ERICCONNELLY 0 #1 March 31, 2003 Is this supposed to make us safe (or just make us feel safe? http://www.cnn.com/2003/TRAVEL/03/31/airports.missile.security/index.html By published reports a Stinger SAM has a range of about 3 miles out and 1 mile up. SO... Do you think they will bulldoze all the business parks within a couple of miles of every airport? Seems another case of - better to do something worthless and annoying than to do nothing at all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pilotdave 0 #2 March 31, 2003 Why bulldoze the business parks when you can just bulldoze the airport? Seen meigs field in chicago recently? They bulldozed bigass Xs all down the runway. The mayor (who's been trying to close the airport unsuccessfully for years) says he did it for security reasons. MY ASS. Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spy38W 0 #3 April 1, 2003 Quote---From the Link--- Some steps being implemented include further restricting public access to airports and surrounding areas and increased patrols of airport perimeters. Hrm, does anybody think there might be a possible problem with DZ's that have skydivers landing on airport property? The article was vague as to what type of airports this was in reference to, but with all the paranoia about terrorists/aviation I wouldn't be entirely surprised if smaller airports (typically used by DZ's) were forced to keep track of/regulate people on the airside. Just a thought, I could be totally reading too much into it (I sure hope I am,) but if it is possible it seems like now would be the time to make sure our voice is heard through the USPA and then AOPA. -- Hook high, flare on time Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #4 April 1, 2003 I think its time I sign up for an AOPA membership to make sure they have some money to keep up the fights.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
