I don't have No Trespassing signs in my yard or on my house. However, I
expect everyone - with no exceptions - to recognize that it is not public
property and that is not acceptable to be prowling around. On the other
hand, there are many public places that are off limits. The lack of signs
does not indicate the intent of the owner (private or public).

Airports used to be friendly, inviting places where people did go to just
hang out. It was common for non-pilots to become pilots simply by being
handy for an invitation. For the most part, the terrorists have at least put
a notch in their anti-freedom belt. They have changed our perspective about
what is and what is not acceptable behavior in almost all situations.

On the other hand, I have the freedom to go flying whenever I want. I just
have to ask my significant other first. I am never told no but going without
asking will have dire consequences. Is that true freedom or not?

I can go to any small airport and take all the pictures I want. Out of
respect for the owners and operators, I will make my presence known and give
them the chance to object. The act of asking practically eliminates the
chance that they will refuse. However, to bypass that courtesy will
certainly raise their suspicions. It would have (should have) raised their
suspicions prior to 9/11 but probably not to the level of taking action.
Now, the threshold for action is much lower.

However, in the spirit of freedom, we should approach such situations, as
another poster said, in a friendly way, with the presumption of innocence.
Trust but verify. With a "Howdy! Ya like airplanes?" attitude rather than
"Can I see some ID?"

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Travis
Lake N3094P
PWK

"Kyle Boatright" wrote in message
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The airport in question most certainly is not private property, and there
are no signs posted on the field or even notices posted in the FBO
directing visitors, ramp walkers, or picture takers to check-in, show ID,
or anything else.

KB