AOPA Regional Managers - Alaska
Alaska Region
Tom George, Regional ManagerE-mail: tom.george@aopa.org All airport related issues should be sent to ASN@aopa.org. |
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2012 Issues
- April 23, 2012 - Lake Hood Airstrip to close during construction
- April 20, 2012 - Alaska pilot survey seeks improved flight safety
- April 5, 2012 - Transportation plan studies Alaska's federal lands
- April 4, 2012 - Alaska military airspace plan presented to public
- March 14, 2012 - Alaska borough repeals aircraft tax
- March 13, 2012 - Small success for safety
- February 29, 2012 - Borough to vote on aircraft registration tax repeal
- January 19, 2012 - Aviation role sought for winter carnival
- January 11, 2012 - FAA makes good on airway restorations
2011 Issues
- December 14, 2011 - Airways to be restored in Alaska Feb. 9
- October 26, 2011 - Juneau sectional safety enhancements noted
- August 12, 2011 - Wx data critical for Alaska (pdf)
- August 4, 2011 - No takers for Northway, Alaska, FBO
- July 27, 2011 - Russian delegation sees GA in action
- July 6, 2011 - Northway, Alaska, FBO goes on the block
- June 29, 2011 - NWS lists Alaska weather stations for upgrade, closure
- June 16, 2011 - Alaska training program simulates off-field operations
- June 10, 2011 - GPS testing prompts Kodiak, Alaska, flight advisory
- June 10, 2011 - GPS testing prompts Fairbanks, Alaska, flight advisory
- June 10, 2011 - GPS testing prompts Anchorage, Alaska, flight advisory
- June 9, 2011 - Plan to shut down Alaska NDB, TWEB opposed
- May 25, 2011 - Proposed special-use airspace opposed for unmanned ops
- April 29, 2011 - Alaska airway revisions to take effect June 30
- March 21, 2011 - Satellite fix restores WAAS coverage to northwestern Alaska
- March 15, 2011 - Alaska weather stations offer critical safety info
- March 10, 2011 - FAA proposes revising airways using Anchorage VOR
- February 14, 2011 - EPA meets with Alaska operators on avgas issue
- January 27, 2011 - Pilots urged to comment on proposed Alaska SUA changes
- January 12, 2011 - WAAS satellite transmitting again, in test mode
- January 6, 2011 - User input sought on Alaska weather station closings
2010 Issues
- December 8, 2010 - DOD to study impact of Alaska training range expansion
- November 11, 2010 - Anchorage drops aircraft tax increase from 2011 budget
- November 4, 2010 - Proposal would double Anchorage aircraft tax
- October 21, 2010 - Find out where candidates stand on GA
- July 15, 2010 - Lawsuit dismissal clears way for Willow Airport planning
- July 13, 2010 - Senate GA Caucus co-chair speaks out on avgas
- June 10, 2010 - T-routes to add efficiency to Alaskan airspace
- May 13, 2010 - Strong relationships key to GA’s success in Alaska
2009 Issues
- December 16, 2009 - In Alaska, health care relies on aviation
- December 10, 2009 - Proposed Alaska MOAs would cut off major airway
- October 22, 2009 - Politicians and Planes
- September 3, 2009 - Survey seeks to gauge value of ‘Alaska Weather’
- September 1, 2009 - Matanuska-Susitna Borough to set up aviation advisory board
- August 20, 2009 - Proposed Alaska MOA would cut off IFR access
- June 4, 2009 - Alaska pilots urged to share flight hours in online survey
- April 7, 2009 - Alaska reverses course on rate increases
- February 27, 2009 - Alaska legislators take a stand against LASP
- February 18, 2009 - FAA proposes 23 RNAV routes for Alaska
- February 12, 2009 - FAA staff reduction at Fairbanks tracon raises concern
- January 21, 2009 - MOA would have far-reaching impact, AOPA tells Air Force
2008 Issues
- December 17, 2008 - Air Force extends Delta MOA comment period
- December 4, 2008 - Military training planned near Anchorage
- December 4, 2008 - AOPA seeks extension on MOA comment period
- November 26, 2008 - Air Force ignoring GA concerns about proposed MOAs
- November 4, 2008 - AOPA urges Alaska not to raise rural airport lease rates
- October 23, 2008 - Safety, airports an important foundation AOPA tells Alaska conference
- October 22, 2008 - Alaska legislators honored for dedication to GA
- October 17, 2008 - FAA begins environmental impact process for new airport near Angoon
- October 3, 2008 - Boyer advocates for GA and airports in Alaska
- September 26, 2008 - Protect your airport with AOPA and Aviation North Expo
- September 19, 2008 - Pilot views needed on rural airport lease rates
- July 11, 2008 - FAA studies use of GA in Alaska
- June 20, 2008 - Alaska repeals rural lease rate increase
- June 13, 2008 - Pilot response helps stop Alaska rate hike
- May 30, 2008 - FAA seeks Alaska pilots' input on flight service
- May 30, 2008 - AOPA asks Alaska to study impact of airport lease hikes
- May 9, 2008 - AOPA meets with Alaska pilots about ADS-B implementation
- May 9, 2008 - Proposed Delta MOA no good for Alaska pilots
- April 4, 2008 - Risk study needed before FAA ditches direction finders
- March 14, 2008 - Air Force seeks pilot input on Alaska's Delta MOA
- February 22, 2008 - Law protects volunteers who operate airstrips
- February 22, 2008 - FAA needs to assess risk before ending direction finders
- February 15, 2008 - Sen. Stevens questions Alaska FSS modernization
- February 8, 2008 - AOPA opposes wind turbines on Kodiak Island
- January 25, 2008 - FAA weather cams to stay in Alaska
