Helicopter school a threat to security

Helicopter school a threat to security
6/7/07
Considering that a helicopter training school is to open at Stewart Airport, our county government would do well to determine exactly how Rockland's airspace is to be protected.
Dangers to the nearby Indian Point nuclear plant were discussed many months ago at meetings of the Rockland County Conservation Association board of directors. While attack by airspace posed a threat, attack by chopper presented some frightening aspects on the local level.
It is assumed that federal authorities will take a long, hard look at those who apply to become helicopter pilots at a Stewart field school.
A good county Homeland Safety committee might determine how (or if) helicopter flights can be monitored. Palisades Interstate Park police might be invited to a New City meeting. Those from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, an obvious target, might also want to take part in Rockland discussions, if such a meeting were to be held.
Frank Leonard
Haverstraw
The writer is a member of the RCCA Board of Directors.