Matt Whiting wrote:

I agree a fuel tax is pretty simple, however, do you
know how high that tax would have to be to support the entire aviation
infrastructure?

If "big iron" suddenly ceased flying, much of that infrastructure could
simply disappear and we'd not only not care, we'd be pleased. What
percentage of operations out of Boston Center or NY TRACON are "small GA"?

WRT GPS, I'd be willing to pay a share if it costs were properly allocated.
The military is still the largest user, but let's not forget all those GPSs
in automobiles, hikers' backpacks, etc.

- Andrew