The following articles relating to SMO have appeared in the press during August 2012:Commission asks council to get behind air quality study (Santa Monica Daily Press, Aug 31, 2012)New airport commissioner breaks mold (Santa Monica Daily Press, Aug 31, 2012)More…
Flight School Relocation – The Missing Impact Study
Once again the plan to pay the flight schools to perform pattern flying elsewhere is on the City Council Agenda (Item 8-C on the July 10 agenda). As before the Council vote will occur before the Airport Commission or the…
SMO in the News – July 2012
The following articles relating to SMO have appeared in the press during July 2012:Frank talk with Rod Gould (Santa Monica Daily Press, July 30, 2012)Man charged in nail-throwing case (Santa Monica Daily Press, July 28, 2012)Proposal Could Slash Santa Monica…
An Olive Branch With Spikes
In this mornings Mirror article (here), Joe Justice states that he will use the additional income from the $150 per non-local flight to the schools to reduce the price for students learning to fly. I mentioned this possibility in my…
Flight School Payoff Plan Shenanigans
As a result of a public outcry and a storm of e-mails sent to City staff and Council members, Staff’s recommendation Item 3-AA (“Flight Training Incentive Plan”) on the June 12 City Council Meeting was pulled so that it could…
Update on Airport Commission Candidates
In the few days following my recent post on candidates for the vacant Airport Commission post, there have been significant developments. Lauren McCollum, one of the original candidates has apparently now withdrawn her name, and there are now two new…
Visioning Process up for Comedy Primetime Emmy
It is finally official, the City’s purported airport ‘visioning’ process should be considered for a comedy Emmy. This hilarious show is now just beginning its third season. Each new season has consistently built upon the farcical edifice of earlier…