Archive for March 2013
Pressure Mounts on Unnecessary Sequester Tower Closure
Blumenthal Blames FAA for Airport Control Tower Closures; Says they’re Unnecessary – HARTFORD, Conn. – A group of U.S. Senators is working to keep the airport control towers from closing due to a lack of funding under sequester cuts. (CalPilots Editor’s Note: There are numerous articles such as this one, so it is obvious that Congress is putting the pressure on the Administration as well as themselves, to deal with this “political game of chicken” they are engaged in).
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General Aviation News Staff – Hangared at the Portland-Troutdale Airport (TTD) in Oregon, I got involved when I found out that a power generating plant, proposed for a site less than a half mile from runway centerline would seriously hamper operations at the airport by creating a fog plume from its cooling towers, as well as locating a dangerous, high velocity, high temperature thermal plume directly beneath the north pattern.
Read MoreFAA to announce final [Sequester Tower closure] list Monday
(CalPilots Editor’s Note: Airline served ATC Towers are also included – therefore, the current 
Administration and Congress had better figure it out and soon) – SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KCRA) —Two Sacramento airports will find out Monday whether their air traffic control towers will face closure and reduced service due to federal budget cuts.
Sacramento International Airport was listed by the FAA among more than 60 airports nationwide to lose overnight staffing of the tower.
Sacramento Executive Airport was named along with Stockton Municipal airport on the list to have their towers closed.
The FAA announced 238 airports that may have their towers closed.
Read MoreThe next president of AOPA
As the search for the next president of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association kicks off, AOPA Chairman Bill Trimble reached out to members with a detailed description of who they are looking for: “The candidate must be an outgoing, passionate aviator who believes in the critical value GA brings to our country and citizens.…
Read MorePalomar Airport Regional Vision
North County Regional Vision Takes Flight At Palomar Airport – North County leaders marveled at the expansion that has taken place recently at Palomar Airport in Carlsbad, as they mingled before County Supervisor Bill Horn’s “State of North County” address.
How do you spell bureaucracy – NOAA
After a somewhat lengthy delay, we have finally heard back from NOAA – Office of Marine Sanctuary.
As you may know, the California Pilots Association has written to NOAA – Office of Marine Sanctuary – regarding last year’s west coast airspace change, which the we believe was implemented without justification.
One of our requests was simple –”Supply us with the documented verification that there were in fact numerous violations which justified the marine sanctuary airspace change from voluntary to a forced disciplinary violation.” Read MoreSan Jose – Critical FAA Audit Remains Stalled
(CalPilots Editor’s Note: We posted this article because this happens more often than people realize) – A Federal Aviation Administration audit that accused the city of San Jose of illegally redirecting funds from the Mineta San Jose International Airport languished for years after it was written, the Investigative Unit has learned.
Sequester Have You Angry? – Call Your Senator
What can you do to make yourself heard on the Sequester Issue regarding airports? Call your State Senators today. It is easy. Make the call and:
1. Identify yourself name, address,
2. Tell the operator that you are against the closing of the FAA Towers due to major safety concerns.
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Read MoreRedlands Airport (REI) Obstruction
An important issue for flight safety has arisen at the REI airport in Redlands, CA. Dirt for a water project is being piled within the #1 (A) Zone which requires a 20:1 safety limit and is located south just off the centerline for runway 26. The height of the pile (last measured by GPS) a few weeks ago is 79 ft. above the landing zone for 26. Another 13 ft. is to be added under an excavation project for a water holding pond east of the runway. The distance from the runway is about 800-900 feet. Coordinates are W 117.5.100 and N 34.5.100
Chico Airport Work plan in progress
Work plan for Chico airport in progress; meeting on Tuesday the 12th – An update on the Chico Municipal Airport and its work plan is on the agenda for the next Chico Airport Commission meeting. The meeting will be at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the Old Municipal Building, East Fifth and Main streets. The meeting will be held in the second floor conference room.
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