Posts by Andy Wilson
Watsonville Airport projects take off
Watsonville airport projects take off; hangar construction follows restaurant deal
Read MoreAdministration to pursue aviation ‘surcharge’
The Obama administration defended its fiscal 2013 budget proposal for a surcharge of $100 per flight, insisting to general aviation supporters in Congress that user fees would generate $10 billion over 10 years and spread costs “more equitably.”
Read MoreGet the FACTS on "Trailer Bills"
How did the Airport Land Use Commission get placed on the now “infamous trailer bill” in the Department of Finance – Read about this questionable process in Dan Walters column. After you do, please write the Governor and ask him to remove Airport Land Use Commissions from this bill. Dan Walters: Legislative mischief on ‘trailer…
Read MoreCalifornia Airport Land Use Commission at risk
The following post is written by California Pilots Association President Ed Rosiak. Suffice it to say, airports are vital, and must be protected. – Ben Sclair, Publisher The Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) was first introduced in California in the 70’s, after the tragic crash of a surplus Military Jet… Read More
Read MoreTell the Governor Not to Cancel ALUC's
This is important to general aviation and you – please read the following email.
Read MoreCalPilots Supports Blythe ALUC on New Power Plant Threat
In case you weren’t aware, the Blythe Airport already encroached by a power plant situated on final a mile east for runway 26, is under another threat.
Read MoreGovernor Brown – Do not eliminate our ALUC's
Open letter to Governor Brown regarding Airport Land Use Commission’s and their importance to California’s airports. Read why they should not be eliminated.
Read MoreUnleaded Avgas: Why UL 91 Isn't "The" Answer
UL 91 is an unleaded avgas already powering aircraft engines in Europe and may within weeks be approved for use in a range of Lycoming engines, but it’s unlikely you’ll see it at your airport soon.
Read MorePoll: Americans See Airports' Value to Local Economy
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Americans love their local airports, but they’re still not sure how they work, according to a new national survey commissioned by Airports Council International-North America.
Read MoreTracy CA. – New Jerusalem Airport
Fenced in at New Jerusalem – Nearly a mile and half of chain link is scheduled to go up around New Jerusalem Airport as one of several improvements to the small airport the city owns southeast of town.
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