BOHICA! Weiner's Bill to Restrict GA

Bend over, here it comes again!

According to AOPA and EAA e-newsletters, a NY Congressman, aptly named
Weiner, proposes Dracinian measures against GA:


AOPA WORKS THE HILL TO DEFEAT 'RIDICULOUS' GA SECURITY BILL
The moment word first leaked out that Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-N.Y.)
wanted to impose security restrictions on general aviation that would
exceed even those of the airlines, AOPA's Legislative Affairs staff
sprung into action, lobbying against the bill. "This is preposterous,
unrealistic, and unnecessary," said AOPA President Phil Boyer. "General
aviation is not a threat. The Transportation Security Administration
has already said so." Weiner's bill, H.R. 5035, would mandate the same
screening for all passengers and property aboard GA aircraft that is
required for the airlines. It would also prohibit any aircraft other
than an airliner from flying over cities with populations of 1 million
or more, or operating within 1,500 feet of any building. "In light of
everything that has already been done, requirements like those Rep.
Weiner would impose would kill all of general aviation," Boyer added.
AOPA has outlined its strong opposition to the legislation in meetings
with Republican and Democratic staff of the House aviation subcommittee.
The association is also using its extensive network of relationships
with key members of the subcommittee in fighting the bill.