The possible creation of a

special air traffic pattern at Falcon Field for ultra-light aircraft will

be discussed at a meeting there Saturday, Jan. 12.

Ultra-light aircraft operators

have been invited to attend the meeting, along with tenants of the airport

and officials from the Peachtree Flight Center. The meeting will be held

after the annual chili cook-off sponsored by the local Short Wing Piper

Club, said Airport Manager Jim Savage.

While most aircraft operate

at a minimum altitude of 1000 feet, ultra-light aircraft operate at a

minimum altitude of 500 feet, which can make them difficult to spot by

other pilots.

The use of a special pattern

for ultra-light aircraft would allow other aircraft to locate them more

easily, according to officials.

Another complicating factor

is that ultra-light aircraft usually can't use radio to communicate effectively

because of wind flowing into the microphone.

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