Airport fees are the key to aircraft noise

Try if you can to think back to August of 2020. It was the year of the COVID pandemic. Arizona’s COVID cases had peaked the month before and the mood was improving. Severe and panic-driven lockdowns had given way to a more thoughtful and measured approach. Movie theaters were finally…

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How the FAA rigs the system in favor of aircraft owners and pilots

Ever wonder what would happen if you reported a flight safety violation to the FAA? Forget about Hollywood movies like Flight and Sully that portray commercial passenger plane mishaps and no-holds-barred investigations. Here’s a real-life example detailing the impossible hurdles the FAA demands before they’ll take action against a pilot….

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Why can’t aviation schools be awesome neighbors?

Local rancher, Steve Edwards, submitted an editorial—Why can’t aviation schools be awesome neighbors?—to our local newspaper of record. Steve is a resident of nearby Queen Valley, and was recently appointed by the Association for the Development of a Better Environment (ADOBE) to address aircraft issues. From the op-ed… I found…

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