August 2006

The Little River [Airport] Labyrinth
By Marilyn Boese

A report on the current activities of the Little River Airport Advisory Committee cannot all be contained in this article. Suffice it say that our small, remote community has been divided by an ideological battle focused on Little River Airport. How did the airport become the center of the fight? Coast Flyers, the Fixed Base Operator at Little River, in their contract, have the right to provide jet fuel. This has been part of their business contract through three owners but never exercised. The current owners, John and Rachel Cost, requested a permit to install a tank, and also have a fuel truck available for Jet-A.

The Little River [Airport] Labyrinth
By Marilyn Boese

A report on the current activities of the Little River Airport Advisory Committee cannot all be contained in this article. Suffice it say that our small, remote community has been divided by an ideological battle focused on Little River Airport. How did the airport become the center of the fight? Coast Flyers, the Fixed Base Operator at Little River, in their contract, have the right to provide jet fuel. This has been part of their business contract through three owners but never exercised. The current owners, John and Rachel Cost, requested a permit to install a tank, and also have a fuel truck available for Jet-A.

Reporter Christiane Amanpour took a look at GA security on CNN’s Larry King Live last week, and the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) says the show was “irresponsible in its lack of balance.” NBAA President Ed Bolen wrote to the network, asking for an opportunity to present “a full picture of GA security.” No organization representing general aviation was included in the report, which looked at the security measures at GA airports.

Reporter Christiane Amanpour took a look at GA security on CNN’s Larry King Live last week, and the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) says the show was “irresponsible in its lack of balance.” NBAA President Ed Bolen wrote to the network, asking for an opportunity to present “a full picture of GA security.” No organization representing general aviation was included in the report, which looked at the security measures at GA airports.