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FAA Says Proposed Tallest Skyscraper In The US Will Be A “Hazard” To Flights (simpleflying.com)

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A proposed skyscraper in downtown Oklahoma raises concern for the Federal Aviation Administration , as the country's tallest skyscraper could affect flight operations.

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[–] [email protected] 13 points 4 days ago (2 children)

Someone wants to put the nation’s tallest skyscraper in… Oklahoma???

[–] [email protected] 8 points 4 days ago

Countries turning into a circus, so we need a central tent pole

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 days ago

Haven’t you heard? It’s the next Dubai. So hot right now.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 days ago (1 children)

That's what the blinking red light on top is for.

Also it's a fixed object. It ain't gonna be a surprise when it's just sitting there. I don't hear hear them whining that we should mow down the Rockies.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 4 days ago

FWIW they are complaining that it's too close to airport approaches, so they can't just avoid the area without moving the airports.