I am attempting to research some problem within general aviation. I am also attempting to focus on Part 61 or non-approved flight schools.
2006-09-25 09:08:33 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Aircraft
You would play helll getting me to bad mouth General Aviation,
the feds on he other hand.......part 61flight schools are approved!!!!
Do you really know what "part 61" is???
2006-09-25 10:40:33 · answer #1 · answered by cherokeeflyer 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At the moment there are a couple of problems in the GA area. The ones that most GA pilots are concerned about at the moment are fuel, and government regulations.
The fuel is a big problem, because aviation piston engines use 100LL fuel, which contains led. normal sutomotive fuel in a normal aircraft engine would result in serious problems. Envitomental agensies are fighting the production of 100LL, and if they succeed before engine manoufacturers develop a new engine that does not work on 100LL, it would be a disaster.
Also, the gouvernment is planning on cutting funds for GA airports, which will lead to the closing of many of them, and leaving many pilots without a place near home to fly.
2006-09-27 20:22:16 · answer #2 · answered by Timothy B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Out of date systems are very common in the aviation field. The problem there is the lack of regulations on inspections. Security is a big issue lately. Type in a search of Deregulation of airlines and airports. I did a research paper a year ago on that and found alot of good info. Birds in the engine are less likely than terrorist hyjackings though.
2006-09-25 18:30:35 · answer #3 · answered by mixmaster 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hands down, the biggest problem in G.A. is the pay is absolutely horrible for A&P mechanics. Everyone migrates to Corporate Jets because of it. You will find that A.S.E and factory trained automobile technicians make more money than A&Ps do. As a result, all of the skilled G.A. wrenches migrate into Corporate Jets. Even then on an average in corporate you make $23 to $25 an hour. It's crazy! These guys get low dollar and sign thier life away for the work they do.
2006-09-25 21:43:31 · answer #4 · answered by Motorpsycho 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try the encroachment of general aviation airfields by housing. Another is the impending demise of general aviation due to lawsuits and the decreasing popularity of flying as a sport or hobby.
2006-09-25 18:49:17 · answer #5 · answered by yes_its_me 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Birds getting into the engines during flight is a huge aviation problem.
2006-09-25 16:10:53 · answer #6 · answered by Zebra4 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Washington DC ADIZ Airspace Issue...
Also check out AOPA.org for all the hot topics!
Good Luck!
2006-09-25 16:30:42 · answer #7 · answered by luvz2fly 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Security at GA airports is real lax, Ag chemicals are not proctected like they should be at some local airports, fuel farms are easy to exploit
2006-09-25 17:41:06 · answer #8 · answered by bullfrog 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the most frightening issue is cannibalizing aircraft parts from surplus yards. no documentation and in some times it is a critical parts sold for cents and it will cost human lives in the next crash
2006-09-29 15:16:31 · answer #9 · answered by RAFAEL S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Air traffic controllers are generally using computer systems that are way way out of date!
2006-09-25 16:16:14 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