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.

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Aero-News Quote of the Day

“Outdated FAA policies are forcing pilots to choose between their health and their ability to fly. Every pilot deserves to seek help without fear.”

Source: From an August social media post by Xyla Foxlin... at a time when the Federal Aviation Administration pulled her medical on bogus mental health-related claims, Thankfully, Xyla Foxlin has now returned to the skies. While this is an exciting development, the Mental Health in Aviation Act remains in Congressional limbo… meaning the work is far from over. Xyla first went public with her story after losing her medical for seeking therapy and being on birth control. Her viral video, “The FAA is in Crisis”, sparked national attention and led to more than 3,300 messages sent to lawmakers in support of reform. 

FMI: www.pilotmentalhealth.org