Category Archives: Legislative Issues

Comment by 12-23-20 on Closure of Stovepipe Wells Airport

Posted on December 19, 2020 by Ted Gablin

Dear Members and Friends of CalPilots We recently received notice from the Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF) that the National Park Service (NPS) is considering closing the Stovepipe Wells airport in the Death Valley National Park.  According to the RAF, if … Continue reading →

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Update on California Bills SB 902 & SB 1120

Posted on September 3, 2020 by Ted Gablin

SB 1120 and SB 902 are being driven by developers, and if passed into law could have a very negative impact on general aviation airports in California.  These bills essentially strip local government of land-use planning and approvals in the … Continue reading →

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Protect our California Airports! Help Oppose SB 1120 & SB 902

Posted on August 9, 2020 by Ted Gablin

Please see the email below and attachments we received from Melissa McCaffrey, AOPA.  This went to all AOPA members in California, but some of you may not have seen this or no longer belong to AOPA. Her request is important … Continue reading →

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