Aero-News: Quote of the Day

ANN's Quote of the Day usually derives from current news, though we reserve the right to pick quotes out of history that have a bearing on the day's events and issues.

Sometimes, you'll find them timely and in keeping with the content of the day's news... and sometimes, they'll just be thought-provoking.

Reader suggestions and comments are welcome... and if particularly intriguing, timely, or poignant, may themselves become future Quotes of the Day.

Let us hear from you, folks!

Aero-News Quote of the Day

"We at Aero-News are totally opposed to a program that will cost pilots $1.9 billion, but for which the TSA cannot quantify the benefits. We're also concerned that while the proposed program includes aircraft as small as 12,500 pounds, it's conceivable that the TSA might expand the program in the future to cover all aircraft. We're all for having security and freedom. However this program seems to provide no increase in security while greatly decreasing the utility of aircraft to fly freely where and when they want. Please let your elected representatives know how you feel!"

Source: 2008 National CFI of the Year, Max Trescott, in a guest editorial for ANN about the consequences of the TSA LASP.

FMI: www.maxtrescott.com, www.aero-news.net