[ml/nj]

The lower altitude is also a minor issue, since there is no guarantee of higher-altitude use which would allow military missile-launching so close to airport traffic. As I said before, the military has a great deal of airspace designated for their own use well away from commercial airports.

The Hamptons are about 80 miles east of JFK. Saying this is "so close" to airport traffic is rediculous. Since you're a (Wow! An IFR rated) pilot, why don't you have a look at the New York Sectional and tell everyone what the legend says that is printed just south of where TWA 800 fell.

ML/NJ

[expatpat]

Down boy! You were the one who, in 163, got all pompous and pedantic with me about 'traffic patterns' and VFR.