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Calif. Analysts Doubt Highway Patrol Aircraft Need
LOS ANGELES (AP) — State analysts are advising the Legislature not to fund the replacement of aging California Highway Patrol planes and helicopters until the force explains why it needs 26 new aircraft. The recommendation came Thursday from the nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office, which in its review of Gov. Jerry Brown’s 2014-15 transportation budget proposal questioned the CHP’s need for a fleet that size. (losangeles.cbslocal.com) Más...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
I'm picturing Ponch and Jon in the flying machines...
Give me a break, he was referring to his bias to flight !!! GEEZ
I have to agree with James, there is no need for any addiional aircraft for the CHP,
they already buy 35,000 dollar (more I suspect) Ford Explorers, and with them horrible gas mileage.
Someday society wil decide they want to travel (on the ground) faster than 70 MPH,
oh wait we already have, and then maybe we can change the laws that limit what the majority of us already do...travel at a reasonable speed and not be ticketed for it !
they already buy 35,000 dollar (more I suspect) Ford Explorers, and with them horrible gas mileage.
Someday society wil decide they want to travel (on the ground) faster than 70 MPH,
oh wait we already have, and then maybe we can change the laws that limit what the majority of us already do...travel at a reasonable speed and not be ticketed for it !
Cali has more important things fund. Like free college for illegal aliens and transgender appreciation classes for 2nd graders.
Not to mention the State Legislature- now There is something needing funding!
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Something tells me you don't actually know what you're talking about. You listen to the radio much?
I'm no fan of California, but do you realize how big California is? I'm surprised only 26 new aircraft are needed. The problem isn't the aircraft or their effective use. Its spelled out right here:
"Lawmakers already approved $17 million in the current budget to start the process by buying three helicopters and one plane, though none has yet been acquired."
Start the process? I could finish it for that amount! Robinson is right there in the state with the police package R-66 for under 1 million and Cessna would gladly sell me a crop of new Garmin 1000 turbo 182's for around half a mill each. Its just in California, no matter how much money gets allotted; after all the environmental impact studies, focus groups, meetings, carbon offsetting, and general pocket lining; there is little left to actually buy aircraft.
"Lawmakers already approved $17 million in the current budget to start the process by buying three helicopters and one plane, though none has yet been acquired."
Start the process? I could finish it for that amount! Robinson is right there in the state with the police package R-66 for under 1 million and Cessna would gladly sell me a crop of new Garmin 1000 turbo 182's for around half a mill each. Its just in California, no matter how much money gets allotted; after all the environmental impact studies, focus groups, meetings, carbon offsetting, and general pocket lining; there is little left to actually buy aircraft.