NIKNAK
I don't blame you for only looking at you own interests as a 'sport pilot',
but if I lived in Montana there would be no problem, no user fees in the U.S.
But since I live in the Dutch Mountains, and use my plane as personal transportation in all seasons on a more professional base so IF, the burden will be on me.
First I have to pay for a mode S transponder, € 5000,- that is to no benefit at all to me. This since Eurocontrol forgot to specify Traffic Information Service, TIS, on the radar systems as is used in the U.S. on a voluntary basis.
Second, I have to pay for SAR etc. that is also used for gliders, ultralight, sailboats etc. that don't pay.
Third I already pay a lot of duties an VAT on fuel.
So I am not alarmist, just horified by this low move.
p.s. I also pay 52% progressive income tax....
