bill2 0 #1 October 31, 2001 Unfortunately, due to the possibility of terrorist action, some airports have been shut down. General aviation around nuclear sites is now prohibited, at least until November 7. So that means Byron (in the bay area CA) is shut down, along with numerous other airports around the country. I hope it doesn't last too long. I just passed AFF and did my first solo last weekend, which felt great. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #2 October 31, 2001 According to aopa's website, they'll be shut down until November 6th...I can understand why, but what a bummer!pull and flare,lisa Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #3 October 31, 2001 Man....if the terrorists succeed in grounding me from skydiving I'll be packin my freakin bags to kill a few! Dammitt! "There once was a man named Enis....."-Krusty the ClownClay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chicagoskydiver 0 #4 November 1, 2001 My home DZ, Skydive Illinois, is also shut down because of this. Fortunately, I have three other DZ's in the area to choose from, one of which I haven't been to yet. I talked to the DZO and he says that USPA is lobbying for an exception for skydiving, but even if they don't succeed, the worst case scenario is we miss one weekend. Hackey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #5 November 1, 2001 "the worst case scenario is we miss one weekend."Let's tally the score......Yep that would make it Terrorists 2 Skydivers 0......Well....that may not be correct I know at least 2 Skydivers that went into Afghanistan so they may have evened the score up a bit......."There once was a man named Enis....."-Krusty the ClownClay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
