Posts by Andy Wilson
FAA Asks Industry To Review Sleep Apnea Guidance
Instructs AMEs To Consider More Than Body Mass Index When Diagnosing OSA – In response to concerns from the aviation medical community, the FAA has sent draft guidance for Aviation Medical Examiners (AMEs) on Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) to key industry medical representatives to review within 14 days. Untreated OSA has always been and will continue to be a disqualifying medical condition.
Read MoreFAA pursues rulemaking on third class medical
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The FAA is moving ahead with the rulemaking process to possibly expand the number of pilots eligible to fly without the need for a third-class medical certificate. This is in response to a petition from the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) and the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA).The two associations filed a…
Read MoreHappy April Fool's Day
Need a laugh today. This aviation web site does a spoof on the daily stories every April Fool’s Day… Enjoy….. http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm
Read MoreHeading to Sun 'n Fun?
Don’t forget the NOTAM if you’re planning to fly to Sun ‘n Fun, don’t forget to read the 2014 Sun ‘n Fun Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) available at http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/notices/2014-4-03/ .
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Read MoreSave The Chicken Strip
WE NEED YOUR IMMEDIATE HELP. PLEASE TAKE ACTION NO LATER THAN MARCH 28
The RAF is requesting members to submit comments to the National Park Service (NPS) on the Saline Valley on a management plan, which will determine the future of theChicken Strip in Death Valley National Park. Comments can be made online at clicking this link or by visiting the URL below:
http://parkplanning.nps.gov/document.cfm?parkID=297&projectID=39438&documentID=56823
The comment deadline is Friday, March 28, 2014.
Residents (and pilots) Pack City Hall For Debate On Future Of Santa Monica Airport
(CalPilots Editor’s Note: Finally, someone is talking out loud about the real reason behind the city trying to close the airport – MONEY – what else. Of course you’ll have to read the entire article to find this fact hidden at the end of the article).
Santa Monica launches effort to shut down all or part of city airport – The Santa Monica City Council late Tuesday took a major step toward closing all or part of the city’s airport after July 2015 — a controversial move that could result in years of additional court battles with the federal government.
On a 6-0 vote, the council decided to develop and evaluate a strategy to scale back flight operations, cut the 5,000-foot runway by 2,000 feet and reduce aviation related services, such as fuel sales and flight schools.
Read MoreResidents seek control of Santa Monica's future
A group of Santa Monica residents has taken the first step toward launching a ballot initiative that would give city residents a say in the future use of Santa Monica Municipal Airport property, and AOPA has pledged to support the effort.
On March 27, the group filed paperwork needed to begin the initiative process. The group is proposing an amendment to the city charter that would require voter approval before the city can redevelop airport land. Surveys have consistently shown that the majority of Santa Monica residents want to keep the airport open.
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