Archive for May 2011
International Learn to Fly Day
International Learn to Fly Day Saturday May 21st
Read MoreNapa County Airport Upgrade (to ILS) Begins with Groundbreaking Today
NAPA — The long-awaited Napa County Airport upgrade will break ground today with U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood and Rep. Mike Thompson, D-Napa, joining county officials and staff at the event.
Read MoreFLIGHT ADVISORY LightSquare Testing LSQ-BVU
May 16, 2011 – May 27, 2011 Boulder City, NV
LightSquare (mobile broadband service) testing is scheduled as follows and may result in unreliable or unavailable GPS signal.
Oceano Airport Celebration Day, May 14th, 2011
The Santa Maria Valley 99s in conjunction with the Friends of Oceano Airport are pleased to announce a free community event on May 14th. The San Luis Obispo Country supervisors have proclaimed the second Saturday in May as Oceano Airport Celebration Day.
Read MoreMay/June Issue of FAA Safety Briefing Now Available
For GA pilots, dealing with air traffic control (ATC) can be daunting. From using the correct phraseology and finding applicable NOTAMS to keeping on top of new technology and changing procedures, interacting with ATC adds another layer to an already full portfolio of GA safety considerations.
Read MoreOceano Airport Day – May 14th
HOT SPOT-Restricted Area R-2502A; Fort Irwin, CA
Notice Number: NOTC2955
This is an “ALERT” notification from The Riverside Flight Standards District Office, (FSDO) regarding an excessively high number of Pilot Deviations in the Restricted Area; “R-2502A” of Fort Irwin, CA.
SB619 – Time to Act
Please do your part – We urge everyone to call your State Senator as soon as possible and ask him/her to support SB-619, which will come to the floor for a vote this week. You can find your Senator’s address and phone number online at: http://192.234.213.69/smapsearch/framepage.asp For more background info –
Read MoreIndustry Responds to CA 100LL Suit
It was clear from the beginning that the Center of Environmental Health’s intent to sue California avgas suppliers was a fund raising strategy. We strongly suggest that you get the word out to insure no one donates to this Eco-Zealot organization looking for a means to fund itself regardless of the cost to aviation in California.
Read MoreSanta Maria Airport – Legacy Continues
Illustrious aviation legacy continues – The Santa Maria Public Airport continues the legacy of the city’s illustrious aviation history. Occupying 2,600 acres at the city’s southwest corner, the airport — also known as Capt. G. Allan Hancock Field — lies west of Highway 135 between Betteravia and Foster roads. The terminal, with its unique undulating roof line, is reached via Skyway Drive.
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