Archive for May 2012
Marine Sanctuaries Aren’t a Pilot’s Safe Haven
A new Federal regulation finalized this year places airspace over four west coast marine sanctuaries off limits for GA pilots. Three marine sanctuaries are located in Northern California. The fourth is located in northwestern Washington.
Read MoreSierra Sky Park – Sky's the limit at residential airport
FRESNO, Calif. – When Tim Cone was eight-years-old he saw a neighborhood where people had airplanes in their garages instead of cars.
Read MoreBlog: Say "no" to general aviation over-regulation
CalPilots Editor’s Note: Here is an interesting perspective – might not be too far off either.
Read MoreMarin's 'largest solar project' planned for San Rafael Airport
May 18–Marin energy officials announced a new agreement to buy electricity from a 972-kilowatt solar installation to be erected on rooftops at the San Rafael Airport.
Read MoreShort Runway Hurting Tracy Airport Business
TRACY (CBS13) – A small mistake at the Tracy Municipal Airport is now causing a big problem.
Read MoreAirports and the Wealth of Cities
CalPilots Editor’s Note: This article focuses on larger commercial airports, but it also applies to smaller general aviation airports, only on a relative smaller scale.
Read MoreThe South County Airport Pilots Association (SCAPA) Awards
SAN MARTIN, CA—The South County Airport Pilots Association (SCAPA) awarded three $1000 scholarships to three local students pursuing careers in aviation.
Read More(SMO) Board Advises Early Legal Action to Modify, Close Airport
CalPilots Editor – The lunacy surrounding Santa Monica Airport continues.
Read MoreTFR San Jose CA May 23rd – 24th
NOTAM Number : FDC 2/3489 Download shapefiles Issue Date : May 23, 2012 at 0354 UTC Location : San Jose, California Beginning Date and Time : May 24, 2012 at 0045 UTC Ending Date and Time : May 24, 2012 at 1730 UTC Reason for NOTAM : Temporary flight restrictions for VIP Movement Type :…
Read MoreVoters may be asked to lift Napa airport runway weight limit
The Napa County Airport wants to build a better runway, but it needs voter approval this fall to do so.
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