“We’re not interested in shutting down general aviation. We think it’s important to have a system in place that works with and promotes the growth of general aviation.”
— Homeland Security Chief Michael Chertoff
“Changing airspace is like a Rubik’s Cube. When you change one side or one pattern, it affects others as well.”
— FAA spokesman Ian Gregor
“Our goal is to keep ownership not just in the USA but, as much as we can, local.”
— Kevin Lancaster of True Flight Aerospace, which recently bought the type certificate for the Tiger
“We all have our favorite airplanes. But if it was just hardware, without the people who’ve made this industry what it is, I think we’d all be doing something different.”
— Cirrus Design’s Alan Klapmeier, speaking at the recent EAA Hall of Fame induction ceremony