I'd really like to hear feed back on this as well. I've thought of
approaching our local airport, but would really like more information before
I do.
-A.
> From: Michael Poorboy <bitterrootprop@nidlink.com>
> Reply-To: Michael Poorboy <bitterrootprop@nidlink.com>
> Date: Thu, 05 Apr 2001 10:56:05 -0700
> To: "team.net" <autox@autox.team.net>
> Subject: Public Airport Event Sites
>
> Hi List,
> I need some information from clubs that use Public airports as their
> event sites.
> We have a local airport with a large pad area adjacent to an active
> runway. I
> have been in contact with the airport manager and he doesn't seem the
> have
> a problem of us renting this area, but the County attorney is against
> it. The
> funny thing is the Sheriff Department uses the same area for their
> drivers
> school. The airport we would like to use isn't a very busy facility and
> doesn't
> have any commercial carriers there.
>
> Does anyone know the FAA restrictions for using areas located within an
> active airport ? I worked on a flight line for years and we had several
> events
> at the airport while the runways were still being used. I am thinking
> this is mainly
> a way to keep from having to deal with us.
>
> I want to know as much information as possible before I tackle the
> County
> Commisioners.
>
> Thanks for any and all the help.
> Mike
> http://www.asnw.org/
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