Archive for February 2014
TFR in Redding Restricts Operations at Benton Airport [O85]
Law Enforcement authorities discovered a home filled with unstable chemical explosives in a southwest Redding neighborhood. Shasta County Sherriff Tom Bosenko said the explosives are so sensitive that even the lightest touch could cause them to detonate. Rather than attempt to remove the materials, the decision was made to simply blow up the property. Needless…
Read MoreTVL – Planning begins for (South) Lake Tahoe Airport
More than 100 people packed into the South Lake Tahoe City Council Chambers for an opening-round workshop on a master plan being put together for the Lake Tahoe Airport.
City officials and consultants with C&S Companies hired to complete the $350,000 study – 90 percent paid for by the Federal Aviation Administration – were pleased with the strong turnout.
Read MoreCalPilots Sponsored Wings Seminar – Modesto
Title: Modesto Pilot Safety Meeting Topic: Single Pilot Resource Management and General Aviation Safety Date and Time: Saturday, February 15, 2014 , starting at 9:00 am PST Download Calendar File Speaker(s): Vince Nastro, Mike Trettin, and Pete Echeverria Brief Description: DPE Vince Nastro and CFI Mike Trettin will review the basics of Single Pilot Resource…
Read MoreFederal judge throws out Santa Monica's lawsuit over airport
The effort to close Santa Monica Airport suffered a major setback Thursday when a federal judge threw out the city’s lawsuit that sought to wrest control of the facility from the federal government.
U.S. District Judge John F. Walters dismissed the claim that title to the oldest operating airport in Los Angeles County should be returned to the city because the action was brought too late under the statute of limitations.
Read MoreStockton – New airport chief takes over 'jewel'
STOCKTON – San Joaquin County officials selected a new airport director Tuesday in a choice reflecting an oft-spoken view from county officials that Stockton Metropolitan Airport is not just a place for planes to land and take off – it is an engine of economic development.
The Board of Supervisors unanimously selected Harry Mavrogenes to fill the post. Mavrogenes has been chief deputy county administrator since November 2012, where he has led an effort to create an economic strategy for the county, including setting up an office in Silicon Valley to attract tech companies to the county.
Read MoreHearing slated on FAA Reform Act progress
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Frank LoBiondo (R-NJ) will conduct a Congressional hearing on Wednesday, Feb. 5, to examine the progress the FAA has made in implementing provisions of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 in the last two years. The Reform Act was enacted on Feb. 14, 2012, and contains provisions…
Read MoreHouse passes sleep apnea bill
The U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday passed H.R. 3578 to ensure the FAA conducts an open rulemaking process before making changes to medical certification requirements for pilots with sleep disorders. Read in browser
Read MoreSouth Lake Tahoe Airport Master Plan Review Feb 13, 2014
Meeting on future of South Tahoe airport set for Feb. 13 – A meeting on the future of the Lake Tahoe Airport in South Lake Tahoe will be held for residents and businesses on Feb. 13 at the airport at 1901 Airport Road.
The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council chambers as part of a review of the Airport Master Plan.
Read MoreTFR – Rancho Mirage, California
Issue Date : February 12, 2014 at 1901 UTC Location : Rancho Mirage, California Beginning Date and Time : February 15, 2014 at 0200 UTC Ending Date and Time : February 17, 2014 at 2300 UTC Reason for NOTAM : Temporary flight restrictions for VIP Movement Type : VIP Replaced NOTAM(s) : 4/8104: To update…
Read MoreTFR Fresno, CA
Issue Date : February 12, 2014 at 1335 UTC Location : Fresno, California Beginning Date and Time : February 14, 2014 at 2200 UTC Ending Date and Time : February 15, 2014 at 0200 UTC Reason for NOTAM : Temporary flight restrictions for VIP Movement Type : VIP Replaced NOTAM(s) : N/A http://tfr.faa.gov/save_pages/detail_4_8188.html
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