Category Archives: Events

BOD / Tri-Motor Meeting on Wednesday

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trimotorJust a reminder that the upcoming meeting on Wednesday, May 6, will be held at Tony’s hangar. Pizza will be available, and the meeting should start close to 18:00.

It is very important to get as many of those who have volunteered for the Tri-Motor event to show up. Even though it is officially a board meeting, the topic will be the event in June. We only have one more scheduled meeting after this to make sure everything is ironed out.

If you haven’t volunteered yet, but intended to, Wednesday night will be a good time to!

May Tri-motor / board meeting on Wednesday

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trimotorThe Tri-Motor event is ever closer! This month’s BOD meeting will be mostly a Tri-Motor meeting, and will be at Tony’s Hangar. Meeting and pizza at 18:00 on May 6.

This may be our last chance to address all the loose ends. All are welcomed…and encouraged to attend.

What I learned from 30 yrs as an Aerial Survey Pilot

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“What I learned from 30 yrs as an Aerial Survey Pilot”
Topic: What I learned
On Saturday, May 9, 2015 at 10:00
Location:
Hillside Aviation
2600 Gold Street
Main Hangar
Redding, CA 96001

Select Number:
WP2558932

Description:
Mr. John Hedges, a 40 year aviator will discuss various aspects of he found to be import as a pilot flying GA aircraft in the western USA (including Alaska) for over 30 years as an Aerial Survey pilot and as an owner operator. Hint: his discussions will help you with regards to precise navigation (by looking out the windows) and in your cross country planning process.

Mr. Hedges has a wealth of knowledge and you will be pleased to attend this seminar.

This will be the 107th monthly consecutive safety seminar at Benton airport since the inception of the new FAA FASTeam concept.

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

March membership meeting on Wednesday 15th

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Wednesday isn’t just tax day, it’s also our monthly Chapter Meeting. We are back ON with Summer time BBQ’s. Dinner should be close to 18:00, with the meeting following at 19:00. Hope to see you all there, at Tony’s (North side, closest to the taxiway) hangar.

RIP Hugh Crawford

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With extreme sadness that Ivan Karnezis informs us that last Friday afternoon, while working at the Sacramento Railroad Museum, Hugh Crawford had a massive heart attack and died. Hugh was a great friend, an interesting and fun conversationalist, a dependable Young Eagles worker, master BBQ chef, contributing Board Member, hard working Membership Chairman, and the one who always contacted the Chapter 526 membership. We will all miss him.

Hugh’s wife, Alice has invited all of you and past members and friends to Hugh’s Memorial at the Railroad Museum in Old Sacramento: 17:00, May 2.

A dinner will be served. Please RSVP to Alice.

Bud Anderson to be honored at Auburn

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Bud Anderson (the author of “To Fly and Fight.”), a WWII triple ace (50th highest U.S. ace with 16-1/4 kills), will be honored by the dedication of a statue at Auburn airport on Saturday, May 16 at 15:00.

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Young Eagles event on Saturday

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As most of you will recall from the last chapter meeting, this Saturday is the Young Eagles event at LHM. Beside the pilots, volunteers are needed for escorts, gate duty, etc…

Anyone who wishes to participate should report to the gazebo near the fuel pumps at 08:00. The event is scheduled to run from 9 am – 1 pm.

Insurance – Now You See It, Now You Don’t

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“Insurance – Now You See It, Now You Don’t”
Topic: Insurance, Now you see it, now you don’t
On Saturday April 11, 2015 at 10:00 Pacific Daylight Time
Location:
EAA Hut – West side of airport
3025 South Street
Q Hut EAA 157
Redding, CA 96001

Description:
Mr. Charles Finkel, noted aviation attorney will discuss the various aspects of aviation aircraft insurance… and how it may impact how you fly (i.e. the decisions one might make because of what type and quantity insurance you have on the the aircraft, rental or owned).

This will be the 106th monthly CONSECUTIVE safety seminar at Benton airport since the inception of the new FAASTeam concept.

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