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[FlyRotary] Re: Oshkosh report
I
regret my ignorance on the membership structure of EAA. But is there no
vehicle for getting back on track in a grass roots manner or is it all in the
hands and minds of one small group at the top who seem to be VERY much removed
from the general membership? In my few years of direct EAA
involvement this seems to be a constant theme. What's up? AOPA ask
for my proxy when I renew...I believe this is more for political reasons outside
the direction of the organization (but I have always looked at AOPA as my
lobbying arm and, in theory, EAA as my "club")
Personally, I do not wish to jump at the idea of a "new"
organization. IMHO, EAA SHOULD be the proper one. EAA should be
able to easily support different temperaments, talents and convictions
concerning GA, but it does seem to be less than supportive of Homebuilts (not to
mention us "evil" auto conversion types). Talk about not "dancin' with the one
who brung ya" I know it must be about the money, but again, IMHO,
homebuilt/Experimental IS the future of General Aviation....how can it be so
marginalized.
I
admit to being annoyed/angry, but even more surprised and disappointed. I
don't mean this thread to run its own messy life, I am just uninformed and
confused. It may be overused but "what does EAA stand
for?"
Off to
the EAA web page to do some research as to history and structure. Don't expect
much, but if I can get through the propaganda, I may get some insight...maybe
not <g>.
Thanks
for the mild rant/vent.
All
the best,
Chris
Christopher Barber
Attorney and Counselor at Law
11930 S
Sam Houston Pkwy E
Suite 103
Houston, Texas 77089-4755
281-464-LAWS
(5297)
"Serving the needs of Senior
Texans"
CBarber@TexasAttorney.net
www.TexasAttorney.net
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Saturday, August 02, 2003 2:01
AM
Subject: [FlyRotary] Re: Oshkosh
report
My membership just ran out and I am
wandering whether I want to renew it after Arlington.
They stuck me and the rest of the auto
conversions way out in BFE with the certified plane camping section, they
only had two rows for RV's and only two rows for all other homebuilt planes
and the rest of the flight line was for war birds antiques and classics with
C-172's and Cherokees in the lineup.
What the hell does EAA stand
for.
Ken Welter
Well, I just got home after 5 days
camping with my experimental plane on row 121 at OSH.
I won't bore
you with all the gory details, but I will say that it will be a while
before Tom & Company get any more of my money beyond my membership
dues. There was some talk among attendees of starting a new
organization (Homebuilt Aviation Association?) & having a separate
flyin. Speaking with some of the long-term volunteers at OSH, it
seems that Paul P. is more than a little disgusted with the direction his
son has taken the 'flyin'.
Since it's now obvious that EAA &
Airventure can survive just fine without experimental aviation, one
thought was to approach the senior P. about adding some younger blood to
his SAA & attending his Frasca field flyin next year instead of the
'AirVenture' Carnival. Those of you who believe that changes are in
order, please make your feelings known.
Charlie
flying RV-4;
RV-7 in the workshop
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