| | JULY 20208CIOReviewIN MY OPINIONBy David Higgins, Vice President & General Manager, REV Group, Inc. [NYSE: REVG]BUSINESS AND PERSONAL ADVANTAGES OF GENERAL AVIATIONAmericans are truly blessed to enjoy a level of freedom to fly that hardly any other country in the world can match. I can go to the hangar, climb into a plane, and go almost anywhere in the nation that I desire, without filing a flight plan or speaking to another human being, depending upon the type of airspace through which I plan to fly, and the capabilities of the aircraft. I'm not advocating that approach, merely demonstrating the lack of regulatory burden in pursuing general aviation in America. General aviation is typically understood to mean other than scheduled air carriers. It is the category of fliers one would equate to everyday citizens, up to and including corporate flight. The US airspace system is designed to ensure safety above all. It is very easy to understand, and use, and offers a comprehensive range of tools and services at little to no additional cost to the general aviation community. Safety is often the first question that arises from the lay person when referring to general aviation, and small airplanes. A look at the statistics reveals that flying is orders of magnitude safer than most other forms of transportation. To be legal to fly, general aviation aircraft must annually meet all the standards of airworthiness to the same specifications as the day they were built. Much more rigorous than automotive standards. Pilots are required to demonstrate proficiency biennially with a certified flight instructor.I have used my aircraft for both business and pleasure. The range of options this mode of transportation creates is truly noteworthy. For example, the ability to travel in a relatively straight line at speeds well in excess of an automobile reduce my travel times by half, at minimum, over land transportation. When I am required to travel for business, I'll look at the cost of airfare, and total travel time for a commercial flight including
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