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From: jlg@lanl.ARPA
Newsgroups: net.aviation
Subject: Re: Test cost ??
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Date: Fri, 8-Feb-85 14:28:29 EST
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> Why are we pilots so accepting of the idea that we should pay money, as users,
> to help regulation of aviation. What I am getting at here is that automobile
> drivers and highway users don't have to pay for their test to obtain an
> operator license.

I paid for MY drivers test.  It's called a license fee (and it seemed more
than ample for the three minute ride around the block that the test
consisted of).  Considering the number of auto accidents every year, maybe
more strenuous driving tests should be required.

J. Giles