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FAA proposes photo pilot certificate

By AOPA
The FAA has issued a proposal that would require all pilots and student pilots to transition to a pilot certificate with a photograph over a five-year period.
Congress mandated that the FAA start issuing improved, tamper-resistant pilot certificates that include a photo ID and biometric capabilities as part of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act, which became law in late 2004. The proposal, published in the Federal Register Nov. 19,  is intended to meet that law’s requirements.… (read more)

Smartphone Apps

Smartphone apps for Aviators
Must have apps for your pocket sized electronic toolbox
Submitted by David Bacon CFI CFII
In our not so dawning age of technology, a Smartphone seems to be the new “must have” to help manage daily tasks. As Aviators, a Smartphone can be a useful tool for many aspects of our lifestyle. For those of you who have bought your own electronic handyman, I am here to share with you some intriguing little software apps (some… (read more)

Levi Maaia earns his Instrument Rating!

Red Baron would like to congratulate Levi Maaia as Red Baron Aviation’s newest Instrument Rated Pilot.
Levi passed his checkride with flying colors on September 20th.   Due to bad weather he could not fly north and due to Oxnard’s radar being out of service they could not fly south.    After the controllers at Santa Barbara informed Levi that the radar was out they offered to accommodate his needs and request so he could get the approaches he needed at Santa Barbara.… (read more)

Levi Maaia newest Instrument Rated Pilot!

On September 20, 201 Levi Maaia passed his instrument checkride.  He did an outstanding job on the oral but was challenged when they tried to do the practical.  The radar was down on Oxnard and there was fog up north.  Once again the amazing Air Traffic Controllers at Santa Barbara helped  Levi make this happen.  They volunteered to give him the approaches that he needed to demonstrate.  Levi is starting his commercial rating next week.

Nick Krause – New Private Pilot

Nick Krause became a private pilot on August 4, 2010.  It was a bit nerve racking for Nick who had to reschedule his checkride on more than one occasion due to our July and August marine layer.  Great Job Nick!

Taylor Nancarrow Private Pilot

The weather for Taylor’s checkride on August 19,2010 was a beautiful sunny day with not a bump in the sky and light winds.  Doesn’t get any better than that!  Taylor is the third generation of Nancarrow pilots who all learned to fly in Santa Barbara.

Len Homeniuk First Solo

Congratulations to Len Homeniuk on his first solo on July 1st.  Despite jumping through hoops for ATC -  making 360′s and 270′s – his communication and pilot skills were spot-on.  He is well on his way to joining the Royal Canadian Air Force.