Monthly Archives: August 2016

Court Overturns Aircraft Noise Small Claims Lawsuit Against San Mateo County

Posted on August 31, 2016 by Steven M. Taber

After enduring aircraft flying over his home at all hours, Adam Ullman, a resident of unincorporated Menlo Park, California, filed a Smalls Claims action against the County of San Mateo, the owner of the nearby San Carlos Airport for creating … Continue reading →

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Aviation Noise Is an Issue that Needs a Reasonable Solution

Posted on August 27, 2016 by Steven M. Taber

In the process of searching the internet for information about aviation noise, I often run across web pages like this one:http://www.beechtalk.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=127555 where pilots lament how people move next to airports and then complain about the noise. They also frequently state … Continue reading →

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Santa Monica City Council Votes, Once Again, To Close Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO)

Posted on August 25, 2016 by Steven M. Taber

On August 23, 2016, the Santa Monica California City Council unanimously approved a resolution to reduce flights and close the Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) by July 1, 2018. This is not the first time the City Council has taken … Continue reading →

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FAA Rejects Santa Monica’s Appeal of Grant Violations

Posted on August 16, 2016 by Steven M. Taber

Closing the administrative process, the Federal Aviation Administration on Monday denied the City of Santa Monica’s appeal of the FAA’s December 2015 inital decision. Monday’s decision has the effect of requiring the city’s airport to remain open at least until … Continue reading →

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