Pre-2008 Archived Articles

Many of us who try to work within the ATC system are often frustrated by the inability to get a ‘discrete’ transponder code before takeoff. This is because of 1) controller workload, 2) short taxi times, and 3) lack of equipment in the tower to electronically assign a code (called FDEP or the Flight Data Entry Position, a computer terminal attached to the TRACON computer).

Friday, December 10, 2004
Airport’s security reviewed after second odd incident
By Janene Scully The Santa Maria (CA) Times

Even before a second bizarre incident within three years put the spotlight on the Santa Maria Public Airport’s security, federal officials had their eyes on other shortcomings.

Wednesday, December 8, 2004
Airport fears drop in deals by tax move in California
The Riverside (CA) Press-Enterprise

A proposed change to the way the state taxes airplanes being stored in California is hurting efforts to revitalize San Bernardino International Airport and could affect other Southern California airports.

I am looking for my father’s 1947 Aeronca Scout, Serial# 11AC-S-17; N#3796E.

Bozeman, MT – Thanks to the recently formed Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF), pilots have a new ally in their efforts to protect and preserve recreational airstrips nationwide.

Thursday, December 9, 2004
Corte Madera Valley taken off airport list
By Jeff Ristine
The San Diego (CA) Union-Tribune

San Diego County’s airport agency and its public advisory group have taken steps to remove the Corte Madera Valley in East County and possibly other remote sites from the running as candidates for a regional airport.

City Council adopts LAX modernization plan despite legal threats
The Associated Press

LOS ANGELES – An $11 billion plan to modernize Los Angeles International Airport was adopted Tuesday by the city despite threats of a legal challenge by county leaders.

Tuesday, December 7, 2004
A.V. in holding pattern over acquiring airport
Officials admit they could have done a better job
By LEROY STANDISH
The Victorville (CA) Daily Press

APPLE VALLEY – After causing a public brouhaha earlier this year, the town is resurrecting its quest to win control of the Apple Valley Airport.

Tuesday, December 7, 2004
Accessibility first hurdle for airport sites
By GIG CONAUGHTON
The North County (CA) Times

SAN DIEGO —- The agency in charge of finding the best place for a new regional San Diego airport voted unanimously Monday to limit their latest search criteria to just one question —- can people get to it?

Sunday, December 5, 2004
Study May Take 18 months, Cost $100,000
By Mike White
The Tri-Valley (CA) Herald

LIVERMORE — If the City Council decides to ask for a complete environmental impact report on the Livermore Municipal Airport, those on both sides of the issue say they will follow the process closely.