On Feb 19, 2:24 pm, "Chris" wrote:


It depends what you think GA is for. The US has one ATC system, Europe has
nearly 40. Imagine if every state in the US had its own system.

As far as transportation goes mainland Europe has a really good railroad
network. So GA in the form of light aircraft is more for recreation.

Perhaps those in Europe have better things to do than play with airplanes.
For those who do want to do so, it can be affordable.- Hide quoted text -


I think it is exactly this type of argument that holds back free-
spirited civilian inventiions and ultimately a nation's progress. It
is not by coincidence that the U.S. leads the world in aviation and
space technology. If and when the first civilian space transportation
is realized, it won't be a coincidence if it first launch takes place
in the U.S. No, I am not a flag waving fanatic. There are many things
wrong with this country, but there are a few things we do right here,
and general aviation is one of them. It is unfortunate to be
witnessing its decline.