It goes without saying that I want the people responcible for the recent
(and past) terrorist acts brought to justice (eliminated) but closer to the
subject of this group, I am very concerned about our future freedoms.  We
(recreational pilots) are now grounded until further notice.  It is
reasonable to expect this as a temporary measure but our government's words
on the subject (check out AOPA or NBAA websites if you want more info on
this)  is very disturbing.  To sumarize recent government verbage,  they are
in the process of insuring that the "security risk for Part 91 aircraft (us)
is at the same or lesser levels than now in place at commercial air
carriers" and are waiting on this before allowing us to fly again.

Taken litterally, this would mean the end of our freedom to fly.

At the risk of sounding unpatriotic in this time of national crisis, I would
like to remind everyone of what B. Franklin said (paraphrased to some
extent) some 200 years ago.  "Those who would give up liberty for the the
sake of some illusory security will neither get nor deserve either".

Tracy Crook
tcrook@rotaryaviation.com
www.rotaryaviation.com

Check again Tracy. I think they lifted the ban except within 25 
miles of Wash DC. They are not going to kill a whole industry over
this. A C172 flew into the White House long ago.
They might shoot you down if you fly where you are not supposed too.

I am optimistic that things will return to near normal 
in a week or two. 

Paul Lamar
 
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