The ongoing Saga of the obstacle (private tree 287 feet high) approach end (mountain side) of 090 of RPVD/Dumaguete Sibulan airport hits international news,issuing of FAA/ NOTAM (notice to airman) Whats with individuals not being part of the community they live in for public safety and comfort??

On another note: Parking warning at airport,,, Please don't think you reinvented the wheel...
on several occasions,CHEAP people trying to duke the system say they are picking up or dropping off passengers to avoid the minimal parking fee, CAAP/PNP have started impounding cars and motorcycles! don't come cry to me you cheap b------s!

On a lighter note : bring your parking stub to FINISHLINE Cafe, they will pay for your parking by deducting it off your bill. They also offer covered safe long term motorcycle parking.

Fly safe, and remember
Flying is the second greatest thrill known to man…. Landing is the first!

Every one already knows the definition of a 'good' landing is one from which you can walk away. But very few know the definition of a 'great landing.' It's one after which you can use the airplane another time.

Article forwarded from an awesome aviator friend...

CAAP, SP officials meet
on runway ‘shortening'
BY JUDY F. PARTLOW
Negros Oriental Vice Governor Mark Edward Macias has confirmed that officials from the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines have asked an audience with the Sangguniang Panlalawigan today on the supposed shortening of the landing zone at the Dumaguete airport.

Macias, however, said that neither he nor the SP is aware of the purported Notice to Airmen, or NOTAM, published late last week by CAAP regarding the planned shortening of the runway by 436 meters, effective April 15, due to safety reasons.

Cited as the alleged cause of obstruction for aircraft plying the Dumaguete airport route is a tree owned by a private individual in nearby Sibulan town, who was already previously involved in negotiations with CAAP officials for the cutting down of the tree.

Macias said he received a call from Board Member Edmund Dy, informing him that CAAP officials wanted to meet with the legislators due to the supposed NOTAM.

He expressed surprise over the recent development, saying he is aware of the grave implications to the local economy and other areas if the purported NOTAM would be implemented soon.

Macias said that previously, the CAAP had sought the aid of the SP but since the problem needs an executive and not legislative action, they referred this to the local government unit of Sibulan because the airport and the owner of the tree in question are located in that town.

A source, who asked not to be identified, said the decrease in the landing zone for aircrafts at the Dumaguete airport would have an impact on the Airbus 320 units being used by Philippine Airlines Express and Cebu Pacific for the Dumaguete-Manila, and vice versa, routes.

Planes coming in from the mountains instead of from the sea are affected by the tree, which allegedly makes it difficult for the pilots to maneuver their aircraft to the Dumaguete runway, the source added.

The proposed shortening of 436 meters would be from the eastern portion, or from the highway, of the Dumaguete airport runway which measures 1,800 meters, the source added.

Macias said he is aware that if the proposed shortening of the landing zone takes effect, chances are that smaller aircraft, such as the turbo-props, will be plying the Dumaguete route instead of the Airbus 320s.

The SP will do its best to help the CAAP find a better and lasting solution to the apparent problem but Macias stressed that the Sibulan LGU has a bigger role in this.

Officials from CAAP, PAL Express and Cebu Pacific are set to meet with the SP this afternoon on the matter.*JFP