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"Rich S." wrote:
it's clear that the NJ state government has usurped the Federal authority in this area - not that this is anything new for a state government. I'm not sure how clear that is. Isn't there something in the US Constitution relegating to the states any powers not specifically reserved to the federal gov't? AFAIK, land use falls into that category, so is not usurpation of federal authority. PS I'm not saying that the NJ law doesn't suck -- just that it is within their powers if that's what the people of the Garden State want. -- Alex -- Replace "nospam" with "mail" to reply by email. Checked infrequently. |
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"alexy" wrote in message ... I'm not sure how clear that is. Isn't there something in the US Constitution relegating to the states any powers not specifically reserved to the federal gov't? AFAIK, land use falls into that category, so is not usurpation of federal authority. PS I'm not saying that the NJ law doesn't suck -- just that it is within their powers if that's what the people of the Garden State want. Article One, Section Eight, Clause Three of the U.S. Constitution states the Congress shall have the power "To regulate Commerce with foreign Nations, and among the several States, and with the Indian Tribes;". This interstate commerce clause has been widely upheld by the Supreme Court and specifically has given the Federal Government the exclusive power to regulate aviation. (It's the same authority the Feds used to give us a 55 mph speed limit on roads designed for much higher speeds). Gradually however, the states have shuffled their noses under the tent of the FAA and NTSB; taxing and regulating aviation activities and pilots. In Washington state for example, pilots must have a state pilot's license unless ALL of their flying is done interstate for a commercial carrier or for the military. Aircraft owners must also register their aircraft with the state and pay fees for the privilege. Regulating the use of private or public land as landing strips is just another backdoor method of regulating aviation. It is similar to recognizing the right to keep and bear arms and then regulating ammunition or making it illegal to discharge a firearm. Lawmakers always know more than one way to skin a cat. If any of the above is in error, it was written by my evil twin and given to me in a dream. Rich S. |
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Rich S. wrote:
X-No-Archive: Yes "alexy" wrote in message ... I'm not sure how clear that is. Isn't there something in the US Constitution relegating to the states any powers not specifically reserved to the federal gov't? AFAIK, land use falls into that category, so is not usurpation of federal authority. PS I'm not saying that the NJ law doesn't suck -- just that it is within their powers if that's what the people of the Garden State want. Article One, Section Eight, Clause Three of the U.S. Constitution states the Congress shall have the power "To regulate Commerce with foreign Nations, and among the several States, and with the Indian Tribes;". This interstate commerce clause has been widely upheld by the Supreme Court and specifically has given the Federal Government the exclusive power to regulate aviation. (It's the same authority the Feds used to give us a 55 mph speed limit on roads designed for much higher speeds). No, technically there never was a federal speed limit of 55 mph. The law just specified that in order to qualify for federal transportation funds each state had to pass and enforce a 55 mph speed limit. Of course in practice this amounted to the same thing since no state wanted to give up its fair share of those funds (coming from their own residents). But it was done this way specifically because the federal government did not have the authority to directly specify speed limits within the individual states. http://www.epa.gov/otaq/invntory/envspoms.txt : "The 55 mph national speed limit was introduced January 1, 1974 in response to the OPEC oil embargo and subsequent "energy crisis." While this speed limit was not mandated by the Federal Government, highway funding was linked to adoption of this speed limit, and its enforcement, by the States." |
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![]() "Rich S." wrote in message ... snip Gradually however, the states have shuffled their noses under the tent of the FAA and NTSB; taxing and regulating aviation activities and pilots. In Washington state for example, pilots must have a state pilot's license unless ALL of their flying is done interstate for a commercial carrier or for the military. Aircraft owners must also register their aircraft with the state and pay fees for the privilege. Does this mean that if you do all of your flying 'in state' you don't need a license from the FAA? |
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zatatime wrote in
