Archive for May 2004
California Airport Managers And Airport Users Join Forces
In an aviation historical first, California’s airport managers and airport users have joined forces to preserve and promote California’s 250 public airports. The airport managers, represented by the Association of California Airports, and the airport users represented by the California Pilots Association, have formed a joint political action committee.
Read MoreTulare Airport Offers Rare Air Access To Visitors
The caller told Mike Schoenau, Tulare Municipal Airport manager, that he took his first plane ride at last year’s Tulare Airport Appreciation Day and would be returning for Saturday’s event.
Read MoreChanges In Airport Parking Fees Sought
PALM SPRINGS — People used to trudging from the far corners of the airport parking lot to pick up a visitor may have some relief in store– the spaces closest to the terminal could soon be reserved for people making quick trips.
Read MoreSouth Lake Tahoe (TVL) Newsletter
This e-mail will be a replacement for an official newsletter this month. As many of you are aware we have at least one major battle to fight very soon and can use your help. You can expect an announcement very soon for an upcoming meeting in early June and we’d love to have you there for that as well.
Read MoreDeer Problem Concerns Airport
Planes Damaged; Deer Killed
KCRA-TV Ch 3, Sacramento (CA)
GROVELAND, Calif. — Many pilots who fly into Tuolumne County’s Pine Mountain Lake Airport say Mother Nature is taking the fun out of a longtime hobby.
O.C. Weighs Airport Sale to Cut Debt
A management team will explore ways of getting around federal limits on the use of such assets. The goal: raise enough to eliminate the bankruptcy tab.
By Dan Weikel and David Reyes
The Los Angeles (CA) Times
New Public Use Airports
While we can never let our guard down regarding California?s Airports, it?s good to review the positive things occurring to aviation in our state. It is important to understand that California has made some progress.
Read MoreA new Buchanan Field Cannot Be Built at Acme Landfill
Airport replacement gets trashed. A new Buchanan Field cannot be built at Acme Landfill, consultant says
By Tamara Grippi
The Tri-Valley (CA) Herald
Flabob Offers A Visit To Aviation's Past
Vintage Aircraft Open House Set For May 15th. EAA Vintage Aircraft Chapter 33 will host their fifth annual Open House at Flabob Airport (CA) on May 15th. The event, which is free and open to everyone, expects to attract nearly 200 antique and classic aircraft, a few dozen vintage cars and hot rods, along with 500 to 1,000 people.
Read MoreProposed Airport Expansion Hits Turbulence
Residents argue over noise, safety and the right to a good night’s sleep
By Mike White
The Tri-Valley (CA) Herald