by "Jim Macklin" Dec 13, 2005 at
11:55 AM


The word "impact" is used because the government requires
"impact" statements, such as the EPA "environmental impact".

The AOPA is exactly correct, aviation is effected by the
number of flight restrictions, extra costs, public
perception (the media is ignorant and just wants a headline,
facts just get in the way).

The government uses the word "impact" as a noun: Environmental impact.

AOPA uses it incorrectly as a verb, as in "airports are negatively
impacted..."

I agree with you that GA is AFFECTED by ADIZ. Thats the idea behind the
ADIZ: protecting critical airspace from misuse. Whether this is the
right approach is debatable.

As far as the AOPA's "independent" study, I think I would prefer the ATA's
"independent" study better. Especially given the huge tax subsidies that
GA already receives. Such subsidies are in addition to the fees paid by
commercial aviation travellers to support the FAA infrastructure. GA needs
to pay its own way. An independent study is required!