This report provides a detailed study of pattern flying activity during proscribed periods (i.e., when supposedly banned) at SMO for every day over a three and a half month period. The report used WebTrak to document over 1,300 pattern loops.…
Plane crashes on corner of 21st and Navy
Monday August 29, 2011. A Cessna 172 crashes into a house on the corner of 21st and Navy. Fortunately the pilots injuries were not life threatening. A painter was working on the outside of the house at the time and…
City Noise Analysis 250 Degree Right Turn
This report was prepared for the City of Santa Monica by “Mestre Greve Associates” and was presented to the Airport Commission. The report mirrors the methodology used by the FAA when assessing noise impacts and so gives the city an…
2010 Airport Noise Report
This report, prepared by airport staff, summarizes airport operations in 2010 and covers various aspects of airport operation. A significant portion of the report relates to noise, path, and curfew violations. 2010 Airport Noise Report
FAA 250 heading Test
This document presents interim findings of the FAA 250 heading test in 2010. FAA 250 Heading Test Review Below is a response to the report prepared by Valerie Griffin FAA Interim Review Analysis
Analysis of SMO Flight Traffic July 2011
Conducted during 4 days in July, 2011. A total 211 flights were observed. Averaged over all four days, 64% of all traffic was flight school related. Cumulative total observations in trends section now at 560 flights during a total physical…
Analysis of SMO Flight Traffic May 2011
Conducted on Monday May 16, 2011 (12:30 PM – 2:30 PM) and Thursday May 19, 2011 (12:00 PM – 3:30 PM). A total of 102 flights were recorded for an average of around one every 3 minutes. On the Monday…