Pre-2008 Archived Articles

Airport Manager Defends Layout Switch
Dec 25, 2007
By Anthony Ha
HOLLISTER

Airport Manager Bill Gere’s plans for the Hollister Municipal Airport have drawn some sharp criticism, but Gere defended his proposed layout plan Friday. Gere presented the council with the new layout Monday, but some airport users complained that the plan left out a new California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection air-attack base, as well as facilities for gliders.

Airport Manager Defends Layout Switch
Dec 25, 2007
By Anthony Ha
HOLLISTER

Airport Manager Bill Gere’s plans for the Hollister Municipal Airport have drawn some sharp criticism, but Gere defended his proposed layout plan Friday. Gere presented the council with the new layout Monday, but some airport users complained that the plan left out a new California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection air-attack base, as well as facilities for gliders.

Preserving general aviation as we know it today depends on you?the pilot, flight instructor, airport tenant, or business employee. Help protect your access to GA…

Preserving general aviation as we know it today depends on you?the pilot, flight instructor, airport tenant, or business employee. Help protect your access to GA…

President Bush on Dec. 13 signed into law a new mandatory retirement age for commercial pilots 65. The Fair Treatment for Experienced Pilots Act allows…