Archive for January 2005

The San Diego Aerospace Museum today announced it would be adding a rare Boeing FB-5 fighter to its displays. Museum Vice President for Operations John Bolthouse stated that the aircraft, owned by George Rice of Monroe, Utah, will be on loan to the Museum for one year, with its status beyond that to be determined at a future date.

The FAA is developing a rule that would require all pilots to obtain a plastic pilot certificate within two years.

Wednesday, January 19, 2005
Mojave Airport a beacon for Kern’s future
By ALLISON GATLIN
The Antelope Valley (CA) Press

BAKERSFIELD – Offering the growing success of the Mojave Airport as a beacon of a bright future, Ray Watson, incoming chairman of the Kern County Board of Supervisors, painted an improving picture of the county Tuesday at the State of the County Breakfast.

Wednesday, January 19, 2005
Airport pact takes shape
City gets an earful from the community on the night they plan to vote on agreement that would limit development at Bob Hope Airport.
By Mark R. Madler
The Burbank (CA) Leader

DOWNTOWN BURBANK – After months of debate, City Council members were set to vote Tuesday night on a development agreement for Bob Hope Airport.

Tuesday, January 18, 2005
Council wants to convert El Toro into regional airport
By David Zahniser
The San Diego (CA) Union-Tribune

LOS ANGELES – Despite an outcry from Orange County officials, the City Council passed a resolution Tuesday calling for the former El Toro Marine Air Base to be converted into a regional airport that would take some of the pressure off Los Angeles International Airport.

Tuesday, January 18, 2005
Pilots turn out to support historic Rialto Airport’s survival
The San Bernardino (CA) Sun

None of these aviators resembled Howard Hughes or his current-day stand-in, Leonardo DiCaprio , but they were up in the air over the fate of Rialto Airport.

If you are like most, the long lines and seemingly meaningless checks at US airports are a huge frustration. Here is a story that might make you better understand.

Camarillo, California. The Ventura County Ninety-Nines Pilot Refresher Class takes place January 22 at Camarillo (CMA). This five-hour course qualifies for the ground portion of the flight review, Wings, and Avemco Recurrency Training Premium Credit. Instructor: Gene Hudson, CFI, CFII, MEI. Contact Susan Liebeler, 310/457-2926, or visit the Web site http://www.vc99s.org/

Sunday, January 16, 2005
Is accord a truce, or a sellout?
Terminal may still be possible under proposal
By Alex Dobuzinskis
The Los Angeles (CA) Daily News

BURBANK — The City Council on Tuesday will vote on an accord with the Bob Hope Airport that officials describe as a truce in a contentious battle over airport expansion but that critics say leaves the door open for a new terminal.

Thursday, January 13, 2005
Airport Principles Focus Of Discussion
By Harry Saltzgaver
The Long Beach (CA) Gazette

A public meeting tonight (Thursday) could determine much of the near-term future of the Long Beach Airport.