Two of Worlds Top 10 Most Dangerous Airports are in the United States

What makes an airport dangerous? Top of the list is a short runway followed by traffic congestion, how close is it to a city,difficult terrain and/or high altitude, take off and approach procedures and how well does the airport controller speak English. Two of the worlds top ten most dangerous airports are in the United States. Are you flying and and out of one of them?

Vail, Colorado "Eagle Co Airport" is dangerous because of the weather which is constantly changing and unpredictable. The weather can change between approach to mid-approach. The high altitude reduces the horsepower of the planes engines.

San Diego, California "Lindbergh Field" is dangerous because it is right on top of the cities mass population, has been called the "one runway wonder" and is the single busiest airport in the United States, so congested airspace and volume of traffic are a given. Back in the 1920's this was home for Charles Lindbergh who began his famous Paris flight from here. It is also known for having the worst aviation accident in California history, which also ranked among the top worst in all of the USA. Besides the runway being short a parking garage sits just 200 yards from the end of it, then there are the mountains and surrounding community.

So, you ask... what's the number one most dangerous airport in the world? Guess.... I'll let you know if you're correct. HINT: The runway is only 1,600 feet.

Naked Women & Crazy Behavior in the Air!

I just read two insane stories about a twenty-something Playboy centerfold trying to open an exit door to jump out of the plane in flight. She apparently forgot her medication. Then Delta had a twenty-something strip naked while in flight and caused a huge disruption. Both women were taken into custody and may or may not have charges filed against them. What is going on? Is our society that out of control that sitting on a flight for a few hours is beyond being able to maintain personal control and respect for those around us? There is a documentary out called "I AM" and these two stories tell me that we all need to see it and take the message to heart. Re-examine our priorities... reduce the stress inducing people, things and aspirations, and get back to healthy living that revolves not around celebrity and money, but around loving, supportive relationships and our service to others. I don't know, is it just me or is it out-of-control-crazy?

Certainly, if you're on medication don't forget them and make sure they are in your carry-on. Dress in layers and perhaps others will stop you before your get down to your birthday suit!

TSA TRUSTED TRAVELER PROGRAM

The USA Travel Association is strongly suggesting the TSA put a "trusted traveler" program in place, but popular opinion is that unless congress steps in and demands it, don't expect it to happen. Actually, George W. Bush tried to get just such a program in place and was shut down by congress. Maybe congress needs to hear your voice. What I've read leaves me with mixed feelings; I can see fingerprints, even footprints, but our tax returns? How do our tax returns and credit scores relate to whether or not we are terrorists? I could see asking for jail records and even a mental health exam, but tax returns? What are your thoughts on what should be required to be labeled a "trusted traveler"?