Posts by Andy Wilson
Learn To Fly Day – Saturday
May 15, 2010, is national Learn to Fly Day, which means that participating flight schools, airports, flight instructors and aviation enthusiasts across the country will host Learn to Fly seminars completely free of charge. Hundreds of venues across the country are expected to host Learn To Fly events, Saturday, in what may be the largest push for pilots in recent memory.
Read MoreFirst ''Learn To Fly Day'' – learntofly.org
We’re asking every pilot and aviation enthusiast to introduce someone new to aviation on Learn To Fly Day,” EAA’s Ron Wagner told AVweb at Sun ‘n Fun this week. “It’s coming up soon … May 15 … and pilots around the country are making plans to participate.” Participation can be as simple as inviting a friend or neighbor to visit the airport or go for a flight, or as robust as planning a weekend-long community festival, as one group in Louisiana is doing, Wagner said. “This is not just an EAA initiative,” he added. “It’s aviation-wide.” There are so many barriers to discovering the world of flight today, from fences to finances to fear of the unknown, Wagner said. “If each of us just got one person interested, the aviation community would double.”
Read MoreThe Defeat of the Proposed Power Plants at French Valley Airport
The defeat of the proposed power plants at French Valley Airport – How we did it!
by Robert Eppers and Troy Childs
Before we became involved in this action, we didn’t understand how much of a threat power plants could present to flight operations at general aviation airports. This is the story of our fight to prevent eight (8) 60 megawatt power plants (a total of 480 MW) from being built inside the pattern of the French Valley Airport in Murrieta California.
It all started March 17, 2009 when I received a bid notification for this unheard of project. Being an electrical contractor experienced with this type of work I was asked to quote on it. I am also a pilot, and a property owner, whose property lies under the downwind leg for French Valley Airport.
Read MoreFlight School Opens at Salinas Airport
When Arnold Failano was ready to realize his childhood dream of learning to fly an airplane last fall, he had to leave Salinas to do it. Salinas was without a flight school since Air Trails/Verticare closed after the death of owner Jim Cheatham early in 2009 and Light Sport Airplanes closed later in the year. Failano started his training in Watsonville. But when San Jose-based AeroDynamic Aviation opened at Salinas Municipal Airport in April, he switched.
Read MoreSanta Monica, FAA Spar Over Airport Traffic Patterns
New IFR Departure Procedure Is Basis For Complaints
The city of Santa Monica is not happy about new IFR departure procedures being tested by the FAA at Santa Monica Airport (KSMO), and says it will “aggressively pursue all avenues” to force the FAA to conduct a full environmental impact study before any change is made permanent.
Watsonville Backs Off Buena Vista Growth Plan
WATSONVILLE – The city will not appeal a judgment against its 2030 general plan to the state Supreme Court, officials said. Watsonville backs off Buena Vista growth plan; City Won’t Appeal Ruling Against 2030 General Plan
The City Council instead is expected on May 11 to rescind the development blueprint that called for building hundreds of homes north of the airport and an accompanying environmental study.
Oceano Airport Celebration Day May 8th
Oceano Airport is a good neighbor, it supports our economy, and is a vital link to emergency services in our community. Come and enjoy our beautiful airport.
Read MoreOceano Airport Day May 8th
Oceano Airport is a good neighbor, it supports our economy, and is a vital link to emergency services in our community. Come support and enjoy our beautiful airport.
Read MoreReno Tahoe Airport Authority Plays Politics with GA Tenants
Reno Tahoe Airport Stakeholders Alert! The Airport Authority is attempting to run GA out of KRNO and relocate us to Stead. Please vist our WEB-SITE renoaviation.org to learn the issues.
Monday May 10th is a GA work shop with the Airport Trustees at 2:00 in the airport board room located in the commercial terminal.
John Howitt VP Reno Tahoe Aviation Association
Read MoreLivermore, CA. – Airport Gets National Attention
“Good Morning America” anchor Robin Roberts flew a small plane over San Francisco with pilot Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger. Roberts witnessed Sullenberger’s perfect landing on the Hudson River in 2009 from her apartment window, and wanted to meet the celebrated pilot. “I’ve never seen San Francisco quite like this,” Roberts said. ABC News
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