Archive for September 2010
Check for Political TFR's
Election time is upon us which means that politicians will be flying all over the place thereby closing airspace, and mucking up aircraft operations and travel. Don’t forget to check for TFR’s. You can easily do so by checking the links in the left column of this home page, under Flight Planning.
Read MoreLine Up and Wait” in Preparation for Takeoff
Line Up and Wait” in Preparation for Takeoff
You do it at the movie theater, the supermarket, as well as your favorite coffee shop on the way to work: You line up and wait. And, after September 30, 2010, you may also be asked to do it at your local towered airport.
SB1141 Requiring Airport Land Use Commissions Vetoed
Governor Schwarzenegger vetoed SB 1141 (McLeod) requiring Airport Land Use Commissions.
Read MoreAB48, AB1889 – Schwarzenegger vetoes California CFI moratorium
Schwarzenegger vetoes California CFI moratorium
California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has vetoed Assembly Bill 1889, which would have imposed a moratorium on costly new flight training regulations in the state. Read MoreSanta Maria Airport – Contract OK’d for First Phase of Airport Runway Expansion
Contract OK’d for first phase of airport runway expansion
Work is expected to begin this fall on a long-awaited runway extension project at Santa Maria Public Airport.
Read MoreNut Tree Airport, Petition for Further ALUC Planning Consideration
Open Letter to Airport Land Use Commission – Nut Tree Airport
It is respectfully requested that the Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) meet to further discuss the proposed zoning changers for the community area in the vicinity of the Nut Tree Airport.
Why you should care about TTF
Public comments are interesting…or can be. Following are but three comments made at the Sept. 22 hearing of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on an FAA proposal to prohibit any new residential through the fence (TTF) agreements at publicly-funded airports that are part of the National System of Airports and therefore eligible for Airport Improvement Program grants, also known as NPIAS airports.
Read MoreLGB Class C Comment Period Extended
AB48 – BPPE – The Hidden Costs
I read your article regarding the $5,000 application fee for the BPPE – are you aware of the audit cost as well? We’ve had an estimate of $50,000. Here is my letter to them – just want to share and vent with someone who feels the same way.
Editor’s Note: The “one size fits all” mentality of the state legislature affects all small businesses, including of course, flight schools. Please take the time to read this letter to BPPE from the RN Director of Nursing Professional Medical Careers Institute to understand what this ill advised legislation really costs.The question needs to be asked – Does California really need BPPE – or is this a typical method the legislature uses to keep lucrative paying state jobs?
Army Receives FAA Approval to Fly Unmanned Aircraft in National Airspace
DENVER — The Federal Aviation Administration has granted the Army permission to fly unmanned aircraft in national airspace at night using ground-based radar and GPS systems to avoid civilian and commercial traffic. “This is a landmark event,” said Col. Gregory Gonzalez, project manager for Army unmanned aircraft systems.
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