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CALIFORNIA PILOTS ASSOCIATION
The California Pilots Association is a non-profit public benefit California Corporation formed in 1949. The mission of our statewide volunteer organization is to promote and preserve the state’s general aviation airports. We have long recognized that the state’s general aviation airports are more than irreplaceable transportation infrastructure assets. They also serve as disaster recovery centers - most recently demonstrated during the annual wild fires across the state, and in the past during the major earthquakes. Airports are also beneficial as regional economic engines, just as the highway system serving the community is. Past studies have confirmed the financial benefits of general aviation airports to their communities. You can help to get the message out by joining us. After all, if you not you, who will protect your airport?
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here to find out how much aviation contributes to the state's economy.
To learn more about saving our airports.
Please use the Contact Us utility to request an "Earthquake Airlift How To” guideline booklet in PDF format. |
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Half Moon Bay - Big Wave Wellness Center and Office Park
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Read the letter to the County of San Mateo, Planning and Building Department regarding the Big Wave Wellness Center and Office Park.
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San Diego- Airport Authority Unveils New Land-use Rules
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After years of debate, the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority has passed a lengthy set of new rules for five regional airports, including McClellan-Palomar Airport in Carlsbad and Oceanside Municipal Airport on
Highway 76.
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‘Washington, we have a problem’
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by GA News - The Pulse
Each time I read of a new security proposal that will impact
general aviation, I feel like keying the mic button and saying,
“Washington, we have a problem.” You know, just to see if anybody’s
listening.
That’s because our freedom to fly is at risk.
... read the rest of story (777 words)
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Posted by editor on Tuesday, February 02 @ 10:10:51 PST (53 reads)
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Plastic pilot certificate deadline approaches
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The
deadline for switching to plastic pilot certificates is weeks away.
Paper pilot certificates will no longer be valid after March 31; don’t
let procrastination ground you. The cost for a new certificate is $2.
Temporary and student pilot certificates are not impacted by the rule.
The steps for the process are provided on the FAA Web site.
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Posted by editor on Friday, January 29 @ 10:29:55 PST (82 reads)
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TSA - General Aviation (GA) Vulnerability Assessment Survey
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As reported previously by ACI-NA, TSA launched its General Aviation
(GA) Vulnerability Assessment Survey earlier this month. Following is a
link to the Web site. Although TSA advised that it is still awaiting
information on the survey results from its contractor, the Office of
General Aviation committed to provide information on the results as
soon as it is available.
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Aviation Up In Arms Over Proposed FAA Rule Changes
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by The Pacific Flyer
Under new FAA rules, general aviation is about to undergo massive changes, none for the good, apparently.
The FAA Airports Division issued a revised FAA Order 5190.6B, Airport Compliance Manual recently, that, as EAA described it, caught "just about every one off guard."
Not only that it went from 94 to 691 pages of new rules and regulations, and it makes major changes that will affect several aspects of general aviation. Here are some of the more controversial ones:
Editors Note: Is this complete over-reaction by the FAA a result of the FAA running scared from TSA and its draconian general aviation proposals?
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Airport Land Use Compatibilty
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Land Use Near Inland Airports A Crucial Safety Issue
January 2009
By MICHAEL PERRAULT and DAYNA STRAEHLEY
The Press-Enterprise
When the Perris City Council allowed a 173,000-square-foot distribution center to be built inside the Air Force's "accident potential zone" just south
of the March Air Reserve Base runway, it defied a request by two Riverside County supervisors who feared developing the buffer zone more than the
recommended 20 percent.
Editor's Note: This article does an excellent job of explaining land use compatibility zones around airports, and why they are important.
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TSA Extends Comment Period for Repair Station Security Program
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The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is extending the
comment period on the notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) regarding
the Aircraft Repair Station Security Program. The comment period will
now end on Feb. 19, instead of Jan. 19.
Why should you care? Because what affects your mechanic is going to
affect your bottom line.
Don't lose your chance to submit a comment, click here
now. Note: Once at the page click on
Docket ID: TSA-2004-17131 located near the top of the page. To read CALPILOTS response click read more.
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Hand Held Halon 1211 Fire Extinguishers Require Replacement
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The Civil Aviation Authority of the United Kingdom (UK) has informed EASA that significant quantities of Halon 1211 gas,
determined to be outside the required specification, have been supplied to the aviation industry for use in fire extinguishing
equipment. Halon 1211 (BCF) is used in handheld fire extinguishers, usually fitted or stowed in aircraft cabins.
To read the Directive go to the web site.
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Posted by editor on Thursday, January 07 @ 09:40:33 PST (208 reads)
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FAAST - AIRBORNE PILOT DEVIATIONS
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What is an airborne pilot deviation? The actions of a pilot that result in the violation of a Federal Aviation Regulation while in flight. Such deviations could result in a loss of separation between one airplane and another, or with the next mountain peak!
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Wednesday, January 06
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Friday, January 01
· FAAST - Safety Tips (0)
Thursday, December 31
· TSA a ‘substantial threat’ to GA (0)
Saturday, December 26
· FAA's New Through the Fence Policy Questioned (0)
Friday, December 25
· Maintaining Proficiency (0)
Tuesday, December 22
· Palm Springs - Board of Supervisors to Weigh Airport Proposal (0)
· Oregon: Residential Airpark is no Security Threat (0)
Monday, December 21
· FAA's New Airport Manual (0)
Friday, December 18
· Van Nuys Airport Tenants Seek Private Management (0)
· Traffic Pattern Blog Discussion (0)
Thursday, December 17
· Revenue Diversion: LA to return $21.2 million to LAX's Operator (0)
· Demise of 100LL - Beware the “Sound Bite” Solution (0)
Wednesday, December 16
· USA Today Continues to Bash GA (0)
· Compton Airport a Hidden Gem (0)
Monday, December 14
· Public Rides From Fresno to Yosemite to be Studied (0)
Saturday, December 12
· Airborne Pilot Deviations (0)
Friday, December 11
· New Departure Procedures at Santa Monica Airport (0)
· SFO Director to Preside Over Airport Council (0)
Thursday, December 10
· TSA Goofs and Posts Manual Online (0)
Wednesday, December 09
· PAPER Airman Certificates Expire After March 31, 2010 (0)
Monday, December 07
· TSA Locks Out Punta Gorda Pilots (0)
Saturday, December 05
· Santa Monica Jet Ban Case (0)
Wednesday, December 02
· Pilots Cite Environmental Concerns To Block Power Plant (0)
Friday, November 27
· Runway Incursions (0)
· Power Plant Plan has Byron Airport Pilots Fuming (0)
Thursday, November 26
· Open letter to San Joaquin Board of Supervisors (0)
Monday, November 23
· Top 10 Things FSS Wants Pilots to Know (0)
Sunday, November 22
· Cable Airport Acts as Alternative to L.A./ONT (0)
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