If you want to see a hot air balloon/dirigible/airship become airborne, be at the Lincoln Airport tomorrow, Sunday April 17th at 7:30am.

Cheers over California, a professional balloon coordination and marketing company, will be inflating and flying “Airship Amelia” from our tarmac.

In addition to the lift off, there’s also the opportunity to help in the assembly and hold-down, as this airship takes more than a few hands in the launch.

Cheers over California is the coordinating company for our hot air balloon rise at the June 11th AirFest.

So come on out, have fun, and see something VERY different.

Over Memorial Day Weekend (May 27th-30th), Chapter 512, Placerville, is hosting the EAA’s B-17, Aluminum Overcast, at Mather Airport. This event will provide Flight Experiences and Ground Tours. The B-17 will be coming from Van Nuys and going to Portland; this is its only stop on Northern California this year.

National EAA will be setting up two trailers, one for flight briefings and the other for merchandise sales. Chapter 512 will be setting up a separate booth to promote their Chapter and to promote Eagle and Young Eagle flights. They are expecting major crowds.

From 08:00 to 11:00, Norcal Flight Center will be cooking a pancake breakfast by the gazebo. This supports EAA1541, so bring friends!

On Tue, 4/12, 18:00, we have a FAASafety Team Seminar, “Who is the NTSB and What Do They Do ?”

This is a seminar only, no barbecue, and is open to the public, since it is posted on the FAA website.
we can expect some ‘fly-ins’.

Allison Diaz, Air Safety Investigator will do a presentation on this and review some GA accidents, with discussion.
She did a similar presentation last December for the Beale Aero Club, and it was very informative.

Maybe we’ll learn how to quit doing those ‘Stupid Pilot Tricks ?’

The Lincoln General Aviation Community is encouraged to attend the Lincoln Regional Aviation Association’s Annual Meeting being held in Hangar 1850 on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at 10:00 am.

“A Different Look at ADS-B From an FAA Insider”
Topic: A Different Look at ADS-B From an FAA Insider – Mr. Fisher, will take a Unique Look at It’s History, Benefits, and Equipage
On Saturday, April 9, 2016 at 10:00 Pacific Daylight Time
Location:
Lincoln Regional Airport / Karl Harder Field
1850 Flightline Drive

Lincoln, CA 95648

Select Number:
WP2568035

Description:
John Fisher has over 30 years of experience in the aviation industry. Prior to joining the Federal Aviation Administration, John’s work involved upgrading surveillance systems of 40+ USAF platforms. Currently, John Manages FAA Surveillance policy such as TSO, and Advisory Circulars, related to ADS-B out/in, UAT, Mode S, and ATCRBS systems.
Mr. Fisher Will Provide an overview of Surveillance and it’s quick multi-generational leap to ADS-B. He will explain the benefits of the three “IN” applications, SURF, AIRB, and ATAS, discuss equipage considerations, and provide an outline of ADS-B airspace rules.

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

“Weather – it is time to learn more”
Topic: Weather……….. more to know!
On Saturday, April 9, 2016 at 10:00 Pacific Daylight Time
Location:
Q Hut, EAA Chapter 157, West side of Benton Airport
2955 South Street
Q Hut
Redding, CA 96001

Select Number:
WP2568259

Description:
Come and learn (enjoy) another great presentation by the Doctor of Weather, Mr. Terry Lankford. Terry has blessed the Redding area multiple times with his different weather presentations. Terry correctly identified the El Nino weather pattern back in October 2015…. and Terry has written eight (8) books on weather (See Amazon)………

If you do not attend, you will have missed an excellent seminar and an opportunity to further your knowledge regarding WEATHER…… and as pilots…….WEATHER impacts everything we do!

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

“Who is the NTSB and What do they do”
Topic: Who is the NTSB, what they do, and a review of some General Aviation case studies with discussion.
On Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at 18:00 Pacific Daylight Time
Location:
EAA1541 Hangar S12 Lincoln Regional Airport KLHM
1800 Flightline Dr.
Gate 4
Lincoln, CA 95648

Select Number:
WP2568209

Description:
Allison Diaz, Air Safety Investigator with the NTSB, will make a presentation on who the NTSB is and what their role is in investigating aviation accidents. There wil also be a review and discussion of some general aviation accidents.

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

“ADSB – 90 minutes of knowledge”
Topic: Automatic Dependant Surveillence Beacon………… All you wanted to know.
On Thursday, April 7, 2016 at 19:00 Pacific Daylight Time
Location:
Q Hut, EAA 157, West Side of Benton Airport
2955 South Street
Q Hut
Redding, CA 96001

Select Number:
WP2568258

Description:
FAA Speaker Bio John Fisher
– John Fisher has over 30 years experience in the aviation industry. In 2005 he retired from the US Air Force (USAF) with a background in aircraft maintenance and accident investigation. Prior to joining the Federal Aviation Administration, in 2010, John’s work involved upgrading the surveillance systems of 40+ USAF platforms. Currently John manages FAA surveillance policy, such as Technical Standard Orders and Advisory Circulars, related to ADS B OUT / IN, UAT, Mode S, and ATCRBS systems. John contributes to the FAA’s deployment of the ADS-B ground infrastructure and works closely with aircraft owners as they equip their aircraft with ADS-B.

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

Calaveras airport has invited us to attend our old fashion fly-in.

There’ll be a pancake breakfast by the Tri-Dam Lions Club. Aircraft will start to arrive early and classic cars will be setting up for display along with radio controlled aircraft. Airplane rides will also start early and continue throughout the day; $10 for adults and $5 for children.

Musical entertainment will be provided by “The Calaveras Community Band” followed by “The Rusty Rockers”. Lunch options include pulled pork sandwiches by EAA 484, bratwurst by Moke Hill Lions, and hot dogs by the local boy scouts.

Join the fun and make Calaveras County Airport your destination April 23!

For more info contact Kathy Zancanella (209 736-2501)

Anyone interested in flying EAA 1476 Young Eagles this Saturday (the 26th) at KRIU, they could use another pilot. Pilot briefing is at 08:30, and they hope to be finished early afternoon. They’ve got over 50 students pre registered.

Contact Kimberly Sanders Smith, (916-607-4023)