Posts by Andy Wilson
100LL Lawsuit – It's the CEH's Business
“The Center for Environmental Health generates much of its revenue by suing – or threatening to sue – alleged Proposition 65 violators, and then collecting “reasonable” attorney’s fees from the same violators.” (CalPilots Editor’s Note: That isn’t Environmentalism, it’s a business). Read the entire dailybreeze.com article below.
Read MoreStraighten up and fly right!
The roundout in a small airplane is a slow, smooth transition from a normal approach attitude to a landing attitude, gradually rounding out the flightpath to one that is parallel with, and within a very few inches above, the runway.
Read MoreWatsonville Airshow Sept 2-4
Summer is almost over – why not take in an Airshow on this Holiday Weekend?
Runway Status Lights
What Are Runway Status Lights? Runway Status Lights (RWSL) are a series of red in-pavement lights that warn pilots of high-speed aircraft or vehicles on runways.
Read MoreFAAST Blast
FAA Updates Flight Training Regulations
In an effort to enhance safety, respond to changes in the aviation industry, and reduce unnecessary regulatory burdens, the FAA published a final rule which amends regulations on pilot, flight instructor, and pilot school certification.
Rio Vista Airport Struggles in Sagging Economy
Rio Vista alone in providing incentives to fill vacant aircraft hangars – heads up municipalities out there, when times are difficult you have to improvise.
Read MoreSouth Lake Tahoe Airshow Draws A Crowd
It is important to understand that just a few years ago the South Lake Tahoe City Council was ignoring its airport, and allowing it to fall into a state of disrepair.
Read MoreIncompatible Land Use: A tale of two airports
A tale of two airports Nevada airport may hold some answers to tensions between SMO (Santa Monica Airport), neighbors
Read MoreTVL – Lake In The Sky Air Show Saturday Aug 27th
Looking for a reason to visit the beautiful South Lake Tahoe area, and its great airport TVL?
Read MoreSB619 Moves Forward
A bill that would exempt California fight training organizations from onerous fees and reporting requirements imposed by a 2009 post-secondary education law took a major step toward final passage Aug. 25 with approval by the state Assembly.
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