I=92m of the opinion that this message is of prime importance and whilst
I
respect that the PFA are already on the case I think it is relevant and
of prime importance to publish it here. You probably all know of my
opinions with regards to the jerks in Brussels but this takes the
buiscuit.
Regards
Bob Harrison G-PTAG Europa MK1 (re engined with 914 Rotax)
Robt.C.Harrison
----- Original Message -----
From: MartinHarveyONR@aol.com
Cc: ukipse@ukip.org ; pr.ukip@hotmail.com
Sent: Saturday, September 08, 2007 8:45 PM
Subject: Re: Fw: Air security battle looms as Brussels demands control
over UK aviatio...
In a message dated 06/09/2007 10:15:59 GMT Daylight Time,
stan.parr@btinternet.com writes:
Air security battle looms as Brussels demands control over UK aviation
safety policy
An organisation which the House of Commons criticised as "half-baked and
half-cocked" and "an accident waiting to happen" is poised to take more
powers from the Civil Aviation Authority in air safety matters in
legislation recently passed by the European Parliament.
Philip Bradbourn MEP says:
"This is no time for Britain to lose control of our aviation safety.
EASA, costing =A315 million each year, is not fit for purpose according
to
the Commons Transport Select Committee.
"Conservatives in the European Parliament will vigorously oppose the
latest proposals to transfer more powers to this Agency. EASA will put
aviation safety in the UK and the rest of Europe at risk. EASA being
able to impose fines and penalties is wholly unacceptable. It is vital
that the UK transfers no more responsibility to an organisation which is
basically incompetent.
"One company has already seen costs on minor aircraft modifications to
light aircraft rise by over 2000% and the time scale involved in
certificating such modifications go from a few days to six months. With
EASA we risk ending up in a situation where Europe's aviation sector is
burdened with extra bureaucratic red tape for little real gain in terms
of safety."
Currently, responsibility for regulating air traffic standards in Europe
falls on a number of national bodies including the CAA.
EASA was set up to assist the Commission in implementing common safety
rules across the EU. Although the main objective of the Regulation is to
guarantee a high, uniform level of safety and provide a level playing
field for Community air operators, Philip Bradbourn says:
"EASA is beset by serious problems of management, governance and
resources. It would be craziness of the highest order to give more
powers to EASA. Now is not the time to play politics with passenger
safety."
I was at Silverstone today (motor racing is my profession). In between
races we were incredibly well entertained by Spitfire versus ME 109
dogfight, girls on top of the wings of two biplanes. Four different
Russian aerobatic planes and some others.
UKIP should make a big fuss over this threat from the EU by means of
leafletting airshows etc. I know it is too late now but Duxford is
having an air show tomorrow, however there is another at Duxford on
October 14th I believe. Also UKIP should contact all Flying clubs on
this issue ASAP.
Best regards Martin Harvey.
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