Saturday, November 10, 2012

Burley Municipal Airport (KBYI), Idaho: Opinion/Sound Offs

Dear Editor,

I am a pilot who owns an airplane and a hangar at the Burley Municipal Airport.  In my 25 years owning two businesses in Burley my airplane has been an invaluable tool to meet the needs of my family, friends and customers.  When I owned Payne Mortuary I flew to many locations in Idaho and throughout the West to bring back home those who had passed away. I am also a professional aerial photographer having taken pictures for clients like Pacific Ethanol, Exergy, General Electric, Pentad Properties, many farmers and ranchers, and others.  In addition to my personal use of the airport, 17 years ago Lifeflight flew my son, born with health complications, from Burley to Salt Lake City.  The airport has been an integral part of my life and my livelihood in Burley.  Hundreds of thousands of private and complex prop-driven and jet aircraft have come and gone from our Burley airport without incident. It truly has an impeccable safety record and having flown into many of the airports throughout Idaho, ours ranks among the best in the state.

Continued ...  Read more here:  http://www.minicassia.com/opinion/sound_offs/article_431d6a26-276d-11e2-8b53-0019bb30f31a.html

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