‘Dangerous’ barge
I wish Navy Admiral Scott Gray would address why landing practice could not be done on an anchored barge or surplus carrier a few miles west of Whidbey Island, where it might have less noise impact on residents, human at least. (“Rear admiral discusses Growlers, community relations,” PDN, March 17)
A few years ago, I emailed the Whidbey NAS public affairs office about that, and was told it would be too dangerous.
I received no reply to my follow-up about why.
How would a low-level flight emergency over water be more risky than over land?
It would be helpful to know why this is not an option.
Randel Washburne,
Port Angeles