The Falcon Warbirds Foundation extended an invitation to the Copperstate Fly-In 50th Anniversary Golden Jubilee to host its exhibitors in the West World War II Hangar. This was for the City of Mesa lease terms that require free events for the public throughout the year. However, there were some challenges in the process. The Airport Administration claimed to lose the documents and maps submitted for approval multiple times. Then the Airport Director rescheduled the fly-in date at the last minute to require a "risk assessment report" and a special event permit. Although, they were not mandatory as per the FAA or City of Mesa Ordinances.
Learn More1/1/2023The "Risk Assessment Report" has revealed that there are issues of carelessness, liability, and neglect that need to be addressed. After thorough investigation, it was found that the biggest risk lies with the Airport Administration and the Joint Tenant. They have been found to be in violation of numerous lease agreements, have not conducted complete fire inspections, and have even implemented a construction remodel without the necessary permits. The report also confirmed that the Airport Administration was fully aware of these activities.
Learn More2/1/2023A 90-year-old pilot flying with the Falcon Warbirds was involved in a mid-air collision during a routine flight. The pilot refused to participate in a debriefing, which triggered an audit of the pilot's records. The audit revealed bylaw falsification, defalcation, and mendacious activities with accomplices within the foundation, the joint tenant, and the Airport Administration. Neither the pilot nor the accomplices offered any explanations for their actions.
Learn More3/1/2023The staff responsible for airport administration and special permits have added more road blocks for the event. The airport director has requested the City of Mesa's special permit office to mandate a permit. However, the special permit office is not accepting any applications without a prior approval form from the Airport Administration. The Airport Administration, in turn, is withholding the approval form until they receive an approval letter from the Joint Liability Tenant. This is despite being notified about the Joint Liability Tenant's past lease violations and defaults for failing to obtain proper permits and fire inspections for previous events and remodel construction.
Learn More4/1/2016Since 2018, the pilot responsible for the crash, along with two board directors, have been involved in channeling unauthorized large sums of money the Joint Liability Tenant. Along with letting the Joint Liability Tenant over-bill for shared expenses. They have created false documents and made misleading statements to cover up their actions. Furthermore, the pilot, accomplices, and Joint Liability Tenant have collaborated with the Airport Administration to process a lease assignment contract without the leaseholder's signature.
Learn More5/1/2023Airport Tenant Insider Discloses To The Falcon Warbirds Foundation That The Joint Tenant Has Been Conducting Hidden Video And Audio Surveillance Since 2019 In The Facility. Cause For Concern Escalates When Cameras Are Said To Be In A Room Female Adults And Minors Were Changing In.
Learn More6/1/2023While Elderly Pilots Are Displaying More Signs & Symptoms Of Aging Diseases Everyday, The Mid Air Crash Pilot And Accomplices Are Still Refusing To Communicate With The Board Regarding The Audit. The Airport Director And Deputy City Manager Are Intentionally Not Addressing The Joint Tenant's Violations, Still Demanding A Letter Of Approval From The Joint Tenant To Approve The Copperstate Fly-In Exhibitors In The Facility. Joint Tenant Refuses To Move Their Airplanes To The Ramp For The Event Or To Defuel Planes To International Fire Codes Requirements.
Learn More7/1/2023The Airport Director Denies & Cancels The Copperstate Fly-In 50th Anniversary Approval For Exhibitors In The West World War II Hangar. Due To The Joint Tenant's Refusal To Comply With International Fire Codes. Airport Director And Special Permit Office Approve A Different Event With The Same Criteria As The Copperstate Fly-In Without A Special Permits And Without Compliance Obligations To International Fire Codes From Joint Tenant. Crash Pilot And Accomplices Are Given Removal Notice.
Learn More8/1/2023September Storm Destroys Hangar And Both Occupants Are Displaced To GA Hangars. Two Days Before Board Meeting Vote, The Crash Pilot, And Accomplices Hold Illegitimate Meeting To Sign A Foible Letter For The Joint Tenant And Airport Director To Try To Use For A Lease Assignment. Airport Director Tampers And Alters The Signature Pages Of The Hangar Lease Contract.
Learn More9/1/2023The Airport Director Declared The City Of Mesa Would Not Recognize The Signature Representing The Falcon Warbirds Foundation On The Lease, Because She Did Not Agree With The Board's Vote To Remove The Mid Air Crash Pilot And His Two Accomplices. The Airport Director Also Decided Notary Statements For Signatures On Contracts Do Not Matter If The Person Does Not Work For The City Of Mesa Anymore. Airport Director Refuses Access To The Facility And Falcon Warbirds Foundation Property Inside. Assistant City Attorney Is Unfamiliar With Arizona Contract And Real Estate Laws Which Negatively Impact The Situation For The Airport Administration And The City Of Mesa With Misguided Advice.
Learn More10/1/2023The Airport Administration, The Deputy City Manager, The Assistant City Attorney, And The Lawyer For The Joint Tenant All Combine Efforts To Fabricate An Assignment Of The Lease With The Signature Of The 90 Year Old Mid Air Crash Pilot That Was Removed From The Organization. Adamantly Claiming The Arizona Corporation Commission Listing Are The Only Verification That Is Accepted By The City. Even After Filings By The Disgraced Board Directors Were Rejected, And The Organization Is In Good Standing, The Airport Administration And City of Mesa Now Refuses to Acknowledge The Arizona Corporation Commission As A Point Of Verification.
Learn More11/1/0202After Several Attempts To Assign A Lease Without The Lease Holder Signature, The Airport Director's Latest Correspondence Confirms Bad Faith. Currently Denying Access To The Facility Based On No Defaults Or Violations, The Rent Is Still Being Paid On Time. The Airport Administration Knowingly Notarized Documents Containing Invalid Information And Questionable Signature Of An Assistant City Manager. Joint Tenant Removes Property Without Authority To Be Subjected To Weather Damage.
Learn More12/1/2023Joint Tenant Steals Parachutes, Parts, And Removes Property From The Hangar Into A Connex After Receiving A Formal Cease And Desist Letter From The Falcon Warbirds Foundation. Joint Tenant Then Removes The Property From The Connex And Places It Outside In The Rain. Joint Tenant's Lawyer, The Airport Administration Have Not Responded To The Cease And Desist Letter. Assistant City Attorney Seeks Outside Counsel At The Expense Of The City Of Mesa Taxpayers.
Learn More12/2/2023The Airport Director Had The Assistant City Attorney Use Taxpayers Funds To Hire Outside Counsel To Perpetuate The Deceit. In The Process, Outside Counsel Discloses Joint Tenant Had Two Month Free Rent And Now Paying Significantly Discounted Rental Rates While Hangar Is Getting Repaired. The Falcon Warbirds Have Been Paying Its Rent Portion In Full Every Month During The Entire Unlawful Lockout.
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