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United States Pilots Association |
With cell phones in every car and pocket, there seems to be no end to the erection of towers. And it further seems hopeless that responding to the FAA’s Public Notice of Aeronautical Study will make any difference to this hazardous proliferation.
Nevertheless, USPA’s past efforts, in conjunction with local pilots and pilot groups, have indeed stopped two proposed towers in the southwest Missouri area. And now again comes another proposal. This time for the heightening of an existing tower to 2,049’ MSL—well over 1,000’ above the pattern altitude of the nearby Rockaway Beach Sea Plane Base, and within a few miles of the M. Graham Clark Airport and the soon-to-be-constructed Branson West Airport.
So once again USPA goes on record opposing this unnecessary hazard to navigation in this very busy tourist region, which attracts pilots and visitors from throughout the country.
The comment period ends September 3. If you would like more information, please contact USPA Executive Director, Jan Hoynacki.
Jan Hoynacki, Executive Director
United States Pilots Association