Posts by Andy Wilson
Looking for Change? You Need to Make it Happen
Each of us who wishes general aviation was better respected has the power to make that case publicly, outside the confines of the FBO, or the hangar. Every single one of us has the ability to let our candidates for public office know what we think, what we value, and what we’re looking for in a governor, senator, representative, or city councilman. Individually, we are many, but we are weak. And that is how we have traditionally presented our arguments – individually, and weakly. Collectively however, we are a power to be reckoned with. We can turn the tide if we apply ourselves as a unified machine, working toward a common goal.
Read MoreEdwards Allows One Day GA Event
Edwards Air Force base in California welcomed almost 100 general aviation aircraft to the Flight Test Nation 2010 Lakebed Fly-In on Oct. 1. The fly-in marked the first time general aviation aircraft landed at base. Bill Koukourikos, Fly-In director, said the base wanted to “foster closer ties with the civilian aviation community and tell the…
Read MoreFAA Now Requires Re-Registration of Aircraft
N-Numbers For Airplanes That Are Not Re-Registered Will Be Cancelled
Get ready to pony up more paperwork … and fees … to register your airplane, and do it on a regular basis. The FAA has finalized a plan to require re-registration of all civil aircraft over the next three years, with renewal every three years after that. The FAA says the move will create a more accurate aircraft registration database.
Read MoreCheck for Political TFR's
Election time is upon us which means that politicians will be flying all over the place thereby closing airspace, and mucking up aircraft operations and travel. Don’t forget to check for TFR’s. You can easily do so by checking the links in the left column of this home page, under Flight Planning.
Read MoreLine Up and Wait” in Preparation for Takeoff
Line Up and Wait” in Preparation for Takeoff
You do it at the movie theater, the supermarket, as well as your favorite coffee shop on the way to work: You line up and wait. And, after September 30, 2010, you may also be asked to do it at your local towered airport.
SB1141 Requiring Airport Land Use Commissions Vetoed
Governor Schwarzenegger vetoed SB 1141 (McLeod) requiring Airport Land Use Commissions.
Read MoreAB48, AB1889 – Schwarzenegger vetoes California CFI moratorium
Schwarzenegger vetoes California CFI moratorium
California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has vetoed Assembly Bill 1889, which would have imposed a moratorium on costly new flight training regulations in the state. Read MoreSanta Maria Airport – Contract OK’d for First Phase of Airport Runway Expansion
Contract OK’d for first phase of airport runway expansion
Work is expected to begin this fall on a long-awaited runway extension project at Santa Maria Public Airport.
Read MoreNut Tree Airport, Petition for Further ALUC Planning Consideration
Open Letter to Airport Land Use Commission – Nut Tree Airport
It is respectfully requested that the Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) meet to further discuss the proposed zoning changers for the community area in the vicinity of the Nut Tree Airport.
Why you should care about TTF
Public comments are interesting…or can be. Following are but three comments made at the Sept. 22 hearing of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on an FAA proposal to prohibit any new residential through the fence (TTF) agreements at publicly-funded airports that are part of the National System of Airports and therefore eligible for Airport Improvement Program grants, also known as NPIAS airports.
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