"I think we went above and beyond the call of duty
trying to get somewhere with the FAA, but it is just not happening
when we get a letter that suggests we seriously consider buying up
homes."
Source: Santa Monica, CA mayor Richard Bloom.
Despite threats from the FAA, the city council in Santa Monica
unanimously approved an ordinance this week to ban Category C and D
aircraft from Santa Monica Airport (SMO)... a move chastized by
airport business owners and the FAA, but lauded by the airport's
director.