The Board has been busy crunching numbers, and the outcome of extensive discussions and exchange of ideas has brought us to the decision to rent hangar S-12 through the end of August. This is a test to verify that we can meet the financial responsibilities to investigate the purchase of the Hangar at the end of August. There will be much more detail of this decision to be given at our meeting on the 16th, as well as how we can utilize our clubhouse for upcoming meetings, pancake breakfasts, movie nights etc. Everyone is invited to get creative with their ideas for this new opportunity to gather for coffee or pancakes on Saturdays, or any number of other things.

Tomorrow, Saturday Feb 6, all are invited to help move-in and lend a hand to empty the hangar of boxes etc from the hangar and move our stuff in. There will not be a lot to move but this will be a great chance to see our new clubhouse. Dick will have coffee ready and Ron will bring donuts – just look at that, we are already having fun! The hangar is a bit of a mess right now however we will have it looking great in no time.

VIP Notice – San Jose, CA.
Notice Number: NOTC6393

Notice: Expect VIP movement February 10-11, 2016 in the vicinity of San Jose, CA. Pilots can expect airspace restrictions in conjunction with this VIP movement. The FAA recommends that all aircraft operators check NOTAMs OFTEN for mandatory airspace restrictions prior to operations within this region.

Specific instructions and restrictions are available at http://tfr.faa.gov once the NOTAM has been issued.

*Depicted TFR data may not be a complete listing. Pilots should not use the information on this website for flight planning purposes. For the latest information, call your local Flight Service Station at 1-800-WX-BRIEF.

The February Board of Directors meeting takes place tonight, Wednesday, February 3rd. As usual, it will be at Pizza Roundup, 2270 Nicolaus Rd., Lincoln… dinner at 18:00, meeting at 18:30. All members are invited.

VIP Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFR) in California, including San Jose, Los Angeles and the Palm Springs area.
Notice Number: NOTC6389

February 10-16, 2016 VIP Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFR) in California, including San Jose, Los Angeles and the Palm Springs area.

NOTAMs may include instructions for gateway screening operations.

Additional information is available here.

“So… you think you know airspace?”
Topic: Airspace
On Saturday, February 13, 2016 at 10:00 Pacific Standard Time
Location:
EAA Qhut, Benton airport (Oscar 85) westside
3025 South street
Quonset Hut, EAA
Redding, CA 96001

Select Number:
WP2563502

Description:
Henry Roberson, long time CFI, long time DPE will discuss the current airspace environment, the regulatory aspects and how to transient the different speciality areas (airspace).

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

You Can Build an Aircraft – The EAA will Show You How – Oakland, CA, March 5-6.

Thinking about building your own aircraft? In the process of building and need some help getting to the next level? Join the EAA at the upcoming SportAir Workshops and get the skills, confidence, and hands-on experience you need to build or restore your dream aircraft.

Master the aircraft building skill or technique that fits your project:

• Composite Construction
  Learn basic composite building techniques through this intensive “hands-on” workshop.
• Fabric Covering
  Experience the techniques of constructing or restoring a fabric covered airplane.
• Sheet Metal Basics
  Learn the basics of sheet metal applications and get a solid understanding of this method of construction.
• Electrical Systems & Avionics
  Learn proper soldering techniques among other skills in this course centered on the installation process.

FLIGHT ADVISORY

Super Bowl 50, 7th February, 2016, San Jose, CA

The entire flight advisory may be accessed and downloaded here.

Pilots are advised to check NOTAMs frequently for possible changes prior to event in the area.

For February’s meeting, we’ll be having a talk by Brian Brown, a crash survivor. He’ll be talking about his experiences, and part of it’s covered in a YouTube video here.

• Call to order – Ron Wright
• Treasurers Report – Jim Hughes
• Builder’s report
• Announcements of anything that might be of general interest to the membership (other EAA chapter events, fly-in pancakes etc)
• Project Manager updates:
• Bruce – poker run
• Richard – Airfest
• Christopher -Young Eagles, Pancake Breakfast
• What is happening at the board meeting?
• EAA home Hangar – Ron Wright
• Available Board position – Ron Wright
  – Bob Miller has other commitments that prevent him from continuing as a Board member.
• Remember, all members are welcome to attend Board meetings
• Any reports on an item under review by the Board
• Future meeting items
• February; Tuesday evening at Cattlemen’s Feb 16th. Brian Brown Cessna crash in a Rocky mountain Snow Storm— Wings Credit + 1st joint meeting with LRAA.
• Richard Bristow will give a presentation on Flying for Scientific Aviation.
• Future programs under development include a presentation from the NTSB, and an up-close (fly-in) presentation of the Icon Aircraft.
• 5 minute safety presentation – Christopher Braun
• Presentation – Richard Pearl

Don’t leave without giving us your email and phone number!
Please verify your 2016 dues are paid – contact Jim Hughes.

Make a note to join your friends of Chapter 1541 at Cattlemens Restaurant, 2000 Taylor Road, Roseville on Tuesday the 19th. Dinner starts at 18:30 and the meeting start at 19:00. This month’s presentation will be given by Richard Pearl and will be very fun and informative about the world of sailplanes.

Cattlemen’s has agreed to give their special price for a Sirloin or Teriyaki Chicken dinner with all you can eat Salad, hot Sourdough Bread, Ranch-style Beans and a Baked Potato for only $12.99.