Archive for August 2004

Letter to the Editor
County frittered away airport funds
The Vacaville (CA) Reporter

Reporter Editor:

Indeed, having projects at the Nut Tree Airport being put off “for years” (“Plan to expand Nut Tree Airport shelved,” The Reporter, Aug. 23) is quite disturbing to the tenants who exist today and who have needs today. The “diamond in the rough” appears opaque for the forseeable future. Looking into the future, one wonders if this is part of a plan to perhaps do something with county property other than aviation.

CALIFORNIA PILOTS ASSOCIATION August 29, 2004 Office of Chief Counsel Attn: FAR Part 16 Airport Proceedings Docket Federal Aviation Administration 800 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20591 Re: Pacific Coast Flyers, inc., Donnya Daubney, dba Carlsbad Aircraft Pilot Supply and Roger Baker v. County of San Diego (McClellan-Palomar Airport). Dear Sir/Madam: This is to state…

An FAA enforcement action has developed at KCRQ to fight back for light-GA rights. Local reports are that GA users are in a struggle to resist an allegedly improper no-bid exclusive lease and development agreement that jettisons a major part of light-GA from the airport by eviction/price gouging. The developer is reportedly unqualified and inexperienced who plans to cater to a Jet market that may never materialize. The developer, who is the attorney for the former FBO/leaseholder had his client’s county lease terminated, then had a new lease given to a new company that is controlled by the attorney. The developer reportedly has a long history of not working well with the GA community. This issue is on the fast-track with national actions. As a California pilot, how does this affect you? Watch closely, the outcome could have a big impact on public access to light-GA throughout the state.

Press Telegram
Thursday, August 19, 2004 – 8:08:09 PM PST
Panel OKs project sans homes
Boeing Realty says it won’t change plan despite commission vote.
By Felix Sanchez
Staff writer

LONG BEACH ? Citing problems with locating new residences so close to Long Beach Airport, the city’s Airport Advisory Commission in a split vote Thursday night said it supports Boeing Realty Corp.”s proposed Douglas Park project as long as it doesn’t have homes or apartments.

Wednesday, August 25, 2004
Tahoe airport likely to see less jets
FAA stops annual $120,000 funding: Without support, tower to shut down.
Tim Anderson
THE RENO (NV) GAZETTE-JOURNAL

Unless some financial support materializes over the next few weeks, officials plan to close the tower at Lake Tahoe Airport at the end of September, Tahoe City Manager David Jinkens said Tuesday.

Wednesday, August 25, 2004
Airport paperwork under scrutiny
Burbank residents say notice informing public of sale of B-6 property wasn’t filed in 2000; attorney for city says filing was OKd after ‘technicality.’
By Mark R. Madler
The Glendale (CA) News-Press

BURBANK – More than 100 acres of land adjacent to Bob Hope Airport remains on the selling block at the same time negotiations between the city and the Burbank-Glendale- Pasadena Airport Authority take place over the airport obtaining the land.

CRQ Evictions and FAA Part 16 Complaint
Distribution: Palomar Airport Action E-Mail List

Dear Airport users and supporters,

As you may know I am your AOPA Airport Support Network volunteer for Palomar Airport KCRQ, and also your California Pilots Association airport contact. My purpose in this is to be an information resource for local users and these organizations to ensure they are working together and stay connected.

It appears that the option to build a hospital close to the Tehachapi Municipal Airport has been dropped.

Monday, August 23, 2004
Plan to Expand Nut Tree Airport Shelved
By Jason Massad
The Vacaville (CA) Reporter

Plans for a major expansion at the Nut Tree Airport, which has been called “a diamond in the rough” for the county’s general aviation, appear to be grounded.

Monday, August 23, 2004
Tracy airport ends year in the black
To increase revenues, officials want to sell surplus New Jerusalem Airport
By Dave Myhra
The Tri-Valley (CA) Herald

TRACY — The Airport Advisory Commission and city staff members have racked up a number of accomplishments in the past year, including getting the airport’s financial house in order.