Help TSA Craft New Rules That Work.

Recently, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) proposed a new set of rules aimed at increasing the safety and security of our airways. As you well know, the general aviation community has been at the forefront of helping to develop regulations that will guard against the chance that a general aviation aircraft could be used for terrorist activity, including the Airport Watch Program, cross-checking of pilots against federal no-fly lists, and fingerprint-based background checks on all foreign-born citizens as a requisite for flight training. These are all examples of the GA community’s leadership on security issues.

Unfortunately, these new proposed regulations would greatly harm general aviation and the many groups, businesses and communities that depend on it — in fact, these rules would render impossible even the most basic of emergency maintenance and repairs.  

Tell TSA: One Size Does Not Fit All

You can make a difference. As part of its rule-making process, TSA is holding community hearings to invite public comment and gather input on the new rules. If you reside near the cities of Chicago, Burbank, or Houston, we urge you to attend one of these hearings and voice your opposition to these ineffective and harmful regulations. The TSA’s hearing schedule is listed below.

Jan. 16, 2009: Chicago, IL (Crowne Plaza Chicago O’Hare, 5440 North River Road Rosemont, IL 60018) 
  * Jan. 23, 2009: Burbank, CA (Burbank Airport Marriott, 2500 North Hollywood Way Burbank, CA 91505) 
  * Jan. 28, 2009: Houston, TX (Hilton Houston Hotel, 12400 Greenspoint Drive Houston, TX 77060) 
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Please don’t hesitate to call us at (202) 223-9523 for information on how to attend. You can also click here: planenews.com/sach .

Thank you for your dedication to protecting general aviation.  

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