Mission Statement Promoting aviation activities and helping members operate successfully at Van Nuys Airport. Objectives A concise listing of our current objectives can be found here. 2008 Director’s of the Van Nuys Airport Association include the following: Curt Castagna Aerolease Associates castagna@aeroplex.net Jim Davis Pentastar Leasehold JDavis@pentastaraviation.com Jeanne Fenimore Aircraft Spark Plugs jeannefenimore@earthlink.net Clay Lacy Clay Lacy Aviation Melanie@claylacy.com Harold B. Lee Air Sources hlee@millionair-vny.com Pierre Louis-Moroni Syncro Aircraft PLM@Syncroaircraft.com Elliot Sanders VNY Propeller Association N5777v@aol.com Audrey Snider General Aviation johnaudrey@earthlink.net Tim Wray Maguire Aviation tmwray@maguireaviation.com   Advisory Committee Members VICA Mid Valley Chamber Advocacy In addition to those listed in the "Letter of Commitment," pilots are requested to observe the following procedures on departure: Runway 16R is the preferred runway for all jet aircraft. The full length of Runway 16R/34L will be used for all jet departures. Runways 16R/16L - Climb straight out over flood basin before starting turn unless instructed by air traffic control. Runways 34R/34L - Climb to an altitude of 1,800 feet before starting turn unless instructed by air traffic control. Jet repetitive operations, pattern flying/training are not permitted.