{"id":1873943,"date":"2023-03-10T12:11:21","date_gmt":"2023-03-10T17:11:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/aviation-panel-working-to-avoid-pilots-scary-mid-flight-pucker-factor\/"},"modified":"2023-03-10T12:12:44","modified_gmt":"2023-03-10T17:12:44","slug":"aviation-panel-working-to-avoid-pilots-scary-mid-flight-pucker-factor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/aviation-panel-working-to-avoid-pilots-scary-mid-flight-pucker-factor\/","title":{"rendered":"Aviation Panel Working to Avoid Pilots\u2019 Scary Mid-Flight \u2018Pucker Factor\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Faviation-panel-working-to-avoid-pilots-scary-mid-flight-pucker-factor%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1873943&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47-->\n<div>\n<p>Pennsylvania Congressman who is also pilot says that it&#8217;s important to avoid aviation accidents. &#8220;the pucker factor&#8221; American aviation must be given top priority.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I don&#8217;t know if anybody&#8217;s familiar with catastrophic engine failure in flight, but I can guarantee you, it&#8217;s an unpleasant experience,&#8221; U.S. Rep. Scott Perry, R-Pa., discussed March 9 the possible consequences of using an environmentally-friendly fuel but the wrong type for an airplane&#8217;s engine.<\/p>\n<p>Perry spoke at a hearing on the challenges facing India. &#8220;general aviation,&#8221; This includes all civil flying, except for scheduled passenger airlines.<\/p>\n<p>Pilots feel what they call &#8220;mid-flight panic&#8221; when they are faced with mid-flight emergencies. &#8220;the pucker factor,&#8221; Perry stated, &#8220;The tension is so severe that &#8220;you can&#8217;t pull a fishing line out of your rear end with a tractor.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>For the sake of safety, pilots and passengers must not be endangered &#8220;insane Green New Deal woke ideology,&#8221; Perry stated.<\/p>\n<p>He has raised concerns about safety versus ideology during the past few committee hearings as\u00a0Congress works on a five-year plan for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), with a special section devoted to general aviation for the first time.<\/p>\n<p>Perry now sees the truth of his fears &#8220;have become reality.&#8221; He points to a controversy over aviation fuel, which pits flight safety concerns against environmental ones\u2014a top issue in general aviation.<\/p>\n<h2>\u2018The Engine Came Apart&#8217;<\/h2>\n<p>Santa Clara, California officials banned low-lead gasoline at their two airports starting in 2022.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flyingmag.com\/100ll-ban-takes-effect-in-santa-clara-county\/\">Flying Magazine reports<\/a> This was done to reduce lead pollution which is especially harmful to children. However, general aviation aircraft use this fuel to ensure safe operation of their engines.<\/p>\n<p>Recently, a high power airplane was refueled at Santa Clara County. &#8220;the engine came apart shortly after takeoff,&#8221; said\u00a0Mark Baker, president of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association.<\/p>\n<p>Although he claimed that no one was injured in the accident, he did note several other incidents. &#8220;mis-fueling&#8221; Santa Clara County incidents<\/p>\n<p>The ban on low-lead gasoline poses a problem in this county\u00a0&#8220;a real threat to general aviation safety,&#8221; Baker said that it is being closely watched in aviation circles.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5112503\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/localimages\/Screenshot-2023-03-09-at-4.59.34-PM.png\"><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/a> Mark Baker, president and chief executive officer of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), speaks during a Congressional Hearing on General Aviation in Washington, March 9, 2023. (Janice Hisle\/The Epoch Times via screen capture of live video).<\/figure>\n<p>Baker suggested that Congress could help researchers working on low-lead fuels when they were asked about possible solutions. Both Perry and Baker emphasized the importance of affordable fuel alternatives.<\/p>\n<p>Baker also suggested that Congress consider penalizing federally-funded airports for imposing bans on such fuels before viable alternatives are available.<\/p>\n<p>Perry said that he thought it was worth considering &#8220;offensive,&#8221; &#8220;irresponsible,&#8221; And &#8220;unsafe&#8221; For airports to ban low level fuels now.<\/p>\n<p>Low-lead, high-octane fuel is required for aircraft such as search-and rescue operations, disaster relief and law enforcement.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4766930\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/localimages\/Alice-First-Flight-ClearSky-1200x675.jpg\"><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/a> Eviation Aircraft is electric-powered &#8220;Alice&#8221; An airplane is displayed during its 8-minute pilot test flight at Grant County International Airport in Moses Lake (Wash.) on Sept. 30, 2022. (Courtesy Eviation Aircraft).<\/figure>\n<p>Some of these services are available in the following: &#8220;shelved&#8221; Baker is a Santa Clara County resident<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.house.gov\/meetings\/PW\/PW05\/20230309\/115435\/HHRG-118-PW05-Wstate-BakerM-20230309.pdf\"> Written testimony<\/a> To the Aviation Subcommittee, House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.