Posts by Andy Wilson
When the obvious is not obvious
What’s obvious and beneficial to one person may be a total mystery to another. Put another way, you have to have a frame of reference if you’re going to make use of the tools available to you. That’s true whether the tools you’re working with are tangible or intangible. They may be physical items or…
Read MoreGood News/Bad News for Gnoss Field Runway Extension
Aviation users of Gnoss Field got some good news and bad news earlier in February for the long-delayed runway extension.
On February 11, the good news came from the Marin County Board of Supervisors who voted 5-0 to certify the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for an 1,100 foot extension of runway 13/31. The certification vote allows the project to move forward through its many steps toward lengthening the runway to 4,400 feet.
Read MoreBakersfield Flying Club makes donation to Honor Flight
The Bakersfield Flying Club, a small association of central California pilots based at Meadows Field, has donated more than $6,000 to Honor Flight Kern County.
The money was raised through a club-sponsored raffle, and will be used to send World War II veterans to the memorial in Washington, D.C.
Read MoreOcean Ridge Airport Seeking Financial Assistance
Dear friends of Ocean Ridge Airport – As you may be aware, the condition of the runway surface at Ocean Ridge Airport has degraded to a condition that threatens the future viability of the airport. In fact, Caltrans, (Division of Aeronautics) the California State governing agency that issues airport operating permits, conducted an inspection of the airport on August 2, 2013 and issued a report that states the runway surface exhibits “severe raveling and loss of asphalt aggregates” that can potentially create Foreign Object Damage to aircraft and propellers.
Read MoreMeadows Field Airport – Officials hope airport soars once again
Eight years ago the shiny new William M. Thomas Terminal at Meadows Field Airport opened amid fanfare and dreams of growth at the county’s main airport.
A year later Kern County’s first international flights to Guadalajara, Mexico, began flying out of the old terminal after Kern County poured $8 million into its renovation.
Read MoreNew development takes off at San Bernardino International Airport while ONT struggles
SAN BERNARDINO – After two years of organizational restructuring following a federal criminal investigation, San Bernardino International Airport will see a spate of new development in the next year, including dozens of new hangars and construction of the Sheriff’s Department’s new aviation division.
It’s development airport officials see as promising at a time when not far to the west Ontario is struggling to gain control of its airport.
Read MoreGroundbreaking for Monterey Airport Runway Safety Area Improvement Project
Last Friday, the Monterey Peninsula Airport District (MPAD) initiated their Runway Area Safety (RSA) project at the Monterey Regional Airport with a groundbreaking ceremony on the Airport’s Observation Deck. Representative Sam Farr (D-Carmel) joined the festivities voicing his strong support for this safety project. In addition to Congressman Farr, two representatives from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Robin Hunt and Brian Armstrong along with John Pfeifer from Aircraft Owners and Pilots Administration (AOPA) joined the MPAD Board in the celebration.
TFR in Redding Restricts Operations at Benton Airport [O85]
Law Enforcement authorities discovered a home filled with unstable chemical explosives in a southwest Redding neighborhood. Shasta County Sherriff Tom Bosenko said the explosives are so sensitive that even the lightest touch could cause them to detonate. Rather than attempt to remove the materials, the decision was made to simply blow up the property. Needless…
Read MoreTVL – Planning begins for (South) Lake Tahoe Airport
More than 100 people packed into the South Lake Tahoe City Council Chambers for an opening-round workshop on a master plan being put together for the Lake Tahoe Airport.
City officials and consultants with C&S Companies hired to complete the $350,000 study – 90 percent paid for by the Federal Aviation Administration – were pleased with the strong turnout.
Read MoreCalPilots Sponsored Wings Seminar – Modesto
Title: Modesto Pilot Safety Meeting Topic: Single Pilot Resource Management and General Aviation Safety Date and Time: Saturday, February 15, 2014 , starting at 9:00 am PST Download Calendar File Speaker(s): Vince Nastro, Mike Trettin, and Pete Echeverria Brief Description: DPE Vince Nastro and CFI Mike Trettin will review the basics of Single Pilot Resource…
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