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February 11, 2005

AOPA's Take: TSA Rule For 'DC-3'

Advocacy Group Says Airports' Struggle Continues

As ANN reported Thursday, transient operations will soon be allowed at the "DC-3" airports, albeit on a very restricted basis. While much industry attention has been devoted to reopening Reagan National Airport to general aviation (primarily large business jets), AOPA has focused on the GA airports inside the Washington flight restricted zone (FRZ), repeatedly asking the TSA, FAA, and Congress to allow transient operations at the "DC-3" airports - College Park Airport (CGS), Potomac Airfield (VKX), and Washington Executive/Hyde Field (W32). Now, a small victory.

Was On Outing With Pennsylvania Wing

A Civil Air Patrol cadet from the Pennsylvania Wing was found dead Thursday in Osceola County, FL. The cadet has been identified as Rebecca Marseglia, 16, of Levittown, PA. The cause of death has not yet been determined.

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As a journalist and a pilot, I have to tell you there is no better marriage of vocation and avocation than working as an aviation reporter and editor. Seriously. The late musician Harry Chapin once told me his biggest fear was that someday, someone would walk up to him and say, "Harry, the jig is up. It's time to get a real job."

Agency Assumes Responsibility For Ground Security

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Thursday announced it will assume responsibility for ground security requirements and procedures at three general aviation (GA) airports located within the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area Flight Restricted Zone. Under TSA’s interim final rule, transient operations will now be allowed to resume at the three airports. The three are College Park Airport, Potomac Airfield, and Washington Executive/Hyde Field – commonly referred to as the “Maryland Three” airports.