The pilots of American Airlines make it unanimous - that military runways and flight paths will not be used. The county minimizes a serious problem when taking off into mountainous terrain. The county never asked the FAA for approval. Photos show Loma Ridge, site of the worst air disaster in Orange County history. Captain Quilter discusses takeoff risks in response to EIR 573.
West takeoffs are safer than east.
Pilots will decide. The FAA leaves the final decision to the pilots regarding takeoffs over Irvine. A graphic representation. Poetic Airport Irony . Captain Quilter writes to the Los Angeles Times to set the record straight.