Farmermacnasty

Are you people braindead?? Does falling from the sky kill brain cells?? Its real simple folks we had a center here before it went away and we were happy it did. The community does not want another skydiving experience in this town. Im amazed at the comments and replies to this thread it makes me wonder what you people do for a living. Im not opposed to what you do for pleasure and excitement but this community will never be excited or welcome this type of business. Your previous jumping lads have left bad tastes in landowners & pilots mouths. Sorry but that is the way it is your industry your mess. Why not find another airport that has not been negatively affected and start out fresh?? Is Harrisonville the only airport in this state you can feast on?? I bet not!!!

The local land owners are furious!!! Im telling you folks you are messing with a bunch of old boys out here and we mean business. A website has been launched we have looked into the tresspassing laws for the state and we intend to prosecute all violations to the fullest extent. Please take this as friendly advice we are not going away find a new home. I think eveyone will be best suited including your business success! www.stoptheparachuters.com

I have been to all the meetings and have spoken with the airport manager several times. Lets get some things clear here folks. 1. This insurance requirement is manditory for all commercial tennants on the field has been and always will be! (Sorry no Chapter 16 violation) 2. Even the airport staff stated that this was the first issue discussed from day one with this proposed operator and they assured the city it would not be a problem. Keep in mind the former center that operated here for 7years was required this same policy and guess what they are out of business. (No help from the FAA nor MODOT or USPA) 3.MODOT which came out and did an airport survey stated in its findings that the airport property was not suitable for jumping due to its OBA "object free zone" requirements. Thus MODOT told the city that this activity would not be safe for the airport enviornment and the city agreed. (MODOT is in charge of the funding folks so good luck getting them or the FFA's ADO departement to budge) You all need to read FAA 5190.6A you will quit your bitching once you do! 4.The proposed tenants have planned to buy a postage stamp size plot that will be flanked with obsticles, land locked, and ZONING it will never happen. You will need proper zoning people to conduct a business and this county is a hard county to get zoning passed!!! 5.The insurance was in the original lease i have viewed a copy and it states the policy from day one. This perticular city requires this of all functions ran on city property hell even the log cabin event, carnivals, and the 4h booster clubs have to have it. Do you think we will look the other way for skydiving? Finally, The bottom line is this in not a safe airport for this activity MODOT has stated it the City has denied the lease the community does not want it and the landowners don't want it. I would strongly suggest finding a new airport. You are spending your time in a community that will never change how it feels please find a new location!!!!

The residents of Harrisonville would like the parachuting community to know how we as citizens of this city and surrounding communities feel. I think many of you skyjumpers are unaware of the opposition you are dealing with in this town. www.stoptheparachuters.com