On Thu, 22 Dec 2005 10:33:48 -0600, "Gig 601XL Builder"
wrDOTgiaconaATcox.net wrote:

I believe you are right on this point. But let's look at the numbers.

The avgas tax is $0.193/gallon. If my plane burns 10 gph I am paying a tax
of $1.93/hour. If I fly 50 hours per year I pay $96.50 per year to use the
system. If I stop flying altogether is the FAA going to be able to reduce
it's expenses $96.50/year? If I double the amount I fly is the FAA going to
have to increase their annual budget $96.50 to cover the cost?

If there's a recession and everyone is forced to cut back on flying or
a national emergency forces shutting down GA flying, how would FAA
cope with the loss of revenue? Would they lay off controllers, as
might be done with a private enterrprise?

RK Henry