Posts by Andy Wilson
Short Runway Hurting Tracy Airport Business
TRACY (CBS13) – A small mistake at the Tracy Municipal Airport is now causing a big problem.
Read MoreAirports and the Wealth of Cities
CalPilots Editor’s Note: This article focuses on larger commercial airports, but it also applies to smaller general aviation airports, only on a relative smaller scale.
Read MoreThe South County Airport Pilots Association (SCAPA) Awards
SAN MARTIN, CA—The South County Airport Pilots Association (SCAPA) awarded three $1000 scholarships to three local students pursuing careers in aviation.
Read More(SMO) Board Advises Early Legal Action to Modify, Close Airport
CalPilots Editor – The lunacy surrounding Santa Monica Airport continues.
Read MoreTFR San Jose CA May 23rd – 24th
NOTAM Number : FDC 2/3489 Download shapefiles Issue Date : May 23, 2012 at 0354 UTC Location : San Jose, California Beginning Date and Time : May 24, 2012 at 0045 UTC Ending Date and Time : May 24, 2012 at 1730 UTC Reason for NOTAM : Temporary flight restrictions for VIP Movement Type :…
Read MoreVoters may be asked to lift Napa airport runway weight limit
The Napa County Airport wants to build a better runway, but it needs voter approval this fall to do so.
Read MoreHeading to Vegas?
The FAA is asking for help | KVGT – Memorial Weekend (and beyond)
Read MoreFAA Released General Aviation Airports Study
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released a study called General Aviation Airports: A National Asset. The FAA conducted the 18-month study to capture the many diverse functions of general aviation (GA) airports. As a result, the general public will have a better understanding of GA airports in the community and within the national air transportation system.
Read MoreNavigating The Leaded AvGas Quandary
The future of leaded Avgas in the State of California is up for debate, at least according to certain environmental organizations. And, California airports, fixed base operators and pilots are taking note. For example, Sonoma Jet Center in Santa Rosa recently began offering unleaded aviation fuel (mogas) to its customers.
Read MoreFAA FUEL COMMITTEE: 11-YEAR TIMELINE FOR AVGAS REPLACEMENT
Although it hasn’t released the final report to the public, the FAA’s unleaded avgas transition rulemaking committee (UAT-ARC), will recommend a fuel approvals process stretching out as long as 11 years and will be asking Congress for at least $60 million to fund the project, plus as much as $13 million from the industry.
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