regulations

Debate June 8, 2012 February 27, 2016

The Great Debate: the worst FAA regulation is…

by John Zimmerman

How do we tell the good FARs from the bad FARs? Specifically, what is the right balance between safety and the utility we all want from our airplanes? And what do you think is the worst FAR of all? Join this lively debate and add your comments.

Debate November 4, 2011 February 27, 2016

The Great Debate: can we “make” flying safer?

by Richard Collins

The question relates to whether or not you think we should throw the loose cannons under the bus, accept the current safety record, and fly on with our remaining freedoms intact? Or, should we make changes that might rein in the loose cannons but that would likely swap a lot of freedom for the chance of a better record?

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