saving your airport

CALPILOTS www.calpilots.org 1-800-319-5286SAVING YOUR AIRPORTCarol FordCalifornia Pilots Association

CALPILOTS www.calpilots.org 1-800-319-5286

CALPILOTS www.calpilots.org 1-800-319-5286INTRODUCTIONSCALPILOTS Started in 1949/ Non-Profit/VolunteerKnowledgeable Board ready to helpQuick user/membership pollLocal Pilots OrgAOPAEAA99sCALPILOTS


CALPILOTS www.calpilots.org 1-800-319-5286AGENDAIs Your Airport Safe? (hint-no)Airport Value/Support ModelAirports = Transportation InfrastructureCALPILOTS HistoryMissionWhat Can You Do?CALPILOTS Regional Rep Support Team


CALPILOTS www.calpilots.org 1-800-319-5286AVIATION THOUGHTIf you dont pull your load, someone else has to pull it for you and that aint right

Lauran Paine Jr.Pilot Getaways MagazineAviation Values Article


CALPILOTS www.calpilots.org 1-800-319-5286IS YOUR YOUR AIRPORT NEXT?Airport SponsorAirport ManagerLocal Airport/Pilot Org, CALPILOTS, AOPA, EAA, NBAA ResourcesGet Involved Now-Be proactive not reactiveJoin/Start/ParticipateGet Educated/then EducateJoin CALPILOTSWhat About You?


CALPILOTS www.calpilots.org 1-800-319-5286IF WE DONT PAY ATTENTIONHere is what can happen Santa Rosa Airpark


CALPILOTS www.calpilots.org 1-800-319-5286AIRPORT VALUE CYCLEThis cycle is predictableCommunityGrowthAirport ValueIs Changing(encroachment)Finish?Rural Community Needs Airport

Start


CALPILOTS www.calpilots.org 1-800-319-5286AIRPORTS CLOSED SINCE 1990Source: CalTrans AeronauticsAdd Rialto and Elk Grove!


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AIRPORTYR CLOSEDCOUNTYGEOGRAPHIC

Alta Airport94TulareCentral California

Antioch Airport90Contra CostaBay Area

Atwater Airport94MercedCentral California

Bear Creek Airport98RiversideLos Angeles / Desert

Borges-Clarksburg Airport98YoloCentral California

Calistoga Airpark Airport90NapaBay Area

Carmel Valley Vintage Airport02MontereyCentral Coast

Eagleville Airport02ModocNorth State

Enterprise Skypark Airport94ShastaNorth State

Gallaher Airport94TulareCentral California

Green Acres Airport92TulareCentral California

Holtville Airport02ImperialLos Angeles / Desert

Meadowlark Airport90OrangeLos Angeles / Desert

Natomas Airport02SacramentoCentral California

Pearce Field Airport94LakeNorth Coast

Pixley Airport98TulareCentral California

Rancho California Airport90RiversideLos Angeles / Desert

Redding Sky Ranch Airport94ShastaNorth State

Rio Bravo Airport02KernCentral California

San Ardo Airport94MontereyCentral Coast

Santa Rosa Air Center92SonomaBay Area

Shannon Airport90TrinityNorth Coast

Shingletown Airport02ShastaNorth State

Sun Hill Ranch Airport02San BernardinoLos Angeles / Desert

Vacaville Gliderport90SolanoBay Area

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CALPILOTS www.calpilots.org 1-800-319-5286Speaking of RialtoMILLER HELPED FREE LAND FOR A BUSINESS PARTNERBy Susan Crabtree

Rep. Gary Miller (R-Calif.) pushed for a provision in last years transportation bill that allowed the city of Rialto, Calif., to shut down its airport.

By doing so, he paved the way for his business partner, Lewis Operating Corp., one of his top campaign contributors, to buy the land from the city and make plans to build Renaissance, a community consisting of 2,500 homes, parks and 80 acres of retail space on the former airport property and adjacent land. http://thehill.com/thehill/export/TheHill/News/Frontpage/033006/news2.html


CALPILOTS www.calpilots.org 1-800-319-5286AIRPORT ADDITIONS/STATUS CHANGESource: CalTrans Aeronautics


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AIRPORTYEARCOUNTY

Marina Airport1998Monterey

San Bernardino Intl Airport1994San Bernardino

So. California Intl Airport1994San Bernardino

Perris Valley Airport2002Riverside

New Cuyama Airport1992Santa BarbaraChange from Special Use, Private

MacGillivray Airport1992San Luis ObispoChange from Private to Public Use

Sky Soaring Airport1992AlamedaChange from Public Use to Special Use

Skylark Airport1992Change from Public Use to Special Use

Vaca-Dixon Airport1992Solano

BASE CONVERSIONS

Castle Airport1998Merced

McClellan Air Park Airport2002Sacramento

Mather Field Airport1994Sacramento

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CALPILOTS www.calpilots.org 1-800-319-5286AIRPORT SUPPORT MODEL

Does your airport have a pilot/advocate organization in place?

