Originally Posted by CBreezy

I agree that we need to keep the RAA from repealing the 1500 hour rule. FAR117 was a good thing for pilots and a step in the right direction. I also agree that public perception is vitally important in making meaningful change. I don't, however, think it is prudent to call regional airlines unsafe and scare the general public out of flying at all.

First, this isn't war. I don't think shock and awe applies even a little here. Second, the public is going to read these "articles" and go to their congressmen who are going to go to the FAA and ask why they aren't ensuring safety. They are going to the RAA and going to ask why they aren't safe. What do you think their response is going to be? "We are confident based on empirical evidence of a reduction of incidents over the x amount of years that the 1500 hour requirement is adequate." Then the RAA is going to point their fingers at pilot unions and accuse us of fear mongering. You lose the trust and respect of the public and congress and you lose the benefit of the doubt. Then there is no way we can have a voice in affecting real change.