Archive for the ‘Travel & Destinations’ Category

Straight outta Compton or Fly-in!

Tuesday, December 15th, 2009

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 KCPM

Compton Woodley Airport Bret Hartman/For The Times / 12-10-2009

http://airnav.com/airport/KCPM

There is FAME in your jet fuel

Friday, May 1st, 2009

Okay so this is classic!  Newest SAIB from the FAA is regarding FAME, yeah FAME (Fatty Acid Methyl Ester) in jet fuel.

Yeah a SAIB Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin, that means what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger right?

No it means that thank the Lord it is not an AD to cause you more billable hours at the mechanic, but according to the FAA it is “the airworthiness concern is not an unsafe condition that would warrant airworthiness directive (AD) action under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 39″ so now that we cleared that up if you use Jet A, you might oughta read this one…

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For those ‘Dark Nights in the Cockpit’ ! How to Soup Up a Flashlight

Sunday, January 4th, 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.

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Want to bring the plane home…?

Saturday, July 12th, 2008

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.

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Chicago Hates General Aviation? Say it isn’t so…

Friday, May 30th, 2008

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…

Japanese Find New Use for Old Radars

Wednesday, May 14th, 2008

The airport in Osaka Japan has transformed several of its old radars into video games and educational tools for kids.  On one of them has a live feed of planes at the airport.  Put the new park on your list of places to see when you visit Japan that’s why I blogged it.

Link to story

FAA & Santa Monica Airport will fight it in court

Thursday, April 24th, 2008

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.