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From the SSA site:
The FAA indicated in the letter that potential alternative solutions to extend the service life of these aircraft could be pursued by private interests. The SSA, in reviewing what information would be required to pursue this, has determined that we do not have the required resources. The SSA is disappointed with what now appears to be a final outcome for this issue. However, over the course of discussions the last 4 years on this, and other certification related issues, it has become apparent that further dialogue on the subject of how the FAA handles glider certification is necessary and we will continue to pursue and protect the interests of our membership. Stephen Northcraft, Chairman SSA Government Liaison Committee So, what they are saying here is "We give up, if you guys want to do it individually, you may go ahead and do that". If they (The SSA) do not have the required resources to pursue this, what can the membership as a whole do to provide the necessary resources? Once again from the site- "The SSA acts as the ‘umbrella’ organization for soaring in the United States by representing the collective interests of its members – individuals, clubs, chapters, and businesses...The SSA actively encourages involvement of youth in the sport, and provides representation to Federal agencies..." I have done, and continue to do my share for the sport of Soaring, I feel I have the right to be disappointed, and to publicly blast the lack of action by an organization that I have believed in since I was 14. |
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