The Decatur Daily of Decatur, Alabama, reports on the controversy over the Next Generation Air Transportation System Financing Reform Act of 2007 and its impact on small-plane pilots.The FAA says more revenue is required for new air-traffic control systems, needed to handle increased cargo and passenger aircraft in the skies.
Pilots of smaller aircraft fear that the new rules would push gas taxes to four times present rates. Some pilots grounding their aircraft.
Other pilots fear that there will be battle between small plane pilots and commercial airlines over who should pay higher taxes.
What do you think? How would you be affected by the new FAA rules? Leave a comment and tell us your story.
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