Long overdue. Long past time for GA to realize that it has to reform its image from lead-spewing aircraft flown by a small number of folks into one which is appealing, innovative, interesting, and healthy. I’ve been flying in California and around the world for nearly 40 years and have wanted GA to continue to be the fun adventuring experience it often is. The emergence of drones, air taxis, space, and so much more are all in contrast to the decline we see in GA. The lead needs to go as there is very little worse to be associated with.
And let’s not get into hating on California. Seriously. We’re as successful a place as exists on the planet and the vast majority of the world wants to be here. Aviation owes a lot to California and perhaps this latest move will help move GA into the future.