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* FIRST QUARTER 2009 NEWSLETTER * JAN / FEB / MAR 2009 LONG BEACH AIRPORT ASSOCIATION GENERAL MEMBERSHIP AND SAFETY MEETING
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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28th, 2009 Don’t miss another AIRFLITE great quarterly raffle!!! 6:30 PM HANGAR FLYING 7:00 PM LGB USER'S FORUM 7:30 PM PROGRAM * What’s Up at LGB Christine Edwards, Airport Operations
We'll be raffling off a profusion of really great prizes! Sandwiches, fruit, desserts and beverages will be served. Family, Friends, Flyins - Welcome! Hope to see you there! Sponsored by: Long Beach Airport Association, City of Long Beach Airport Bureau and AirFlite
AIRPORT FOR SALE? by Kevin McAchren Or lease? Shocking news was first revealed in the Long Beach Press-Telegram on Saturday, January 3rd, quoting City Hall sources that various big-time investment firms were interested in "privatizing" LGB. (Perhaps we now know what they were intending to use their bailout funds for). By the time the Airport Advisory Commission meeting rolled around on January 15, however, Acting Airport Director Chris Kunze seemed to debunk the chances of such a plan ever coming to fruition. Apparently, several east coast financial houses had contacted City Manager Pat West regarding a sale or lease under an FAA-authorized program initiated over ten years ago, which would allow such privatizing of a limited number of U.S. airports. So far, only Chicago Midway airport is involved; other cities or airport authorities have expressed interest, but have not acted. And at least one airport has withdrawn from the process, partly under industry opposition. Initial reaction to the Long Beach Press-Telegram story seemed to be largely negative, from both airport operators, industry representatives, and airport opponents. LGB privatization looks like a non-starter, at best.
ALASKA AIRLINES ADDS NEW ROUTE, FLIGHTS by Kevin McAchren The 737s with the Eskimo on the tail will be visiting LGB more frequently beginning February 9th, when Alaska Airlines adds two daily Portland, Oregon flights to its three-per-day Seattle schedule. Flight times departing Long Beach are 10:05 A.M. and 5:05 P.M.; returns depart PDX at 7:05 A.M. and 2:00 P.M. For information and reservations call Alaska Airlines at (800) 252-7522.
CHIEF OF SECURITY DEPARTING by Kevin McAchren The long-time head 0£ LGB airport security and safety, Dave Sansenbach, has left the airport to accept a position with the Seal Beach Police Department. Sansenbach, who logged in over twenty years at LGB, oversaw the complete modernization of the security access system, including many high-tech features not found at even larger airports, in the post-9/11 era. He had been security chief for over ten years. No immediate word on a successor; Sgt. John Blood, another long-time member of the security team, is the acting head of security.
TOP TEN MYTHS ABOUT BIRD HAZARDS Excerpts from http://www.birdstrike.org/commlink/top_ten.htm There are many misconceptions about the threat posed by birds to aircraft. The following facts should shed some light on some of these issues. 10. Myth: Bird strikes are rare. Fact: Over 56,000 bird strikes to civil aircraft in the United States were reported to the FAA from 1990-2004, a mere 20% of the number that likely occurred. 9. Myth: Bird strikes are no more of a problem today than 20 or 30 years ago. Fact: In North America, bird strike hazards are increasing. Because of outstanding wildlife conservation environmental programs in North America, populations of many bird species have increased dramatically. 8. Myth: Large aircraft are built to withstand all bird strikes. Fact: Large commercial aircraft like passenger jets are certified to be able to continue flying after impact with birds, even if substantial (cont. on page 3)
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Edition 58 of the Los Angeles Terminal Area Chart was published December 18, 2008 and is good until July 2, 2009. A. Changes that affected both the navigation side of the chart and the flyways side of the chart include: (1) Within the Burbank Class C surface area, the name "May Co." at the VFR waypoint (VWP) flag was changed to "Macys" . (2) The warning box for the Santa Paula practice area was changed from:"CAUTION, AEROBATIC TRAINING, 122.775 BELOW 5500', SANTA PAULA" to: "CAUTION, INTENSIVE AEROBATIC TRAINING, 122.775 BELOW 5500', SEE A/FD SPECIAL NOTICES, SANTA PAULA WAIVER REQUIRED". (3) A VFR checkpoint named "SHOPPING CENTER" was added within the Chino Class D airspace. (4) Airspace marking added to San Bernardino International, recently upgraded to Class D airspace, adds tower frequency 119.45 and ATIS 124.175, with ceiling up to and including 3200 ft. msl. B. Changes to made to the navigation side of the chart include: (1) Symbol added for KFI Tower, showing obstruction with high intensity lights 750' (684 AGL) under construction near FUL. (2) Landmark symbol for blimp added at intersection of 405 and 110 freeways. (3) King Harbor VWP (TOA class D) given correct the coded identifier, VPLKH. Was erroneously printed on previous edition as VPLHF, the same code as for the VWP "405/110 fwys." (4) Landmark named "radar dome" near Vincent Thomas Bridge was simplified to "radomes". (5) Crystal Airport, northwest of Cajon Pass near the chart edge, had runway length revised from 25 to 27(00ft). (6) Southwest of French Valley, SoCal advisory frequencies were added for R2503B (Camp Pendleton) C. Changes made to the panels on the chart include: (1) The Special Use Airspace panel, adds frequencies 124.1 & 127.3 for R2503D. (2) Communication Boxes portion of the Chart Legend adds 'Shutdown Status', crosshatch over a frequency when necessary to indicate shutdown status. (3) The example on the panel for Intensive Flight Training Areas changed from "CAUTION, INTENSIVE FLIGHT TRAINING, 122.775 BELOW 5500', SANTA PAULA" to "CAUTION, INTENSIVE FLIGHT TRAINING, 122.775 BELOW 5500', SIMI VALLEY", most likely due to the changes noted in A(4) above. (4) Control Tower Frequency Panel added San Bernardino International to the list with the data as noted A(3) above, plus tower operating hours and ground frequency 121.9. Classroom Corner………………………..........…….………Hank Smith "You don't know something you never learned, and, You don't know something you have forgotten……………….Earl Nightengale, Author, Educator, Motivator. These words speak volumes to pilots. It's what "currency" is all about. But, where does one go to "re-remember"? There is a "continuous" Private Pilot Ground School that meets every Tuesday and Thursday evening (at Long Beach Flying Club). Independent "building block" subjects are presented on an ongoing basis. Rated pilots can attend a particular class (or classes) of interest for a nominal $10 each. I'll leave you with a quote from one of my favorite philosophers, Groucho Marx…"Outside of a dog, a book is a man's best friend. And inside of a dog, it's too dark to read."