Best case scenario -locals resolve issues then escalate as/if required

Statewide org has better understanding of most issues and is able to act quickly relying on nationwide as/when required

Nationwide org better suited to interface to Washington or to apply political pressure to local politicians (worse case)

Q: I already belong to a Nationwide Pilot Organization why worry?

A: They cant do everything or be everywhere, too many issues-Example: AOPA has one rep for the entire state


CALPILOTS www.calpilots.org 1-800-319-5286 AIRPORT SUPPORT MODELLocal Airport/Pilot OrgKeeps current on local issuesOrganizes local pilotsInterfaces to local governmentFirst Point of DefenseStatewide OrgInterfaces to State Aeronautics (CalTrans)Deals with local and statewide issuesInterfaces to local airport/pilot groupsEscalation path not defined due to lack of local, statewide and national coordinationNationwide OrgInterfaces to WashingtonReviews national issuesInterfaces at state level when necessary


CALPILOTS www.calpilots.org 1-800-319-5286FUTURE SUPPORT MODELLocal Airport/Pilot OrgKeeps current on local issuesOrganizes local pilotsInterfaces to local governmentFirst Point of DefenseStatewide OrgInterfaces to State Aeronautics (Caltrans)Deals with local and statewide issuesInterfaces to local airport/pilot & national groupsNationwide OrgInterfaces to WashingtonReviews national issuesInterfaces at state level when necessaryWe Must OrganizeAt the Local Level State OrganizationInterfaces Locally

State & NationalOrgs = increased effectiveness


CALPILOTS www.calpilots.org 1-800-319-5286AIRPORTS ARE ASSETSEconomic Engine for the regionDisaster Recovery PointProvide Medivac capabilities saving livesRegional Transportation HubsFewer cars on the road (alternate transportation)Highway in the sky off rampsProvide Open Space


CALPILOTS www.calpilots.org 1-800-319-5286AIRPORTS ARE TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTUREWe pay our wayFuel taxes, Personal property tax, Possessory tax, and Aircraft purchase tax252 Airports $328 Million collected in taxes (source CalTrans 2005) Less than 5% goes back to California Airports


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CALPILOTS www.calpilots.org 1-800-319-5286DISPERSION OF AVIATION TAX FUNDS72% Goes to EducationAnd Local Governments26% General Fund7% Div of Aeronautics$328,000,000


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CALPILOTS www.calpilots.org 1-800-319-5286GAS FUTURE IN CALIFORNIA?Airport Closures continueAccess/Security Issues & Landing FeesFBO Fees Operational Costs continue to riseFuel, tie downs, hangars, taxesATC User charges? Get Involved Now--OR?????????


CALPILOTS www.calpilots.org 1-800-319-5286CALIFORNIA PILOTS ASSOCIATIONCALPILOTS Volunteer Support Team has years of diverse aviation experienceEnjoys a good rapport with CalTransFive Regions to support youIndividual Representatives available by phone and emailCALPILOTS Web Site/NewsletterCALPILOTS is developing knowledge base to be shared with its Chapters


CALPILOTS www.calpilots.org 1-800-319-5286CALIFORNIA PILOTS ASSOCIATIONMission:The California Pilots Association is a state wide, volunteer non-profit public benefit California corporation. Ourmain mission of is airport advocacy, working together with our membership to promote and preserve California's general aviation airports through education.

Why?Our country's airports are disappearing at an alarming rate. Without small and medium sized airports, California's air transportation infrastructure would be crippled, and the states economy would suffer dramatically. What good is an airplane with no place to land?


