AOPA Regional Managers - Northwest Mountain
Northwest Mountain Region
David Ulane, Regional ManagerE-mail: david.ulane@aopa.org All airport related issues should be sent to ASN@aopa.org. |
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2012 Issues
- May 10, 2012 - GA impact seen from Colorado-Kansas MOA changes
- May 7, 2012 - Idaho backcountry access in spotlight
- May 3, 2012 - Aviation 'critical' to Washington state economy
- May 2, 2012 - Kalispell Council sets hearing on airport master plan
- April 12, 2012 - Floatplanes regain access to Oregon's Waldo Lake
- April 2, 2012 - Tower-marking bill signed in Idaho
- March 28, 2012 - Return of floatplane access to Waldo Lake urged
- March 14, 2012 - Colorado: Investing in aviation's future
- March 8, 2012 - Washington airfield owners gain liability protection
- March 1, 2012 - Airfield access bill headed to Washington's governor
- March 1, 2012 - Tax exemption bill clears Idaho legislature
- February 16, 2012 - Navy revises expanded training plan in Oregon
- February 15, 2012 - Bill could increase access to Washington state airports
- February 9, 2012 - Recreational aviation gets stake in Forest Service planning
- February 2, 2012 - Power project raises aviation safety concerns
- February 2, 2012 - Idaho House passes aviation tax exemption
- January 26, 2012 - Comment deadline extended on airspace plan
- January 19, 2012 - Final Ross Lake management plan supported
- January 19, 2012 - Navy reverses course on Oregon airspace
- January 19, 2012 - Aviation role advocated on BLM land
- January 5, 2012 - Pilot groups defend backcountry aviation
2011 Issues
- December 12, 2011 - Seaplane access to continue at Ross Lake
- October 26, 2011 - Seattle airspace redesign a model of collaboration
- October 20, 2011 - Seaplanes in, mussels out at Lake Whatcom
- September 30, 2011 - Solutions at home could save Idaho taxpayers money
- August 8, 2011 - Wash. awards airport grants
- July 13, 2011 - Wash. pilots be alert for military's aerial rodeo
- June 20, 2011 - FAA thinks outside box with Seattle Class B design
- June 10, 2011 - Oregon airport resists inquiries on new fees
- March 3, 2011 - Members briefed on safety, advocacy at Northwest conference
- February 7, 2011 - Members rally to oppose proposed Washington state aircraft tax
- February 1, 2011 - Montana bill to cut aeronautics board tabled after outreach
2010 Issues
- December 22, 2010 - FAA seeks comments on Idaho military airspace changes
- November 19, 2010 - Ninety years old and still building time
- November 18, 2010 - Briefings offered on Montana wind turbine plan
- November 11, 2010 - Fourfold Powder River complex expansion 'unjustified'
- November 10, 2010 - Montana gov. recognizes aviation in November
- October 14, 2010 - Pilot meetings set for Seattle Class B airspace redesign
- October 5, 2010 - Navy sets public meetings on possible training facility expansion
- September 23, 2010 - Seaplane pilots asked to help preserve Ross Lake access
- September 8, 2010 - Montana's Russian Flat airstrip opens to public
- August 26, 2010 - AOPA advocates for continued seaplane access to Ross Lake
- August 19, 2010 - Sonic booms shock Seattle as F-15s respond to TFR violation
- July 28, 2010 - Seaplane pilots seek continued access to Ross Lake
- June 16, 2010 - Pilots camp out, fix up backcountry strips
- May 6, 2010 - FAA decision a ray of light for airparks
- April 22, 2010 - Washington proclaims value of GA
- April 12, 2010 - Washington nixes proposed aircraft tax hike
- March 16, 2010 - Washington tax debate continues in special session
- March 11, 2010 - Kalispell airport to remain open
- March 11, 2010 - Victory at Vista Field: Unanimous vote keeps airport open
- March 9, 2010 - Boeing Field: Raising rents in a downturn?
- March 4, 2010 - Meeting could decide future of Vista Field
- February 25, 2010 - Proposed tax hike would hurt Washington State's bottom line
- February 25, 2010 - Pilots, AOPA rally to protect Montana 'airport of the year'
- February 25, 2010 - AOPA to Northwest Aviation Conference: A short cross-country
- February 16, 2010 - Land-use protection for airports clears Washington Senate
- February 12, 2010 - Washington aircraft tax hike proposal to be heard Saturday
- February 4, 2010 - AOPA to talk airport protection at Northwest Aviation Conference
- February 4, 2010 - Airport land-use bill would give teeth to current law
- January 28, 2010 - Pilots urged to fight for Montana airport
- January 28, 2010 - Olympic TFR affects U.S., Canadian airports
