Thread: CNN article on problems in Air Travel, as seen by FAA
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Old September 13th 07, 02:29 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting,rec.travel.air
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Default CNN article on problems in Air Travel, as seen by FAA
John Kulp wrote:
On Wed, 12 Sep 2007 15:23:10 -0600, Rick Blaine
wrote:

(John Kulp) wrote:

"The guys who fly around in private jets" make up about 40
percent of the air traffic in the Northeast, he said. "One would
think it's not just airlines that would be asked to reduce
capacity," he said.

Is this number correct?

Yes, and they don't pay anywhere near their fair share of fees
either.

Well that's certainly a matter for debate...

The vast majority of gen av traffic would operate just fine without
ATC at all. With the exception of a few airports that are commercial
hubs, and a couple like Teterboro that attract a bunch of CEO
flights.


Apparently, you have never heard of approach control, ground control,
or departure control.

Apparently, you have not heard of uncontrolled.