: snip I used to know a helicopter pilot who flew Santa in and out of a small field in town, Cool! I didn't realize Santa had a Chauffer. I guess as the world gets more and more populated, the Reindeer just don't cut it anymore... |
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"Judah" wrote in message
. .. I used to know a helicopter pilot who flew Santa in and out of a small field in town, [...] I guess as the world gets more and more populated, the Reindeer just don't cut it anymore... Didn't you hear? He had to switch to something else, 'cause the reindeer kept burning up from the air friction. |
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Peter Duniho on Dec 8, 9:05 am wrote:
"Judah" wrote in message . ..Peter Duniho Dec 8, 9:05 am show options Newsgroups: rec.aviation.piloting,rec.aviation.homebuilt From: "Peter Duniho" Date: Wed, 8 Dec 2004 09:05:14 -0800 Local: Wed, Dec 8 2004 9:05 am Subject: "bush flying" in the suburbs? Reply | Reply to Author | Forward | Print | Individual Message | Show original | Report Abuse "Judah" wrote in message . .. I used to know a helicopter pilot who flew Santa in and out of a small field in town, [...] I guess as the world gets more and more populated, the Reindeer just don't cut it anymore... Didn't you hear? He had to switch to something else, 'cause the reindeer kept burning up from the air friction. [...] I guess as the world gets more and more populated, the Reindeer just don't cut it anymore... Didn't you hear? He had to switch to something else, 'cause the reindeer kept burning up from the air friction. *** REply **** I thought it was because the reindeer flatulence was doing in the ozone. -- FF |
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Yes. Santa's sleigh is for sale on ASO! I sent a message asking whether
the red G-suit came with the sleigh, as an 8+1 reindeer powered sleigh has serious G-forces on take-off. The seller replied: Thank you for your interest in the sleigh. Since Santa is very busy this time of year, I'm helping him with the sale of his pre-owned sleigh. Excellent question. Mrs. Claus is the sole supplier of Santa's red, fur lined, soot resistant G-Suit with a built in auto heater. Due to Santa's ever-increasing waistline (too many cookies), Mrs. Claus is constantly making new suits for him. As every suit requires a tremendous amount of labor, she unfortunately would not be able to supply the sleigh buyer with one. She recommended checking with NASA for a similar version. Please let us know if you have any further questions and have a wonderful holiday season! Best regards, The Honorary Elves at ASO Carl Hixon wrote: A I R C R A F T S H O P P E R O N L I N E S A L E S L E A D To: Claus Craft Corporation Aircraft: 2004 - Santa's Sleigh (SCLAUSE) From: Carl Hixon Telephone: 858-967-8712 (Daytime) E-Mail: Location: US Buyer rates self as: Definitely Buying Purchase Time Frame: 1 - 12 months Budget Minimum: $0000 Maximum: $50000 -------------------- Message -------------------- Does the Sleigh come with the red G-suit required to safely pilot an 8+1 reindeer configured sleigh? I am unaware of a private source for said suit and fear blackout upon takeoff. -------------------------------------------------- ASO Message ID 386574 ASO Ad number 86820 Please contact us if you have difficulty reaching this buyer. E-Mail: FAX: (415) 927-9441 Phone: (415) 927-2255 "Judah" wrote in message . .. zatatime wrote in : snip I used to know a helicopter pilot who flew Santa in and out of a small field in town, Cool! I didn't realize Santa had a Chauffer. I guess as the world gets more and more populated, the Reindeer just don't cut it anymore... |
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We have a guy here that has a 1500 pound thing he hangs from his
Jetranger each Christmas. It is Santa in his sleigh and a couple of reindeer. There's about a thousand lights being run from the generator bungied to the skids. He flies without any lights on the copter and the route is published in the paper on Dec 23 each year. His whole flight takes him a couple hours. Judah wrote: zatatime wrote in : snip I used to know a helicopter pilot who flew Santa in and out of a small field in town, Cool! I didn't realize Santa had a Chauffer. I guess as the world gets more and more populated, the Reindeer just don't cut it anymore... |
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Where is this? My kids would probably get a big kick out of something like
that... Newps wrote in news:3N2dnbVgu59cGircRVn- : We have a guy here that has a 1500 pound thing he hangs from his Jetranger each Christmas. It is Santa in his sleigh and a couple of reindeer. There's about a thousand lights being run from the generator bungied to the skids. He flies without any lights on the copter and the route is published in the paper on Dec 23 each year. His whole flight takes him a couple hours. |
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