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Kevin Stultz of VASI IPG is a volunteer pilot in the EAA Young Eagles program, which gives youths ages 8 to 17 the opportunity to ride in an airplane and nurture their love of aviation. Since 1992, the program has allowed 1.3 million Young Eagles to experience the thrill of flying. VASI IPG is an active member of the National Business Aircraft Association (NBAA), Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) and the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA). VASI IPG has actively lobbied against the current administration's user fees proposal. |
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Letter from Senator Pat Roberts to Kevin Stultz: Dear Mr. Stultz: Thank you for your letter regarding aviation user fees. I appreciate your taking the time to share your thoughts with me. Currently, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) receives its funding from the Airport and Airway Trust Fund. The trust fund receives revenues generated from passenger ticket taxes, as well as aviation fuel taxes. However, these taxes are set to expire in 2007. The Administration recently released its FAA reauthorization proposal. This plan replaces the current tax scheme by increasing the fuel tax on general aviation from 21.8 cents per gallon to 70 cents per gallon. The proposal also imposes user fees on much of the certification work that is done in Kansas . This proposal, as well as others, will be considered when Congress debates the reauthorization of the FAA. I understand your concerns about the possible impact of higher fuel taxes and user fees on the general aviation community. It is unacceptable to shift so much of the cost burden onto general aviation. Rest assured, as a new member of the Senate Finance Committee with jurisdiction over tax proposals, I will work to fight against this new scheme and to ensure that general aviation gets a fair shake from the FAA. Again, thanks for taking the time to contact me with your thoughts and concerns. I welcome your advice and counsel. If you would like more information on issues before the Senate, please visit my website at http://roberts.senate.gov. You may also sign up on my home page for a monthly electronic newsletter that will provide additional updates on my work for Kansas . With every best wish, Sincerely, |
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