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richard(at)riley.net
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 Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2008 8:42 pm Post subject: Las Vegas Aircraft Crash |
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The old manager of Las Vegas North, Gus Sabo, was killed in a Long
EZ that he built.
http://www.eaa163.com/chapter/gus/index.htm?/lvrj_home/1999/Mar-20-Sat-1999/news/10832488.html
He flew VFR into IFR conditions in Baja California. Being a pilot
does not insure that one has good judgement.
At 09:04 PM 8/22/2008, Tom Gummo wrote:
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Subject: Las Vegas Aircraft Crash
I heard about a Velocity crashing into a house and killing the pilot
and two people in the house while trying to land at North Las
Vegas. It was the flight test period as the plane only had 5 hours
of flight time. I went on the Internet to find a little more
info. I was shocked to read the comments of the airport director.
Quote from the website:
<http://www.lasvegasnow.com/Global/story.asp?S=8883721&nav=168Ye9lq>http://www.lasvegasnow.com/Global/story.asp?S=8883721&nav=168Ye9lq
According to Airport Director Randall Walker, this incident is the
worst air accident off the airport grounds in Las Vegas history. Now
for the first time, Walker is publicly calling for more local
control over what aircraft come in and out of airports.
Walker says the airport has no control over what aircraft fly in and
out -- there hasn't even been a risk assessment for what kind of
risks these experimental aircraft may pose. But he says he is going
to start lobbying to get Congress to change the law and allow
airports to have more control.
But again, Randall Walker says that these kinds of aircraft do not
belong in urban areas.
From AirNav website:
Ownership:
Publicly-owned
Owner:
CLARK COUNTY
2730 AIRPORT DR SUITE 101
NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV 89030
Phone 702-261-3802
Manager:
DOUG MCNEELEY
2730 AIRPORT DR SUITE 101
NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV 89030
Phone 702-261-3800
MGR. ALSO 702-261-3802. AL KRISCH, MANAGEMENT ANALYST II
702.261.3804 702.647.7508 (FAX) NORTH LAS VEGAS AIRPORT 2730 AIRPORT
DRIVE, SUITE 101 NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV 89032
From website:
<http://www.aci-na.org/about/leadership_walker>http://www.aci-na.org/about/leadership_walker
Prior to his appointment as the director of aviation, Walker was
assistant county manager for Clark County from 1996 to 1997. As
assistant county manager, he oversaw 12 county departments and
provided fiscal oversight for District Court, Justice Court, and all
of Clark County's elected officials. In 1995, Walker served as
director of the county's Department of Finance.
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I read the complete bio and there was no indication of any aviation
experience. My first question is why do ANTI-AVIATION types, who
are not pilots and have no flying experience, rise up to get airport
director jobs? For example, the new director of airports for San
Bernardino County, CA is not a pilot. My info maybe old, but the
Navy had a rule that to command an aircraft carrier, you had to be a
pilot. Might make a good rule for airport managers.
(Sour grapes alert.)
I might have a chip on my shoulder about this. As the manager of
Apple Valley, CA (KAPV) airport job because available, I was not
given a interview as I didn't have a BA business degree. My Masters
Degree in Computer Science and a BS in Chemistry of course, didn't
prepare me to run a airport. However, I also have twenty years of
military experience as a flight safety officer and Supervisor of Flying.
(Enough sour grapes.)
Seems to me, we need to get EAA and AOPA on this right away before
it gets out of hand.
Please write and call anybody you think can help.
Tom Gummo
Apple Valley, CA
Harmon Rocket-II
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nico(at)cybersuperstore.c
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| Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2008 2:27 am Post subject: Las Vegas Aircraft Crash |
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He saw an opportunity to further his career on the back others' misfortune, all right. I hope cooler heads prevail and laugh this fool off the stage.
From: owner-rocket-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rocket-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Tom Gummo
Sent: Friday, August 22, 2008 9:05 PM
To: RV List
Subject: Las Vegas Aircraft Crash
Subject: Las Vegas Aircraft Crash
I heard about a Velocity crashing into a house and killing the pilot and two people in the house while trying to land at North Las Vegas. It was the flight test period as the plane only had 5 hours of flight time. I went on the Internet to find a little more info. I was shocked to read the comments of the airport director.
Quote from the website:
http://www.lasvegasnow.com/Global/story.asp?S=8883721&nav=168Ye9lq
According to Airport Director Randall Walker, this incident is the worst air accident off the airport grounds in Las Vegas history. Now for the first time, Walker is publicly calling for more local control over what aircraft come in and out of airports.
Walker says the airport has no control over what aircraft fly in and out -- there hasn't even been a risk assessment for what kind of risks these experimental aircraft may pose. But he says he is going to start lobbying to get Congress to change the law and allow airports to have more control.
But again, Randall Walker says that these kinds of aircraft do not belong in urban areas.
From AirNav website:
Ownership:
Publicly-owned
Owner:
CLARK COUNTY
2730 AIRPORT DR SUITE 101
NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV 89030
Phone 702-261-3802
Manager:
DOUG MCNEELEY
2730 AIRPORT DR SUITE 101
NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV 89030
Phone 702-261-3800
MGR. ALSO 702-261-3802. AL KRISCH, MANAGEMENT ANALYST II 702.261.3804 702.647.7508 (FAX) NORTH LAS VEGAS AIRPORT 2730 AIRPORT DRIVE, SUITE 101 NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV 89032
From website: http://www.aci-na.org/about/leadership_walker
Prior to his appointment as the director of aviation, Walker was assistant county manager for Clark County from 1996 to 1997. As assistant county manager, he oversaw 12 county departments and provided fiscal oversight for District Court, Justice Court, and all of Clark County’s elected officials. In 1995, Walker served as director of the county’s Department of Finance.
