Originally Posted by
206321
If you don't think we need a presence on Capitol Hill to lobby for our livelihoods, then you don't understand how this works.
I am sure this will be a wise investment. I am glad small thinkers aren't running the show.
With all that being said, I think APA should merge with ALPA to pool resources.
My understanding is that at one time in the recent past the APA hired lobbyists in DC to do the lobbying. Pilots would be brought in as needed for the dog and pony shows the lobbyists would set up with all their contacts.
More recently it was decided pilots would be better lobbyists than professional lobbyists and the rise in housing expenses began. The pros cost less than the pilot committee members.