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION LONG BEACH AIRPORT TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER, 3601 EAST SPRING ST., LONG BEACH, CA. ISSUED: November 20, 2008
EFFECTIVE: November 28, 2008
CANCELLATION: November 14, 2009
LONG BEACH TOWER LETTER TO AIRMEN NO.08-02: New procedures for Enhancing Runway Safety In recent months Long Beach airport has experienced two different Runway Incursions (unauthorized aircraft/vehicle on a runway) at the intersection of RY 30 and Juliet. The first was an Operational Deviation in which the ATCS gave instructions to taxi to Runway 25L at Intersection Delta via Bravo Juliet, but missed the pilots read back of RY 25L via Bravo Juliet. The second was a Pilot Deviation in which the same instructions were given and the pilot read back the correct instructions. In both cases the aircraft passed Taxiway Delta and crossed the hold bars of RY 30 on Taxiway Juliet before the ATCS was able to stop them. To ensure the pilot understands exactly where they are being sent when we assign a Runway 25L at Delta departure to aircraft from the west side of the airport (north of Runway 25L), issue the entire route including Taxiway Delta as follows: Phraseology - "Taxi to Runway 25L at intersection Delta via Bravo, Juliet, Delta." Airmen are requested to exercise extreme caution to avoid passing Taxiway Delta and inadvertently entering Runway 30 when taxing on Juliet en-route to RY 25L at intersection Delta. (Cont. from Page 1)
damage occurs and even if one engine has to be shut down. However, many birds in North America weigh over 4 lbs and most of these large birds travel in flocks. About 30% of strikes by birds weighing more than 4 lbs to civil aircraft in USA, 1990-2002, involved multiple birds. 7. Myth: If a bird flies into an engine during takeoff and the engine quits, the airplane will crash. Fact: Large commercial jets are designed so that if any one engine is shut down, enough power is available from the remaining engine or engines to safely complete the flight. However, because birds travel in flocks, there is always a possibility that birds will be ingested into multiple engines. 6. Myth: Nothing can be done to keep birds away from airports. Fact: There are a number of effective techniques that can reduce the number of birds in the airport area. the techniques fall into three categories: making the environment unattractive for birds, scaring the bird, and as a last, resort, reducing the bird population. 5. Myth: It is illegal to kill birds just to protect aircraft. Fact: In North America, there are a few introduced (non-native) birds such as pigeons and starlings which are not federally protected species and generally may be killed if they pose a threat to aircraft. Most birds, such geese, gulls, and herons, may be killed in limited number by an airport authority after obtaining permits and demonstrating that non-lethal techniques are not adequate. 4. Myth: If birds are a problem at an airport, killing them all would eliminate the problem. Fact: Even if it were legal to do so, killing off all birds at an airport will not solve the problem. Eliminating any one problem species will only lead to some other species taking its place. A combination of control measures which take into account habitat management is a superior long-term solution. 3. Myth: Except for the very rare accident, bird strikes are only a nuisance to airline operators. Fact: For a modern jet airliner, even minor damage can lead to significant costs. For example, if bird strike damage leads to replacing a single pair of fan blades, the airline has to deal with not only the labor and materials of the repair, but also the indirect costs of keeping the aircraft out of revenue service and redirect passengers. The FAA estimates that bird strikes cost civil aviation over $500 million per year in the US. Worldwide, bird strikes cost commercial air carriers over $1 billion each year. Furthermore, minor damage is usually not covered by aircraft hull or engine insurance, so the costs of most bird strikes directly affects profits. 2. Myth: Bird strikes are a concern only to those who fly. Fact: The issue of bird strikes is tied into a wide range of social and policy issues that go beyond aviation. Important areas where this is true is the environment. Past and present policies of wildlife and habitat can directly affect bird populations and bird strike hazards. Bird strikes can also have environmental consequences. For example, as a
LONG BEACH At the fourth quarter Long Beach Airport Association meeting, held on October 29th at AirFlite, the Grand Prize of our world-famous raffle went to GEORGE MCDANIEL! Here’s the rest of the results of our world famous raffle:
LUCKY WINNER AIM/FAR Runway Safety DVD Runway Safety DVD Shirt Shirt Reading Lamp Reading Lamp Flashlight Pen Black Cap & White Shirt Black Cap & White Shirt Biplane Bear Mug And Golf Balls Mug & Cooler
PRIZE Don Thompson (First Fars Ever Owned) Phyllis Ortman Carl Duckworth Charlie Zabinski Don Myhra GT McDaniels Tom Griffith Don Myhra Don Thompson Jack Thelander GT McDaniels Jim Loisch Charlie McDaniels
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Thanks to all the donations that made this raffle so successful and to the Airport Bureau for the great snacks. And thanks to all for the show of support for aviation at LGB! It was great seeing everyone and we'll see you next quarter!
