Chico airport panel nixes management offer

Chico >> After almost three hours of discussion, the Chico Airport Commission Tuesday night said it would not recommend the City Council agree to a long-term management proposal presented by consultant AvPORTS.

Commissioners said they had “concerns” with the proposal’s costs, as well as what the agreement would mean to the community in service and to the city in costs.

CalPilots Editor’s Note – CalPilot’s Paul Osterman states – “representatives of the CalPilots Chapter North Valley Aviation Association were one of many providing input to the commission”.

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A Capital Idea

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Join your fellow Pilots in Sacremento this October 24th for a Capital Idea.  You can register here.  Most of us don’t need an excuse to fly somewhere, in case you do here are a few: Discounted fuel, Catered lunch, “Wings” seminar, Exhibits, presentations, and the best part… hanging out with fellow pilots. You will be…

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Gnoss Field to host Safety Awareness Weekend

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NOVATO, Calif. — Scanlon Aviation will host a safety awareness weekend at Gnoss Field Oct. 22–25. Headlining the event is Master Instructor Rich Stowell, the 2014 National FAASTeam Rep of the Year and 2006 National CFI of the Year.

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Pilots offer airlift support to mudslide victims, stranded motorists

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If you can’t drive, you might as well fly.

At least 10 local pilots — perhaps more — offered disaster support to about 30 people who were directly impacted by the mudslides that buried Highway 58 between the Sand Canyon area of Tehachapi and Mojave Friday morning, forcing the closure of the major east-west Kern County artery.

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SBD Fest 2015 Roars into SBD International Airport

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SBD Fest 2015 Roars into SBD International Airport on October 17, 2015

(San Bernardino, CA – September 15, 2015) SBD Fest will take place at SBD International Airport on Saturday, October 17, 2015; celebrating the return of air shows to the skies over San Bernardino. The event offers a unique opportunity for the Airport to connect with surrounding communities and provide a fun event for families in the region. The opening ceremony, scheduled for 10:45 am, will pay tribute to the Airport’s rich heritage as a former US Air Force Base.

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Aircraft Spruce Customer Appreciation Day

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Aircraft Spruce Appreciation Day October 10th, 2015 7am to 3pm PST This is the time of year when we go all out by offering spectacular discounts on our most popular products and provide a chance for our loyal customers to meet our vendors. So come join the fun and get a chance to win big prizes.…

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