Medical Reform is changing right before our eyes. On November 18th of this year, this new reform (The Pilots Bill of Rights 2) was introduced to the Senate commerce. This new reform has amendments on it that could change general aviation as we know it. In an online article, it stated that this Bill had a few changes in it, one of those changes being, "If you’ve held a regular or special issuance medical within the past 10 years, you may never need to get another medical certificate. Although this is just a bill that has not been passed yet, it has been getting good reviews.
Another topic of discussion in this proposed Bill is that, "Among other things, the law requires the FAA to give written notice to these individuals of their rights when the FAA is investigating them." As far as being "for" this proposed idea, it informs pilots being investigated of their rights which would help a lot of pilots who don't necessarily know the law. And personally that makes sense because every pilot should be informed when being investigated. Now if someone were to be against this idea, one could say that ignorance of the law is no excuse. Which although ignorance is no excuse, being informed of one's rights can and probably will save many people when being investigated.
Personally, I believe that medical reform isn't really necessary. The way it is now where pilots need to keep renewing their medical is a huge positive considering people's medical status can change. And if this were to change, if someone were to pass their medical once than their medical status could change without anyone knowing, which could potentially have mazy hazards. It will be interesting to see what comes about this.
References:
1. Closer than ever. (n.d.). Retrieved November 30, 2015, from http://www.aopa.org/News-and-Video/All-News/2015/November/18/Closer-than-ever
2. (n.d.). Retrieved November 30, 2015, from http://www.forbes.com/sites/johngoglia/2015/03/11/why-proposed-pilots-bill-of-rights-could-affect-air-safety/
Sunday, November 29, 2015
Sunday, November 8, 2015
COMAC
The Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) has released their own mid size airliner the C919. I do not believe that this aircraft will receive FAA certification on the basis of this companies previous airliners. This corporation has also released a different type of aircraft called the COMAC ARJ21, which has also not been certified by the FAA. According to an online website, "It’s always a great thing to see a new entrant into the market, but this one feels like it is designed not to fill the global niche of mid-size, narrow-body aircraft. Instead, it seems to be designed to fill the need of urgent lift for the Chinese market." Which makes sense considering the Chinese market was in need of an aircraft of this nature.
If it were to be FAA certified, I don't see any challenge for US carriers. If anything its another aircraft for them to choose from. American carriers would still be considerate and faithful to Boeing and Airbus, but if another cheaper aircraft was certified I could see them exploring that option. But public perception wouldn't go over so well. Many people are afraid to fly and I feel like adding a new aircraft to the mix would only make this fear worse. People have learned to somewhat trust the aircraft that American carriers choose to fly and adding a foreign aircraft with hurt the public perception of flying. COMAC is a Chinese government owned company. The Chinese government also owns the Chinese airlines making it perfect for the airlines to purchase their own aircraft. COMAC has the ARJ21 which was also released but has not been FAA certified.
If the C91 were to get FAA certified, I do believe that other companies would enter as competitors. They would see one successful company and all try to do the same thing. Lastly, I do not believe Boeing or Airbus has responded to this new rollout. I do not believe they need to respond as they have already proven themselves and have a huge share of the market. They both have respectable aircraft that can compete with the C919.
References
1. A Closer Look at the Comac C919 - Why Does it Exist? - AirlineReporter. (2015, March 18). Retrieved November 9, 2015, from http://www.airlinereporter.com/2015/03/closer-look-comac-c919-exist/
If it were to be FAA certified, I don't see any challenge for US carriers. If anything its another aircraft for them to choose from. American carriers would still be considerate and faithful to Boeing and Airbus, but if another cheaper aircraft was certified I could see them exploring that option. But public perception wouldn't go over so well. Many people are afraid to fly and I feel like adding a new aircraft to the mix would only make this fear worse. People have learned to somewhat trust the aircraft that American carriers choose to fly and adding a foreign aircraft with hurt the public perception of flying. COMAC is a Chinese government owned company. The Chinese government also owns the Chinese airlines making it perfect for the airlines to purchase their own aircraft. COMAC has the ARJ21 which was also released but has not been FAA certified.
If the C91 were to get FAA certified, I do believe that other companies would enter as competitors. They would see one successful company and all try to do the same thing. Lastly, I do not believe Boeing or Airbus has responded to this new rollout. I do not believe they need to respond as they have already proven themselves and have a huge share of the market. They both have respectable aircraft that can compete with the C919.
References
1. A Closer Look at the Comac C919 - Why Does it Exist? - AirlineReporter. (2015, March 18). Retrieved November 9, 2015, from http://www.airlinereporter.com/2015/03/closer-look-comac-c919-exist/
Sunday, November 1, 2015
Aviation Organizations
In modern day aviation, there are many organizations that people can become apart of. Having already received my private pilot certificate, I became a member of AOPA (Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association.) According to AOPA's website, "AOPA protects the rights of general aviation pilots and aircraft owners to fly while keeping general aviation safe, fun, and affordable." AOPA deals mostly with general aviation and offers numerous benefits for its members. They offer flight planning services on their website which is always a helpful tool. Another major benefit they offer is many different types of insurance. Everything from aircraft owners insurance to hangars insurance and even CFI insurance plus many more. Being a member of AOPA even offers car rental discounts and even pilot protection services. And we all know being in aviation can be very expensive, but being a member of AOPA offers financial services and help for people pursuing a career in aviation or even just buying and owning an aircraft. Being a member in AOPA is very important for any aviator not just for these reasons already mentioned, but the fact of being a member in such an established organization is very helpful knowing that they can help you with pretty much anything you need help with in your aviation career.
Being an aviation management major, there is another organization in which it its beneficial to be apart of. American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) is "the world's largest professional organization for airport executives, representing thousands of airport management personnel at public-use commercial and general aviation airports." Being an airport manager or in management, this organization is the one for you. Once you become a member, you get an accreditation next to your name saying you are a member. Working in the aviation industry it is a nice honor to have the accreditation next to your name. Other benefits that come with this membership, is a automatic subscription to Airport Magazine as well as all of the latest information in the aviation society. They also offer 80 different types of seminars and workshops that members get discounted rates to attend. All in all being a member of either organization only offers benefits which can only help someone pursuing an aviation career.
References
1. Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. (n.d.). Retrieved November 2, 2015, from http://www.aopa.org/
2. Home. (n.d.). Retrieved November 2, 2015, from http://www.aaae.org/
Being an aviation management major, there is another organization in which it its beneficial to be apart of. American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) is "the world's largest professional organization for airport executives, representing thousands of airport management personnel at public-use commercial and general aviation airports." Being an airport manager or in management, this organization is the one for you. Once you become a member, you get an accreditation next to your name saying you are a member. Working in the aviation industry it is a nice honor to have the accreditation next to your name. Other benefits that come with this membership, is a automatic subscription to Airport Magazine as well as all of the latest information in the aviation society. They also offer 80 different types of seminars and workshops that members get discounted rates to attend. All in all being a member of either organization only offers benefits which can only help someone pursuing an aviation career.
References
1. Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. (n.d.). Retrieved November 2, 2015, from http://www.aopa.org/
2. Home. (n.d.). Retrieved November 2, 2015, from http://www.aaae.org/
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