The RVators have a flyout on February 22nd:

“Tomorrow we have decided to head to Half Moon Bay. The weather has been awesome and I think it’s going to be a nice flight down there! We will be meeting on the ramp at the very south end of the airport (look for the RVs), in HMB at 11:30, or in the air on 122.75. We will decide where we are going to eat at that time. The alternate will be Petaluma, same time. Hope to see you there!”

The RVators have a flyout on February 16th:

“Unfortunately the weather yesterday didn’t cooperate, but today is looking pretty good so I figure we can try it again. It’s been two weeks since I have been up and I need to fly!!! Meeting on the ramp at 11:30 or in the air on 122.75. Hope to see you there:-)”

Next Wednesday, February 19th, is our monthly meeting for EAA Chapter 1541. Again, it will be held at Cattlemens Restaurant, 2000 Taylor Road, Roseville. In the Banquet Hall, dinner will be at 18:00, for those who are interested, and the meeting is scheduled to begin at 19:00.

Tony Kasabasich will have a very interesting presentation, pertinent to all aircraft builders!

Please don’t forget that 2014 annual dues are due!

The RVators have a flyout on February 15th:

“I am not sure about the weather tomorrow but its not looking very good. If it’s clear we are planning on heading down to Lodi. I am keeping fingers crossed!! Meeting on the ramp at 11:30 or in the air on 122.75. Hope to see you there!!”

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Location: Benton Airport (O85)
Date and Time: Saturday, February 8, 2014 , starting at 10:00 am
Topic: History of operation of SR-71 and how it relates to decisions you will make – more information.

Mr. Don Campbell will discuss the operational aspects of the SR-71 and how it applies to today’s General Aviation pilot decision making. Mr. Campbell has spent a career with the SR-71 and with the B-2 bomber and he brings a first hand perspective to this discussion.
Don Campbell has worked in the military aviation industry for over 45 years. During that time he spent 25 years in the U.S. Air Force working with the SR-71 Blackbird Strategic Reconnaissance Aircraft. After retirement from the Air Force, Don went to work for the famed Lockheed Skunk Works as a Maintainability Engineer on the SR-71, U-2 and F117 aircraft. In 1990 Don accepted a position with the Northrop Corporation as a Mission/Test Director on the B-2 Advanced Technology Bomber until his retirement in 2006. He and his wife Jo now live in Chico where Don volunteers as a Docent and as the Outdoor Display Coordinator for the Chico Air Museum.

The RVators have a flyout on February 1st:

“It looks like the weather this weekend is going to be nice! We have decided to head back to Ukiah for some tacos. I think it will be a great day to fly and the authentic Mexican taco’s are awesome! We plan on meeting on the ramp in Ukiah at 11:30 or in the air on 122.75, we hope to see you there!”

Wednesday, February 5, is the date of our next BOD meeting, held at Pizza Roundup, 2270 Nicolaus Rd., Lincoln.

Meeting time is 18:30 (18:00 for those who wish to get dinner first). As always, general membership is invited…NAY!…encouraged!

This is your chance to witness those backroom deals…
The surreptitious negotiating…
The verbal arm-wrestling…
that it takes to keep this club going!

Hope to see you,
Gary Boothe
Secretary, EAA 1541

Last month’s minutes are here.

The Lucchesi Family invite you to celebrate the life of Donald Lucchesi, this Sunday, January 26 at 1:00PM. The memorial service will be held at the Heritage Oaks Memorial Chapel in Rocklin, CA. The memorial will be followed by food and drinks at the Lincoln Regional Airport. Please use Donald’s memorial page for directions, information, and to sign the guest book. We hope to see you all this Sunday to share a part of Donald’s life.

The gathering at Lincoln Regional Airport at hangar D3 (North end) is expected to begin about 2:30 to 3:00PM.

The RVators have a flyout on January 18th:

“This Saturday we are planning to head down to Jackson to Hotel Sutter for lunch. One of our members, Marvin, and his girlfriend Robbie have invited us to the Sutter Hotel for lunch – this is a hotel and restaurant that is owned and run by pilots. We will be meeting on the ramp at 11:30 and Marvin will be picking us up in a van and taking us to the restaurant (that is only a couple of miles away) for lunch. Hope to see you there!!!”