CALPILOTS www.calpilots.org 1-800-319-5286CALIFORNIA PILOTS ASSOCIATIONFive Regions To Support You VP REGION 1VP REGION 2VP REGION 3VP REGION 4VP REGION 5Pat ForbesCarol Ford

George LoegeringJack KentonBill SandersPRESIDENT- Ed RosiakGEN COUNSEL- Jay WhiteSENIOR VP- Doug Rice

Elliot SandersRon CozadDon MillerRick BakerDIRECTORS-AT-LARGERuss Schildt


CALPILOTS www.calpilots.org 1-800-319-5286WHY JOIN CALPILOTS?If you dont protect your airport who will? Developers, uninformed local elected officials, obsessive-anti-airport neighbors, and Environmentalists (and EZs) all affect your airports future60-70,000+- Active Pilots.. Less 7% BelongThere is power in numbers its the only thing Politicians understand..(i.e., voters)


CALPILOTS www.calpilots.org 1-800-319-5286WHAT CAN YOU DO?Get Involved anyway you can=participateJoin or start an airport/pilot associationWork together with your airport managerJoin CALPILOTS if you are not a memberJoin a nationwide org (AOPA, EAA, NBAA (you should belong to at least one)Be proactive, not reactive FLY FRIENDLY (dont underestimate the airport noise issue)


CALPILOTS www.calpilots.org 1-800-319-5286PROP TIP SUBSONIC ZONE

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CALPILOTS www.calpilots.org 1-800-319-5286WHAT CAN YOU DO?Records are public- review your airportsMaster Plan, Rules and Regs, Budget, Leases, Airport Access/Security Policies, and Costs- Get and review them (Freedom of Information Act)Attend all airport planning functionsInsure your Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP) is up to dateChapter Members become CALPILOTS Members (EAA Budget Support Model)Invite CALPILOTS to your next event


CALPILOTS www.calpilots.org 1-800-319-5286AIRPORT MARKETING 101Airport Appreciation Day-Young EaglesCreate Web site marketing your airport Respond to every negative Letter to the Editor concerning the airportALWAYS be polite and unemotional when dealing with elected/public officialsJoin Chamber of CommerceCreate a DISASTER RECOVERY PLAN and formally present it to airport sponsor


CALPILOTS www.calpilots.org 1-800-319-5286DISASTER RECOVERYJuly 12 2006Patterson Fire East of San Jose Behind Lick Observatory


CALPILOTS www.calpilots.org 1-800-319-5286WHAT IS A CLUP?It is an acronym for Comprehensive Land Use Plan.Based on CalTrans Airport Land Use Planning Handbook and the Federal Aviation Regulations.By description, it is a compatibility plan for land uses around an airport. With a few exceptions, a CLUP is required for each public airport (review it frequently).


CALPILOTS www.calpilots.org 1-800-319-5286Comprehensive Land Use PlanningIllustration of various aircraft model noise boundaries related to various surrounding land uses


CALPILOTS www.calpilots.org 1-800-319-5286COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLANNING

http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/planning/aeronaut/htmlfile/landuse.php


CALPILOTS www.calpilots.org 1-800-319-5286WHAT CAN CALPILOTS DO?Guide your airport/pilot organizationProvide Experience/ExpertiseHelp you to work the systemFAA Grant Assurances, Land Use, 501(c)(3) work with CALTRANS, FAA (Safety/Obstructions)Public Education CampaignButYou must participate! (front line)


CALPILOTS www.calpilots.org 1-800-319-5286COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLANNINGLand Use PlannersCity, CountyCity Councils,County SupervisorsEnvironmental GroupsAirport Land UseCommissionLeague of California CitiesCalifornia LegislatureCalTrans AeronauticsNearby HomeownersAirport Support GroupsCalifornia CountySupervisors AssociationFederal GovernmentCongress, FAAOFF-AIRPORT CULTURE FORCES ENTER INTO THE PLANNING PROCESS YourAirportUSADevelopers


CALPILOTS www.calpilots.org 1-800-319-5286SUCCESSFUL AIRPORT ASSOCIATIONS Have implemented a formal structure Set a reasonable membership fee to help with expenses Set and attend scheduled meetings Create relationships, good or bad with elected/public officials


CALPILOTS www.calpilots.org 1-800-319-5286IDEAS FOR TVLPilots/aviation advocates must get involved now (formalize TVL group)Pilot led project to replace trees or plant ground cover to lessen lake pollution fearsGet large businesses involved for funding (i.e., all casinos that use the airport)Insure TVL is part of the future plan for the basin


CALPILOTS www.calpilots.org 1-800-319-5286CURRENT ISSUESOceansideElk GroveWatsonvilleHollisterBenton (Redding)Palo AltoStocktonTulareLVR

SAC ExecSLTPresidents SummitWashington, Oregon, Utah, Idaho, Montana, CaliforniaAB2501


CALPILOTS www.calpilots.org 1-800-319-5286EXAMPLE OF LACK OF PLANNING SMO


CALPILOTS www.calpilots.org 1-800-319-5286ANNUAL MEETING NOTICE!Oct 6-7th SMX (Santa Maria)Friday evening- camaraderie & wine tastingSaturday Business Meeting then multiple speakers, afternoon save your airport forumAirport Defender of the Year and Decade AwardsDont miss the fun and information


