Why shouldn't I fly from New York to Paris? I have more than four years of aviation behind me. I've barnstormed over half of the 48 states. I've flown my mail through the worst of nights.
In Wichita, the district I represent, the 'Air Capital of the World,' general aviation is critical to the proper functioning of our airspace and is a key driver of economic growth, innovation, and job creation.
Aviation - and space travel, in particular - have always been especially captivating.
Had I not become a professional golfer, I think I would have pursued some type of career in aviation.
Aviation is for the common man. My goal is to enable everyone to fly. It shouldn't be only for the rich.
My one concern is that when money gets tight, it's easy to cut R&D funding that isn't tied to a specific project - look at what's happened to NASA's aviation research.
