Archive for July 2011
Deadline for Comments to FCC on LightSquared's Petition is July 30
The Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA) is urging — and guiding — GPS users to actively participate in defending GPS from the potential interference of proposed wireless broadband services.
Read MoreMarch ARB Wants Some Company
The commander of March Air Reserve Base between Riverside and Moreno Valley was clear: The Air Force doesn’t mind sharing its runway with general aviation flights.
Col. Karl McGregor said the military actually wants the civilian air traffic because it could help defray the costs of operating the airport. He spoke Thursday night at a community meeting organized by Riverside Councilman Paul Davis who represents the Orangecrest neighborhood.
Read MoreTell Congress NO User Fees (Taxes) on GA
As we reported to you the other day, as part of discussions between Members of Congress and the Administration on a potential solution to our nation’s deficit challenges, Members are still discussing the possibility of reinvigorating a greatly harmful “user fee” tax on our businesses and groups that depend on general aviation.
Read MoreFOSMO to Welcome World Aviator, Wei Chen
Santa Monica Airport – Friends Of Santa Monica Airport to Welcome Around the World Aviator, Wei Chen, to Historic Santa Monica Airport
Read MoreWatsonville – New realities, general plans and our airport
Santa Cruz County, the city of Watsonville and the Watsonville Pilots Association should have the same goal: to keep Watsonville Airport fully functional and safe.
Read MoreNTSB/EAA Experimental Aircraft Safety Study
The NTSB with the support of EAA has launched a study to evaluate and improve the safety of amateur-built experimental aircraft, beginning with an online survey. Nearly 15 percent of general aviation aircraft (33,000 of 224,000) in the U.S. fall into the amateur-built experimental classification, the NTSB says.
Read MoreCalPilots' Three-tiered Airport Defense
Introduction: What is the problem? General Aviation (GA) airports are under constant attack from development and land use issues. There is a lack of understanding regarding airports contributions to the local and state economy, as well as their part in the state’s transportation infrastructure. When originally built, the airport was typically placed in an area…
Read MoreWatsonville Airport Safety Issues
As We See It: Watsonville airport safety issues can’t be averted
Read More100LL Lawsuit Update
Get up to speed on the outrageous 100LL lawsuit filed by the opportunistic CEH.
Read MoreWatsonville Municipal Airport Manager to Retire
WATSONVILLE – Watsonville Municipal Airport Manager Don French will retire in December, ending a career with the city that’s spanned four decades.
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