I think that's a bit more important and urgent.
Abid
--- In Sport_Aircraft@yahoogroups.com, "Bill Denton" <bdenton@...> wrote:
>
> Given that we are now seeing more Congresspeople who are pledged to be more
> responsive to those they represent, why don't we try an end run?
>
> Write your Congressperson and point out that the costs incurred by the FAA
> are not justified by the number or medically related accidents.
>
> With the FAA having to beg for any pennies they can get, they might be more
> responsive to what Congress wants.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Bill Denton
>
> From: Sport_Aircraft@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Sport_Aircraft@yahoogroups.com]
> On Behalf Of Helen Woods
> Sent: Saturday, January 15, 2011 8:06 AM
> To: Sport_Aircraft@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: Light-Sport Aircraft Yahoo group PiperSport
>
>
> Kevin, a couple of things. First, as I mentioned, David Wartofski's
> petition was denied just last year. Second, you site "thousands of
> logged Flight hours" that the FAA can use use as evidence. Let me ask
> you this. Exactly how can the FAA quantify that? Have you or any other
> sport pilot on this list mailed your log book in to the FAA recently?
> I'm guessing not. The only time that the FAA collected airmen data such
> as this when they add on a new rating and there's been far less of that
> going on. The FAA's not going to make any decision without quantifyable
> data and they don't have that. What they do have data on the
> accidents. We had one here just a few months back in an ultralight with
> the guy on antihistamines (a no-no for the holder of a medical) that
> were cited in the accident.
>
> I still think the cahnces of this are remote but if you want to see it
> happen, why don't you petition the FAA? Anyone can. See what happens.
> All you have to loose is two sheets of paper, an envelop and a stamp.
> Just remember, you are going to need lots of hard quantifiable data to
> back up your request when you write it.
>
> Helen
>
> On 1/15/2011 3:36 AM, Kevin OD wrote:
> > Helen,
> >
> > I think you are correct concerning the earlier AOPA petition and, if my
> memory serves me correct (and I am sure someone could check) the FAA's
> position for declining the rule change, at that time, was that there was
> insufficient data to support the case for medical self certification for
> PPL. Now, since 2004 and the Light Sport Rule and the thousands of logged
> flight hours, the data now demonstrates that a third class medical makes no
> difference in reducing the number of accidents caused by pilot
> incapacitation when compared to medical self certification Sport Pilots are
> entitled to use.
> >
> > Also, as you mentioned, the FAA's own medical flight surgeons are
> questioning the efficacy of third class medicals. Given the current climate
> to cut costs in Washington there maybe more traction than we may be aware. I
> can only guess at the costs in millions it takes to manage and administer
> the 3rd class medical process. Weighing those costs against no discernible
> benefit to air safety doesn't make a whole lot of sense. However, like all
> of us, I am extremely skeptical that rational thinking (or people with a
> whole lot of sense) are employed at the FAA. To get this done would take
> courage and leadership. So what are the chances of getting this done?
> Probably next to zero.
> >
> > Kevin.
> >
> >
> >
> >
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> > Yahoo! Groups Links
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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