In comments submitted to the FAA on Monday, Oct. 25, the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) reiterated its efforts to persuade the FAA that adjacent residential through-the-fence (TTF) agreements will not harm general aviation airport operations; rather, they create an economic stimulus tool that will actually strengthen local community ties to the airport. Read more here.
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Can anyone explain why the FAA is so concerned with through the fence access to airports? Why do they care whether an aircraft using an airport arrives there by taxiing as opposed to flying there?
TTF Issues do not appply at privately-owned airports. This is the ultimate protection for unimpeded access and long lasting property values.
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