[Fwd: [daip] Overflights NE of the VLA]

[Jim Ulvestad]

Hi Dan,

Can you (or somebody) take a look at this message and reply.
Since the planned flight is next Tuesday, a reply today
would be great!

Thanks,

Jim

-------- Original Message --------
Subject: 	[daip] Overflights NE of the VLA
Date: 	Fri, 23 Jan 2004 14:13:14 -0700
From: 	Richard Hoover <richard.hoover at att.net>
To: 	<aipsmail at nrao.edu>



I'm a volunteer pilot for Lighthawk, an environmental flying 
organization partnering with groups interested in providing the 
overflight perspective on environmental issues. Lightwawk has been asked 
to assist the New Mexico Land Conservation Collaborative to document 
with aerial photos the current condition of a 27,000 acre ranch whose 
owners are interested in setting aside conservation easements.

The flight would take us rather close to the NRAO buildings, although 
the property is completely north of U.S. Hwy 60, and just NE of the VLA 
center. I recognize that there are no official flight restrictions over 
the VLA, but would nevertheless like to present a minimum of disruption 
to your operations (preferably none).

Please let me know if you anticipate if our flight 500-1000 feet above 
the surface just NE of the VLA center would disrupt your operation. The 
flight would be conducted between 10 and 11 AM next Tuesday, January 27, 
would probably last about 30 to 45 minutes. If you like I can supply you 
with my aircraft type and registration number.

Richard Hoover