The role of a consultant to an airport planning commission.

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Introduction: Topography, especially mountains, affects the weather in many different ways. In this activity, you will play the role of a consultant to an airport planning commission. The new airport is to be located at one of three locations in a mountainous region. Discuss the pros and cons of locating a General Aviation airport at each of the three locations: A, B and C. Which location would your group then select as the safest place to locate the airport?

Talles

Mountain

C Prevailing strong winds

Broad Valley

B Water and a Narrow

Coastal Region

Directions: Work within your assigned group. Using the template below, post your group's advice to the planning commission in the "Airport Location" Discussion Board forum.

Conclusion: Compare your airport plans with your classmates.

Airport Location Template:

Collaboration Activity: Airport Location
Location	Choice of Location (Place an x in the box for the airport location that your team has chosen.)	Pros (List the reasons why each location would make a good airport location.)	Cons (List the reasons why each location would make a bad airport location.)
A
B
C

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