The public has finally heard from Rep. Nick Langworthy on actions he has undertaken to beat back any attempts that might be made to roll back the “1,500-hour rule” that has arguably kept our skies safer.

That’s good news.

The 1,500-hour rule mandates that pilots gain that much experience before flying a commercial passenger aircraft. The families of those who died in the 2009 crash of Continental Connection Flight 3407 in Clarence fought hard for the legislation – along with, for all 16 years, the tireless assistance of Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer.

Langworthy, who served as district director for then-Rep. Chris Lee, was by the side of families of the 50 people who died.

Later, as a Republican who represents many Buffalo suburbs and the Southern Tier, he brought together the bi

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