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Glider Instruction Coming to Lincoln Regional Airport

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Soar Truckee, Inc. will be starting a certificated glider license instruction course at LHM beginning April 1st, 2015. Richard Pearl – CFIG, LRAA member, and president of Soar Truckee, said that this April and May session is designed for current power pilots who want to experience another form of aviation…this one without an engine. Depending on the number of students, the course could be run either during the week or on weekend.

The course is designed to be an accelerated program of flight instruction, which helps to keep down the cost of the license. It typically takes 12 +/- flights to solo on an accelerated basis for a current power pilot, at a cost of approximately $1,500. Added to this are costs for the solo flights and flight check with a D.P.E. Students can opt for either the private glider license, or the commercial license. No medical is required to fly a glider.
Students who cannot complete the course before the end of May would finish the program at the Truckee gliderport (TRK).

Even without gaining the license (which also qualifies for a Biennial flight review), the knowledge gained from “engine-off” operations can be a lifesaver for power pilots. Soar Truckee will also offer a four-hour “Emergency Landings for Power Pilots” program consisting of a ground school session and two glider flights.

Contact Richard Pearl for more information

RDD, Airport Tower Operations

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“RDD, Airport Tower Operations”
Topic: Control Tower Operations at RDD
On Saturday, March 14, 2015 at 10:00
Location:
Hillside Aviation
2600 Gold Street
Main Hangar
Redding, CA 96001

Select Number:
WP2558887

Description:
Mr Scott Wilson, tower chief at RDD will discuss the current operations and procedures for the RDD airfield. Mr. Wilson has 30 years of experience and has been in Redding for a number of years now. He will provide an overview and then delve into specifics for day, night and IFR procedures for when the tower is in operation.

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

February membership meeting on Wednesday 18th

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switchblade On February 18 we’ll be having our membership meeting at Cattlemens Restaurant, 2000 Taylor Road, Roseville. In the Banquet Hall, dinner will be at 18:00 for those who are interested, and the meeting is scheduled to begin at 19:00.

Cattlemens has asked that diners have cash ($12.99 for the pre-set meals) to make settling up easier and faster.

We’ll be having a talk from Jeff O’Mealy about his experimental Switchblade project. We hope you can join us for an informative talk about the world’s first practical flying car.

The full scale carbon fiber prototype is now being built in Central Oregon and you will get to see photos of the latest progress on the Switchblade wings. Come see what milestones have been achieved, including time-lapse video footage of wind tunnel testing at the University of Washington in Seattle, footage of the making of the first carbon fiber parts, and slalom testing in the ground test vehicle.

NOTAM – VIP notice for San Francisco

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VIP Movement Notification – San Francisco, CA
Notice Number: NOTC5836

February, 12-14, 2015

San Francisco, CA

10/9NMR/30NMR-17999 MSL

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 here once the NOTAM has been issued.

February membership meeting on Wednesday 18th

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On February 18 we’ll be having our membership meeting at Cattlemens Restaurant, 2000 Taylor Road, Roseville. In the Banquet Hall, dinner will be at 18:00, for those who are interested, and the meeting is scheduled to begin at 19:00.

Cattlemens has asked that diners have cash ($12.99 for the pre-set meals) to make settling up easier and faster.

We’ll be having a talk from Jeff O’Mealy about his experimental Switchblade project.

Tri-Motor Meeting

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trimotor We had a great kick-off meeting with about 18 members showing up.

The meeting was to ID most of the concerns and committees that we will need, and some most excellent thoughts were brought forth! It is quite obvious that this is not your normal PTA or PAC – this is about the one passion that we all have in common. The best part is, we’re just getting started!

Understandably, not everyone can participate at the same level. We would, however, love to add to the Sign Up List. That doesn’t mean that you will be tapped on the shoulder to head up a committee, it only means that you can have an opportunity to bring your ideas to the group. Or that, when the BIG EVENT happens, you will fully understand what needs to be done.

Let’s face it. You’re going to be at the airport anyway, to see that fine piece of history – you know you are! The chapter could sure use your help.

It is truly exciting to see this level of commitment, and to see how knowledgeable and connected individuals rise to the need.

The list of committee heads is far from complete, and we really must get the ball rolling. The EAA has a well-defined overview of how to handle this, but it really is just a minimum. With the level of commitment we are seeing, we hope to rise far above the minimum. So far that, next year, EAA calls US to ask if we want to sponsor another plane, like, maybe the B-25 or the B-24? How great would that be?!

As we work to get this going, we have decided that we need a few meetings close together, then we can loosen the schedule. Next Wednesday is our normal Board Meeting at Pizza Roundup, at 18:30. We will have a ‘pre-meeting’ for the Tri-Motor at 17:30. Again, all are invited, and you don’t have to stay for the Board Meeting, although you would be welcomed.

Please take another look at the ‘Ideas’ sheet. Feel free to make comments. We have committee chairmen for a couple of the items. Last minute additions to this list were a suggestion to involve the Boy Scouts, possibly as parking or public safety assistants, and to link up with the City of Lincoln. Tim Devine has already volunteered to work with the city.

Please keep the good ideas coming, and try to make next week’s meeting.

The Ford Tri-motor committee

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trimotor We had a short turn out last Wednesday, which is understandable with the cool weather. February’s meeting will be at Cattlemens Restaurant, 2000 Taylor Road, Roseville, though, so we’ll at least be warm!

One of the points discussed was the commitment from EAA for bringing the Tri-motor to Lincoln. It’s actually happening! Not only an honor for us, but this can also be a huge money-making event for the chapter, but we need to get ready.

Next Wednesday, January 28, we will have a special meeting at Pizza Roundup, 2270 Nicolaus Rd. in Lincoln, starting at 18:00. The purpose will be to start formulating ideas for what must be addressed to maximize this event.

This document contains some thoughts that Gary put together, and we’re sure it isn’t complete or correct.

We need input!

and we need volunteers! The dates will be June 4-7, with the Tri-motor arriving on the 3rd (or earlier), and leaving on the 7th.

If you have just a morning or an evening, or just one day, or even just a couple hours, we would like to hear from you. This should be fun and we don’t want to wear anyone out. If you can’t stand, we have sitting jobs. If you can’t sit, we have standing jobs!

See the training video and the manual.

If you wish to add anything to the list, just email it to Gary, or print it out and bring to the meeting next week, or to the next chapter meeting.

I hope we fill up the meeting room at Pizza Roundup!