Posts by Andy Wilson
Marin County Airport has a New Manager
Marin County Airport in Novato has a new manager, Dan Jensen.
Read MoreSanta Monica Museum of Flight to Reopen
Museum of Flying is pleased to announce its new home at the Santa Monica Airport in Santa Monica, California, that will feature a display and exhibit area of nearly 22,000 square feet.
Read MoreHot Air Balloon Fight in the Coachella Valley
Update: Hot air balloon businesses had thrived in the Coachella Valley for decades. Then came new neighbors on an 80-acre property, who began filing lawsuits. Lots of them.
Read MoreLawmakers Call for Federal Intervention on Avgas Suit
Several members of the U.S. House of Representatives have signed a letter to Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt, and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lisa Jackson
Read MoreMesa Del Rey Airport’s Hidden Treasures
Remodeled Mesa Del Ray Military Training Center BuildingMany smaller General Aviation airports have a rich history that serves as a link to the current airport. One example is Mesa Del Rey Airport, a public use airport locatedone mile northeast of King City that serves Monterey County, California.
The Great California Airway Robbery
Blog – Is there something in the drinking water in California that causes their legal system to be polluted with dumb ideas?
Read MoreThe Evolution of an Airport Event
Quick thinking and a little effort allowed the use a worldwide event to promote an airport – Santa Monica Airport.
Read MoreLong Beach – AOPA to Hold Regional Flight Training Meeting
You are invited to participate in an AOPA-hosted aviation community meeting on Tuesday, August 9 in Long Beach, California.
Read MoreDeadline for Comments to FCC on LightSquared's Petition is July 30
The Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA) is urging — and guiding — GPS users to actively participate in defending GPS from the potential interference of proposed wireless broadband services.
Read MoreMarch ARB Wants Some Company
The commander of March Air Reserve Base between Riverside and Moreno Valley was clear: The Air Force doesn’t mind sharing its runway with general aviation flights.
Col. Karl McGregor said the military actually wants the civilian air traffic because it could help defray the costs of operating the airport. He spoke Thursday night at a community meeting organized by Riverside Councilman Paul Davis who represents the Orangecrest neighborhood.
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