Archive for August 2004

Small-aircraft owners and the businesses who service them say they are being unfairly pushed out of a California airport so more jets can move in.

Wednesday, August 18, 2004
San Bernardino, Calif., airport runway project gets funds
The Riverside (CA) Press-Enterprise

Getting a loaded cargo jet off the ground not only takes a lot of aerospace know-how, it takes a lot of concrete — about 10,200 feet of it.

The Navy has begun a sophisticated campaign to create a new military operations area (MOA) over Lemoore Naval Air Station in California’s Central Valley, just southwest of Fresno.

Thursday, August 12, 2004
Merced city airport water cleanup is set
The Modesto (CA) Bee

MERCED — While many eyes near Merced Municipal Airport are drawn skyward, this week the city of Merced is looking underground.

CALIFORNIA PILOTS ASSOCIATION
August 19, 2004
Mayor Judy Doering-Nielsen and Council Members
City of Watsonville
P.O. Box 5000
Watsonville, CA 95077-5000

Dear Mayor and Council Members:

The California Pilots Association assists cities, counties and special districts in preserving their public airports, such as the Watsonville Airport.

Wednesday, August 18, 2004
Airport reorganization adds role to manager’s duties
By Susan Wood
The Tahoe (CA) Daily Tribune

Expect major internal and external changes down the road for the Lake Tahoe Airport.

Wednesday, August 18, 2004
Council delays airport study
Proposal to consolidate facility draws protests
By Julie Fernandez
The Tulare (CA) Advance-Register

Airport supporters convinced the City Council Tuesday night that more public discussion is needed before deciding whether to study the feasibility of consolidating Tulare’s airport with another.

Tuesday, August 17, 2004
Opinion
Urban legends of the Truckee Tahoe Airport
By Rick Tavan
The Sierra (CA) Sun

There is a determined anti-airport group fomenting dissent by creating “urban legends” about our outstanding aviation facility, the Truckee Tahoe Airport. Let’s look at some of them:

Thursday, August 12, 2004
TV crew testing terror defense is caught
By Doug Moore
The St. Louis (MO) Post-Dispatch

Arlene Thomas grew suspicious when two men with out-of-state drivers licenses and a large wad of cash came into her Sauget helicopter hangar Wednesday morning and said they wanted to see St. Louis landmarks from the sky.

On August 28, 2004 pilots from across the US and several foreign countries will arrive at French Valley Airport to take part in the 75th Anniversary National Air Races. Three races will take place, the California 300, the 2100 Mile Marion Jayne Air race and the Cleveland 300. These handicapped speed races are open to all pilots and all piston powered aircraft. Yes, our flying legends will line up alongside our modern marvels. Pre-race activities center around French Valley from Aug 28-30.