Let Experienced Pilots Fly
“EXPERIENCE MATTERS”
Dear Colleagues,
Welcome to the first of many LEPF NOTAMS, designed to provide members with information between our newsletters, which require more time to develop. This will allow us to respond to your questions and inform you quickly.
Since our last newsletter, we continue conversations with our supporters on the Hill. We are in the process of setting up more meetings.
While a stand-alone bill is more difficult to pass, we will have it introduced and have it take its course in the congressional process and have it on the record. This means it is ready to attach it to any other relevant legislation.
We all want this law changed yesterday. We continue to gather more support from AMEs and organizations that support our cause.
We have had some of our members reach out with the following questions, so for the benefit of all LEPF members, we are sharing them here:
The Senate Commerce Committee vote last year:
The only way anything moves forward in committee or on the floor is with a vote. It is how the system works. When noses were counted in preparation for the vote, Sen Sinema (D-AZ) was voting in favor of the amendment to raise the age. LEPF was going to win by one vote. The following day or so, she changed her vote to NO. We have no control over that. We can only act based on what we know, and what we have been assured, etc.
The Lawsuit:
This issue is dormant. We are waiting for the judge to rule and the best advice from our attorney is to remain patient and wait. The minimal expense we have had with the attorney has been the result of some of our board members singularly calling or writing the attorney asking questions. The attorney gladly replied, then sent us a bill. That problem no longer exists. When there is a change, you will be notified.
Our Agenda:
Some have asked about comments such as: “LEPF engages in various other aviation and labor projects in a wider field.” This is patently false. Our agenda is strictly focused on one issue: Raising or Eliminating the Retirement Age. Full Stop!
The agenda is exactly what the approved BOD mission statement says “…raise the age, or eliminate the age requirement completely.” and nothing else. We are solely focused on raising/eliminating the retirement age.
We hope this clarifies these issues for you. If not, feel free to call or write and we will gladly address your concerns.
LEPF PAC:
It is now active and running on our website. Click here raisethepilotage.com to donate and while you’re on our website, check out the new and improved NEWSROOM.
Grassroots Volunteers:
We continue to seek residents of NV, NJ, PA, WI, or MI. If you reside in any of these states, and have not already signed up with us to meet your senators and representatives, please reach out to us at raisethepilotage@gmail.com
One final comment. We are all volunteers and while we may not have the coolest and best website, know that we are using your generous contributions very judiciously.
Thank you for your donations and your continued involvement in fighting this discrimination on our profession.
Experience Matters!
LEPF