Interesting perspectives....mostly related to being bothered by phone
solicitations. Also interesting that no one seemed to want to comment upon
the fact that they published an article about sailplane racing. I would say
that in doing so they are showing interest in our sport and would like to
see that as a positive step and reluctant to be so critical.

You may have noted that I never said that the AOPA was the best
representative of soaring. What I did say and what I will stand behind is
that they are the best resource
out there for protecting and preserving our rights to fly freely in the USA.
I also have an example of what they have not done here in Arizona but also
have others of what they have done.

I challenge you to find any other organization with as much clout with the
US government and with as many examples as they have of assisting in
preventing the closer of airports and in keeping the feds off our backs in
the US.

As far as I'm concerned you are sticking you head in the sand if you think
that just wishing for representation from the SSA or other organizations
will be as effective. Powered pilots share a common goal with glider pilots
wrt these issues and there are many more of them so my hope is that by join
forces that we can be even more effective and eventually get better
representation for our sport.

Naysayers flame away!

Casey Lenox
KC
Phoenix