Posts by Andy Wilson
General Aviation Faces Challenges
Drew Steketee celebrates attention to the 65th birthday of postwar general aviation in the U.S., but writes the industry may face post-boom years ahead. “Declining government budgets, lagging public interest and ever-more-critical taxpayers will test GA and its airports for sure,” writes Steketee. General Aviation News
Read MoreHappy New Year from the California Pilots Association
from the California Pilots Association May your New Year be blessed with clear skies and tail winds.
Read MoreFlabob Airport, Riverside, CA – Recycling to renew aviation
Members of the Thomas Wathen Foundation at Flabob Airport (RIR) in Riverside, Calif., have a new recycling project: They collect aviation magazines from a variety of local pilots and enthusiasts and then deliver them to 22 different schools. Read more…
Read MoreNorthern California Business Aviation Association Formed
The business aviation community in Northern California has established the Northern California Business Aviation Association. Read more…
Read MoreFight against 3rd Class Medical Gains Momentum
Santa Monica City Council Continues it's Underhanded Airport Tactics
Editor’s Note: The Santa Monica City Council has refused to issue permits to two flight schools at Santa Monica Airport. One can’t help but be suspicious of what the Santa Monica City Council is trying to accomplish. Obviously, they want to insure that the airport does not remain successful – why would that be? It’s becoming more obvious they have a hidden agenda here.
Read the Editorial from the Santa Monica Daily Press.
Santa's Checkride
Santa Claus, like all pilots, is required to receive an annual checkride from a FAA evaluator.
Read MoreJoin CalPilots / Renew Your Membership
The mission of CalPilots is the promotion, preservation and protection of our state’s general aviation airports and aviator privileges. We are a statewide non-profit served by volunteers. All money collected in the form of dues or donations is used to deal with the many issues that our airports face – no one is paid. Please…
Read MoreWind Turbine Construction at Tehachapi, CA – CalPilots Response
The California Pilots Association response – Public Comment to Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) SCH# 2010031067 Wind Turbine Construction at Tehachapi, CA (ClearVista Wind Project).
Read MoreL.A. TAC Chart Correction
The new L.A. TAC – south of Pt. Dume and mid-channel to Catalina indicates use of 123.05 for self-announcing one’s position – which is incorrect. In the area south of the L.A. peninsula (Palos Verdes) and Long Beach, it says that — below 2000′ to self-announce on 123.025 – which is correct. It is the…
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