Posts by Andy Wilson
CalPilot Annual Meeting Update
Meet-Us In Mojave! Don’t miss the California Pilots Association Annual Meeting at Mojave Air and Space Port October 19-21 … and learn all about the “second space age” taking shape in the California Desert.
Read MoreLast Chance to Register for our Annual Meeting
Still undecided on what to do this weekend? Why not take advantage of the great weather and come to Mojave Airport and attend the California Pilots Association’s annual meeting – Meet Us in Mojave! This is your last chance to participate in behind the scenes tours of some of the most intriguing businesses based at Mojave Airport. There’s still time but you need to act now and register online – and don’t forget to continue on to the payment page to complete the registration.
Read MoreCalPilots Asks Congressman Issa for Help on NOAA Airspace Grab
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Congressman Issa and AOPA CEO Craig Fullerhe California Pilots Association took full advantage of a small Town Hall type meeting that Congressman Darrel Issa (southern California) and AOPA CEO Craig Fuller had at AOPA Summit 2012 in Palm Springs CA.
CalPilots asked Congressman Issa a pointed question regarding NOAA’s recent airspace grab along areas of the California, and Washington state coast, lowering the floor in two over water areas, which is not only confusing, but in our opinion, not required as NOAA never provided specific proof that it was justified.
The California Pilots Association stated that “NOAA never bothered to answer our letter regarding justification to change this airspace”, and asked “why any aviator deemed in violation, even by untrained ground observers, was considered guilty until proven innocent?” We also asked “when did the innocent until proven guilty change in the United States?”
Read MoreJay White Honored For Aviation Advocacy in California
Jay White, former president and current general counsel of the California Pilots Association (CalPilots) was named the winner of AOPA’s Joseph R. Crotti award Oct. 12. White was lauded for his efforts in the past 30 years to protect California’s general aviation airports and fight for pilots’ flight privileges.
Read MoreMonterey Airport Safety Plan in Court Limbo
(Oct 2012) – Monterey, Calif.– Monterey Regional Airport officials said Wednesday a Monterey County Superior Court judge upheld most of the District’s Runway Safety Area project, which was hanging in the balance to comply with a federally-mandated upgrade.
Read MoreCome See Us at Summit 2012
Palm Springs, CA – The California Pilots Association will be participating in AOPA Summit in Palm Springs Ca., starting this week on Thursday October 11th through October 13th. Our booth, #11 is located outside of the exhibit hall, in the non-profits area. Make sure you come see us because…….
Read MoreTFR's Over California Oct 8th-9th
Multiple NOTAM’s have been issued that will restrict flight in the area during President Obama’s planned visit.
Read MoreWest Coast National Marine Sanctuaries – Details
Recently, overflight prohibition zones within West Coast National Marine Sanctuaries have been added to the FAA’s Sectional Raster Aeronautical Charts. To facilitate the spread of this information, the Sanctuaries have prepared a letter, a summary of agency regulations and answers to the most frequently asked questions as a resource for airport managers and pilots. Attached, please find electronic copies of these documents.
Read MoreHollister Airport to Receive FAA Grants
The Hollister Airport has been awarded 2.5 million dollars from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to upgrade its runway. The federal funding will allow for the removal of safety hazards. The runway channels were originally constructed in 1942, by the United States Navy and are in dire need of repairs and will be brought up to FAA safety standards. The project will establish a subterranean drainage system on both shoulders of the runway which will increase the safety for all users of Hollister Municipal Airport.
Read More 2011 GA Survey is Underway
The FAA’s 34th annual General Aviation and Part 135 Survey for 2011 data is underway and available online at www.aviationsurvey.org
“Reducing GA fatalities is a top priority of the FAA and our goal is to reduce the GA fatal accident rate by 10 percent by 2018,” said FAA Acting Administrator Michael Huerta. “By taking the time to participate in the FAA’s GA survey, owners and operators share valuable data that help the entire GA community.”
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