GA and COVID-19 Mandates

[dougnlina]

Technically they are letting GA fly in our county without limitation. One consideration when engaging in extra activities should be that any accidents will put additional pressure on an already taxed health care system. Whatever we decide to do in these times (flying or using dangerous tools); please consider engaging in an extra level of safety and mid-fullness to stay out of the emergency rooms.

[grubbat]

I heard a feller was arrested after he landed in Indiana. Was told to stay home and not fly and apparently he went anyway and was promptly arrested upon landing. Is that true? Anyone in Indiana heard of this?
I’m hoping this is a rumor.

[KPmarc]

Here in Oregon, people are definitely flying. I understand the local flight schools have largely shut down person-to-person flight training, and I've definitely seen less of the Cessnas buzzing around my local airport.

There are specific provisions to "allow" outdoor exercise in OR as long as you can practice social distancing. Last I checked, 2500 feet > 6 feet.

[climberrn]

Originally Posted by grubbat

I heard a feller was arrested after he landed in Indiana. Was told to stay home and not fly and apparently he went anyway and was promptly arrested upon landing. Is that true? Anyone in Indiana heard of this?
I?m hoping this is a rumor.

Would like to hear more about. There is only one article about a recent pilot arrest in Indiana, and it has nothing to do with COVID or stay at home orders.

[RV7A Flyer]

The problem is going to be when pilot buddies start hanging out together in their hangars, as I saw yesterday...4-5 guys gathered together, doing some flying (pilot + pax/copilot) together, etc. I certainly couldn't say that they didn't all room together and were self-isolating together, but too much of this and the local officials will close the airports, so let's not let that happen. Treat your hangar like your home...you and only those who have been together for the "quarantine" only, would be my advice.

[grubbat]

I asked my Brother where he heard about the arrest and he said it was Ohio, Indiana, or maybe Spain, hahahaha. Nothing like hearsay, especially from a non-aviation brother, hahaha. Well, it was a good story anyway.

[Greenley]

In Michgian the stay at home order has an interesting twist.

"The order directs Michiganders to stay in their homes unless they?ve been designated as a critical infrastructure employee by their employer, engaged in an outdoor activity while maintaining social distancing, or performing tasks necessary to the health and safety of themselves or their family, like going to the hospital or grocery store. Executive Order 2020-21 is not a recommendation, it is an order necessary for the health and safety of all Michiganders."

Note the line about engaged in outdoor activity, sounds like heading out to the airport to me. Has been very quiet there, working on my hangar and flying, no one else around.

[arffguy]

Originally Posted by krwalsh

Here in the San Francisco Bay area, GA is "open,"...

In the meantime, my BFR has lapsed, and now I'm effectively grounded until this is over.

This may interest you. AOPA is working with the FAA on this issue:

https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/...m_medium=email

https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/...pilots-worries

How this applies to "sport aviation" and your insurance is another thing to consider.

[RONSIM]

and my flight yesterday showed plenty of folks enjoying the water! I will do another survey tomorrow to make sure the boaters are keeping their distance!

Ron

[Chino Tom]

California is a safer at home state
Last Saturday there were many practicing social distancing from the planet
here is SoCal.
I called an airport office in the Owens Valley this morning to make sure
they were selling fuel at the self service island. They were. I think he thought
I was nuts asking...