Sat, Dec 10, 2005
Security officials will
finally get to hear directly from pilots, airport managers, and
others about the economic and operational impacts of the
Washington, D.C., Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ).
Thanks to AOPA's persistent efforts, contact by numerous members
of Congress, and input from affected pilots, the FAA has announced
two public meetings in January, which will also be attended by
representatives from the departments of Defense and Homeland
Security.
"This represents the first time since 9/11 that security
officials and the FAA will attend public meetings together about
airspace issues," said AOPA President Phil Boyer. "The government
will finally hear it from the people in their own words."
The public meetings were promised by Secretary of Transportation
Norm Mineta at AOPA Expo in November.
The FAA wants to hear specifics from pilots, including how much
the ADIZ had reduced their flying, what has been the loss time and
revenue for pilots forced to fly longer routes because of the ADIZ,
and whether the ADIZ has caused a loss of income.
The public meetings are scheduled for January 12 at the Sheraton
Hotel in Columbia, Maryland, and January 18 at the Airport Marriott
in Dulles, Virginia. The meetings at both locations will run
between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., then start again at 6:30 p.m. and run
until 9 p.m.
Pilots wishing to speak will need to submit a written request by
January 5 for the first meeting.
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