The resurfacing of the runway at N99 begins tomorrow. This is probably a good thing because there are numerous cracks.
But here's the really cool part. Runway 9-27 will be closed beginning tomorrow. But, the NOTAM, carefully crafted by the airport Manager, who is a good friend and a fellow rotorhead, reads:
!IPT 10/091 N99 9/27 CLSD WEF 0610161100-0610202100
The runway is closed, not the airport
It would be unsafe to land an airplane on the taxiway. But rotorcraft can and do safely use it, the grass, the ramps -- you name it -- for takeoffs and landings.
In other words, for two weeks, excepting the intervening weekend when the runway will be reopened, we own the airport. And fly we will
Rotors Rule!
But here's the really cool part. Runway 9-27 will be closed beginning tomorrow. But, the NOTAM, carefully crafted by the airport Manager, who is a good friend and a fellow rotorhead, reads:
!IPT 10/091 N99 9/27 CLSD WEF 0610161100-0610202100
The runway is closed, not the airport
It would be unsafe to land an airplane on the taxiway. But rotorcraft can and do safely use it, the grass, the ramps -- you name it -- for takeoffs and landings.
In other words, for two weeks, excepting the intervening weekend when the runway will be reopened, we own the airport. And fly we will
Rotors Rule!