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Rich S. wrote:
X-No-Archive: Yes "alexy" wrote in message ... I'm not sure how clear that is. Isn't there something in the US Constitution relegating to the states any powers not specifically reserved to the federal gov't? AFAIK, land use falls into that category, so is not usurpation of federal authority. PS I'm not saying that the NJ law doesn't suck -- just that it is within their powers if that's what the people of the Garden State want. Article One, Section Eight, Clause Three of the U.S. Constitution states the Congress shall have the power "To regulate Commerce with foreign Nations, and among the several States, and with the Indian Tribes;". This interstate commerce clause has been widely upheld by the Supreme Court and specifically has given the Federal Government the exclusive power to regulate aviation. (It's the same authority the Feds used to give us a 55 mph speed limit on roads designed for much higher speeds). No, technically there never was a federal speed limit of 55 mph. The law just specified that in order to qualify for federal transportation funds each state had to pass and enforce a 55 mph speed limit. Of course in practice this amounted to the same thing since no state wanted to give up its fair share of those funds (coming from their own residents). But it was done this way specifically because the federal government did not have the authority to directly specify speed limits within the individual states. http://www.epa.gov/otaq/invntory/envspoms.txt : "The 55 mph national speed limit was introduced January 1, 1974 in response to the OPEC oil embargo and subsequent "energy crisis." While this speed limit was not mandated by the Federal Government, highway funding was linked to adoption of this speed limit, and its enforcement, by the States." |
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"Peter" wrote in message ... snip http://www.epa.gov/otaq/invntory/envspoms.txt : "The 55 mph national speed limit was introduced January 1, 1974 in response to the OPEC oil embargo and subsequent "energy crisis." While this speed limit was not mandated by the Federal Government, highway funding was linked to adoption of this speed limit, and its enforcement, by the States." Just like the DWI and exhaust emissions laws... |
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"Rich S." wrote in message ... snip Gradually however, the states have shuffled their noses under the tent of the FAA and NTSB; taxing and regulating aviation activities and pilots. In Washington state for example, pilots must have a state pilot's license unless ALL of their flying is done interstate for a commercial carrier or for the military. Aircraft owners must also register their aircraft with the state and pay fees for the privilege. Does this mean that if you do all of your flying 'in state' you don't need a license from the FAA? |
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"Blueskies" wrote in message
m... Does this mean that if you do all of your flying 'in state' you don't need a license from the FAA? Without being picky over the term "license", it does not mean that. You needs both of 'em. And mebbe a driver's license, too. And a note from your Mom. Rich S. |
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On Wed, 08 Dec 2004 00:19:40 GMT, "Blueskies"
wrote: A 'proper license' should not be too hard to come by. How do you get one? Again, I do not have the specific documentation, but in a nutshell, if it's for private use, you need to adhere to all the State DOT regs pertaining to Private Use Airports. If it's for public use, you need to comply with those requirements, i.e. Airport Safety Zone, 7 to 1 glide ratio to a certain distance away from the runway, lighting as applicable, etc... I know someone who did this for a heliport in Northern NJ, it took quite a while, and cost a bunch of money. HTH. z |
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"zatatime" wrote in message ... On Wed, 08 Dec 2004 00:19:40 GMT, "Blueskies" wrote: A 'proper license' should not be too hard to come by. How do you get one? Again, I do not have the specific documentation, but in a nutshell, if it's for private use, you need to adhere to all the State DOT regs pertaining to Private Use Airports. If it's for public use, you need to comply with those requirements, i.e. Airport Safety Zone, 7 to 1 glide ratio to a certain distance away from the runway, lighting as applicable, etc... I know someone who did this for a heliport in Northern NJ, it took quite a while, and cost a bunch of money. HTH. z Here in ID, your runway has to be 2000' from the nearest neighbor to get approval for a new airstrip. In practice, this takes quite a bit of land, hundreds of acres. Mike MU-2 |
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Donating a few thousand to the governor's campaign slush fund would probably
be a good place to start. Seems to work for most other things in that place. "Blueskies" wrote in message om... A 'proper license' should not be too hard to come by. How do you get one? |
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"Peter" wrote in message
... No, technically there never was a federal speed limit of 55 mph. The law just specified that in order to qualify for federal transportation funds each state had to pass and enforce a 55 mph speed limit. Of course in practice this amounted to the same thing since no state wanted to give up its fair share of those funds (coming from their own residents). But it was done this way specifically because the federal government did not have the authority to directly specify speed limits within the individual states. Now *that* would be more accurate than my drivel... Rich S. |
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On Wed, 08 Dec 2004 02:26:01 GMT, "Mike Rapoport"
wrote: "zatatime" wrote in message .. . On Wed, 08 Dec 2004 00:19:40 GMT, "Blueskies" wrote: A 'proper license' should not be too hard to come by. How do you get one? Again, I do not have the specific documentation, but in a nutshell, if it's for private use, you need to adhere to all the State DOT regs pertaining to Private Use Airports. If it's for public use, you need to comply with those requirements, i.e. Airport Safety Zone, 7 to 1 glide ratio to a certain distance away from the runway, lighting as applicable, etc... I know someone who did this for a heliport in Northern NJ, it took quite a while, and cost a bunch of money. HTH. z Here in ID, your runway has to be 2000' from the nearest neighbor to get approval for a new airstrip. In practice, this takes quite a bit of land, hundreds of acres. Mike MU-2 Wow sucks to be you guys. In Canada we can pretty much land and take off wherever we please |
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On Wed, 08 Dec 2004 03:27:08 GMT, "C Kingsbury" wrote:
"Blueskies" wrote in message . com... A 'proper license' should not be too hard to come by. How do you get one? Donating a few thousand to the governor's campaign slush fund would probably be a good place to start. Seems to work for most other things in that place. Considering we're talking New Jersey here, a little lipstick might help, too.... :-) Ron Wanttaja |
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