Volume 20 Issue 4 April 2020

American Corporation Whiteman

Standing Meetings From the Manager and Events James Miller [email protected]  CAP Squadron 35 Every Wednesday 7:00 PM As I write this, we are in the plans in, conjunction with the activities may all it takes to pre-  CAP Squadron 137 midst of the COVID-19 Novel Los Angeles County Division of vent a tragedy. On more than one Every Monday Corona Virus response with Airports to make sure all of the occasion, I have approached 7:00 PM restaurants, bars, sporting Los Angeles County Airports someone on the airport to inquire  events, etc. all shut down. remain in operation. about such simple things as pro- Association Many people have been quar- Fire Extinguisher Inspection longed phone calls, taking pic- Every 3rd Thursday antined or isolated in an effort and Service POSTPONED — tures of aircraft and operations, or 7:00 PM— to stem the spread of the virus The annual fire extinguisher just walking a fairly long distance Meeting Room and minimize the impact of the inspection and service has from the aircraft they had recently  Aviation Explorer Post 747 disease on the population. As 2nd & 4th Monday’s been postponed until the re- arrived in. A friendly inquiry led to a result, the Whiteman Airport 6:30-8:00—2nd Flr Conf strictions on contact are lifted. learning they were for the most Administrative Offices (second Room (Airport Terminal) I will keep you informed as to part engaged in acceptable activi- floor of the Airport Terminal  Young Eagles when or how we will accom- ty. One was calling all his friends building) have been closed to Every 4th Saturday plish this task. to let them know he had just suc- 10:30 AM—Grassy Area the public until further notice. cessfully obtained his Instrument adjacent to CAP Our staff is still available to Hangar Inspections Rating and had chosen to stand  Whiteman Display Day respond to phone calls and POSTPONED — Last month, I on the tarmac while making the Every 2nd Sunday emails. To make rent pay- had said we would be starting calls. Another was taking pictures 10:00 AM — 2:00 PM ments and other transactions, hangar inspections this month. of their car and wanted a cool not handled automatically, you Given the current concerns and aircraft in the background, but can pay them by telephone, restrictions (those over 65 be- had failed to obtain permission LA County Customer email or mailed. The $10 sur- ing isolated) over COVID-19, we from the aircraft owner to do so. Service Survey will begin charge for paying by phone is are going to postpone the in- The third had just landed in transi- April 1 – April 30, 2020. being waived until this emer- spections until later in the year. ent parking and was walking off gency passes. I will put out the schedule once the long flight. None of these we have a better idea of the Please fill it out and return We fully understand the im- were doing anything dreadfully length of this emergency. them once you receive it. portance of keeping the airport wrong and all of the conversations open as part of the critical in- Airport Security — On a slightly were friendly and informative. frastructure of the National different area, I would like to However, by being vigilant and Aviation System. Our employ- discuss Airport security. On a asking questions, those who may- ees have continued to work number of recent occasions, be planning something will see 2020 Aviation and provide the necessary ser- discussions has centered upon that we are paying attention and Commission Meetings vices to take care of Whiteman Airport security as a general not engage in undesirable behav- Airport; including fueling ser- topic. All airports have in- ior. Throughout our lives we must vices, restroom and grounds creased security measures over say something if we see some- maintenance, as well as, opera- the past almost two decades thing that looks out of the ordi- Aviation Commission tional safety and security We since 911. The one thing that nary. It does not mean anyone is meetings are ask, to the extent possible, you has continually been seen is doing anything wrong, but it may canceled until deal with us by phone. Social the users and general public prevent something from happen- further notice. separation is a major key to play one of the largest roles in ing. If you have concerns about keeping everyone healthy. If making sure our airports re- someone’s behavior and do not you are not feeling well, please main safe. Whether it is pre- feel comfortable approaching let our personnel know, before venting a terrorist attack, or them, call airport operations at they get too close, so they can just helping someone who is (818) 312-2911 and we will take protect their health. Together unfamiliar with the rules of the care of it. we can beat this disease. We airport, being vigilant and mak- have developed contingency ing inquiries about someone’s Whiteman Airport

Spotlight On 10000 Airpark Way, 2nd Floor Pacoima, CA 91331 The impact of coronavirus on pilot testing, currency, and more March 19, 2020 | General Aviation News Staff | www.generalaviationnews.com Main Office Phone: 818-896-5271 Airport Mobile: 818-312-2911 The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) sent a letter urging the FAA to use a “maximum amount of flexibility” to help keep pilots and aircraft up and running during the coronavirus pan- demic, following concerns by members facing obstacles for remaining in regulatory compliance. In the March 17 letter to FAA Administrator Steve Dickson, AOPA President and CEO Mark Baker described the impact on GA pilots and urged a flexible approach that allows extensions and relief from regulatory time restrictions for the duration of the COVID-19 crisis. Airport Display Days With life on hold, the clock continues to tick down toward the dates when pilots’ practical test and knowledge-test eligibility ends, currency or instrument proficiency runs out, and flight instructor KPOC certificates expire. Every 3rd Sunday Many pilots confront seemingly intractable dilemmas in the face of closures, curtailment of travel, 10AM-2PM and the recommendations of health officials to practice social distancing, he notes in the letter. “For example, federal requirements require pilots to renew their medical certificate in person, to KCPM complete their pilot certification examinations within a certain amount of time, and to complete Every 1st knowledge tests at off-site testing facilities,” he wrote. “The current restrictions to the U.S. popula- Saturday and Sunday tion create an impossible barrier for these individuals to meet the necessary airman and aircraft 10AM-2PM requirements.” KEMT AOPA is receiving numerous member inquiries about how to deal with currency requirements during Every 4th Sunday the pandemic. 9AM-1PM “Our government affairs team is working with the FAA to create solutions,” said Christopher Cooper, AOPA director of regulatory affairs. KWJF Every 2nd Saturday Issues that have cropped up: All Day • One challenging situation confronts instructors whose certificates expire every 24 months and must be renewed by one of several methods within the 90 days before the expiration date KWHP (doing so afterward requires starting over with a practical test). Many CFIs renew via online Every 2nd Sunday flight instructor refresher courses, but others attend in-person FIRCs, many of which have now 10AM-2PM been canceled because of the coronavirus. “Without an extension or relief, some individuals’ instructor certificates will expire in the next month or two,” Cooper said. Available for Lease • Some existing problems will be exacerbated during the coronavirus crisis: Dealing with limited availability of designated pilot examiners to conduct practical tests has been a work in pro- gress for two years and now faces new obstacles. The FAA is considering waiving some DPE Whiteman Airport management policies, but some DPEs have canceled appointments with practical test appli- (818-896-5271) cants because of the outbreak. “As a result, applicants may run into the issue of not being able Hangars (790sf) starting at to complete their practical within the required time limits,” Cooper said. $355.71/month • A related concern for applicants is that airman knowledge tests are valid as a practical test  prerequisite for two years from the date they are taken. 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