Inhofe withdraws his amendment to FT/DT rules
 

Flight-Time/Duty-Time Carve-out for Supplementals Withdrawn, ALPA Priorities Advance
http://www.alpa.org/portals/alpa/pre...s_briefing.jpgFebruary 16, 2011 - On the heels of ALPA’s news media briefing reiterating the union’s priorities and underscoring the importance of being the voice of airline pilots, ALPA learned that Sen. James Inhofe (R-Okla.) withdrew his amendment to the FAA reauthorization bill that would have exempted some all-cargo and charter air carriers from the pending flight- and duty-time rules.
The amendment withdrawal is a victory for ALPA, which has been opposed to this new language since the amendment’s introduction on February 7.
Immediately after learning about the proposed amendment, the union began a grassroots Call to Action campaign within its membership. Within days of the campaign, more than 3,000 pilots had acted, writing letters to their senators in opposition to the proposed amendment.
“We are encouraged by the rational decision to withdraw the amendment from the FAA bill and commend Sen. Inhofe for doing so,” Capt. Moak said. “This action is one step closer to a solid, clean bill that funds the FAA and provides funding for NextGen and other programs that will help ensure the safety of our industry. And, we thank every pilot who responded to our Call to Action – it proves that ALPA has a powerful voice when we speak as one.”
The topic of FAA reauthorization and flight-time/duty-time rules was discussed at length during Capt. Moak’s news media briefing. He reiterated on several occasions the need for, “one level of safety [and] science-based flight-time/duty-time rules without exception regardless of the type of flying.”
At one point, a reporter asked regarding flight-time/duty-time regulations, “No exceptions?” Moak replied, “Absolutely no exceptions. We believe in one level of safety. It’s hard to argue with that.”
Moak said a key starting point to advancing safety in our already extraordinarily safe air transportation system is passing the FAA reauthorization act, currently in its 17th extension.
“It is the foundation needed to achieve a modern infrastructure that provides safe and efficient air transportation to drive this country’s economy and create jobs for its citizens, he said. “ALPA pilots recognize the FAA’s essential leadership role in setting regulatory standards and conducting oversight over the range of safety issues that affect airline operations. Congress must pass a solid reauthorization bill that well positions the FAA to do its job.”
Other topics discussed during the news media briefing were pilot training, consolidation, the projected pilot shortage, and negotiating pilot contracts.
“On the issues that matter most to our pilots, including flight- and duty-time and minimum rest requirements, bankruptcy reform, airspace modernization, and maintaining good careers for pilots working today and those who will join our ranks tomorrow, I will engage and challenge regulators, legislators on both sides of the aisle, airline management, and everyone whose actions affect our industry to join me in making the U.S. airline industry sustainable, safe, and secure,” Moak said.

Outstanding....Inhofe should be recalled.

Here is his Bio/contact info/votes/PAC - http://dav.capwiz.com/bio/id/481


Don't leave out the co-sponsors -

Tom Coburn (R-OK)
Lisa Murkowski (R-AK)

Doesn't look like he cares much for Veterans , especially the disabled ones.

Recalled..........then Tarred and Feathered.....along with the Co-Sponsors......it's what was done to all snake oil salesmen back in the day......:mad:

P.S. I'm w/the kid from Iowa........I wouldn't wrestle the Girl either...........Imagine that.......standing on principle.....;)

Only because you'd grow a chubby. ;)

The guy should lose his certificate.

FAA to review Inhofe's landing on closed runway | Tulsa World

"He saw the X's, which are used to designate closed runways, only about 20 seconds before he landed, too late to change course, he
said. "

Funny...CAPA and their lobbyists knew last week the idea was dead, but just to make sure, had over 4,000 members send letters to their legislators and make hundreds of calls.

Yet, Lee has a press briefing, and on the "heels" of it, the amendment is withdrawn...

You have one side who quietly works to get the job done and one who works and claims all the credit.

Brilliant!

..the 4,000 were ones who cc'd CAPA on their letters. Many didn't.

"I did not know it because it was not given to me,'' Inhofe said.

Inhofe said he took care to land on a part of the runway away from the work.

Think I'll try that next time....see if it works out for me....

Amen!!!! CAPA made this happen, lets not forget this fine organization. Inhofe is an ********* that should be GROUNDED and recalled. Incidentally, I am an ALPA member, but do grow bored with their grandstanding.