Archive for April 2013
SocialFlight Expands Reach, Gains Media Partners
(CalPilots Editor’s Note: Here’s an interesting idea to get you out flying more)… SocialFlight, a free mobile app that aims to bring pilots together by providing an easy source of information about aviation events, has grown to 15,000 users since its launch just nine months ago, founder Jeff Simon said at Sun ‘n Fun on Tuesday. The app has also evolved to version 3.0. “We’re adding 1,000 users a month,” Simon said, “and the database users are adding 10 to 15 events a day. What we hear from users is, ‘I’m flying more.'” Simon said he hopes the app will help the pilot community to grow and encourage pilots to fly more often, by making it easy to find a nearby event to fly to. Simon also announced that AVweb, Kitplanes, and General Aviation News have signed on as partners to bring SocialFlight’s utility to their readership, both in print and online.
Read MoreLightspeed Pilot’s Choice Award Recipients Named
Will SJC Learn How to Manage Airport Tenants from High Tech?
San Jose City Council to consider airport development to house Google planes SAN JOSE — The San Jose City Council on Tuesday is poised to bolster thecity’s cash-strapped airport by approving an $82 million facility forprivate and corporate jets, including the growing fleet owned by Google’sco-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin now parked up at Moffett Field.
Read More Non-Tower Airport Operations Review
As we approach the April 7th “non-essential” airport tower closures the FAA has published a review on how to operate at non-tower airports. If you haven’t been operating at non-tower airports, it might be a good time to review procedures and pointers. To review the FAA’s document go here. http://www.faa.gov/news/media/Contract_Tower_Closure_Guidance.pdf
Read MoreF.A.A. Delays Closings of Airport Towers Forced by Cuts
LEESBURG, Va. – The Federal Aviation Administration said Friday that it would delay closing control towers at 149 airports until June to allow forsafety analyses and “to attempt to resolve multiple legal challenges.”
The closings had been planned as part of a $637 million spending reductionat the agency required under the across-the-board budget cuts known as thesequester.
Read MoreCalifornia Control Towers Closing as of April 7th
FUL: FULLERTON MUNI – FULLERTON, CA MER: CASTLE – ATWATER, CA OXR: OXNARD – OXNARD, CA RAL: RIVERSIDE MUNI – RIVERSIDE, CA RNM: RAMONA- RAMONA, CA SAC: SACRAMENTO EXECUTIVE -SACRAMENTO, CA SDM: BROWN FIELD MUNI- SAN DIEGO, CA SNS: SALINAS MUNI- SALINAS, CA VCV: SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LOGISTICS – VICTORVILLE, CA WHP: WHITEMAN – LOS ANGELES,…
Read MoreWhy get upset about towers closing?
Starting April 7, the FAA will close 149 contract air traffic control towers to help reduce expenditures as required by sequestration. General aviation uses thousands of airports that do not have towers, so why are GA advocates getting upset over the closing of these towers? That’s a question many pilots are asking. Answer: The closings…
Read MoreSome question FAA's selection of sequestration cuts
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Sequestration hasn’t caused the sky to fall in Washington, but there are indications some efforts are being made to pull it down to meet the dire threats of disasters that have been put forth. The FAA notified employees of intended furloughs of up to 11 work days beginning about April 7. Read…
Read MoreLegends Over the Colorado Air show
Saturday, April 6, 2013
Gates Open 9:00 a.m.
Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport
Bullhead City, AZ
Don’t miss this one day event featuring aerial performances and displays of both vintage and modern-day aircraft. Tours and rides available (subject to availability).
Read MoreDo we need this control tower?
General Aviation News – There is a lot of chatter about the pending tower closures. Yet I don’t hear anyone asking, “Do we need this control tower?” Immediately after the FAA released its tower closure list, the newly elected Congressman from my district, Denny Heck, issued a press release regarding Olympia Regional (OLM) and Tacoma…
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