AR HR1047

Recognizes the National Celebration of General Aviation Flyover in Washington D.C. as an opportunity to commemorate 85 years of general aviation history beginning in 1939.

Notes significant 1939 events including the Civilian Pilot Training Act providing training to 20,000 college students annually through 1,132 educational institutions and 1,460 flight schools, establishment of National Aviation Day, and founding of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association.

Highlights that the U.S. general aviation industry comprises over 200,000 aircraft, safely flies 26 million flight hours annually, registers 30 million safe takeoffs and landings yearly, contributes $247 billion in economic impact, and supports 1.2 million jobs.

States Arkansas has 3,338 registered aircraft, 90 general aviation airports, 6,523 pilots, and generates $467 million in economic activity supporting 5,100 jobs.

Identifies the flyover as presenting an opportunity to showcase general aviation's technological innovations and reflect on its significance to the United States.