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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