“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.

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“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.

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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)

We’re starting to get people interested in spare seats for the Poker Run. If you can take an extra passenger on May 14th, let Bruce know.

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

Our membership meeting is upon us again. It’ll be at our hangar (S12) on the North end of the airfield. We’ll be having our first barbecue of the year, dinner at 18:00, meeting at 18:30, presentation at 19:00. Richard Bristow will talk about his flying for Scientific Aviation, collecting air samples from 200ft AGL to FL250.

The 2016 poker run is being arranged for May 14th. There’s a different route this year, KLHM – KMYV – KRIU – O61 – KAUN – KLHM.

The flyer is here, and the entry form is here.

The March Board of Directors meeting takes place tonight, Wednesday, March 2nd. As usual, it will be at Pizza Roundup, 2270 Nicolaus Rd., Lincoln… dinner at 18:00, meeting at 18:30. All members are invited.

Topic: Dr. Dave Johnson, 40 year pilot and 40 year MD will discuss Cancer and other Aeromedical issues affecting safety.
On Saturday, March 12, 2016 at 10:00 Pacific Standard Time
Location:
QHut…. EAA Chapter 157 building
3025 South Street
Qhut, EAA Chapter 157 builiding
Redding, CA 96001

Select Number:
WP2567745

Description:
The current practicies, treatments, and outcomes, especially with the General Aviation pilot in mind. Dr. Dave has spoken twice before at these safety seminars and he does an excellent presentation. Do not miss this safety seminar.

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