This Wednesday, September 3rd, is the date for our next Board of Directors Meeting. All members are invited. We meet at 18:00 for those who wish to have dinner, and the meeting starts at 18:30 and is usually done by 20:00.
Pizza Roundup, 2270 Nicolaus Rd., Lincoln.
Join the action at the California Capital Fly-In, this September 6 & 7 at Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR) and attend our special Forum Presentation, “Switchblade Flying Car – closing in on first flight”.
Saturday September 6th from 11:00AM- Noon (Airshow starts ~Noon) Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR) 10510 Superfortress Avenue / Mather, CA 95655
In the SacJet Forum Hangar – Go to the Fly-In Gate where golf carts will shuttle you to the SacJet Forum Hangar. Signs will direct you to our exact location.
The Experimental Class Switchblade Flying Car has progressed to where we’re closing in on first flight! (In Central Oregon, carbon fiber parts are being made and assembled for the full-scale conforming prototype.)
Switchblade Designer and Samson Motors CEO, Sam Bousfield, will share recent results from University of Washington wind tunnel testing with the new tail design, show video footage of our ground prototype testing and give the scoop on milestones reached. He will discuss some of the engineering and design challenges we have faced and solutions that have been implemented. Q & A period at end.
Come and find out why many people think the Switchblade will be the world’s first practical flying sports car!
For more information, please visit their website or email Samson Events Coordinator, Martha Hall Bousfield
Work: 530.878.4808 Cell: 530.320.9088
Join Us: October 4th
Location: 225 Airport Circle Corona, Ca. 92880
Time: 7 am to 3 pm
Special invitation to all EAA local Chapters
This is the time of year when we go all out by offering discounts on our most popular products and provide a chance for our loyal customers to meet our vendors.
So come join the fun and get a chance to win big prizes during our hourly raffles.
Enjoy a free grilled hot dog and cold soda on us!
For further details visit us.
Best Regards,
Janette Barber | Marketing Dept
Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Co.
225 Airport Circle, Corona, CA 92880
(P) 951-372-9555 | (F) 951-372-9695
www.aircraftspruce.com
The California Capital Airshow (CCA) will enhance its celebration of aviation in 2014 by expanding the California Capital Fly-in (CCF). This will be the third year for the Fly-in and the first year to feature aviation Exhibitors, Forums & Workshops. Patterned after AirVenture Oshkosh and Sun ‘n Fun, the California Capital Fly-in is a gathering place in the West for aviation enthusiasts.
This year’s featured performers include the F22 Raptor air superiority fighter, Harrier vertical take-off jet, Patriots jet demonstration team, and much much more!!!
Fly-In visitors who pre-register will receive a discount on Airshow admissions, with free shuttle transportation between the secure general aviation parking area and the airshow, and unlimited access to covered VIP flight-line seating for the airshow with hosted food and refreshments!
Fly-In Information and pre-registration may be accessed at the new Fly-In website. Pilots are strongly encouraged to download the arrival procedures (when available). Contact NORCAL approach over the designated reporting point and advise on initial contact that you are California Capitol Airshow Fly-In traffic. Please note that NORDO (no radio) operations will not be accommodated.
Your Questions, comments welcome,
Jim Pinkowski
GA Ramp Boss
(916) 952-7354
“Minding your own business, cruising along and then?”
Topic: In flight Emergencies
On Saturday, September 13, 2014 at 10:00
Location:
Hillside Aviation
2600 Gold Street
Main Hangar
Redding, CA 96001
Select Number:
WP2556846
Description:
Irwin Fust, a long time CFI and FAA Safety Team representative for the greater Red Bluff area will discuss various situations regarding in flight emergencies.
A combination of lecture, NTSB reports, Videos and slides he will develop a thorough process that the GA pilot may want to utilize to insure that the outcome of the flight is never in doubt (PTS language).
To view further details and registration information for this seminar, click here.