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Alpine Resident Voices Concerns About AIRPLANE TRAFFIC Over Alpine Homes

My name is Ron Ripperger and I live on Lilac Ranch Road, Alpine, CA 91901. As stated in my draft letter we have so many civilian aircraft flying to and from our Alpine Community to practice their standard maneuvers and practice driver’s training.  Last Thursday (8/27) we counted just under 50, yes 50, civilian planes flying over our neighborhood and unfortunately our lot to reach their practice area.  Refer to page 15 of the attached Gillespie Field Guide to see why they are coming to our section of Alpine to practice every day.  2017_Pilot_Airport_Resource_Guide_PDF (002) The Heavy Traffic Practice Area…