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Old February 17th 11, 06:27 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
glidergeek
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Default Hemet Airport: FAA Ruling Supports Soaring Right of Airport Access

On Feb 17, 7:31*am, HoUdino wrote:
We may have won for all of soaring at the national FAA level but the
County has not yet shown the white flag. It is at this moment good
relations with the local news media becomes handy. *Today's story:

http://www.pe.com/localnews/hemet/st...l_D_egliders17....

More to come....hee hee hee...fingers crossed.

LT

Well done! *Hopefully this creates a disincentive for similar airport/
airspace grabs.


Enjoy your reclaimed airport!


9B


Good leverage here

"County officials said the gliders' removal was unrelated to a plan to
relocate or expand the Cal Fire Air Attack base that is housed at the
airport. The airport's main 4,300-foot runway is slated to be extended
by 1,300 feet as part of a $19 million renovation".