federal aviation administration
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Barrow County
Illegal Drone Flights Spotted By Planes In Barrow, Jackson Counties
A plane flying at 20,000 feet spotted a drone in illegal air space over the Cabin Creek Drive area in Jackson County at the end of January. The drone sighting was reported to the Federal Aviation Administration who then contacted the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office to investigate. Upon arrival to the…
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Athens-Clarke County
Update: Athens Airport Tower Closing
Runways to become “uncontrolled” due to federal budget cuts Athens, Ga (GradyNewSource.com) – When federal budget cuts close nearly 150 air traffic control towers at airports nationwide, the two runways at Athens-Ben Epps airport will become “uncontrolled.” Pilots will need to work it out amongst themselves to determine when aircraft…