May 2011 - CalPilots

Hawthorne Airport and LAX in Safety Review

By Andy Wilson | May 30, 2011

FAA rule hurts Hawthorne airport’s business – Aircraft traffic at Hawthorne Municipal Airport has dropped off this year, but not because of the poor economy or lack of interest from pilots.

McClellan-Palomar Airport Faces Growth Challenges

By Andy Wilson | May 28, 2011

McClellan-Palomar Airport faces growth challenges More than $182 million has been invested in McClellan-Palomar Airport in the past five years, to spruce up the field for its corporate clients and jet-setters looking to avoid crowds.

Hollister Airshow May 28th-29th Promo on YouTube

By Andy Wilson | May 28, 2011

Last year’s airshow at Hollister Airport, CVH was so successful they are doing it again. Here is the YouTube Promo.

SB619 Moves Forward to Assembly

By Andy Wilson | May 26, 2011

With a moratorium that protects California flight schools from costly regulatory burdens set to expire July 1, AOPA and its legislative partners are working to assure a smooth transition to a permanent solution.

Sandpiper Students Ride Planes at School

By Andy Wilson | May 26, 2011

Redwood Shores Sandpiper School’s students learn about planes from the San Carlos Pilots Association.

Solution to Airport Not Doing Well – Raise Costs

By Andy Wilson | May 25, 2011

Southwest Oregon Regional Airport – What is it with government types and politicians, who don’t seem to ‘get it’ that when times are bad, you cut costs, not raise them.

Willits Municipal Airport – Sierra Pacific Aviation to Manage Airport

By Andy Wilson | May 25, 2011

City hands over airport management to local firm – The city council voted May 25 to award a 10-year contract to Sierra Pacific Aviation to manage Willits Municipal Airport for the city. The vote was 4-1, with Councilman Larry Stranske opposed.