The prop exemption alone would clear most gen-av, but this kind of ruleset would also be very easy for the richies to bypass/game.
Good luck trying to replicate that now.
Im sure that person could have paid out of pocket. But I doubt he did.
And an upper-mid car is not by any means beyond the reach of many regular working class people.
It probably is reasonable to look at occupancy percentage along with engine type, and adjust landing fees based on that. Two out of 18 souls on board with a turbine? High landing fees, divert some to an ATC fund.
Very common. How do you think pilots train to fly such aircraft? Would you prefer pilots not to be trained, or for this type of aircraft to cease service?
They don’t have to be trained in class B airspace to get their type rating.