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Welcome to the CALPILOTS Web Site
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.
Watsonville Pilots Association back in court. They need our help, read
more.
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It is Air Show Season and WE ARE IN THE MIDDLE of FIRE SEASON plus there is a lot of activity at Beale north of Sacramento so don't forget to check TFR's daily. Just click "Check TFR's" in the Main Menu left column.
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Posted by editor on Tuesday, July 22 @ 01:05:59 PDT (23 reads)
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Seminar - Lodi, CA. - July 23rd
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"Single Pilot IFR (works for married pilots also)"
Topic: Real solutions to the challenges of IFR flight with a crew of one.
On: Wednesday, July 23, 2008 at 7:00 PM
Location:
Delta Flying Club
12145 N. DeVries Road
Lodi, CA 95242
Description:
Fred Abrams, nationally known aviation lecturer and humorist, will
present his always popular tips, tricks, and traps of single pilot
operations in instrument weather. To view further details and registration information for this event, click here.
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Posted by editor on Tuesday, July 22 @ 00:16:48 PDT (40 reads)
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Seminar - San Jose, CA. - July 25th
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"Three Day Private Pilot Test Prep Class"
Topic: Test prep course for the Sport Pilot, Recreational Pilot, Private Pilot and Basic Ground Instructor FAA knowledge exams.
On: Friday, July 25, 2008 at 9:00 AM
Location:
Tradewinds Aviation
2505 Cunningham Ave
San Jose, CA 95148Description:
Prepare for your FAA knowledge exam in just one weekend with Fred
Abrams, nationally known aviation lecturer, humorist and veteran
instructor. To view further details and registration information for this event, click here.
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Posted by editor on Tuesday, July 22 @ 00:16:48 PDT (43 reads)
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Yosemite International Going Green
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Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Fresno airport installs 11,700 solar panels
The Associated Press
FRESNO - Officials at Yosemite International Airport are installing what they
say will be the largest solar energy project at a U.S. commercial airport
Under a 25-year agreement, the Fresno airport is hiring a private company to
design, install and maintain 11,700 solar panels on 9.5 acres of land. That
will be enough to provide 40 percent of the airport's daily electrical
needs.
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California firefighting commander: 'Great job' by Airmen
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by Tech. Sgt. Stephen Wilkins
North Carolina National Guard Public Affairs
7/18/2008 - SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AFPN) -- People in California noticed the job Airmen at McClellan Airfield performed in fighting California's wildfires and could not stop telling the commander of U.S. Northern Command during his July 17 visit to Sacramento.
"State leaders are stumbling over each other trying to thank you guys!" said Gen. Victor E. Renuart Jr., the NORTHCOM commander, referring to the Airmen's effort to contain wildfires borne of lightning strikes throughout California at the end of June.
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Air Force Trains for Disaster in Salinas, CA.
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By MARIA INES ZAMUDIO
The Salinas Californian
July 15, 2008
About 140 members of the U.S. Air Force and Army National Guard have set up a tent city at the Salinas Municipal Airport this week for disaster-response training.
The goal is to improve how the military conducts humanitarian relief efforts, both domestically and abroad, said Col. Phil Miller of the Kentucky National Guard.
The Salinas airport is one of five airfields in Central California where the military is conducting simultaneous training exercises, Miller said.
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Watsonville Pilots Association Back in Court - They Need Our Help!
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2 JULY 2008
STATE-WIDE SUPPORT NEEDED FOR AIRPORT PROTECTION
The Watsonville Pilots Association (WPA), the Friends of Buena Vista (FOBV), and the local Sierra Club were successful in litigation against the City of Watsonville, CA. The Superior Court ruled that the City is in violation of State Aeronautics Law and certain California Environmental Qualities Act (CEQA) provisions. Since the City’s general plan update was predicated on a council resolution inconsistent with airport land use planning precepts, the court ruled that the general plan and its made-to-fit Environmental Impact Report (EIR) are to be rescinded.
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Send Congress a Message About Oil Speculation!
