Archive for November 2011
TEMECULA: Rancho California Airport a Distant Memory
Passersby would never guess it today, but a commercial section of Temecula between what’s now Diaz Road and Business Park Drive used to be an airport.
Read MoreFLIGHT ADVISORY GPS Testing – Beatty, NV
FLIGHT ADVISORY GPS Testing CHLK GPS 11-13 November 7, 2011 – December 16, 2011 Beatty, NV
Read MoreCalPilots Response to Scottsdale Airport Commissioner Firing
It is unfortunate that Mayor Lane believes that when it comes to airport commission decisions it is his way or the highway. An airport commission is tasked with determining a balance between what is good for the community as well as the airport. And Mayor, in case you weren’t aware of it, the airport is good for the community.
Read MoreSouthern California Soaring Academy – “Walking On Air In the USA”
CalPilots Editor’s Note: Aviation doesn’t get much positive press even though it is frequently used to accomplish wonderful programs. Read about what the Southern California Soaring Academy is doing to help our wounded Veterans.
Read MoreScottsdale Council ousts Airport Commissioner over FAA letter
In case you weren’t aware of the politics associated with our nations airports this article ought to show you how bad it can be. The Scottsdale Mayor ought to be ashamed and embarrassed.
Read MoreSanta Maria Airport starts Phase 2 of Runway Work
After delays created by the temporary shutdown of the Federal Aviation Administration, the Santa Maria Public Airport runway extension project is on pace to be completed early next year.
Read MoreOceanside Airport receives FAA Grant
OCEANSIDE — Oceanside announced Wednesday it will receive an approximately $236,000 grant to spruce up its airport.
Read MoreJudge dismisses FBO group's injunction request
A ruling by a federal judge in California allowed the Center for Environmental Health (CEH) to proceed with a lawsuit against FBOs and avgas distributors under state law, but did not address the businesses’ claim that federal law preempts state regulations on avgas, the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) announced.
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