement and we __(manufacturer or mechanic etc.) __ declare and place in public record our support for ending the third class medical as per the congressional bill."
My personal opinion about anyone who comes to the table against getting rid of the requirement, is that unless they bring something of substance statistically to the table then they are basically traitors to the constitution and the upholding of personal freedom. This one is a glaring example of those who are corrupt bringing tyranny to defend their position.
Please note that if you think my opinion is to harsh with the words I used above I am totally open to changing my mind if someone makes a real argument. In Randy's thread apparently CAMA said: "cars don't fall out of the sky". That is not an argument. I have always taken offense at laws and regulations that infringe on my rights to "the pursuit of happiness". Sometimes those laws have to exist for the real protection of other citizens. The third class medical has failed to reach that benchmark and only tyranny can keep it in place.
Tyranny: ( from Oxford dictionaries, one meaning of many): Cruel, unreasonable, or arbitrary use of power or control:
With no evidence to continue supporting the medical requirement, this now becomes both "unreasonable" and "arbitrary" use of power by our government if it continues.
It's time to demand a statement:
"The last ten years of LSA experience with pilots using their current drivers license as evidence of fitness to fly light aircraft has unequivocally shown that there is no statistical safety reason to continue with the third class medical requirement and we __(manufacturer or mechanic etc.) __ declare and place in public record our support for ending the third class medical as per the congressional bill."
My personal opinion about anyone who comes to the table against getting rid of the requirement, is that unless they bring something of substance statistically to the table then they are basically traitors to the constitution and the upholding of personal freedom. This one is a glaring example of those who are corrupt bringing tyranny to defend their position.
Please note that if you think my opinion is to harsh with the words I used above I am totally open to changing my mind if someone makes a real argument. In Randy's thread apparently CAMA said: "cars don't fall out of the sky". That is not an argument. I have always taken offense at laws and regulations that infringe on my rights to "the pursuit of happiness". Sometimes those laws have to exist for the real protection of other citizens. The third class medical has failed to reach that benchmark and only tyranny can keep it in place.
Tyranny: ( from Oxford dictionaries, one meaning of many): Cruel, unreasonable, or arbitrary use of power or control:
With no evidence to continue supporting the medical requirement, this now becomes both "unreasonable" and "arbitrary" use of power by our government if it continues.