08 Aug VASI Angle Corrections
Ed Stephenson is the current VASI Treasurer. The roster incorrectly identified this position. The award Venice won was actually the "FDOT GA Project of the Year". See the attached memo for more details. ...
News
22 Jul AOPA Report: DHS In Disarray
The current and ongoing investigation by AOPA into the mysterious rash of GA pilot detentions by Customs and Border Protection and Department of Homeland Security officials - at gunpoint - reveals a completely dysfunctional governmental agency in total disarray, lacking any accountability or managerial oversight....
30 Jun AOPA building case against customs
The Department of Homeland Security and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) have responded to AOPA with a call from the Freedom of Information Office, promising to explore the delay in responding to AOPA’s letter to acting Customs Commissioner Thomas S. Winkowski. AOPA had demanded answers as to...
18 Jun CBP Changes Overflight Policy
In an e-mail blast to aviation users, CBP writes, Good morning, Yesterday we announced changes to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Southern Border Overflight Exemption process. These changes won’t affect all private aircraft flyers, but for those that utilize a Southern Border Overflight Exemption, the...
13 Jun City Moves Forward on Demolition
Following an impassioned, last-ditch plea by the Circus Arts Foundation, Council voted 4-3 to move forward with a "partial" demolition of the circus arena buildings, sparing selected infrastructure in hopes that the Foundation can accomplish successful fundraising efforts. As the deciding vote, Mayor John Holic commented,...