http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/ohio-news/state-funding-for-smaller-airports-at-risk-157304.html Latest comments for the article: State funding for smaller airports at risk at springfieldnewssun. http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/ohio-news/state-funding-for-smaller-airports-at-risk-157304.html?cxtype=rss_157304&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=2#comment-159006 This article misses one very important point. General Aviation contributes more than $20 million annually to the state's general fund, and receives back a little less than $3 million dollars annually. Thu, 11 Jun 2009 19:20:55 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/ohio-news/state-funding-for-smaller-airports-at-risk-157304.html?cxtype=rss_157304&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=2#comment-159006 2009-06-11T19:20:55Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/ohio-news/state-funding-for-smaller-airports-at-risk-157304.html?cxtype=rss_157304&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=2#comment-158947 Aviation is not just for the rich and famous. Angels with Wings fly children and adults to cancer treatment facilities that they otherwise would not be able to do when life sustaining medicines and care are there. Thu, 11 Jun 2009 18:31:13 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/ohio-news/state-funding-for-smaller-airports-at-risk-157304.html?cxtype=rss_157304&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=2#comment-158947 2009-06-11T18:31:13Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/ohio-news/state-funding-for-smaller-airports-at-risk-157304.html?cxtype=rss_157304&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=2#comment-158923 People who fly are not necessarily rich. Most of the people I fly with are middle class like me, teachers, computer programmers, contractors. Thu, 11 Jun 2009 18:31:05 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/ohio-news/state-funding-for-smaller-airports-at-risk-157304.html?cxtype=rss_157304&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=2#comment-158923 2009-06-11T18:31:05Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/ohio-news/state-funding-for-smaller-airports-at-risk-157304.html?cxtype=rss_157304&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=2#comment-158917 seriously... How many times have you flown on an airline? Every commercial pilot I ever knew (been in aviation for 52 yrs)learned to fly at a small airport. Thu, 11 Jun 2009 18:25:41 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/ohio-news/state-funding-for-smaller-airports-at-risk-157304.html?cxtype=rss_157304&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=2#comment-158917 2009-06-11T18:25:41Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/ohio-news/state-funding-for-smaller-airports-at-risk-157304.html?cxtype=rss_157304&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=1#comment-158813 Why don't you fill me in William? All I know is that hobbyists and people lucky/rich enough to own a plane use those airports. Thu, 11 Jun 2009 17:36:13 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/ohio-news/state-funding-for-smaller-airports-at-risk-157304.html?cxtype=rss_157304&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=1#comment-158813 2009-06-11T17:36:13Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/ohio-news/state-funding-for-smaller-airports-at-risk-157304.html?cxtype=rss_157304&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=1#comment-158469 Seriously, seriously....you need to get a grip and realize what these small airports do and how they do it and how much money they bring in to the communities they serve. Thu, 11 Jun 2009 14:57:23 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/ohio-news/state-funding-for-smaller-airports-at-risk-157304.html?cxtype=rss_157304&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=1#comment-158469 2009-06-11T14:57:23Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/ohio-news/state-funding-for-smaller-airports-at-risk-157304.html?cxtype=rss_157304&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=1#comment-158252 Why can't they all just come together and volunteer to have an "improve our airport" day where you all take trees down and fill in cracks with road putty on your own.. Thu, 11 Jun 2009 13:33:54 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/ohio-news/state-funding-for-smaller-airports-at-risk-157304.html?cxtype=rss_157304&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=1#comment-158252 2009-06-11T13:33:54Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/ohio-news/state-funding-for-smaller-airports-at-risk-157304.html?cxtype=rss_157304&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=1#comment-158268 How exactly is a small community airport full of people with deep pockets, and a desired hobby to fly small planes helping our economy? Thu, 11 Jun 2009 13:32:28 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/ohio-news/state-funding-for-smaller-airports-at-risk-157304.html?cxtype=rss_157304&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=1#comment-158268 2009-06-11T13:32:28Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/ohio-news/state-funding-for-smaller-airports-at-risk-157304.html?cxtype=rss_157304&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=1#comment-158097 People need to go to the AOPA website and read a little about how these small airports support the community. Thu, 11 Jun 2009 12:34:33 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/ohio-news/state-funding-for-smaller-airports-at-risk-157304.html?cxtype=rss_157304&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=1#comment-158097 2009-06-11T12:34:33Z