I was the Chairman of the ORD Class B Ad Hoc Committee during the initial redesign meetings.  I would like all of your members to be aware of the final report from the Ad Hoc Meeting as our design was different than the one being presented by the FAA.

Congratulations to long time PAPA At Chicago Executive member Howard Levinson on being elected to the Illinois Aviation Hall of Fame. 

On 1 February 2009 , the International Cospas-Sarsat [1] Organization ( U.S. included) will terminate processing of distress signals emitted by 121.5 MHz Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELTs). Pilots flying aircraft equipped with 121.5 MHz ELTs after that date will have to depend on pilots of over flying aircraft and or ground stations monitoring 121.5 to…

Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) is holding its 2nd annual Aviation Career Expo, which is being coordinated by the community education group, PACE on Saturday, September 19, 2009.├é┬á During this event, they will be inviting Chicagoland and suburban area students to learn about the many possible and exciting education and career opportunities that the aviation field…