Harrison Ford appeared before the Senate General Aviation Caucus Oct. 18 to discuss GA. From the AOPA.org story on the session, “Caucus co-chairs Sens. Mark Begich (D-Alaska) and Mike Johanns (R-Neb.) kicked off the session explaining that GA isn’t a luxury and, in some cases, is often a necessity. The lack of understanding of the role GA plays in the United States has placed it in jeopardy, they said.”
Harrison Ford appeared before the Senate General Aviation Caucus Oct. 18 to discuss GA. From the AOPA.org story on the session, “Caucus co-chairs Sens. Mark Begich (D-Alaska) and Mike Johanns (R-Neb.) kicked off the session explaining that GA isn’t a luxury and, in some cases, is often a necessity. The lack of understanding of the role GA plays in the United States has placed it in jeopardy, they said.”
This happens more often than people realize. The airport commission is supposed to do the appropriate thing for the community and the airport. Some politicians, however, tend to favor development regardless of potential noise and safety issues – for reasons unknown.
This happens more often than people realize. The airport commission is supposed to do the appropriate thing for the community and the airport. Some politicians, however, tend to favor development regardless of potential noise and safety issues – for reasons unknown.
CalPilots Editor: Many municipalities, and especially developers, do not want to see Airport Land Use (Development) Plans updated. It tends to interfere with their profits and inappropriate development plans of the land surrounding airports. This commission is basing its decision on the California Division of Aeronautics written guidance – see at the end of the following article.