Pancakes and a movie, April 6th

Posted on April 2, 2019 by dug

Come out and enjoy some pancakes and a movie with EAA Chapter 1541.

The pancakes start at 08:00, and so does the film.

Young Eagles are coming

Posted on March 28, 2019 by dug

On Star Wars Day (May 4th), we’ll be flying Young Eagles at Lincoln airport (KLHM).

Young Eagles information is here. We’re taking signups now – you can click here.

Volunteer information is here. If you’d like to volunteer, you can click here.

Airport Fun Day April 13th

Posted on March 26, 2019 by dug

Remember it’s the Airport Fun Day on April 13th – there’s now a flyer.

IMC / VMC club meeting

Posted on March 26, 2019 by dug

Topic: VMC & IMC Topics Are Taken From Real Life Events and Discussed to Aid the Decision Making Process for Pilots.
On Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at 19:00 Pacific Daylight Time
Location:
PLACERVILLE AIRPORT
3483 AIRPORT ROAD
EAA CHAPTER 512, QUONSET HANGAR
Placerville, CA 95667

Select Number:
WP2591093

Description:
This is an audience participation event. After a brief Audio / Video presentation we ask “what would you do”? Everyone is encouraged to join in the discussion. Subjects are normally provided by EAA.

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

Membership meeting – March 20th – Concorde Batteries

Posted on March 14, 2019 by dug

Chapter 1541’s March Member Meeting will be held at Cattlemens Restaurant, 2000 Taylor Road, Roseville. Join us for the optional dinner beginning at 18:00, with a short business meeting to follow.

The presentation for the evening will be by Dave Vega, the regional sales manager for the Concorde Battery Company. Dave brings decades of experience working with lead acid batteries, in both technical and customer support, working with maintenance and repair stations throughout the West.

Airport Fun Day – April 13th

Posted on March 5, 2019 by dug

As part of the build up to the Young Eagles event on May 4th, we’ve decided to have a fun day at the hangar on April 13th.

Mark your calendars – We’re aiming to have aircraft, aviation themed events and movies, a flight simulator, plus lots of volunteers to answer questions about flying, careers in aviation and so on and (obviously) a barbecue lunch. If you have any ideas about other things we can add, let the board know!

Lunch and a presentation, March 9th

Posted on March 3, 2019 by dug

We’ll be having a presentation on Saturday, March 9th, after a BBQ lunch.

Lunch will be 11:00 – 12:00.

The presentation starts at 12:00 – we’ll be talking to builders about the trials and tribulations of building an aircraft.

Take a ride in a Ford Tri-Motor!

Posted on February 26, 2019 by dug

Embark on a journey back to aviation’s golden age, when the Ford Tri-Motor became the first airplane put into commercial airline service by the United States. You’ll relive the excitement and wonder experienced by aviation’s finest passengers and pioneers.

DATES & LOCATIONS:

February 28 – March 3, 2019
Fresno, CA – Fresno Chandler Executive Airport

March 7-10, 2019
Watsonville, CA – Watsonville Municipal Airport

March 14-17, 2019
Concord, CA – Buchanan Field Airport

March 21-24, 2019
Sacramento, CA – Sacramento Executive Airport

March 28-31, 2019
Vacaville, CA – Nut Tree Airport

April 11-14, 2019
Marysville, CA – Yuba County Airport

April 25-28, 2019
Auburn, CA – Auburn Municipal Airport

PREBOOK COST $72 for adults and $52 for children
Adult walk-up price is $77

IMC / VMC Club Meeting

Posted on February 23, 2019 by dug

Topic: VMC & IMC topics are taken from real life events and discussed to aid the decision making process for pilots.
On Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at 19:00 Pacific Standard Time

Location:
PLACERVILLE AIRPORT
3483 AIRPORT ROAD
EAA CHAPTER 512, QUONSET HANGAR
Placerville, CA 95667

Select Number:
WP2589603

Description:
This is an audience participation event. After a brief Audio / Video presentation we ask “what would you do”? Everyone is encouraged to join in the discussion.