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AOPA, EAA and CALPILOTS SUPPORT MOVE TO LOWER GAS PRICES
With
avgas prices hovering between $5 and $7 a gallon and automobile
gasoline prices double that of a year ago, nearly three-quarters of
AOPA members have scaled back their flight time. Looking for any way to
assist members in what is becoming an aviation fuel crisis, AOPA joined
a new, rapidly growing coalition late this week that is led by the
transportation industry to do just that: Stop Oil Speculation Now (S.O.S. Now).
"It's obvious that something needs to be done to lower the cost of
fuel," said AOPA President Phil Boyer. "We've joined this effort that
is quickly gaining momentum, and we hope that it ultimately creates a
national energy policy that Congress can adopt.
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Posted by editor on Friday, July 11 @ 06:32:37 PDT (111 reads)
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FAAST Article on Density Altitude
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To read a good article about Density Altitude, use this link:
https://faasafety.gov/files/notices/2008/Jul/GASafety_and_DAlt.pdf
It is
written by pilots/engineers, so it gives some great insight into the
problems we face as General Aviation pilots pertaining to density
altitude. We invite you to read and ponder this article before you plan
your next flight this summer.
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Posted by editor on Monday, July 07 @ 00:15:17 PDT (144 reads)
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FAAST- Local Air Safety Information ''VFR Practice Approaches - ATC Procedures''
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VFR Practice Approaches - ATC Procedures
Notice Number: NOTC1277
IFR separation will be provided for VFR aircraft executing
practice approaches at many airports in the Central and Western United
States beginning July 3, 2008. For more information and a complete
list of the affected airports, please click here.
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Posted by editor on Saturday, July 05 @ 00:08:21 PDT (163 reads)
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Saturday, July 05
· FAAST- Local Air Safety Information ''VFR Practice Approaches - ATC Procedures'' (0)
Friday, July 04
· Canadian User Fees Exposed - Additional Retroactive Fees Sought (0)
Tuesday, July 01
· Airlines Not Done With ''Creative Price Increase'' Schemes (0)
Monday, June 30
· FAA, LA Mayor Oppose Burbank Curfew Plan (0)
Wednesday, June 25
· Aircraft From Around the World (0)
Monday, June 23
· Visalia Airport - Pursuing Airline Service (0)
Sunday, June 22
· From the FAA Safety Team (FAAST) (0)
Tuesday, June 17
· U.S. Airlines Go After Oil Speculators - Finally, Someone Has (0)
· Torrance Airport Commissioner Responds to Misinformation on ''Jet Fuel'' (0)
Monday, June 16
· Corona Municipal - Task Force Concludes Airport is Safe (0)
Thursday, June 12
· Santa Monica - Airport Battle Expands (0)
Tuesday, June 10
· Burbank Airport - Open Letter on Part 161 Study (0)
· Aircraft Registration Changes Proposed - (More New User Fees) (0)
Monday, June 09
· Burbank Airport IS a Profit Center (0)
Friday, June 06
· Burbank Bob Hope Airport Night Curfew - What Can You Do (0)
Thursday, June 05
· The Story of the Flying Boat (0)
Tuesday, June 03
· Take A Plane to School (0)
Monday, June 02
· Redlands Municipal Airport Becoming Focal Point for Aviation (0)
Sunday, June 01
· Airline Delays Are Caused By - The Airlines (0)
Friday, May 30
· Oceanside - Good new and Bad News (0)
Thursday, May 29
· McClellan-Palomar Airport Renovations (0)
Monday, May 26
· Air Transport Association's Latest Fairytale Smells of Manure (0)
Sunday, May 25
· Reid Hillview Airport - The Sequel (0)
Friday, May 23
· FAA Prohibits Pilots From Flying While Taking Chantix (0)
· Santa Monica - FAA Goes To Court Over Jet Restrictions (0)
Thursday, May 22
· FAA Mandates More Precise Taxi Instructions (0)
Tuesday, May 20
· Oceanside - City to Choose Airport Operations Vendor (0)
Sunday, May 18
· Hollister Airport - Development Bid Includes Land for CalFire Base (0)
Saturday, May 17
· FAA's GA News Magazine (0)
Wednesday, May 14
· Merced Airport Lands Airline Training (0)
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