**CHOOSE WHICH EVER OPTION YOU DEEM BEST, thank you

Based on the readings below and any research you conducted on threats to general aviation airports, formulate your responses using examples from the text, your own experiences, cases, or the news to support your answers.

For your discussion, you have two options. Read through both options before choosing one to complete: 

• Option 1: Discuss the threats to general aviation (GA).
  • Do you think there is a serious threat from terrorism? Why or why not?
  • Why are GA security programs implemented in GA airports? Explain your answers. 
• Option 2: Discuss the AOPA Airport Watch program.
  • Do you think this is effective in the prevention of crime and terrorism? Why or why not?

In your discussion, note the option that you chose.

Reference and cite your sources using the current APA format.

READINGS

The threats and security measures for general aviation (GA) airports are quite different from that of commercial aviation airports. These threats include airports, aircraft, hangars, and fixed base operations. 

Explore these topics in-depth by reading from the following: 

• General Aviation Security: Aircraft, Hangars, Fixed-Base Operations, Flight Schools, and Airports/ERAU Hunt Library – Ebook CentralLinks to an external site.
  • Chapter 5: Security of General Aviation Aircraft
  • Chapter 6: Security of General Aviation Airports
  • Chapter 10: Security of Fixed Base Operations
  • Chapter 13: AOPA Airport Watch Program
• Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Security Information/AOPALinks to an external site.
  • The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) supports aviation security and has a wealth of security information on its web page. This is a resource you can utilize for your final project.  
• Transportation Security Administration: Security Guidelines for General Aviation Airport Operators and Users (PDF)/TSALinks to an external site.
  • General aviation airports do not have the same security mandates from the TSA as commercial airports. The TSA has developed guidelines that are recommended for general aviation airports. Choose sections to review that pertain to your interests and research. This is another resource and reference you can utilize for your final project.