CALPILOTS www.calpilots.org 1-800-319-5286CALPILOTS

Thank you for your time and attention


CALPILOTS www.calpilots.org 1-800-319-5286CHAPTER BENEFITS501(c)(3) non-profit, charitable organizations, supported by memberships, volunteer services, and tax-exempt donations

Exemption from California taxes and federal taxes under CALPILOTS's group non-profit charter

Officers and Directors benefit from limited liability for actions of the Corporation

Better understanding of the policies and procedures guiding development on and around airports results in a Sense of Empowerment. Knowledge is power and there is strength in numbers.

Improved relationship with California Division of Aeronautics, and the FAA means new confidence when working with, and assisting local planners in, assuring that nearby land use projects are compatible with the airports.


CALPILOTS www.calpilots.org 1-800-319-5286Chapter Benefits cont

Take an active role assisting the airport manager or airport owner with airport related problems. Members can often help themselves by working with and helping an airport manager. They can often help city and/or county officials regarding airport matters.

Free legal and practical counseling about airport matters, hangar leases, taxes and aircraft ownership from CALPILOTS's volunteer lawyer members.

8.As a legal entity, a chapter can own property and/or enter into contracts. (Turlock and Shelter Cove Airports are currently managing and operating their respective airports under contracts with the airport owners)


CALPILOTS www.calpilots.org 1-800-319-5286Chapter Benefits cont9.The fellowship of a chapter attracts new members with the same common interests.

10.Establish a 501(c)(3) organization. Incorporation costs are $30 for the California Secretary of State, $25 for the California Franchise Tax Board and $50 as the first year dues for CALPILOTS chapter membership. All work of incorporation is provided free by CALPILOTS's volunteer attorneys.


CALPILOTS www.calpilots.org 1-800-319-5286CALPILOTS Airport/Pilot OrgsCurrently 33 Chapters 501(c)(3) 24 Member Organizations


CALPILOTS www.calpilots.org 1-800-319-5286CALPILOTS Support Team

POSITIONNAMEPHONEE-MAILPresidentEd Rosiak(800) [email protected] CounselJay White(800) [email protected] Vice PresidentDoug Rice(408) [email protected] President Region 1George Loegering(530) [email protected] at LargeRuss Schildt(530) [email protected] President Region 2Pat Forbes(530) [email protected] President Region3Carol Ford(800) [email protected] at LargeRon Cozad(760) [email protected] President Region 4Jack Kenton(310) [email protected] at Large Don Miller(949) [email protected] President Region 5Bill Sanders(619)[email protected] at LargeRick Baker(760) [email protected] Hudak(800) [email protected] Wells(650) [email protected] Web Site [email protected]


CALPILOTS www.calpilots.org 1-800-319-5286CALPILOTS Chapters


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ID #CHAPTER NAMECONTACTADDRESSCITYSTZIPPHONEE-MAIL ADDRESSREGIONAPTAIRPORT REPAPT REP PHONEAPT REP E-MAILAIRPORT NAME

248AGUA DULCE AIRPORT ASSOCIATIONVIC CROWE, TREASURER33638 AGUA DULCE CANYON ROADAGUA DULCECA91350-(661) [email protected] CROWE(661) [email protected] DULCE

205BIG BEAR AIRPORT PILOTS ASSOCIATIONGARRY DOKTER, PRESIDENTP. O. BOX 2933BIG BEAR LAKECA92315-2933(909) 866-3132, Ext. [email protected]

88BRACKETT AIRPORT ASSOCIATIONGENE TORRIS, PRESIDENTP.O. BOX 694LAVERNECA91750-0694(626) [email protected]

136CENTRAL VALLEY AVIATION ASSOCIATIONJOHN SMEDLEY, PRESIDENTP.O. BOX 11584FRESNOCA93774-1584(559) [email protected] LEV(559) [email protected] MOON BAY

144FOX AIRPORT ASSOCIATIONBOB DENHAM, PRESIDENT4555 W. AVENUE G, #20LANCASTERCA93536-8401(661) [email protected](805) 940-1709GEN. WM. J. FOX

90FRENCH VALLEY AIRPORT PILOTS ASSN.DANIEL MURRAY, PRESIDENT26877 REDWOOD CIRCLEMURRIETACA92563-(909) [email protected] MURRAY(909) 677-1072FRENCH VALLEY

311FULLERTON AIRPORT PILOT'S ASSOCIATIONLOU BRINKMAN, TREASURER4011 W. COMMONWEALTHFULLERTONCA92833-2537(714) [email protected]

