Archive for July 2012
FAA Suspends Reverse-Traffic Procedure
Angel Flight West Faces Pilot Shortage
Long Beach Airport Commits To Build New General Aviation Facility
Long Beach Airport supports 43,000 jobs, creates $11B economic impact, new study says
Read MoreSMO Airport Commission Just Another of Airport's Detractors
The latest from Santa Monica Airport’s detractors…. more hyperbole….
Read MoreHouse passes Pilot’s Bill of Rights
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Pilot’s Bill of Rights has been approved by the House of Representatives and is on its way to President Obama’s desk.
Read MoreFAA Safety Briefing – July/August
The new July/August 2012 issue of FAA Safety Briefing, which explores the fun side of personal flying. Articles focus on many of the interesting activities and opportunities pilots have to keep the spirit of fun and adventure in aviation alive and well.
Read MoreMonterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary
This is an example of the FAA being asleep at the wheel during this airspace grab which should never been allowed to happen. We have written a letter to the FAA Administrator (currently acting) with no response to date, as well as NOAA Headquarters.
Read MoreReport: Lights Help Prevent Bird Strikes
Aircraft lights make it easier for birds to see and avoid aircraft, possibly helping to reduce the risk of bird strikes, according to a report recently published in the Journal of Applied Ecology.
Read MoreCalifornia Avgas Suit Fuels Surcharge
Some California FBOs are imposing a nickel-per-gallon surcharge on 100LL fuel sales to fund a legal defense and a counter lawsuit filed against an environmental group that’s trying to restrict leaded avgas from the California market.
Read MoreBob Hope Airport in Burbank – Retake on Films
Bob Hope Airport in Burbank reopens as Hollywood film location – The airport had prohibited film shoots there since the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks put the air transportation system on high alert.