WASHINGTON, D.C. — Reaching reliable sources of information here can often be confusing and frustrating. I sought to interview someone about the Christmas holidays and wanted to go directly to the source for gift giving. Knowing the problems of getting... Continue Reading →
GA groups oppose latest LightSquared offer
Posted on December 18th, 2011 by Charles Spence
LightSquared’s recent offer to give up a few frequencies does not satisfy the Global Positioning System and its users, including the airline industry and general aviation. Continue Reading →
FAA administrator resigns after DWI
Posted on December 7th, 2011 by Charles Spence
Following his Dec. 3 arrest for driving while intoxicated (DWI), Randy Babbitt resigned as administrator of the FAA and his deputy has taken over as acting administrator. Michael Huerta is expected to remain in the post until after next year’s... Continue Reading →
FAA restores BARR to let pilots block flight info
Posted on December 4th, 2011 by Charles Spence
Pilots on IFR flights will no longer have to submit a Certified Security Concern to the FAA in order to prevent their flight information from being broadcast over the Internet. FAA officials announced the reversal Friday, Dec. 2, after Congress... Continue Reading →
What affect will Super Committee failure have on GA?
Posted on November 27th, 2011 by Charles Spence
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Politics in Washington, normally baffling, is even more so now that the Super Committee has failed to reach an agreement on funding with a highly contested election approaching and the nation facing a massive $15 trillion debt. Continue Reading →
Controllers endorse Obama
Posted on November 27th, 2011 by Charles Spence
The National Air Traffic Controls Association has endorsed President Obama and Vice President Biden for second terms. Continue Reading →
Rockefeller angry over FAA bill delays
Posted on November 15th, 2011 by Charles Spence
Unless Congress passes an FAA reauthorization bill soon it will be some time before a long-term bill is passed by any Congress. That warning was given by Sen. John (Jay) Rockefeller IV speaking to the Washington Aero Club. Continue Reading →
The Super Committee and GA
Posted on November 9th, 2011 by Charles Spence
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Despite a united front by aviation groups and strong support from many in Congress, general aviation’s struggle over fuel taxes and a proposed $100 per flight user fee for business flights is reaching a higher pitch as... Continue Reading →
FAA launches laser incident website
Posted on October 30th, 2011 by Charles Spence
The FAA is taking more action to cut down on the growing problem of lasers being pointed at aircraft by establishing a new website to make it easier to report laser incidents and to obtain information on the subject. Continue Reading →
Coalition debunks claims by LightSquared on GPS issue
Posted on October 27th, 2011 by Charles Spence
Continuing efforts by LightSquared to push for Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approval for the spectrum to use in developing a nationwide broadband telecommunication network are resulting in repeated misstatements and rewriting of history, according to the Coalition to Save Our... Continue Reading →
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