There is increasing sensitivity to aircraft sound in several communities on Oahu, particularly the Waipio area north of the H1/H2 Interchange and the Village Park area between Waipio and Kunia Road. When maneuvering in the South Practice Area, please remain west of Kunia Road to avoid maneuvering over the residential areas. When transitioning to/from HNL, […]
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Winter 2017 Newsletter
By Rob MooreAloha Fellow Pilots, Mechanics and Aviation Enthusiasts,I know it seems like I keep saying this but the past quarter has been VERY active. It started with the meeting with Ross Higashi, Deputy Director of Transportation, where he announced a significant airport facility rate increase. In subsequent discussions with Ross after he announced the […]
Read more“SYSTEM FAILURE”
by Bruce Mayes The Error Chain as described by James Reason is deeply rooted in aviation doctrine today. The “Swiss Cheese” model is part of every course in aviation safety and repeated hundreds of times before a pilot receives his/her Commercial Certificate. So rather than repeat the concept, it might be good to examine the […]
Read moreOther Sources of Weather Information
One of the reasons I like staffing a NOAA/National Weather Service booth at aviation-related events (such as the recent Hawaii Aviation Day at the Hawaii State Capitol) is because of the questions that pilots ask. If one person asks a question, chances are there are others out there wondering the same thing. This article will […]
Read moreWheeler and Molokai Airspace change meetings
Please find the information on meetings to discuss changes to the airspace at Molokai and Wheeler below:
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