Torrance Airport Traffic Procedural Change
By Andy Wilson |
This week, the Torrance City Council directed that helicopters in-bound and out-bound from the airport climb to or descend from 1400 AGL, through the fixed-wing traffic patterns (at 1000 AGL) when landing at the airport (see articles from the Daily Breeze). Torrance helicopter operators had previously agreed to fly at 600 AGL within the class D airspace to avoid the faster fixed wing traffic, but a few residents have complained about the helicopters flying over their houses and the City Council blindly blundered into the realm of air traffic control. Their Airport Commission unanimously recommended against this move. For a map of the helicopter routes, check http://www.taainfo.org. (See update at the end of this article)
Update on Whiteman Airport building in the Runway Protection Zone
By Andy Wilson |
Update on Whiteman Airport building in the Runway Protection Zone (RPZ)
20-year Lompoc Airport Master Plan Getting Update
By Andy Wilson |
The 20-year Lompoc Airport Master Plan update, which is being reviewed by the FAA before being sent to the City Council for adoption, foresees a moderate increase in airport-based aircraft and in air traffic, said Richard Fernbaugh, the city’s aviation/transportation administrator. Lompoc Record.com Editor’s Note: That is good news for Lompoc. Many of California’s Airports…
Whiteman Airport – LA County Planning Clueless
By Andy Wilson |
There is a new building being built replacing and existing one in the Runway Protection Zone (RPZ) for Runways 12-30 at the south end of the Airport just across the Street from the Approach end of Runway 30. The Photo of the area with the the existing building marked with a red square. The Building is being built in the City of Los Angeles and the the Airport is in Los Angeles County Property. CALPILOTS was told by people that attended the LA County Airport Commission meeting last month that they knew nothing about it and at this month’s Commission Meeting they had little more information.
San Diego – Airport Compatibility Study Seeks Public's Opinions
By Andy Wilson |
What should and should not be permitted in the area surrounding San Diego International Airport and beneath its flight path? That is one of the questions the San Diego Regional Airport Authority will be trying to answer over the next two years as it completes the Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan (ALUCP).
Santa Monica Airport – City Council Loses Another Bid to Reduce Airport Capabilities
By Andy Wilson |
Court rejects Santa Monica’s effort to ban fast jets from its airport
City officials said the aircraft could overshoot the runway and crash into residential neighborhoods. The U.S. Court of Appeals backs the FAA’s decision to halt the ban.
FAA Meeting on Tracy Acrobatics Box – Jan 22nd
By Andy Wilson |
The FAA has reported that a meeting considering moving the Tracy Acrobatic Airport Area Box will take place at 10AM on Saturday January 22nd at Tracy City Hall.
Gnoss Field Airport Expansion
By Andy Wilson |
The runway at Gnoss Field Airport north of Novato could be expanded without significant impact to the environment, according to a pair of reports released this week by county and federal aviation officials.
Stockton, CA. – Landfill's Boundaries to Grow
By Andy Wilson |
Planning commissioners approved a boundary expansion for the largest landfill in San Joaquin County late Thursday, despite critics’ fears that the decision is a step toward enlarging the landfill itself.
Happy New Year from the California Pilots Association
By Andy Wilson |
from the California Pilots Association May your New Year be blessed with clear skies and tail winds.
