ALASKA PROFESSIONAL HUNTERS ASS'N, INC. v. F.A.A.

No. 98-1051.

177 F.3d 1030 (1999)

ALASKA PROFESSIONAL HUNTERS ASSOCIATION, INC., et al., Petitioners, v. FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION, Respondent.

United States Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit.

Decided June 4, 1999.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

William P. Horn argued the cause for petitioners. With him on the briefs were Douglas S. Burdin and Eric D. Reicin.

Edward Himmelfarb, Attorney, U.S. Department of Justice, argued the cause for respondent. With him on the brief were Frank W. Hunger, Assistant Attorney General, and Robert S. Greenspan, Attorney.

Before: HENDERSON, RANDOLPH, and TATEL, Circuit Judges.


Opinion for the Court filed by Circuit Judge RANDOLPH.

RANDOLPH, Circuit Judge:

In January 1998 the Federal Aviation Administration published a "Notice to Operators" aimed at Alaskan hunting and fishing guides who pilot light aircraft as part of their guiding service. The Notice required these guide pilots to abide by FAA regulations applicable to commercial air operations. The question in this petition for judicial...

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