Standing policy committees are authorized by the Board of Directors to review issues and make recommendations to the Board. A top priority for GAMA in 2000 will be facilitating passage of federal legislation that requires aviation revenues to be used for aviation purposes and ensures reinstatement of the General Fund contribution. Since GAMA's inception in 1970, safety has always been a top priority. Through its Safety Affairs Committee and its participation in the FAA's Safer Skies Initiative, GAMA will continue to apply its energies and resources to the promotion of general aviation safety. The FAA certification process should be comprehensive and exacting, not Byzantine and inefficient.
General aviation plays a vital role in our nation's economy and air transportation system.
Still, the industry is not well understood by the general public. Through the efforts of its Public Affairs Committee, GAMA will work to spread the positive message of general aviation. Through its education programs, GAMA will work to use aviation as an educational tool that will stimulate the minds and stir the hearts of young people. New pilots are key to the future of general aviation. International aviation regulations should be designed to promote safety and uniformity, not influence market decisions.