Super Sunset, Humboldt Style

Another excellent week of Hot weather in the county and undoubtedly ACE will have another mighty fine adventure to tell us about next week.  Actually I already know the story but I can't tell.

99's BBQ

Wow friends, for those that were unable to attend the 99's BBQ at Rohnerville airport your really missed something excellent.  The weather was hot and so was the event.  Special thanks to Dr. Jutila and his tireless efforts to support the aviation activities in the county and the 99's.

We are happy to report that there was not a scrap left (much to the disappointment of Daisy the airport dog) and everyone seemed truly pleased with the event.  Thanks ladies, we can't wait till next time. hopefully soon.

Airport Advisory Committee Meeting

The next Humboldt County Airport Advisory Committee meeting is scheduled for Tuesday May 27, 2008 at ACV.

After the excellent turn out at KFOT last month, it would be great if the number of attendees at the regular airport meetings were to increase significantly as well.  I believe that we will get things done if the "proper" interest is shown by those of us that really matter, Aircraft owners and pilots.

Around The Airports

It is time for all to talk to your supervisor in the county, find out their stand on the airports and aviation in general.  Ask them if they believe that transparency is good for the county.  Remember that we are all big people and answers that are BS are unacceptable.THEN GO OUT AND VOTE YOUR CONSCIENCE!

I have been following up with AOPA and FAA and the aviation attorney that we have retained regarding our situation here in the county, and the process is as follows:  

The next step in the process is to contact the FAA's Western Pacific Regional Airports Division Office, located in LA. and ask the FAA "to implement an investigation under FAR Part 13.1."

This will satisfy the requirement under Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 13 (Part 13), that "a person directly and substantially affected by the alleged noncompliance shall initiate and engage in good faith efforts to resolve the disputed matter informally with those individuals or entities believed responsible for the noncompliance."

Then in the event we still in a stall, we can have the aviation attorney file the necessary paperwork to implement a formal complaint with the FAA under Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 16.

It would be much easier to engage in honest and friendly dialogue than to call the Feds as suggested by the county... Think about it.

AWOS at KEKA, KFOT and 016

I think that the sooner we get this done the better.  I am told that these projects are a year out at the earliest. 

The other day I was listening on the radio to the life flight aircraft diverting to KACV from KFOT due to weather, no weather reporting no Part 135 operations.  The patient being transported was at Redwood Memorial in Fortuna and had to be driven an extra 30 minutes to KACV.

Just for ACE, CFII

Oh by the way ACE, here is that picture of my x-life I told you about.  She said that she is interested in a few lessons but wants to know something about "maximum endurance" at 95% power.  Good luck man! And NO I am not willing to pay for her instruction as well!