Max Trescott Aviation Trends Aloft

Reid-Hillview airport in the Crosshairs--Again. Pilots Need to Act Now.

The Reid-Hillview Airport in San Jose, CA is the target again of a potential closure action by the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors. In March, the board voted for studies of the potential net financial benefits of developing the airport and the potential legal issues with closing the airport. At their June 3, 2008 meeting, they will vote on whether to continue toward closure, and if so, will familiarize themselves with a closure process at their August meeting. Now is the time for pilots and aviation supporters everywhere to begin mobilizing to preserve this valuable regional resource. As you know, once an airport is gone, it can never be replaced.

Here's a list of the ways you can help. First and foremost.....

2008 National CFI of the Year

I was flattered recently to receive a shirt in the mail, which is pictured here. You'll notice that it says 2008 National CFI of the Year. Oddly, it also has my name on it. Wow. There's not much I can say, which most people know is unusual for me. Except perhaps thank you. For more of the details on this amazing honor, here's the press release.

Anyone who knows me knows I've been passionate about aviation my whole life. Passion is wonderful to experience. There's nothing better than throwing yourself wholehearted into something--anything--that you really enjoy. The time flies by quickly and pleasantly. I'm very lucky that my work--both as an author, publisher and flight instructor--keeps me thoroughly immersed in aviation and in contact with...

ADS-B Rulemaking Comments

The Comments period on the FAA's ADS-B NPRM closes in a couple of hours, so hopefully you've submitted any comments.  Mine are in, though I don't see them posted yet. Here's in part what I had to say:

ADS-B holds great promise as a key element of a NextGen solution. However, the current proposal could be improved upon so that it delivers the right benefits at the lowest cost. (Click below to see more)