8GCBC
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Oahu
Very sad change of events...
If you are a skydiver or glider pilot, Dillingham Airport on the North Shore of Oahu is sacred ground. The place is known and envied by many in the aviation community. “Lost” was filmed there, what more can I say.
I talked with State DOT and they said for sure Dillingham Airfield is losing the lease and will be turned back to the Army. At present the Army only uses it at night, during the day is completely civilian air operations. Hangar tenants will be given priority to apply for hangars at Honolulu, Barbers Point or any other State airport which I thought was nice of the DOT.
My hear say:
Note: Army would only give (5) year leases with no specific renewal policy. The previous representative from the Army turned out not to have any authority to negotiate land leases (Catch 22). Be careful of “People out of their lane” in the military!
If you are a skydiver or glider pilot, Dillingham Airport on the North Shore of Oahu is sacred ground. The place is known and envied by many in the aviation community. “Lost” was filmed there, what more can I say.
I talked with State DOT and they said for sure Dillingham Airfield is losing the lease and will be turned back to the Army. At present the Army only uses it at night, during the day is completely civilian air operations. Hangar tenants will be given priority to apply for hangars at Honolulu, Barbers Point or any other State airport which I thought was nice of the DOT.
My hear say:
Note: Army would only give (5) year leases with no specific renewal policy. The previous representative from the Army turned out not to have any authority to negotiate land leases (Catch 22). Be careful of “People out of their lane” in the military!
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