[JYO] Security alert affects general aviation
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- Date: Sat, 25 May 2002 08:46:50 EDT
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Security alert affects general aviation
AOPA urges pilots and flight schools to remain vigilant
May 24 — The FBI has issued an alert that it has received information
indicating that terrorists may still be interested in using small general
aviation aircraft for suicide attacks in the United States. Pilots are
strongly encouraged to remain alert for <A
HREF="http://www.aopa.org/whatsnew/newsitems/2002/020524notice.html";>suspicious
activities</A> anytime they
are flying, or at an airport just before or after a flight. Individuals
observing anything suspicious should report it to the local FBI or law
enforcement officials. For flight schools, flying clubs, and others renting
aircraft, the FAA has a series of <A
HREF="http://www.aopa.org/whatsnew/newsitems/2002/020109security.html";>suggested
enhancements</A>.
"While the alert is not specific, it is important that everyone in the
general aviation community serve as the eyes and ears for law enforcement,
watching for suspicious activity and persons," explained AOPA's Andy Cebula,
senior vice president of Government and Technical Affairs.
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