Petitions
AOPA have representitives on the various committees. It is they who are not telling us what is being considered and therefore leaving discussion to rumour!
A point that must be borne in mind. Petitions do not have the same effect as individual letters. One petition with 50,000 names is still one petition and throughout politics today there is a general view that people sign anything put before them. 5000 letters is much more effective for it represents the genuine and knowedgeable concern of those involved. Standard letters, i'm told, should also be avoided.
It was known for many years that EASA would to be formed. But, that dosn't matter for it is what they decide that is of concern to us.
The CAA carried out extensive consultion with industry with regard to the JAA but completely ignored the pragmatic feedback repeatedly given. Consultation is a required exercise but usually undertaken with little intention to listen, just the same.
First of all get the facts right.
Secondly make sure that you know what your talking about - hearsay is hearsay.
Thirdly make sure that all involved is informed. Euro MPs, Local MPs, leaders of all political parties. THE CAA Executive and the DIRECTOR OF EASA should be the start.