791HALF MOON BAY AIRPORT PILOTS' ASSN.DAN McLAUGHLIN, PRESIDENTP.O. BOX 3389HALF MOON BAYCA94019-3389(650) [email protected] [email protected]

538HEMET-RYAN PILOTS ASSOCIATIONMARION JONKER, SECRETRY42305 ANDREAHEMETCA92544-(909) [email protected]

1200HOLLISTER AIRMEN'S ASSOCIATIONRUTH ERICKSON, PRESIDENT195 ASTRO DRIVE, BOX EHOLLISTERCA95023-2515(831) 637-098723O7

445LAKE COUNTY AIRMEN'S ASSOCIATIONDAMON TRIMBLE, PRESIDENTP.O. BOX 131LAKEPORTCA95453-0131(707) [email protected] R. LOEWEN(707) 279-1823GRAVELLY VALLEY

212LAKE TAHOE AIRPORT ASSOCIATIONDON McCRACKENP. O. BOX 8653SOUTH LAKE TAHOECA96158-(530) [email protected]

1263LITTLE RIVER AIRPORT PILOTS ASSN.TIM SCULLY, PRESIDENT32191 ALBION RIDGE ROADALBIONCA95410-(707) [email protected](707) [email protected] RIVER/CO W-DAVE THORPE?

1372LOMPOC VALLEY PILOTS ASSOCIATIONC/O GREGORY T. HART623 NORTH SECOND STREETLOMPOCCA93436-4173(805) [email protected],(805) 736-4085REEDLY

523MODESTO AIRPORT PILOTS ASSOCIATIONJOHN RULEY, PRESIDENTP.O. BOX 6426MODESTOCA95355-(209) [email protected](209) [email protected] CITY-COUNTY

407MOTT AIRPORT PILOTS ASSOCIATIONKEN POOL, SECRETARYP.O. BOX 1407MT. SHASTACA96067-(530) [email protected]

775NORTH VALLEY PILOTS ASSOCIATIONPAT CASEY, PRESIDENTP.O. BOX 6856CHICOCA95927-(530) [email protected] [email protected] MUNI

6OCEANSIDE AIRPORT ASSOCIATIONALAN CRUISE, PRESIDENTP.O. BOX 172OCEANSIDECA92049-0172(760) [email protected]

662REDDING AREA PILOTS ASSOCIATIONRUSS SCHILDT, PRESIDENTP.O. BOX 990746REDDINGCA96099-0746(530) [email protected]

707SAN CARLOS AIRPORT PILOTS ASSN.JAMES WOOLDRIDGE, PRESIDENTP.O. BOX 1183SAN CARLOSCA94070-1183(650) [email protected](650) 591-8308carolford.junol.comSAN CARLOS

358SCOTT VALLEY PILOTS ASSOCIATIONDON HOWELL, PRESIDENTP. O. BOX 1136FORT JONESCA96032-(530) [email protected]

744SHELTER COVE AIRPORT ASSOCIATIONJOE GATTUSO, PRESIDENT14962 McDONOUGH HEIGHTS ROADHEALDSBURGCA95448-(707) [email protected]

207SOUTH COUNTY AIRPORT PILOTS ASSN.RANDY KRUGER, PRESIDENTP.O. BOX 1440SAN MARTINCA95046-(408) [email protected]

894STOCKTON AIRPORT PILOTS ASSOCIATIONDAVE KIRSTEN, PRESIDENTP.O. BOX 690903STOCKTONCA95269-0903(209) [email protected]

357TAFT AREA PILOTS ASSOCIATIONWES FUNK, PRESIDENTP.O. BOX 1543TAFTCA93268-0843(661) [email protected] E. CARLTON(661) 765-2200TAFT

903TEHACHAPI SOCIETY OF PILOTS, INC.GEORGE T. SANDY, PRESIDENTP.O. BOX 2212TEHACHAPICA93561-2212(661) [email protected]

827TEHAMA COUNTY AVIATION ASSOCIATIONJACK ANDERSON, PRESIDENTP. O. BOX 385RED BLUFFCA96080-0385(530) [email protected]

814TORRANCE AIRPORT ASSOCIATIONBARRY JAY, PRESIDENT2785 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY, PMBEE164TORRANCECA90505-7066(310) [email protected](310) [email protected]/LOS ANGELES INT'L

591TRINITY COUNTY PILOTS ASSOCIATIONANN ELSBACH, PRESIDENTP.O. BOX 402TRINITY CENTERCA96091-0402(530) [email protected] A.FORBES(650) [email protected] CENTER