<\/p>\n<p>Santa Clara policy &#8220;could have an unfortunate domino effect across the 5,000 public-use airports across this country, thereby posing significant consequences to general aviation in the United States,&#8221; Baker wrote. Baker wrote. &#8220;a safe transition&#8221; He said that 2030 would see lead-free gasoline.<\/p>\n<p>Officials are trying to find a way to supply enough power to electric-powered flight.<\/p>\n<h2>General Aviation is \u2018Backbone&#8217;<\/h2>\n<p>While commercial aviation tends to get more attention, general aviation is a\u00a0$247 billion industry and supports more than 1.2 million jobs, Baker wrote.<\/p>\n<p>This industry is present at almost 15,000 private landing sites nationwide, 10 times more than commercial airlines.<\/p>\n<p>General aviation is actually a place that serves as an incubator for all pilots. Officials said that everyone who obtains a pilot&#8217;s licence starts in general aviation. &#8220;the backbone&#8221; American aviation<\/p>\n<p>However, all areas of U.S. air traffic control are struggling to keep up with technological advances and face workforce shortages.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3622986\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/localimages\/CP112495845-1200x740.jpg\"><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/a> American Airlines pilots Captain Pete Gamble (L) and John Konstanzer (first officer) chat in the cockpit before taking off from Grapevine, Texas&#8217; Dallas Fort Worth airport on Dec. 2, 2020. (LM Otero\/AP Photo)<\/figure>\n<p>Help fill the &#8220;pipeline&#8221; Baker&#8217;s group has created a four-year aviation curriculum for high school students. Baker said that the program was available in 400 schools across 43 states and has reached more then 50,000 students. 70% of graduates report that they plan to pursue a career in aviation.<\/p>\n<p>Baker is encouraging Congress to establish\u00a0the National Center for the Advancement of Aviation.<\/p>\n<p>Rep. Pete Stauber (R-Minn.), said he and Rep.\u00a0Andre Carson (D-Ind.) A bipartisan measure to create a national aviation centre will be introduced again by Rep. Pete Stauber (R.Minn.).<\/p>\n<p>Rep. Don Young (R-Ark.) Carson was a partner in this legislation work before his death in 2022.<\/p>\n<p>Stauber said that he began working towards his private pilot license later in his life. The center&#8217;s proposed location is meant to stimulate aviation interest among young people.<\/p>\n<p>Also, the center would &#8220;coordinate industry and government workforce efforts&#8221; He said that innovation should be encouraged.<\/p>\n<p>Baker\u00a0&#8220;the entire aviation industry&#8221; Supports the establishment of the center.<\/p>\n<h2>Upgrades are Required<\/h2>\n<p>He also encouraged Congress. &#8220;let the FAA focus on modernizing.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>He said that the FAA&#8217;s Notice to Air Missions system was badly in need of upgrading after it malfunctioned on Jan. 11. This caused a nationwide two-hour halt to air travel.<\/p>\n<p>Other systems, such as air traffic control, pilot medical clearances and aircraft registration, must also be updated.<\/p>\n<p>General aviation also faces unique challenges in addition the lead-fuel dilemma.<\/p>\n<p>Baker wrote that in 2021, a survey of 800 airports revealed that 71% of them had a shortage on general aviation hangars.<\/p>\n<p>His organization also receives thousands upon thousands of complaints from pilots who are subject to unexpected charges for public facilities. &#8220;tie-down fees, facility fees, infrastructure fees, access fees, security fees, and handling fees.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;There is absolutely no reason a pilot should be charged exorbitant fees to park his or her aircraft when receiving no services,&#8221; Baker wrote.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It doesn&#8217;t happen on our nation&#8217;s highway rest areas, and it shouldn&#8217;t happen at public-use airports.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>General aviation has seen a decrease in fatal and nonfatal accidents from 2000 to date, despite concerns. This is why there is so much excitement about the future of general aviation. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/aam\/overview\/\">Vertical takeoff aircraft and other &#8220;advanced air mobility&#8221; innovations.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> &#8230;..<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p> Continue Reading <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/aviation-panel-working-to-avoid-pilots-scary-mid-flight-pucker-factor_5111876.html?utm_source=partner&#038;utm_campaign=conservnewsd\">Aviation Panel Working to Avoid Pilots&#8217; Scary Mid-Flight \u2018Pucker Factor&#8217;<\/a>&#8220;<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:11px\"><em>&#8220;The views and opinions expressed here are solely those of the author of the article and not necessarily shared or endorsed by Conservative News Daily&#8221;<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pennsylvania Congressman who is also pilot says that it&#8217;s important to avoid aviation accidents. &#8220;the pucker factor&#8221; American aviation must be given top priority. &#8220;I don&#8217;t know if anybody&#8217;s familiar with catastrophic engine failure in flight, but I can guarantee you, it&#8217;s an unpleasant experience,&#8221; U.S. Rep. 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