Mon, Dec 15, 2003
But Does The Event Comply With FAA Rules?
Let's just say the FAA isn't happy with the idea.
The Cumberland Times-News reports the Potomac Highlands Airport
Authority is thinking about allowing four "autocross" events at the
Greater Cumberland Regional Airport next year, an event that could
pad the airport's coffers, but might not sit well with the FAA.
“The FAA is having heartburn over this,” authority
member Dave Summerfield said during an October meeting. The
automotive event would take place during four weekends in 2004.
While no runways would be closed during the event, some pilots and
planes would be affected, raising the ire of the FAA.
Summerfield said a local FAA official isn't "very much inclined
to give the FAA’s blessing on this. His last comment to me
was, 'It’s your airport, you do what you want ... but be
careful.'"
Summerfield quoted the administration's Terry Page as saying the
government is worried about liability issues, among others.
Thursday, the airport authority heard from Dave Williams, president
of National Autosport LLC, sponsor of the event. He covered several
of the concerns raised by the FAA. "It’s my feeling
you’ll be able to allow us to do this and not be in any
entanglement with the FAA," he said.
Earlier this year, the club held its first rally at the airport
since 1971. But after hearing of the FAA's reservations, the
airport authority has yet to decide whether the event will be
allowed next year.
“The FAA has made us think twice before doing anything, so
we haven’t made any decision on it yet,” said authority
president Cindy Pyles.
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