28TRONA AIRPORT ASSOCIATIONGEORGE E. CERCONE, PRESIDENTP.O. BOX 783TRONACA93572-(760) [email protected]

820TUOLUMNE CO. AERONAUTICAL ASSN.RALPH PHILLPS, PRESIDENTP.O. BOX 3831SONORACA95370-1831(209) [email protected](209) [email protected]

224TURLOCK REGIONAL AVIATION ASSOCIATIONBRIAN MILLER, PRESIDENTP.O. BOX 556DENAIRCA95316-(209) [email protected]

844WATSONVILLE AIRPORT PILOTS ASSN.RICHARD LIPPI, PRESIDENTP. O. BOX 2074FREEDOMCA95019-2074(831) [email protected] E.JOHNSON(831) [email protected]/CO W-RYAN & ZAMORA

2WVIHALZAMORA(831) [email protected]/CO W-RYAN & JOHNSON

2WVIMICHAEL J.RYAN(831) [email protected]/CO W-ZAMORA & JOHNSON

&L&F&CCHAPTERS AS OF 9-7-03

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CALPILOTS www.calpilots.org 1-800-319-5286CALPILOTS Member OrganizationsAircraft Pilots Of The Bay AreaEAA Chapter #110, Sv Ultralight IncAuburn Aviation AssociationEAA Chapter #512 , HangtownEAA Chapter #96Ninety Nines San Luis Obispo Chp #427San Gabriel Valley Airport AssociationRosamond Skypark AssociationMerced Pilots AssociationMount Diablo Pilots AssociationNapa Airport Pilots Association

Ninety Nines San Fernando Valley ChapterPetaluma Area Pilots AssociationSan Luis Obispo Pilot's AssociationSanta Clara County Airmen's Assn.Salinas Owners & Pilots AssociationPalo Alto Airport AssociationEAA Chapter #119San Joaquin Valley Chpt of Ninety NinesIAC Chapter 38Delano Area Pilots AssociationCessna Pilots AssociationEAA Chapter #733


CALPILOTS www.calpilots.org 1-800-319-5286CALPILOTS HISTORYBorn November 4, 1949, it was christened California Aero Federation as a new non-profit California Corporation September 1967 Name was Changed to California Council Of Aviation AssociationsNovember 30, 1972 it became California Aviation Council 1991, it became California Pilots Association 1994 First CALPILOTS Chapters Founded


CALPILOTS www.calpilots.org 1-800-319-5286CALPILOTS Organization


CALPILOTS www.calpilots.org 1-800-319-5286Comprehensive Land Use Planning


CALPILOTS www.calpilots.org 1-800-319-5286Comprehensive Land Use PlanningThis graphic of the Chico Municipal Airport shows a large residential housing development approved by the Chico City Council


CALPILOTS www.calpilots.org 1-800-319-5286Comprehensive Land Use PlanningThis graphic shows the Los Banos Airport and a large residential housing development approved by the Los Banos City Council


CALPILOTS www.calpilots.org 1-800-319-5286Comprehensive Land Use PlanningThis is a photograph of a large trucking terminal in the safety zone of the Tulare Airport that was approved by the Tulare City Council.


CALPILOTS www.calpilots.org 1-800-319-5286Comprehensive Land Use PlanningThis is a noise level scale showing typical decibel levels of common sounds


CALPILOTS www.calpilots.org 1-800-319-5286Comprehensive Land Use PlanningThis frame simulates ground noise patterns and decibel levels generated by a jet aircraft engine


CALPILOTS www.calpilots.org 1-800-319-5286Comprehensive Land Use PlanningTypical noise reduction through spherical (distance) dispersion


CALPILOTS www.calpilots.org 1-800-319-5286Comprehensive Land Use PlanningIllustration of an aircraft noise impact and planning area with different planning zones as determined by an Airport Land Use Plan


CALPILOTS www.calpilots.org 1-800-319-5286Comprehensive Land Use PlanningExample of Airport Noise Contours as related to operative runways


CALPILOTS www.calpilots.org 1-800-319-5286Comprehensive Land Use PlanningNoise and safety zones for Sacramento International


CALPILOTS www.calpilots.org 1-800-319-5286Comprehensive Land Use PlanningConceptual illustration of reduction in noise impacted area


CALPILOTS www.calpilots.org 1-800-319-5286Comprehensive Land Use PlanningTypical airport operations patterns for non airline aircraft public airports


CALPILOTS www.calpilots.org 1-800-319-5286Comprehensive Land Use PlanningTypical airport operations patterns for larger aircraft requiring more turning space


