Vanishing California Airports

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This list is from the California Pilot’s Association website, dated Jan. 14, 2008.  It shows an alarming trend of airport closures throughout California.  Since 1990, we have lost 25 airports.  This represents an irreparable loss to the state’s aviation infrastructure.  If there was any doubt about the threat to general aviation in [...]

Airplanes that can repair themselves?

A recent article in the Science Daily details a 3-year research project ‘Bleeding Composites; Damage Detection and Repair Using a Biomimetic Approach’.  Incredibly, within 5 years aircraft may be able to mend themselves, even in flight.
It works something like this.  If a tiny hole or crack appears in the airplane (maybe due to wear or [...]

Call for Support and Donations to Help Watsonville Airport

The Coalition for Responsible Airport Management and Policy (CRAMP) is calling for donations to a legal fund in support of the Watsonville Pilot’s Association to fight the City of Watsonville’s appeal.  This comes in the wake of the Santa Clara County’s rejection of Reid-Hillview Airport closure.
Contributions should be sent to the Watsonville Pilots Association at [...]

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