Aero-News: Quote of the Day

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Aero-News Quote of the Day

"There is a consensus from the event organizers that they want to continue. However, each event annually decides on its own whether it will operate in future years by evaluating a variety of factors. That ability for the local organizers to determine their own course will not change."

Source: From a message on the Experimental Aircraft Association website, intended to clarify EAA's position on its support of regional fly-ins. On Monday, officials with the Southwest Regional Fly-In announced the end of the 46-year event, saying changes in regards to EAA's relationship with SWRFI, including a decision to end EAA's previous insurance arrangements for such events, led to the decision.

FMI: www.eaa.org