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Old 26th November 2003 | 14:26
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Mike Cross
 
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From: Savannah GA & Portsmouth UK
A lack of them!

How about a lack of bureaucrats and petifogging officialdom.
A lack of facilities that I don't need or use but have to pay for anyway.
No compulsory handling.

A bit tongue in cheek but we all know the problem.


I like the way they do it in the USA. A nice runway, tie downs, no tower unless the traffic level demands it, automated weather broadcasts and pilot controlled lighting. Self-serve fuel 24 hours a day with your credit card. Staffing costs low.

We do in this country seem to have a lemming like desire for procedures rules and officialdom. While I accept the need for rules, we seem to spend more time debating whether or not something is legal than we do debating whether it is sensible or good airmanship.

Add in a decent caff, clean toilets and a location that enables you to go somewhere rather than just have the hundred dollar hamburger before flying back.

Mike
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