VOICED : Smaller US airports prepare to make

Salisbury Airport, managed by Robert Bryant, faces challenges due to FAA budget cuts leading to control tower closures. Pilots must now self-coordinate, raising safety concerns, especially in poor weather. Despite U.S. Airways maintaining flights, economic impacts are expected. Local officials criticize Congress for the cuts, which affect nearly 150 airports, slowing air traffic nationwide.

What is the main challenge for pilots at Salisbury Airport after the control tower shutdown?

• Higher landing fees

• Increased fuel costs

• Coordinating flights without air traffic controllers

• Longer flight routes

Why is flying in IFR conditions particularly concerning for pilots without air traffic controllers?

• It requires more fuel

• It involves more complex navigation

• It lacks visual separation guidance

• It increases passenger discomfort

What decision has U.S. Airways made regarding its flights from Salisbury?

• To change flight routes

• To increase ticket prices

• To maintain its daily flights

• To reduce the number of flights

What is the reaction of local officials to the control tower shutdowns?

• They support the decision

• They blame Congress for not reaching a budget deal

• They plan to build a new control tower

• They are indifferent to the changes

What is the FAA's justification for the control tower shutdowns?

• To improve air traffic efficiency

• To increase pilot training

• To meet mandated budget reductions

• To modernize airport facilities