Archive for March, 2009

On March 10, Leaders of the House aviation subcommittee told the TSA they are unconvinced that the proposed Large Aircraft Security Program is necessary. Some committee members stated that the proposal goes too far by attempting to establish airline-style security for general aviation. Others said the TSA had failed to convince them that GA even [...]

An historical park in Easton, PA has an unusual visitor’s attraction: a canal boat pulled by mules. The people who handle these animals are called mule skinners. They dress in colonial garb and guide the mules down the bank of the canal to pull the canal boat in a recreation of the environment in which [...]

Report from an informational meeting held at Montrose airport (MTJ) by the TSA to present their new security plan. This report was submitted by Scott Morse via the Colorado Pilot’s Association. The report is long but worth reading.
Summary: starting April 30 all personnel that wish to access any ramp on the field will need to [...]

Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Chapter XII, Subchapter C contains Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) rules for civil aviation security. Exerpts pertaining to the Air Operations Area appear below:

§ 1540.5 - Terms used in this subchapter.
In addition to the terms in part 1500 of this chapter, the following terms are used [...]

The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.

No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject [...]

In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial,