Wed, Jul 27, 2005
FAA Boss Faces Crowd
FAA Administrator Marion Blakey spoke to a crowd of passionate
aviators Wednesday while introducing a new security program and
holding firm to some less popular positions. Specifically, general
aviation pilots still face medical restrictions and the potential
of user fees in the future.
Blakey spoke to the crowd for about 20 minutes before sitting
down with Tom Poberezny of EAA to answer questions.
In her talk, she introduced a new security program designed to
educate pilots to avoid incursions of the ADIZ around Washington
DC. "This is a question of blunders… not a question of
intent, " said the administrator.
She said that some good efforts are underway, but the FAA is
about to issue Special Federal Aviation Regulations that will
require pilots who fly VFR within 100 nautical miles of DC to take
ADIZ training within 30 days.
Training will be available through FAA safety seminars, or an
online courses such as one to offered through AOPA. Pilots must
carry a certificate of completion on any flight within 100 miles of
Washington DC.
"Sorry, it's come to this, but that's the way it is," she
said.
She also offered little hope of change for pilots facing medical
issues or hoping for change in the Light Sport Aircraft
regulations. Some changes will occur, but don't expect rapid
changes.
Blakey also stated her position that FAA spending cuts can't
solve the problem alone, and that people who use the airspace will
have to contribute to provide for services.
We'll have more on her talk and other news shortly. Stay
Tuned.
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