Oshkosh Airventure 2016

If you are planning on attending Airventure 2016 (yes, next year), the dorm rooms go on sale starting tomorrow. We know there were several people that mentioned they were interested and wanted to attend as a group. Please email Ken Schwartz if you are planning on attending and he will make a mailing list and send more info as it arrives. Dick and Ken are planning on arriving July 25 and leaving July 30.

Dates for the event in 2016 are July 25th – July 31st

Here is the link for the collage dormitories if that’s where you want to stay. Rates have increased by $5.00 for 2016.

FAA Runway & Taxiway Markings and Signage

“FAA Runway & Taxiway Markings and Signage”
Topic: FAA runway & taxiway markings and signage
On Saturday, August 8, 2015 at 10:00
Location:
EAA Facility – West side of Benton Airport
3025 South Street
EAA building, Q Hut
Redding, CA 96001

Select Number:
WP2561647

Description:
Mr. Mark Anderson, a local Redding CFI will discuss the FAA Runway and and airport marking and signage system.

To view further details and registration information for this seminar, click here.

Interpretation and application of CENTER WEATHER Advisories

“Interpretation and application of CENTER WEATHER Advisories”
Topic: Interpretation and application of CENTER WEATHER Advisories
On Saturday, July 11, 2015 at 10:00
Location:
EAA Q Hut, West side of Benton airport
3020 South Street
Q Hut, next to National Guard building
Redding, CA 96001

Select Number:
WP2562671

Description:
Mr. Terry Lankford will explain how to interpret the Center Weather Advisory system… and then most important…. what to do with that information.

To view further details and registration information for this seminar, click here.

July 1st Board of Directors meeting

On July 1, we will be meeting for a Board of Directors re-cap of the Tri-motor event. All interested are invited, especially anyone with constructive criticism.

The meeting will be at 18:00, location to be decided.

VIP NOTICE – San Francisco, CA June 19-20

VIP NOTICE – San Francisco, CA
Notice Number: NOTC6045

Notice: Expect VIP movement June 19-20, 2015 in the vicinity of San Francisco, CA. Pilots can expect airspace restrictions in conjunction with this VIP movement. The FAA recommends that all aircraft operators check NOTAMs OFTEN for mandatory airspace restrictions prior to operations within this region.

Specific instructions and restrictions are available at http://tfr.faa.gov once the NOTAM has been issued.