Archive for January 2011
Apparently Santa Monica Not Really Interested in Airport Safety
SMO Balks (So Far) Over Safety Feature
Santa Monica attempted to ban certain business jets from its airport in part due to concerns over safety, but now that a Circuit Court has ruled out the ban, the city’s maneuvering could lead it to turn down a safety measure.
Read MoreUpdate on Whiteman Airport building in the Runway Protection Zone
Update on Whiteman Airport building in the Runway Protection Zone (RPZ)
Read MoreSafety Tip: Airport Surface Deviations
January ASD Safety Tip
Are you a pilot who has vehicle access to your local airport? Perhaps you are an aircraft maintenance technician or an airport employee who has to use vehicles or tugs on the airport movement area? Do you know what one of the major causes of Runway Incursions is? If you guessed vehicle/pedestrian deviations then you are correct! Read MoreOverreacting to Risk Posed by General Aviation
Blogger Lane Wallace writes that an article critical of general aviation in the Atlantic magazine was “overreacting with a sledgehammer to the relatively small risk that general aviation airplanes pose.” According to Wallace, fencing off small airports and requiring extensive security would “kill the magic itself.” TheAtlantic.com/James Fallows blog (Editor’s Note: Some worthwhile reading here)
Read More20-year Lompoc Airport Master Plan Getting Update
The 20-year Lompoc Airport Master Plan update, which is being reviewed by the FAA before being sent to the City Council for adoption, foresees a moderate increase in airport-based aircraft and in air traffic, said Richard Fernbaugh, the city’s aviation/transportation administrator. Lompoc Record.com Editor’s Note: That is good news for Lompoc. Many of California’s Airports…
Read MoreWhiteman Airport – LA County Planning Clueless
There is a new building being built replacing and existing one in the Runway Protection Zone (RPZ) for Runways 12-30 at the south end of the Airport just across the Street from the Approach end of Runway 30. The Photo of the area with the the existing building marked with a red square. The Building is being built in the City of Los Angeles and the the Airport is in Los Angeles County Property. CALPILOTS was told by people that attended the LA County Airport Commission meeting last month that they knew nothing about it and at this month’s Commission Meeting they had little more information.
Read More FAAST – Pilot Deviation Safety Tip
Some confusion exists as to what a pilot is supposed to do when a “Cleared as Filed” clearance is issued by ATC from an airport, but no Departure Procedure (DP) is assigned in the clearance. ATC at some airports may not issue a Departure Procedure as part of the clearance. Read More
San Diego – Airport Compatibility Study Seeks Public's Opinions
What should and should not be permitted in the area surrounding San Diego International Airport and beneath its flight path? That is one of the questions the San Diego Regional Airport Authority will be trying to answer over the next two years as it completes the Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan (ALUCP).
Read MoreSanta Monica Airport – City Council Loses Another Bid to Reduce Airport Capabilities
Court rejects Santa Monica’s effort to ban fast jets from its airport
City officials said the aircraft could overshoot the runway and crash into residential neighborhoods. The U.S. Court of Appeals backs the FAA’s decision to halt the ban.
FAA Meeting on Tracy Acrobatics Box – Jan 22nd
The FAA has reported that a meeting considering moving the Tracy Acrobatic Airport Area Box will take place at 10AM on Saturday January 22nd at Tracy City Hall.
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