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Findings and Recommendations 3 findings
F1
In compliance with a CEC directive dated February 6, 2006, the City of Blythe installed and activated a Super AWOS on October 24, 2006. The Super AWOS was shut-off on March 16, 2007, because the FBO filed a complaint with FCC that the Super AWOS transmissions were interfering with FBO licensed Unicom frequency 122.8 Mhz. As a result, pilots are not warned of the plume from BEP1.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
Vigorously pursue an agreement with Wolfe Enterprises to purchase and/or transfer Wolfe Enterprise’s FCC license (frequency 122.8 Mhz) to the City of Blythe for operation of the Super AWOS Unicom.
F2
As of June 1, 2008, the City of Blythe had not complied with the CEC directive to designate a calm wind runway and change the traffic pattern from left-hand to right-hand by April 15, 2007. BEP1 has agreed to pay for any environmental analysis to determine the feasibility of changing the designation.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
Reactivate the Super AWOS that has been purchased by BEP1 that will notify pilots using Blythe Airport to avoid direct over flight of the power plant.
F3
Currently, Wolfe Enterprises has a FCC license to operate a Unicom at the airport on frequency 122.8 Mhz. The City of Blythe has been directed by CEC to install a Super AWOS Unicom at the airport, but does not have an FCC license. In addition, FAA guidelines do not permit two different warning systems operating at an uncontrolled airport. 5
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
Conduct an environmental review that has been funded by the BEP1, of the designation of a calm wind runway and/or a change in the traffic- landing pattern at the airport. Report Issued: 06/19/08 Report Public: 06/23/08 Response Due: 09/17/08 6 BEP1 – Runway 26, Blythe Airport (Picture taken January 2003.) 7
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