Fri, Apr 15, 2005
Both Say Plant Could Attract Plane-Killing Flocks Of Birds
EAA and the Wisconsin
Bureau of Aeronautics are joining EAA members in western Wisconsin
in opposing a proposed ethanol plant site because its
storm/infiltration pond would attract large numbers of geese and
ducks, endangering aircraft approaching and departing nearby
Boyceville Municipal Airport. The airport is located about 45 miles
east of St. Paul, MN.
In separate letters to the Dunn County, WI, Planning Committee,
both EAA and the Bureau of Aeronautics cite FAA Advisory Circular
(AC) 150/5200-33A, which provides guidance on certain land uses
that have the potential to attract hazardous wildlife on or near
public-use airports. The AC classifies the proposed 7-acre pond as
a "hazardous wildlife attractant" because it's location is 1.8
miles from the airport and 1/4 mile off the runway centerline.
That's well within the AC's defined safety zones of within 10,000
feet of the airport operations area (AOA) and within the five-mile
radius where wildlife crosses or flies into airport approach and
departure paths.
Representatives from EAA Chapter 509 have appeared before the
planning committee to point out the bird strike hazard potential as
"absolutely a safety issue." Bird strikes pose a major hazard to
small aircraft, particularly during low-altitude maneuvers such as
takeoffs and landings.
A hearing was held this week, and another is scheduled for April
26. A final vote is expected before the County Board on May 10.
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