Saturday, November 26, 2005

 

At Odds with the Mirror…again

We hate to sound like a stuck record, but AOPA President Phil Boyer continues trying to make arguments that have no supporting evidence and contradict previously held positions. We last mentioned this just a few posts ago on November 9th (‘So What Else is New?’). And again, the issue is user fees. This time the commentary is over the FAA’s 2206-2010 Flight Plan. Mr. Boyer makes the assertion here that the aviation trust fund is not running out of money. Once again, he doesn’t tell us how he reaches that conclusion.

The FAA, on the other hand, actually has made a case that, if you disagree with it, requires actual refutation, not just contradiction. We discussed the relevant GAO report on August 13th, available here. Addition data is available in the FAA’s own annual report.

Mr. Boyer did, however, cite needed cost savings as a motivating factor in support of contracting out Flight Service to a private company. He makes the claim here, here, here, here and here, among others.

Until Mr. Boyer actually decides what he believes, he is fighting a losing battle.

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