To continuously improve upon its service to the aerial
application industry, NAAA has entered into an agreement to provide
legal-consulting services to its aerial application operator and pilot members
on federal transportation issues. The agreement is with the Law Office of John
L. Wright, PC, out of Broomfield, Colo., and NAAA will provide up to one
hour of legal consultation to an operator and/or pilot member of the
association on federal aviation laws, including federal aviation taxation
issues and federal transportation laws. The agreement will last at least
through 2019. Members in this category seeking these legal services should
first contact NAAA’s main office (202-546-5722, information@agaviation.org) and
NAAA will serve as the bridge connecting members in need of legal consultation
with Mr. Wright.
Mr. Wright has received some fame in the agricultural
aviation industry as of late by successfully
representing several Colorado aerial application operators that were facing off-target
application charges filed by the Colorado Department of Agriculture. The
case was dismissed by an administrative law judge due to evidence showing the professionalism
of each operation involved, such as participation in Operation S.A.F.E. fly-ins,
keeping application and weather site records, circling the field prior to
application, checking wind direction, and EPA testing for safety of the
products used.
The Colorado Agricultural Aviation Association and several
Colorado aerial application operators that use the legal services of Mr. Wright
have attested to his legal abilities. NAAA may also seek Mr. Wright’s services
and interpretation of certain federal transportation laws and regulations to
better serve NAAA members.