Fight against 3rd Class Medical Gains Momentum

November 3, 2010

David Wartofsky, the controversial owner/operator of Potomac Airfield, closest of the Maryland 3 airports to downtown Washington D.C., has filed a formal petition with the Secretary of Transportation (FAA 2009-0481), and the Transportation Committee, proposing to replace FAA’s 3rd class medical with a driver’s license for private-use aircraft under 6,000 lbs.

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Santa Monica City Council Continues it's Underhanded Airport Tactics

CalPilots

Editor’s Note: The Santa Monica City Council has refused to issue permits to two flight schools at Santa Monica Airport. One can’t help but be suspicious of what the Santa Monica City Council is trying to accomplish. Obviously, they want to insure that the airport does not remain successful – why would that be? It’s becoming more obvious they have a hidden agenda here.
Read the Editorial from the Santa Monica Daily Press.

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L.A. TAC Chart Correction

The new L.A. TAC – south of Pt. Dume and mid-channel to Catalina indicates use of 123.05 for self-announcing one’s position – which is incorrect. In the area south of the L.A. peninsula (Palos Verdes) and Long Beach, it says that — below 2000′ to self-announce on 123.025 – which is correct.  It is the…

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EPA Calls for Study at 15 Airports

An Environmental Protection Agency rule approved Dec. 14 calls for a yearlong study of lead levels at 15 airports. The rule revises the monitoring requirements for lead emissions from a variety of sources to better assess if areas are complying with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards. AOPA Online Editor’s Note: Read the article to…

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