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44 a pilot. He then addressed why planes fly over certain areas. He spoke to standard procedures for flight paths for instrument approaches. He cited there are definite "highways" planes must adhere to in order to be within radar contact. He strongly opposed any development in Zone B. The noise complaints would be tremendous. The standard procedure being used is to fly to the north of the freeway, the FAA standard instrument departure is to climb to 4,000 on a heading of 345. Now the FAA designated path is to fly 020 and then make turns to your desired direction. He believes this is to avoid the noise impact. When you are going out on an IFR chart you must stay in radio contact to avoid collisions. He strongly opposed Zone B development. The Livermore Council unanimous supported the square protection area boundaries. Mr. Pico asked about the FAAIFR flight pattern. Mr. Phillips reiterated the heading was 020. Mr. Tarver asked if it were reasonable to preserve a corridor for flight patterns. Mr. Phillips indicated the FAAhas determined that this is the only way to fly north now. The Sunol intersection comes off the Oakland VOR and the Sacramento VOR intercepts that. There are very precise paths that must be flown to guarantee safety. He pointed out where the beacon was at the runway. If the pilot can see it, he lands, if not then he must go up and follow instruments in on runway 7. Ms. Barbara Blisseft, 4022 Sutherland Court, Pleasanton, as a pilot, indicated on warm days, it takes most of the airport protection area for a small plane to gain altitude. She indicated it was important to have a buffer zone in case of problems with an aircraft on takeoffs and landings. She has flown at many other airports and cited the problems they have. She indicated there must be a protection area. Gerald Severin, 4513 Mirador Drive, Pleasanton, also a pilot, indicated he has used Livermore Airport since 1975. He believed this is an increasing valuable regional resource. He sees the tendency for development in the area and believes it will be only a matter of time before there are tremendous complaints about the airport. He further stated the Livermore airport has climate advantages over other Bay Area airports and advantages from advanced planning and the proposed APA. He predicted there will be increased use of the airport and he urged adoption of the APA as it is without delay. Mr. Pico indicated he was unequivocally in favor of creating an airport protection area. He had many concerns including a need for an EIR, realizing, however, that by requiring an EIR the delay 1/12/93 8