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FAA to Review Hazards in Airspace Near Airport Runways
U.S. regulators announced plans to examine possible hazards in the airspace near busy runways that could interfere with the safe operation of aircraft in the event of engine failure during takeoff. The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration announced Friday in the Federal Register that it is planning a major shift in policy that would “protect airspace for emergency operations when an aircraft engine fails during departure.”... (www.frequentbusinesstraveler.com) Más...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
What they gonna do about the parking garage at KSAN?
Good point, but it doesn't seem like SAN ever departs east.
Just had to throw it in though. It does make the approach fun though, even with 2 good engines. LOL You know on the serious side though, there are a lot of airports on recent years, have started securing height easements over their departure patch, but for some, it may be too little too late.
They could have avoided the use of the phrase "consider the impact of the structures." Or was that intentional?
I don't suppose this is an issue around Midway, is it?
As one author wrote (paraphrasing) "the tallest towers typically tend to spring up as close as possible to airports".
He was lamenting the dangers of scud running, but the quote seems somewhat appropriate to the discussion here....
He was lamenting the dangers of scud running, but the quote seems somewhat appropriate to the discussion here....