Clifornia City Gider ops in jeopardy

I have no idea what you actually said to AOPA but your posted reply from
them that references them not being aware of any AOPA movement to drive off
any operations at L71. Is confusing at best. Apparently AOPA's left hand
doesn't know what it's right hand is saying or doing.

So to clearly show that AOPA was contacted regarding the issues please read
the following.

AOPA contact including descriptions and numerous attachments regarding the
issues faced by the California City glider pilots, commenced on 8/24/13
with and 8/28/13
and , 9/5/13 and
, 9/12/13 9/12/13

On Sept 11,12,13 there was a California Airports Association meeting in
South Lake Tahoe which was attended by Tom Weil the California City Manager
(past Calif City airport manager) who also happens to be a member of the
board for California Airports Association. Also in attendance was Caltrans
Division chief, FAA LAX ADO chief, Cal Pilots rep and AOPA rep. Following
this meeting Mr. Weil made it a point to tell me that regarding the issues
with Caltrans that the AOPA rep (that I believe was Bill Dunn) said that
“while the FAA can set safety standards, Caltrans can require higher
standards�.

The concept that AOPA has no issue with Caltrans using selective
enforcement and ambiguous safety standards as a means of discriminating
against a particular sector of aviation, is disgraceful. For my own part,
AOPA’s total lack of concern and inaction means that I will no longer
remain a member of that organization.

If anyone wishes more specific info regarding those email communications
with AOPA you contact me directly at and I will
forward you copies.


At 04:07 29 October 2013, wrote:
Marty,
I contacted AOPA and they claim no knowledge of issues at Cal City
Airport
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regarding gliders. Here is their reply to me.

Hi Guy,

Thanks for contacting AOPA's Pilot Information Center. I am not aware of
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y AOPA movement to drive off any operations at L71. AOPA represents all
pil=
ots, including glider pilots. Is there a situation at California City
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ipal that we should be aware of? Please do not hesitate to contact us if
yo=
u have any other concerns or questions.

Safe Flying,

Paul Feldmeyer | Pilot Information Center
Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association
800-872-2672 | www.aopa.org

So, Marty...can you explain this?

A local soaring club near me provided free soaring instruction to the new state airport manager. He paid for the tows. He soloed last summer. It all started with a complementary ride in a nice glider back in January.

The education process best starts before a conflict develops, and it probably would not have helped at Cali, but there are other airports where the proactive approach might benefit.

Very nice answer. I have copied it to Mr. Feldmeyer from AOPA and am asking for an explaination why he claimed no knowledge.