From: "Philip Thomas" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: [Goanet]SEABIRD RUNWAY LOOKS OK
Airport horizon full of question marks
<Greenville's runway currently is 4,200 feet long.
Most insurance companies require 5,000 feet to accommodate jets.>
Recently we were told that the plan was for a 6000 foot runway at Seabird.
It should go full steam ahead for the airfield there and shift the training
of Sea Harrier and
MIG-29K pilots out of Dabolim. If terrain is a problem then blast the
hills.
It would be in a good cause.
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I second this appeal, in right earnest. it's time for the Naval Air Wing to
'Walk' from Dabolim, and walk towards Seabird and strenghten the Defence
Operations there. Why should the AAI be burdened with Mopa, when they can
expand and modernise Dabolim for a song; Let the Navy walk, and let the
Maharashtra Govt. have this airport somewhere in Ratnagiri, if they have to,
and keep Pernem etc for Goa's other needs.
Then there is my Challenge to the Navy proper to refloat the m.v. River
Princess and prove their mettle, or train for these capabilities, like all
great Navies do. Will the Navy do it? Why not?
Nasci Caldeira
Melbourne
Down Under
