Posts by Andy Wilson
Temporary Relief For Flight Training Operations
Temporary Relief For Flight Training Operations Passed Thursday – The California Legislature on Thursday passed SB 856, a bill that, among its other provisions, will provide a delay in compliance with regulations issued by the California Bureau of Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE) pursuant to AB 48, Chapter 310, Statues of 2009 as they apply to flight training operations. SB 856 is now headed to Governor Schwarzenegger’s desk for his signature.
Read MoreCalifornia Flight Training Reg Fix Advances in Legislature
A permanent fix for onerous requirements for California flight instruction cleared a legislative hurdle June 28 when the Assembly Business, Professions and Consumer Protection Committee voted unanimously in favor of a bill that would exempt flight instructors from the requirements.
Read MoreCalPilots response to Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR), North Sky River
CalPilots response to – Public Comment to Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR), North Sky River
Read MoreInappropriate Development Around Airports Happens Everywhere
California isn’t the only state where money reins instead of safety around airports – read this article on the proposal in N.C.
Read MoreStockton Airport – Accessibility Issues
The following is a status update on an accessibility issue at Stockton airport.
Read MoreOwens Valley’s World-Class Soaring
California’s Air Heritage
Aviation was introduced to California — and Californians were introduced to aviation — via a spectacular 11-day event held at Dominguez Ranch outside of Los Angeles in January 1910.
Read MoreSouth Lake Tahoe – New Air Charter Service Organizing
New Lake Tahoe charter air service prepares to take flight this summer.
Read MoreSanta Monica Airport – Future in Question?
Jet-Ban Ordinance Dead; Future of Jets at SMO Up in Air
Flying Is Affordable And Within Your Reach!
Flying Is Affordable And Within Your Reach! The new book from CFI/CTT Timothy O’Connor aims to not only bring more candidates into aviation but more importantly to give these students the knowledge and tools they need to beat the odds and successfully become a certified pilot.
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