CALPILOTS www.calpilots.org 1-800-319-5286Comprehensive Land Use PlanningExample of airspace protection surfaces as approved by Federal Aviation Administration Regulation Part 77


CALPILOTS www.calpilots.org 1-800-319-5286Comprehensive Land Use PlanningFAA Form, NOTICE OF PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OR ALTERATION


CALPILOTS www.calpilots.org 1-800-319-5286Comprehensive Land Use PlanningTheoretical risk acceptability framework


CALPILOTS www.calpilots.org 1-800-319-5286Comprehensive Land Use PlanningZoning designations as shown in the CalTrans Airport Land Use Planning Handbook


CALPILOTS www.calpilots.org 1-800-319-5286Comprehensive Land Use PlanningSafety Compatibility Criteria Guidelines as shown in the CalTrans Airport Land Use Planning Handbook


CALPILOTS www.calpilots.org 1-800-319-5286Comprehensive Land Use PlanningBasic Safety Compatibility Qualities


CALPILOTS www.calpilots.org 1-800-319-5286Comprehensive Land Use PlanningAvigation Easement Summary


CALPILOTS www.calpilots.org 1-800-319-5286CALPILOTS Value Added ServicesCALPILOTSCALPILOTSEmailChaptersEmailKnowledgeDBAirport ExecsEmail$$$Cost? = $110.00 Per Year Plus Administration


CALPILOTS www.calpilots.org 1-800-319-5286WHY ARE AIRPORTS TARGETS?Open space draws real estate developersElected Officials dont understand airport regional business/transportation valueElected Officials constantly seeking tax revenue (not looking at big picture)Ill advised planning causes ongoing issues (safety, noise, etc..) SB2501Jam-in High Density Housing trendEnviro-Zealots against anything motorized


*Introductions and review of Agenda*Ask for a show of hands regarding who belongs to these organizations.

CALPILOTS believes that every pilot in the state should belong to a local, a statewide and a national pilot organization.

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*Lauran Paine is a writer for EAA and several other publications.*Ask yourself this question Is Your Airport Safe?

Who will help protect your airport if you arent involved?

You can make a difference

*Here is a photo of what used to be Santa Rosas Charles Shulz Airport

Notice the housing as indicated by the white arrow

*This is the typical Airport Value Cycle. As we have seen over time, it is a predictable cycle.

Rural community builds an airport to enhance its transportation infrastructure to draw people and new business.

Over the years the community grows, as does the airport.

Years later the community is encroaching on its own airport. Community fathers have long been replaced and new leadership forgets the value of the communitys airport. Homes are built closer and noise becomes an issue.Clueless politicians seek more tax revenue and review possibilities which typically include housing/non-airport businessesAirport is added to the endangered list

Sound Familiar???*This is information from CalTrans Division of Aeronautics

Once again ask yourself, is your airport safe???

Who is going to protect it if not you???

*Article published regarding what happened behind the scenes regarding Rialto.*This is information from CalTrans Division of Aeronautics

Its not all bad news*Too many pilots believe that if they belong to AOPA/EAA/NBAA they dont have to worry..not true

The nationwide pilot orgs do a great job but they have limited resources and are typically brought in after the fact

Timing is critical-- we are able to move much faster at the local level

We need to be proactive in support of our states airports, not reactive. They are irreplaceable transportation infrastructure assets!*Pilots and airport users dont do a good enough job of communicating with each other. It isnt clear that the majority of the state pilots understand the importance of organizing statewide to insure their airports future.

Currently there is a lack of continuity between airport/pilot organizations. While nation wide organizations do their best to be there for support, the truth is that support assets assigned per state are limited.

And, not every airport has a pilot/aviation advocate organization in place. This has to change if Californias airports are to have a chance to survive.

We need to get better at organizing ourselves statewide, and one way to do this is to change the airport support model.

Additionally, all pilots and aviation advocates need to pressure nationwide airport/pilot organizations to formally recognize and cooperate with their statewide airport/pilot organization to insure continuity of support.

*In a perfect world, all airports have an airport/pilots association and are aware of the issues facing their airports

The majority of state pilots understand the importance of organizing to protect their airports future, and belong to local and statewide pilot orgs.

All airport organizations belong to the statewide organization and all pilots belong to local/statewide and national organizations.

The national orgs work together with the statewide orgs to better use resources and to move faster when/as required.

We must organize to take advantage of our numbers and to be more informed regarding GA in California

**Aviation pays the state much more then it receives in funding, and this MUST change

The pie chart shows graphically what the state receives and what it reluctantly gives back

**It depends

We need to prepare to protect our rights by standing up for them. This requires coordination and the ability to work together.

