Archive for April 2012
Airport Commission, Residents Explore SMO Visioning Process
Amidst all the discussion of whether Santa Monica Airport (SMO) should remain open after City Hall’s three-decade agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) expires in 2015, ripe is the time to contemplate what to do with the area should the landing field actually shut down.
Read MoreGA CAUCUS SEEKS TO CLOSE LOOPHOLE STEALING AVIATION FUNDS
California has been stealing money from aviation for years (reinvesting less than 2% of what it receives), it should be no surprise that the federal government is too. Time for us to stop it.
Read MoreUpdates required for airport's land use compatibility plan
CARLSBAD – At a recent City Council meeting, a unanimous passing vote was cast approving a General Plan amendment for McClellan-Palomar Airport’s land use compatibility.
Read MoreNew hangars going up at Hayward Airport
It’s tough for pilots to find a sheltered place to park their airplanes in the Bay Area, and a developer is adding to the stock of hangars available at the Hayward Executive Airport.
Read MoreWatsonville Airport projects take off
Watsonville airport projects take off; hangar construction follows restaurant deal
Read MoreAdministration to pursue aviation ‘surcharge’
The Obama administration defended its fiscal 2013 budget proposal for a surcharge of $100 per flight, insisting to general aviation supporters in Congress that user fees would generate $10 billion over 10 years and spread costs “more equitably.”
Read MoreGet the FACTS on "Trailer Bills"
How did the Airport Land Use Commission get placed on the now “infamous trailer bill” in the Department of Finance – Read about this questionable process in Dan Walters column. After you do, please write the Governor and ask him to remove Airport Land Use Commissions from this bill. Dan Walters: Legislative mischief on ‘trailer…
Read MoreCalifornia Airport Land Use Commission at risk
The following post is written by California Pilots Association President Ed Rosiak. Suffice it to say, airports are vital, and must be protected. – Ben Sclair, Publisher The Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) was first introduced in California in the 70’s, after the tragic crash of a surplus Military Jet… Read More
Read MoreTell the Governor Not to Cancel ALUC's
This is important to general aviation and you – please read the following email.
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