The Tory party Co-Chairman and Minister without Portfolio; the unlikely named Grant Shapps, who is himself an enthusiastic GA pilot has called for interested parties to contact him with evidence of their wit and wisdom on the following subjects:
GA Pilots
Airfields
A/c maintenance
CAA
Airspace
Training & instruction
Historic aviation
Aviation Innovation
I cannot provide a link. Further information can be found on the LAA Website. To narrow it down, Mr. Shapps is soliciting ideas and suggestions for most aspects of General Aviation. There appear to be some concern that our numbers are dwindling and something needs to be done.
I will be writing to him on the twin subjects of ‘pilot licencing’ and ‘airfields’.
By: mike currill - 27th May 2013 at 23:50
I agree, it makes a change to have a politician with an interest in our case. Yes his is a vested interest him being an active pilot. But then aren’t they the best kind of people to have on your side?
By: Moggy C - 25th April 2013 at 16:24
Apologies John.
I had responded, just didn’t note that here.
Schapps looks like one of the good guys.
Moggy
By: John Green - 25th April 2013 at 15:59
I was rather hoping for a more vigorous response. Chaps, we do not very often get this kind of opportunity. A serving Minister, himself a GA enthusiast has asked for our views and opinions on various GA matters. This is the Govt. getting involved in open Government – for a change, something that surely we all want?
Let us support ths initiative. If you do write, would you please let the Forum know.
By: John Green - 18th April 2013 at 13:51
Re 1.
I’ve found a link that can be used for your personal ideas and opinions:
[email]redtapechallenge@cabinet-office.gsi.gov.uk[/email]
By: TwinOtter23 - 18th April 2013 at 12:08
Email sent via his website re-proposed changes to the National Curriculum and how it impacts on historic aviation.
Update: Automatic acknowledgement received from The Rt Hon Grant Shapps MP
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