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GA Study Shows $219 Billion Economic Impact In U.S.
General aviation supplied 1.1 million jobs and contributed $219 billion to the U.S. economy in 2013, according to a study (PDF) conducted for eight major GA groups. The General Aviation Manufacturers Association released the study Wednesday at its annual news conference in Washington. The study, conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers, examined GA-related industries and their direct and indirect benefits to the economy, such as aircraft component makers selling parts and charter flight passengers spending money on hotels. It used the latest data available from 2013.
In state-by-state data, California had the highest total economic impact at $30.2 billion. The top 10 states ranked by total output attributable to GA in 2013 were California, Texas, Georgia, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Arizona, Connecticut, Ohio, and New York. They accounted for 57 percent of the total output nationwide.
Read MoreGroundbreaking held for new facilities for Clay Lacy Aviation at VNY
LOS ANGELES — Community leaders joined in Feb. 12 to break ground on Clay Lacy Aviation’s new South Campus, a $10 million, six-acre expansion of its current headquarters facility at Van Nuys Airport (VNY).
Attended by more than 100 students from NVOC-Aviation, a VNY-based aircraft mechanics school, the event celebrated local job creation and economic growth. (CalPilots wants to acknowledge Clay Lacy’s longtime support and congratulates Clay on his well deserved success).
Read MoreRedlands Airport Association and the Airfest Event @ REI
The Redlands Airport Association (RAA) was formed in June 2014, for the purpose of assembling many different Redlands Airport (REI) interests to come together as one voice. This has been a challenging undertaking for all involved, but positive results have already been witnessed.
For the past few years, a local brewery has held an airshow of sorts at REI called AirFest. These events have been held to celebrate the brewery’s anniversary.
Read MoreMultiple VIP Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFR)
February 12-16, 2015 There will be multiple VIP Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFR) in California, including San Francisco and the Palm Springs area. NOTAMs may include instructions for gateway screening operations. See attached PDF 150209_TFR_Alert_Handout_-_CA.pdf
Read MoreSMO VOR out of service
Please be aware that with the SMO VOR being out of service (2/10/15 – 3/14/15) the Mini Route is not available and the Special Flight Rules Area is only available to aircraft with suitable RNAV equipment.
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Read MoreTorrance Airport Pilot Alert
PILOT ALERT Lexus dealer planning to build a parking lot in the RPZ The Lexus dealer on Crenshaw Blvd is requesting permission to build a parking lot with light standards within the RPZ. The Airport Commission will hear the City’s recommendation to approve this development on Thursday 2/5 at 7 PM in the City…
Read MoreThe Conundrum of General Aviation
It will come as no surprise to you, a general aviation enthusiast, that the United States contains a considerable number of airports. Even so, the actual number of airports may be higher than you imagine. Higher by quite a bit, frankly.
Our non-aviation enthusiast counterparts may feel differently, however. They may learn that in 2004 the United States Department of Transportation listed 599 certificated airports in its tally. If that number seems low to you — and it probably does — consider that the term “certificated airport” relates to only those airports that serve air-carrier operations with aircraft seating more than nine passengers.
Read MoreFAA Releases Super Bowl XLIX Flight Advisory
If you plan on flying in or around the Phoenix area in early February, be sure you check Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) for information about temporary flight restrictions and special security provisions for Super Bowl XLIX that could affect your flight. The FAA recently released a Super Bowl flight advisory that provides an overview of…
Read MoreJan/Feb 2015 edition of FAA Safety Briefing
ATC Mic’d Up! For the Jan/Feb 2015 edition of FAA Safety Briefing we turned the “mic” over to various air traffic controllers — the people who keep us safely separated — and boy did they have a lot to say! From tips on truly understanding the airspace in which we fly, to suggestions on how…
Read MoreKudos to Andy Wilson
Andy Wilson – DirectorI want to thank CalPilots Director Andy Wilson for his tireless effort in answering the Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Report regarding the Forward, Inc. landfill expansion project at Stockton Metropolitan Airport.
Andy worked right up to the deadline date & time to make an official response against this expansion effort.
All of us at CalPilot should be most greatful for Andy’s unwavering commitment.
Thank you again!
Rick Tutt
RJ Tutt Aviation
Stockton Metropolitan Airport
