EAA Submits Comments to FAA Draft Order 8700.1, Chapter 49
The EAA says it has submitted a number of comments on the FAA's
proposed revisions to air show regulations (FAA Draft Order 8700.1,
Chapter 49). The sport plane organization, host to one of the
nation's largest aviation events (EAA AirVenture Oshkosh), supports
some measures that address proven safety issues, such as Joint
FAA/air boss safety briefings and joint U.S. Air Force/GA industry
pilots conducting the Heritage Flight Program, showcasing military
aircraft history. The organization is very reluctant, however, to
support more restrictive operating rules that don't appear to be
justified from a safety standpoint.
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