Great Old Naval Air Station Pictures SF Bay Area

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For you history buffs – Here is a great collection of pictures of San Francisco Bay area Naval Air Station pictures as well as aircraft. Keep scrolling down as there are numerous pictures after the comments start too. http://warbirdinformationexchange.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=51260%20JJ

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Calif. analysts doubt Highway Patrol aircraft need

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CHP 207LOS ANGELES—The California Highway Patrol’s fleet of airplanes and helicopters may be getting old, but state lawmakers should not fund the purchase of replacements until the state police force justifies why it needs 26 new aircraft, according to the independent Legislative Analyst’s Office.

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(No Surprise) User Fees Return In New Budget Plan

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avweb logoA new federal budget plan released by the White House on Tuesday includes a proposal to “establish a surcharge for air traffic services of $100 per flight.” NBAA President Ed Bolen said similar proposals in the last three budgets were stopped when the aviation community mobilized and asked elected officials to oppose the fees. “There is bipartisan opposition to user fees on Capitol Hill,” Bolen said. NBAA will continue working with leaders in Congress, he said, “to support FAA funding and aviation system modernization without user fees for general aviation, so that our nation’s aviation system can remain the world’s largest, safest and most efficient.” General aviation already pays for its use of the aviation system through the fuel tax, Bolen added.

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"Discover Flying Day" at Willits on Saturday, March 1st!

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WilletsWillits Municipal Airport and the City of Willits presents their first annual Discover Flying Day, Saturday, March 1, 2014, beginning at 10 a.m. Airport Manager Dan Ramsey says, “If you’ve ever wondered what flying an airplane feels like — or you’d like to restart or return to flying — plan to attend this fun and free event at the Willits Airport this Saturday. Experienced pilots and flight instructors will answer your questions about what flying an airplane is like, where you can fly in your own airplane, the requirements for getting a pilot’s license, the new light-sport license and aircraft, how to be a frugal pilot and cut costs without cutting safety, and considering a partnership or flying club. You can ask questions of experienced pilots to see if flying is right for you.”

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