GA: Some key comments
From Sir Malcolm Field, Chairman of the Civil Aviation Authority (IAOPA World Assembly, Edinburgh, September 2000) From the Honourable Gwyneth Dunwoody MP, Chair of the House of Commons Select Committee on Environment, Transport and Regional Affairs (House of Commons, December 1999, on pilot training.)
“Since we have the expertise, I hope that we can come up with practical ways to lower costs for people who want to fly and to encourage them to remain within the UK.”
From Yves Lambert, Director General of Eurocontrol (IAOPA World Assembly, Edinburgh, September 2000)
“we all know that General Aviation plays a large role in flying circles. The rather loose term covers many important activities. In Europe alone, I believe there are 300,000 pilots flying over 50,000 GA aircraft with an economic impact of some 5.5 billion Euros... GA must be taken seriously. Its needs should be met as far as possible; and its hard-won liberties must not be curtailed.”
Key Points
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GA is the largest aviation sector, both nationally in the UK and in the world.
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GA is a key form of transport, whether for business, safety operations or for leisure purposes, and contributes to the national economy.
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GA is the least heard-of and least understood aviation element. This lack of public awareness is evidence that GA causes very little concern or disturbance to the community.
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GA must have realistic access to airspace and to airports.
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GA must not be faced with excessive charges, e.g requirements for avionics that are primarily for the benefit of the commercial air transport sector. This amounts to GA subsidising the airline industry.
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GA is the prime supplier of pilots for the commercial operating industry. As the industry expands, this demand will grow. A shortage of pilots could lead to reduced operations, lowered income for operators and for airports and a drop in demand for new aircraft and equipment.
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GA calls for a national policy which would unify decision making at all levels.
GA is a legitimate activity. Those who fly for recreation and pleasure deserve as much consideration as those who follow any other sport.
So why General Aviation? Because it benefits us all!
It benefits communities, the economy, schools, the public, the airlines, airports and the social welfare of your district.
This booklet has been sponsored and produced by the General Aviation Awareness Council, which is a national consortium of associations and other bodies that understand the significance of GA to the entire aviation industry and to the whole community. Further copies are available; single copies are free, but for a larger supply a donation towards costs would be appreciated.
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