Posts by Andy Wilson
Thermal airport: Option for military?
PALM SPRINGS – As city officials seek ways to curb military jet noise at Palm Springs International Airport, a rural airport 30 miles stands ready to welcome them.
Read MorePalm Springs council hears military jet noise complaints
PALM SPRINGS – The Palm Springs City Council on Wednesday said it would appeal to federal leaders about the frequency of military jet flyovers after hearing the complaints of residents who live in the flight path of the Palm Springs International Airport, where the fighter pilots train.
Read MoreOakland Aviation Museum
Wonder what it was like to fly during the “Golden Age of Travel?” You can find out, thanks to the Oakland Aviation Museum and its Solent flying boat.
Read MoreSpecial Notice Southern California Coastline DOD testing
SPECIAL NOTICE … SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA COASTLINE. EFFECTIVE 111114 1730-111118 0130 UTC. AIRCRAFT OPERATORS ARE ADVISED THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE WILL BE CONDUCTING TESTING IN THE WARNING AREAS ADJACENT TO THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA COASTLINE.
Read MoreFLIGHT ADVISORY – GPS Testing Daggett, CA
FLIGHT ADVISORY GPS Testing NTC GPS 11-02C November 12, 2011 – November 17, 2011 Daggett, CA.
Read MoreVictory – Soaring Returns to Hemet-Ryan Airport!
From Soaring Magazine, January 2012 Flightlines – Send Lawyers, Guns and Money – Warren Zevon, 1978
Read MorePalm Springs Air Museum to Celebrate 15 Years
On Saturday, November 12th, the Palm Springs Air Museum will celebrate its 15th anniversary with a thanks to all who have served our country.
Read MoreNut Tree Airport Master Plan Update
Future of Vacaville’s Nut Tree Airport discussed
Read More9/11 Commemorative Fly-out
Here’s an idea from John D. Ruley, President, Modesto Airport Pilots Association – Why not make a commemorative flight on 9/11?
Read MoreTEMECULA: Rancho California Airport a Distant Memory
Passersby would never guess it today, but a commercial section of Temecula between what’s now Diaz Road and Business Park Drive used to be an airport.
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