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FAAST Blast — Week of Nov 30 – Dec 06, 2015
Biweekly FAA Safety Briefing News Update
Final Rule Issued to Remove Certain Instrument Approach Procedures
On November 10, 2015, the FAA issued a final rule that removes certain redundant or underutilized ground-based nondirectional radio beacon (NDB) and VHF omnidirectional range (VOR) Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs). Removing these NDB and VOR SIAPs (334 in total) is an integral part of right-sizing the quantity and type of procedures in the NAS, especially as a growing number of area navigation (RNAV) instrument approach procedures are made available. The complexity and cost of maintaining the existing ground based navigational infrastructure while expanding RNAV capability is not sustainable. To view the rule and the list of affected SIAPs and their removal dates, go to www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2015-11-10/pdf/2015-28478.pdf.
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Clay Lacy Aviation Opens New Ramp Space At Van Nuys Airport
Marks Completion Of First Phase Of $10 Million Project
Clay Lacy Aviation has opened 2.5 acres of new ramp space at its Van Nuys Airport FBO providing additional space for arrivals and departures, accommodate overnight parking and reduce the frequency of aircraft towing.
Read MoreChico 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”.
Read MoreA Capital Idea
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…
Read MoreGnoss Field to host Safety Awareness Weekend
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.
Pilots offer airlift support to mudslide victims, stranded motorists
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.
Read MoreFAA seeks to better regulate the use of drones
Concerned about rising reports of close calls and safety risks involving drones, the government announced Monday it will require many of the increasingly popular unmanned aircraft to be registered.
Read MoreFLIGHT ADVISORY GPS Interference Testing October 20-22, 2015 Ridgecrest, California
SBD Fest 2015 Roars into SBD International Airport
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.
Read MoreCTAF for TVL changing to 122.7
Effective October 15, 2015 the CTAF for TVL will change to 122.7
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