Posts by Andy Wilson
Long Beach Airport Class C Proposal
FAA Mulls New Rules For Airport Airspace Control
To potentially increase the safety of the airspace in Long Beach, the Federal Aviation Administration is considering changing the air traffic control classification of Long Beach Airport.
AB48 Your Support is Required
California Pilots And Aviation Interested Urged To Contact State Reps
Amended Bill Could Stave Off Confiscatory Fees For Private Flight Instructors, Small Flight Schools
The aviation community in California is being urged to contact members of the State Legislature on Friday before they adjourn for the July 4th recess. Aviation interests in that state are being asked to urge legislators to vote “yes” on AB 1140 (amended), which has completely erased its original wording and now includes a single purpose:
“This bill would prohibit the bureau, for the period July 1, 2010, to December 31, 2011, inclusive, from enforcing the act against institutions that offer flight instruction or institutions that offer Federal Aviation Administration certified educational programs in aircraft maintenance.
Read MoreRunway Crossing Procedure Change
Runway Crossing Procedure Change – click Read More
Read MoreCalifornia Energy Commission Mariposa Energy Project (MEP) Workshop
The California Energy Commission staff will conduct a workshop (6/30/10 1:15 PM) for the proposed Mariposa Energy Project (MEP) to discuss the clarification of the applicant’s data responses, work towards resolving outstanding issues and discuss project scheduling. All interested agencies and members of the public are invited to participate.
Read MoreCamping with Your Plane
The American Air Campers Association is the result of a life-long dream of forming an organization dedicated exclusively to pilots and families with a passion for flying and camping.
Read MoreSanta Monica jet ban overreaches, would flout FAA
The city of Santa Monica has no authority to ban certain jet traffic from Santa Monica Airport, AOPA told the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia June 28.
Read MoreHelp to Make Sure They Fix AB48 – AB1889
A quick update on AB 48, The California Private Postsecondary Education Act of 2009.
In an email, Kyle Precourt, (Field Representative Office of Assemblymen Martin Garrick) has said that he is currently working with Assemblyman Garrick’s Legislative Director, Joe Patterson, and other legislative offices in Sacramento to obtain relief for flight schools.
Read MoreRHV Airport Day 2010 Saturday June 26th
RHV Airport Day 2010
When: June 26th -Time: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm – Please join us for a day of fun, food and airplanes.
Schedule of Events:
- The Pancake breakfast runs from 8:00 to 10:00.
- Hotdog’s and hamburgers for lunch will be available from 11:00 to 1:30.
- Model airplane air show from noon until 12:45.
- We’ll have local talent performing on stage, free EAA airplane rides for children aged 8 to 17. Demo rides will be provided for adults for a fee by RHV flight operators.
- EAA Chapter 62 will be there to build wing ribs with the kids
Calling All California Flight Schools and Flight Instructors
Oceano Airport DVD and Event
Please enjoy the sample below of the DVD that is available by donation to the Friends of Oceano Airport. The full length DVD is over 40 minutes long and includes live footage, photos and music from the beginning of the fight to save our airport, until Celebration Day on May 8th.
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