by "Tom Conner" May 5, 2006 at 08:25 AM


"Skylune" wrote in message
lkaboutaviation.com...
The compelling argument (with factual data) made in 5/4
testimony to House Transportation Subcommittee by President
of the ATA. It has actual facts (e.g. GA airports receive
over one third of AIP capital grants, while GA contributes
less than 2% of ATF revenues), and presents compelling
evidence that commercial airlines support the system that GA uses.

http://www.house.gov/transportation/...-04-05/may.pdf



I found the receive over one-third part, but not the less than 2% part.
Of
course, it was a quick scan after having a few glasses of wine. I have
to
admit you do provide valid data to backup your points. How, and where,
do
you find this stuff?




Thanx Tom. I may not have my PPL, but I do know stuff about commercial
and general aviation from my (previous) business life, and I know
government finance. Plus, I like to fly on the little C-172 a buddy
owns. So its not like I hate everything GA-related. But there are
problems.....

My sources: Varied, but I've read the ATA newletters for many years, and
understand who is paying and for what. Also, the Federal Bureau of
Transporation Statistics has a treasure trove of funding data. That would
be a good place to start.

Today, I think that by just Googling with certain key words, you can find
the real info.


Skylune, back from Montreal on a beautiful Air Canada flight. Heureux
d'etre a la maison!