When I was a kid all the guys flying worked at Sikorsky, Avco or Chance Vought. They had a lot of "ins" with the military and FAA. I remember my dad was freinds with the Navy Dept. guy (don't know the rank) overeeing the Gov't plants in the area. We did have an Army General for a neighbor though. Seems we need some important people on our side. Maybe take our Governor out flying.