Posts by Andy Wilson
Calling All California Flight Schools and CFI's – Support of SB619 Required
AOPA advises that very few of the 8,000 CFI’s in California responded to their informational email (see below) asking for support on AB 619.
Read MoreMarina Airport (KOAR) Upgrade Complete
Bear Valley Composite Squadron 6750 of the Civil Air Patrol Open House
Friends of Oceano Airport Produce GA Video
Here is the link to the Friends of Oceano Airport latest public service announcement on promoting General Aviation http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7aCulB8ADo8
Read MoreByron Airport (C83) – Thermal Plumes on the Rise
Mariposa Energy Project Power Plant IN – East Altamont Energy Center Power Plant OUT. There will only be one 200 megawatt (MW) power plant located near the Byron Airport.
Twentynine Palms, Calif – Navy Seeks Special-use Airspace Expansion
Navy seeks input on special-use airspace expansion impact
The Navy has scheduled three public information meetings April 12 through 14 on the draft environmental impact statement (EIS) for a proposed expansion of the Twentynine Palms Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in Twentynine Palms, Calif.
Tehachapi Valley – Wind (Farm) Proposal Sparks Concern
A proposed 7,106-acre wind energy project on the north-facing mountains of Tehachapi Valley, south of the city, would extend wind turbines from the east to beyond Tehachapi Mountain Park, according to the county planning document that has set the permit process in motion.
Read MoreGA’s most effective advocate just might be you
If you want to make headway in the realm of politics, you need to have advocates working on your side. Some advocates are paid, some are volunteers, and some are just out there working independently, speaking their mind and doing their best. Read more…………….
Read MoreSB619 – The Cure for AB48
California Senate Bill 619, aimed at alleviating the requirements for flight schools under the California Private Postsecondary Education Act of 2009, was introduced Feb. 18. Under the current terms of the bill, all individual flight instructors and flight schools that don’t collect money up front for flight training would be exempt from the provisions of the postsecondary act.
To read CALPILOTS letter of support for SB619 click Read More.
Read MoreHalf Moon Bay – Big Wave Project Approved by City Supervisors
In a disappointing vote, the Big Wave Project was passed by San Mateo Cnty Board of Supervisors. Next step is a review the Coastal Commission. Since it appears that the City Supervisors are ignoring the inappropriate land usage next to the Half Moon Bay Airport. – perhaps the fact that it is in a Tsunami Zone will insure that someone makes the appropriate decision which is to vote this location down.
