Aviation Interest

The Link below is video from one of the Channel Island C-130 aircraft fightng the Rim Fire. It provides a good perspective of what pilots flying these missions are dealing with.  http://calfire.blogspot.com/2013/08/must-see-maffs-6-146-aw-channel-islands.html#links  

As several new private ventures to take people on trips to space come closer to becoming reality, California lawmakers are racing other states to woo the new space companies with cushy incentives.

They are debating a bill now in Sacramento that would insulate manufacturers of spaceships and parts suppliers from liability should travelers get injured or killed on a voyage, except in cases such as gross negligence or intentional wrongdoing. Last year, the state enacted a law that shields space tourism companies such as Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic from similar lawsuits.

You are invited to the 8th Annual BBQ on the Ramp on Saturday, August 24th. Don’t miss this spectacular fundraising event to support the Museum’s educational programs. There will be wine tasting, live music, delicious food, a live auction hosted by David Sobon and an incredible fireworks show!

Los Angeles World Airports has issued a Request for Qualifications seeking firms interested in operating as a Fixed-Base Operator (FBO) at Van Nuys Airport (VNY) in Southern California. It’s anticipated that two FBO areas will be made available for lease, according to airport officials. FBO services would include leasing land and buildings, serving the needs…

The California Pilots Association believes the proposed final language of §4351 (a) and §4351 (a)(1) creating the regulation “no flying of aircraft lower than 2,000 feet above the ground” above Cultural Preserves and Natural Preserves to be inconsistent with Federal regulations. Read the open letter…..

A California state government agency’s proposal to enact an overflight restriction within state wilderness, cultural, and natural preserves usurps the FAA’s ability to regulate airspace and provides no mechanisms for ascertaining aircraft altitudes, enforcement, or pilot notification of the location of restrictions, AOPA said in a formal response.

WATSONVILLE, Calif. — Just shy of its one-year anniversary Props Restaurant and Lounge at the Watsonville Municipal Airport is offering a new menu with healthier choices. Pilots, passengers and patrons alike can now choose Prop’s cole slaw instead of fries as an option with their burgers noted with airports codes. The Salmon Bagel Burger (MRY)…

The California Pilots Association is pleased to announce our newest Business Partner, Bruce’s Custom Covers, of Sunnyvale California. Bruce’s Custom Covers has agreed to provide a single engine aircraft cover as one of the silent auction items for this year’s annual meeting, October 18-19th at San Luis Obispo.

Further, Bruce’s Custom Covers has agreed to provide the CalPilots membership a special 10% Discount starting July 29th during the EAA AirVenture week. The special will run until the end of September 2013.

Editorial: Airport proposals could be the start of something big – Here’s a word that northern Solano County residents may want to keep in mind as proposed developments takes shape in and around the Nut Tree Airport: synergy.

The dictionary defines it as “the simultaneous action of separate agencies which, together, have a greater total effect than the sum of their individual effects” — precisely what may be happening at the airport in Vacaville.

CANCELLED – Effective 27-30 JULY 2013 – During July 2013, the Department of the Navy will conduct an amphibious operations training exercise along the shoreline and within facilities associated with Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton, California.  This exercise is essential to train Navy and Marine Corps units in planning, coordination and execution of amphibious landings and sea-to-shore operations. The exercises will include intensive, hazardous military aviation, and ground fire activities to include artillery live fire.