A hidden gem of an airport in the gangland of Southern California Compton-Woodley Airport (KCPM) is doing its part to both survive and promote a healthy love for aviation along with a healthy outlet for today’s youth. Read the LA Times article
Compton Woodley Airport Bret Hartman/For The Times / 12-10-2009
Interesting article on how to make a “Super Bright” Flashlight. It is always great to have several flashlights, because you never want to be left in the dark especially when flying. Check it out. There is also a tip on making a battery recharger from one of those crank flashlights. Read our the article on loss of electrical power and you will be glad you grabbed a couple of extra flash lights.
Soup Up a Flashlight: Kip Kay: Brink: Science Channel.
Looking to fill that ‘keep your plane in your garage’ urge, will if you live in Australia or your “little plane” will make the hop then the Whitsunday Aviation Village in Australia maybe you ticket, but you better hurry.
After several years of planning and red tape the Airport/Community is planned for May 2009 and the lots are selling quick! Not only can you park your plane in the garage, but you reportedly may have John Travolta among other rich and famous as your neighbors.
Well Chicago is at it again, several years after Mayor Daley lost his fight to close Meigs Field (2001) and he came in the middle of the night and destroyed it (along with Senator Obamas wife) in 2003, then got sued by the FAA and the city had to pay up, Chicago is now showing no love again for GA.
The Chicago Tribune is attacking General Aviation touting user fees. Thanks to our friends at AOPA and Phil Boyer we are getting our side heard. We already lost a beautiful and very convenient airport for General Aviation what more do we need…
Santa Monica airport passed a city ordinance under the “protect the safety of our citizens” montra not allowing larger jets to take off or land at it’s airport. The FAA is now taking the city to court stating they do not have the authority to make nor inforce the ban limiting planes with an approach speed of more than 136 mph from using the airport. Read the LA Times story
These planes account for 9,000 landings and departures a year at the airport, which could translate into quite a bit of lost revenue for the city and airport businesses.
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