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Old 03-12-2014, 09:44 PM
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Done.
I contacted my Representative previously so today I reached out to both Senators.
Me too. One Rep, two Senators. Included it in my annual letter to Santa as well, it's always good to have a backup.
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Old 03-13-2014, 08:51 AM
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Subject: 3rd CLASS Medical - General Aviation Pilots Protection Act - HELP NOW by Contacting Your US Senator and Representative

http://www.aopa.org/Advocacy/legisla...ction-act.aspx

Contact your US Senator by using the following link (sort it by state):
http://www.senate.gov/reference/comm...t_senators.htm

Contact your US Representative in the House by using the following link:
http://www.house.gov/representatives/find/

HERE is some SAMPLE TEXT you can use and/or modify in the body of your message via the Senator's or Representative's website. Just copy and paste the message.

EVERY e-Mail MAKES a DIFFERENCE!

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I am sincerely asking for your SUPPORT of S. 2103 (Boozman) and H.R. 3708 (Rokita) . The General Aviation Pilot Protection Act or (GAPPA).

Under GAPPA, pilots who make noncommercial VFR flights in aircraft weighing up to 6,000 pounds with no more than six seats would be exempt from the third-class medical certification process. Pilots would be allowed to carry up to five passengers, fly at altitudes below 14,000 feet msl and fly no faster than 250 knots. The legislation would also require the FAA to report on the safety consequences of the new rule after five years.

These bills expand on the FAA?s successful sport pilot medical standard.
This measure will save pilots and the FAA a HUGE amount of money and time.
These bills address the number one concern of pilots.

General aviation is a vital part of the nation?s transportation system and I hope you, as my representative in Congress will co-sponsor.

I have noticed as published in the following website, that you may be unaware of this IMPORTANT issue facing pilots in our state.

http://www.aopa.org/Advocacy/legisla...ction-act.aspx

If you decide NOT to become a co-sponsor, I would like to hear your reasoning.

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Old 03-13-2014, 06:19 PM
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Hey guys.
Here is the EAA rally site.. Just got the eaa email.

http://eaa.org/news/2014/2014-03-11_...house-bill.asp
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Old 03-13-2014, 07:05 PM
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Hey guys.
Here is the EAA rally site.. Just got the eaa email.

http://eaa.org/news/2014/2014-03-11_...house-bill.asp
DONE, and with LOTS of added personal comments.

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Old 03-13-2014, 07:52 PM
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http://govt.eaa.org/14781/support-ge...rotection-act/

This is the direct link to the page where you sign the petition, and can send emails too.

Mine are done
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Old 03-13-2014, 08:54 PM
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http://govt.eaa.org/14781/support-ge...rotection-act/

This is the direct link to the page where you sign the petition, and can send emails too.

Mine are done
This is such a simple way to send messages to all your representatives that even a LAZY caveman could do it. No excuses! (And great mechanism EAA!)
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Old 03-13-2014, 10:19 PM
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That is just too easy. Great. I copied the letter, changed a few things and sent it to every one of the elected officials in the state. I opened a spam email account with yahoo so I don't get all the political shinola they will be sending me!
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Old 03-14-2014, 05:26 AM
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Default 3-class medical exemption

Just mailed my congressman and senators! Yes!
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Old 03-20-2014, 09:34 AM
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Received a reply from DiFi's office------copy and paste below.

Typical political speak, no commitment either way, but at least it shows that the EAA's process linked above is getting the message through.

If you have not yet sent a message, please do so ASAP. Easy thing to do, click http://govt.eaa.org/14781/support-ge...rotection-act/


Dear Mike:

Thank you for writing to express your support for the "General Aviation Pilot Protection Act of 2013." I appreciate hearing from you on this important issue, and I welcome the opportunity to respond.

On December 11, 2013, Representative Todd Rokita (R- IN) introduced the "General Aviation Pilot Protection Act of 2013" (H.R. 3708), which would require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to revise regulations to allow small aircraft pilots to fly without medical certification. The proposed change would allow pilots to fly small aircraft if they comply with any medical requirement associated with a valid State driver's license. H.R. 3708 has been referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

I understand that you support this bill because you believe it will alleviate the high cost of flying small aircraft. Please know that I have made careful note of your comments, and I will be sure to keep them in mind should the Senate consider a companion to H.R. 3708 or related legislation in the future.

Again, thank you for taking the time to write. Should you have any additional questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact my Washington, D.C. office at (202) 224-3841, or visit my website at http://feinstein.senate.gov. Best regards.

Sincerely yours,


Dianne Feinstein
United States Senator
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Old 03-20-2014, 09:51 AM
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Last Friday Bruce Landsberg from AOPA spoke at the East Central Ohio Pilots Assn banquet. Without wanting to give us unrealistic expectations he feels that due to several dynamics that it is very possible we could see this happen. He encourages everyone to keep pushing your representatives.
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