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The Latest Lunacy on Noise at Santa Monica Airport

By Andy Wilson | January 31, 2013

Plane Mufflers Could Relieve Some Airport Neighbors – Santa Monica Airport Commission responds to test results of a muffler that could be used by local flight schools.

If flight schools take to the idea, attaching mufflers to some of their planes planes could make life more peaceful for residents living nearSanta Monica Airport.

The city tested a German-made muffler, called QuietFlight, on a Cessna 172 in December and recorded positive results, the Santa Monica Airport Commission learned Monday night (Calpilots Editor’s Note: Please read CalPilots Response to this article at the end of this page).

Can Santa Monica Airport Be A Benefit To The City?

By Andy Wilson | September 22, 2012

As the debate continues about whether Santa Monica Airport (SMO) should be shut down or continue operating as is, one thing is for certain: what happens in thenext 30 months will determine whether or not City Hall may potentially be engaged in a litigious battle with the federal government.

Santa Monica's Tactics to Close Airport Continue

By Andy Wilson | August 29, 2012

More Recommendations for Reducing Santa Monica Airport’s Impact (the insanity continues in Santa Moncia)….

SMO Airport Commission Just Another of Airport's Detractors

By Andy Wilson | July 28, 2012

The latest from Santa Monica Airport’s detractors…. more hyperbole….

CalPilots Meet at Santa Monica Airport (SMO)

By Andy Wilson | July 14, 2012

On Saturday, July 14th, the California Pilots Association held its mid year board meeting at the newly opened Museum of Flight located at the Santa Monica Airport.

Santa Monica – Proposed Flight Bribes Don't Fly

By Andy Wilson | July 12, 2012

Santa Monica, Calif., city council members this week shelved the plan they introduced two weeks ago to pay flight school operators to fly student pilots away from the city’s airport for touch and go operations.