Back in November I flew thru HPN. Sometime after leaving home, I realized I
forgot my wallet (ID, money, credit cards) but fortunately my spouse had
hers. No problems flying in and spending a few nights but after dropping
her off I almost got caught by the FBO's id check. I managed to talk them
into letting me go out to the plane to retrieve my ID with the intent of
flying off. It worked, but the 30 minute clearance delay made me nervous.

In the end, it was one of the most beautiful legs flown all year. Flew
right over JFK with the morning sun lighting up the whole city and watching
beautiful silver birds swarming below.

Guess I wouldn't even have made it to the FBO with the new security.


"Tom Fleischman"

A new procedure may be a checkpoint on Tower Road, which is the access
road for Hangar Echo, as well as Panorama and Westair. Vehicles may be
inspected, and occupants may be asked to show a government-issued
identification. This could be a 24-hour-a-day procedure, and is
expected to be in effect for the short-term period ahead. There will
likely be heightened security procedures including National Guard on
the terminal side of the airport as well.