Security at a class D tower

"Dallas" wrote in message
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I toured the new state of the art tower at Addison airport last week and
was struck by all the security measures they employed.

The entire complex and parking lot was surrounded by a dense wrought iron
fence with a nasty "fish hook" shaped sharp pointed curve at the top. An
intercom opened the gate. The entrance to the tower was an interlock of
bulletproof glass doors that locked you in a holding area until someone
checked the video camera and buzzed you in.

I assume this is all a reaction to our new terrorist threat, but I haven't
been able to come up with any reason for all that security. Let's say
some terrorists took the tower, what's the worst thing they could do?


They could take the tower, kill all the occupants, and carry out "simulated"
operations. OH...NO..!!!!!!!!!!!!!

"Dallas" wrote in message
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I toured the new state of the art tower at Addison airport last week and
was struck by all the security measures they employed.

The entire complex and parking lot was surrounded by a dense wrought iron
fence with a nasty "fish hook" shaped sharp pointed curve at the top. An
intercom opened the gate. The entrance to the tower was an interlock of
bulletproof glass doors that locked you in a holding area until someone
checked the video camera and buzzed you in.

I assume this is all a reaction to our new terrorist threat, but I haven't
been able to come up with any reason for all that security. Let's say
some terrorists took the tower, what's the worst thing they could do?


Frankly it just sounds like a waste to me too. Kind of makes you wonder of
if some of the decision makes don't have relatives in security construction
services business, or someone had some unneeded budget money for security
improvements.

"Maxwell" wrote in message
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"Dallas" wrote in message
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I toured the new state of the art tower at Addison airport last week and
was struck by all the security measures they employed.

The entire complex and parking lot was surrounded by a dense wrought iron
fence with a nasty "fish hook" shaped sharp pointed curve at the top.
An
intercom opened the gate. The entrance to the tower was an interlock of
bulletproof glass doors that locked you in a holding area until someone
checked the video camera and buzzed you in.

I assume this is all a reaction to our new terrorist threat, but I
haven't
been able to come up with any reason for all that security. Let's say
some terrorists took the tower, what's the worst thing they could do?


Frankly it just sounds like a waste to me too. Kind of makes you wonder of
if some of the decision makes don't have relatives in security
construction services business, or someone had some unneeded budget money
for security improvements.

Like 98% of the Post 911 security enhancements, this is eyewash to make the
public believe the politicians are "doing something" to prevent future
terror events.

KB

"Dallas" wrote:

Let's say some terrorists took the tower, what's the worst thing they could
do?


Make me wait for a 152 on a 10-mile final.

--
Dan
C172RG at BFM

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Dallas wrote:

I assume this is all a reaction to our new terrorist threat, but I haven't
been able to come up with any reason for all that security. Let's say
some terrorists took the tower, what's the worst thing they could do?

You can ask pretty much the same questions wrt to security around
small aircraft. There isn't any mission requiring a small aircraft
that couldn't be done cheaper, faster, "better" some other way.

--
Bob Noel
(goodness, please trim replies!!!)

The other day,I called the tower and asked if I could come up? They sad
sure,press the door bell and I'll buss you in.

Bob Noel wrote:
In article ,
Dallas wrote:


I assume this is all a reaction to our new terrorist threat, but I haven't
been able to come up with any reason for all that security. Let's say
some terrorists took the tower, what's the worst thing they could do?


You can ask pretty much the same questions wrt to security around
small aircraft. There isn't any mission requiring a small aircraft
that couldn't be done cheaper, faster, "better" some other way.

LJ Blodgett writes:

The other day,I called the tower and asked if I could come up? They sad
sure,press the door bell and I'll buss you in.

Sure, but if a terrorist came to the tower, he couldn't possibly get in
because they wouldn't press the button for a terrorist.

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In article ,
Dallas wrote:

I toured the new state of the art tower at Addison airport last week and
was struck by all the security measures they employed.

Everything but a NOAA weather radio.

john smith wrote:
In article ,
Dallas wrote:


I toured the new state of the art tower at Addison airport last week and
was struck by all the security measures they employed.


Everything but a NOAA weather radio.


That's the union whining, as usual. All facilities have high speed
internet access in all operating quarters. When ever there is bad
weather around we will always have a web page up with a weather radar
site, usually Weather Underground as that self updates every 8-10 minutes.

Newps writes:

When ever there is bad
weather around we will always have a web page up with a weather radar
site, usually Weather Underground as that self updates every 8-10 minutes.

You mean I'm privileged enough to have access to the very same ultra-advanced
sources of weather information used by air traffic controllers?

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