User fees and taxes loom in our future so we had better be ready to deal with them.

We will have a much better chance if we organize now*CALPILOTS has a very diverse amount of aviation experience in ranging from FAA Inspector, Security, Airport Commissioner, Aviation Lawyers, Consultants, Airlines and various Aviation Businesses.

CALPILOTS has worked to create and maintains an excellent rapport with CalTrans Department of Aeronautics

CALPILOTS has multiple reps to support you, as we will review a little later

CALPILOTS is available locally by phone and email

As CALPILOTS helps airport/pilot groups organize we will create and provide access to a knowledge base of useful information regarding airport issues (many are predictable and happen repeatedly

CALPILOTS has a web site devoted to California Aviation, its airports, pilots and aviation enthusiasts and a bi-monthly newsletter each designed to keep you informed*Please note we are a non-profit volunteer organization

Our Mission is Simple to promote and preserve Californias airports.

Why?

*The state is divided into five regions to serve you

The Director-at-Large works with the airport/pilot groups when issues are identified and escalates to VP when/as required

When a major airport support or preservation issue is uncovered, the VP works with the DAL to interfaces to the pilot/airport groups, providing assistance from the knowledge base available within CALPILOTS.

*This slide asks a good question and provides some excellent points on why you should join.

*Get Involved

Join or Start a pilot organization

Join CALPILOTS (it is your rights we are watching over)

Join your favorite national org(s) (AOPA, EAA, NBAA)

Work together within the system, not against it, as frustrating as that can be it is a must

Fly FRIENDLY (be very worried about noise)

Invite US to your airport/pilot organization meeting*Noise is an important issue. We all need to be aware of how we can reduce aircraft noise.*Your airports CLUP is VERY important, make sure it is up to date. It is renewed every five years

All California documents are public and are available for your review. Get them from the Airport Director, City Airport Planning Committee, City Council, web sites etc. Information Privacy Act.

Make sure there is a plan for airport access and security

Do the research to determine the costs associated with your airport

Attend your airport planning sessions, then --WATCH, LEARN, DISCUSS

Attend Airport Board/Council or sub committee, prior to that-- PREPARE, DISCUSS, LOBBY, then PRESENT

*We must start to market our airports****URL to download the document.

*CALPILOTS can provide your airport/pilot org with a knowledge base of information based upon our combined experience

Assist you to work the system.. You have to work within the system which can be difficult at best

Provide Guidance on educating the general public and local politicians regarding GA airports

As a last resort file a lawsuit

We need your help

**Thank you for your attention. If there are any questions please feel free to ask them now.

*If you are not a chapter of CALPILOTS, here are some compelling reasons to join.

1. Chapters become 501(c) (3) non-profit, charitable organizations

2. Tax Exemptions

3. Limited Liability for actions of Corporation

4. There is power in numbersjoining together leads to education on issues, and empowerment.

*5. California Pilots Association works closely and has an excellent relationship with CalTrans Division of Aeronautics. Chapters are viewed in a more positive light then individuals are. In fact, state organizations dont really want to deal with individuals, they want to work with statewide organizations.

6. Once a Chapter is formed it can help the interface with the Airport Manager as Chapters become part of the solution.

*9. Just as there is a close feeling of fellowship at air shows, there is also a benefit of fellowship in Chapters.

10. Establishing a 501(c) (3) is a difficult and expensive task. CALPILOTS will make it easy for your chapter to do so.*While we have a good start on organizing the states pilot/aviation advocates we need to do more. If your airport doesnt have a airport/pilot org why not?

If you need help starting one call your California Pilots Association rep. Telephone numbers and email addresses will follow.

Do you belong to CALPILOTS? If not why not?

*Here is the contact information for the CALPILOTS Support Team

You will receive a copy of this as part of this presentation or by emailing any of the team.

*Review of current chapters

Font will be the same as the rest of the presentation

*We need to define the difference between Chapters and Member Orgs*The California Pilots Association is going to celebrate its 46th Anniversary in November. Started as the California Aero Federation, our name has changed over the years and eventually evolved to CALPILOTS

CALPILOTS Volunteers have actively worked toward Californias Airports future for many years.

Being a grass roots organization many pilots didnt take notice since the entire team has been volunteer and non-profit without a PR budget

In 1980 Jay White assumed the Presidency and the organization evolved into what it is today.

*Its always good to review the CALPILOTS representatives perhaps a brief history of each????

the org chart can be presented in any number of ways

Well provide email addresses and telephone numbers too.

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