[JYO] AOPA Update

— AOPA President Phil Boyer joined the sponsors of the 
General Aviation Small Business Relief Act of 2001 (H.R. 3007) at a Capitol 
Hill press conference today to announce the introduction of the legislation 
and to discuss the importance of general aviation to the economy. The 
legislation, which AOPA assisted in its development, would provide relief to 
those general aviation businesses damaged by the ground stop that occurred in 
the wake of the tragic events of September 11. The legislation would require 
the Small Business Administration to provide grants and loans to small GA 
businesses that qualify and would defer repayment of loans and interest rates 
for one year. The bill, which amends the Small Business Act, also extends the 
due date from any federal excise tax or other federal fees incurred in the 
course of conducting aviation business activities.

"Today is a wonderful flying day, perfect for VFR flight," said Boyer. 
"Unfortunately there are still restrictions on this type of flight for 
general aviation in 28 areas, and there are two areas in which this type of 
flight is not allowed at all."

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