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I read the complete bio and there was no indication of any aviation experience. My first question is why do ANTI-AVIATION types, who are not pilots and have no flying experience, rise up to get airport director jobs? For example, the new director of airports for San Bernardino County, CA is not a pilot. My info maybe old, but the Navy had a rule that to command an aircraft carrier, you had to be a pilot. Might make a good rule for airport managers.
(Sour grapes alert.)
I might have a chip on my shoulder about this. As the manager of Apple Valley, CA (KAPV) airport job because available, I was not given a interview as I didn't have a BA business degree. My Masters Degree in Computer Science and a BS in Chemistry of course, didn't prepare me to run a airport. However, I also have twenty years of military experience as a flight safety officer and Supervisor of Flying.
(Enough sour grapes.)
Seems to me, we need to get EAA and AOPA on this right away before it gets out of hand.
Please write and call anybody you think can help.
Tom Gummo
Apple Valley, CA
Harmon Rocket-II
do not archive
http://mysite.verizon.net/t.gummo/index.html
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AV8ORJWC
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Posts: 1149
Location: Aurora, Oregon "Home of VANS"
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| Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2008 7:27 am Post subject: Las Vegas Aircraft Crash |
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Just as the airport administrator said, pilots just as he is goint to should contact their local congressional members. NASAO is a group you should all become aware of. These are the bureaucrats nationwide who try to maximize their salary and the funds to their respective airport by restricting selected group of pilot operations. It is ironic that FAM grants and other federal funds are based on take-offs and landings. Without GA, many commercial operation airports would cease to exist because they do not meet the requirement for funds. These are the guys that increase restaurant costs, gasoline costs, rental car costs, parking costs and smile as they take their state mandated holidays each year.
His actions will do nothing to reduce accidents.
John C
From: owner-rocket-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rocket-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of nico css
Sent: Saturday, August 23, 2008 3:26 AM
To: rocket-list(at)matronics.com
Subject: RE: Las Vegas Aircraft Crash
He saw an opportunity to further his career on the back others' misfortune, all right. I hope cooler heads prevail and laugh this fool off the stage.
From: owner-rocket-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rocket-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Tom Gummo
Sent: Friday, August 22, 2008 9:05 PM
To: RV List
Subject: Las Vegas Aircraft Crash
Subject: Las Vegas Aircraft Crash
I heard about a Velocity crashing into a house and killing the pilot and two people in the house while trying to land at North Las Vegas. It was the flight test period as the plane only had 5 hours of flight time. I went on the Internet to find a little more info. I was shocked to read the comments of the airport director.
Quote from the website:
http://www.lasvegasnow.com/Global/story.asp?S=8883721&nav=168Ye9lq
According to Airport Director Randall Walker, this incident is the worst air accident off the airport grounds in Las Vegas history. Now for the first time, Walker is publicly calling for more local control over what aircraft come in and out of airports.
Walker says the airport has no control over what aircraft fly in and out -- there hasn't even been a risk assessment for what kind of risks these experimental aircraft may pose. But he says he is going to start lobbying to get Congress to change the law and allow airports to have more control.
But again, Randall Walker says that these kinds of aircraft do not belong in urban areas.
From AirNav website:
Ownership:
Publicly-owned
Owner:
CLARK COUNTY
2730 AIRPORT DR SUITE 101
NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV 89030
Phone 702-261-3802
Manager:
DOUG MCNEELEY
2730 AIRPORT DR SUITE 101
NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV 89030
Phone 702-261-3800
MGR. ALSO 702-261-3802. AL KRISCH, MANAGEMENT ANALYST II 702.261.3804 702.647.7508 (FAX) NORTH LAS VEGAS AIRPORT 2730 AIRPORT DRIVE, SUITE 101 NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV 89032
From website: http://www.aci-na.org/about/leadership_walker
Prior to his appointment as the director of aviation, Walker was assistant county manager for Clark County from 1996 to 1997. As assistant county manager, he oversaw 12 county departments and provided fiscal oversight for District Court, Justice Court, and all of Clark County’s elected officials. In 1995, Walker served as director of the county’s Department of Finance.
************************************************************************************************************
I read the complete bio and there was no indication of any aviation experience. My first question is why do ANTI-AVIATION types, who are not pilots and have no flying experience, rise up to get airport director jobs? For example, the new director of airports for San Bernardino County, CA is not a pilot. My info maybe old, but the Navy had a rule that to command an aircraft carrier, you had to be a pilot. Might make a good rule for airport managers.
(Sour grapes alert.)
I might have a chip on my shoulder about this. As the manager of Apple Valley, CA (KAPV) airport job because available, I was not given a interview as I didn't have a BA business degree. My Masters Degree in Computer Science and a BS in Chemistry of course, didn't prepare me to run a airport. However, I also have twenty years of military experience as a flight safety officer and Supervisor of Flying.
(Enough sour grapes.)
Seems to me, we need to get EAA and AOPA on this right away before it gets out of hand.
Please write and call anybody you think can help.
Tom Gummo
Apple Valley, CA
Harmon Rocket-II
do not archive
http://mysite.verizon.net/t.gummo/index.html
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