Rio Linda is hosting an event this Saturday, May 31. Start time is 10am. There will be spot landings and flour bombing, along with a fly-over… plus the BBQ! Let’s hope the wind dies down enough for us to make it!

Often cited as the most useful skill a pilot can possess, an Instrument Rating opens up many flying opportunities and sharpens your aviating precision. Get started earning your Instrument ticket by attending Lincoln Skyways‘ Instrument Ground School. Held on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 9:00, this course will prepare you for the knowledge exam (Instruments – Airplane). The first session convenes Tuesday, June 3, 2014.

Contact Lincoln Skyways to reserve your seat in the classroom: 916-645-3449.

This month we start the EAA 1541 Summer Schedule! That means Saturday breakfast… short meetings, workshops… and more!

Saturday, May 17 will be the meeting date, at Hangar A23 (green hangars), with pancake breakfast starting at 7:30 – 9:30am ($5.00 donation), followed by a short meeting, and a riveting workshop by Dick Rupe.

This week, May 7, is our monthly BOD meeting. The meeting starts at 18:30, or you can show at 18:00 if you wish to join everyone for dinner. As always, the meeting is open to general membership.

Pizza Roundup, 2270 Nicolaus Rd., Lincoln.

Next week there will be multiple Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFR) in Northern and Southern California.

Pilots planning to fly in this region should check published NOTAMs frequently before every flight, exact location and times may change!

More information available here.

“Electronic Flight Information Systems”
Topic: Electronic Flight Information Systems
On Saturday, May 10, 2014 at 10:00 AM
Location:
Hillside Aviation Hangar
2600 Gold Street
Redding, CA 96001

Select Number:
WP2553060

Description:
Learn about the technology that makes electronic flight information systems affordable and practical for small general aviation aircraft. A better understanding of the internal workings of these instruments will illustrate how they offer reliability, affordable redundancy, and greater capability than venerable analog flight instruments. Pilots of even 2-seat VFR aircraft will learn how they can improve safety and situational awareness by making use of the latest in Glass Panel avionics. Pilots of IFR aircraft will learn how to achieve more capability and greater redundancy at lower cost. Learn not only the benefits of this technology, but also the safety and training issues relevant in making the transition from traditional analog instruments to glass panel.

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

The Golden West Air Show will again be sponsoring the EAA Chapter vs. Chapter Aircraft Competition at Marysville (KMYV) on Sunday, June 8. The event is open to all EAA Chapters, and is being organized and conducted solely by EAA volunteers.

The format for the Golden West Air Show will change this year with Aerobatic Performers flying on Saturday only. Sunday will be a display day that is open to the public, and will allow our competition to expand the level of activities. In addition to the traditional aircraft judging, there will be a Spot Landing and Bomb Drop contest. The Chapter with the highest point total (including Bomb Drop and Spot Landing) will be declared the winner.

The winning Chapter will be awarded a 1st Place Photo/Plaque plus Prize Money, which has been increased to $300 for 2014. Each Competitor (and their passengers) will receive a Sunday breakfast voucher and Airshow passes for the day, all courtesy of Golden West. A Sunday Fly-Out with a free breakfast and a possible fund raiser for your Chapter?…..Sounds like a winner to me!

This year’s contest will include 4 judged entrants per Chapter: 3 Homebuilts and 1 Antique thru Contemporary (1970 or earlier production aircraft). If they so choose, each Chapter will be allowed one additional non-judged entrant (of any year make or model) to compete in the flight contests, for a possible total of 5 entered aircraft. Note that the flight competition will involve a total of 2 aircraft from each Chapter (details later).

Additional judging points will be awarded for

1. the greatest variety of aircraft entered
2. the oldest homebuilt (no repeat from 2013)
3. the oldest Antique/Classic (no repeat from 2013)
4. the oldest participating pilot (no repeat from 2013)
5. the youngest participating pilot (no repeat from 2013)

The “no repeats” can still enter the competition but will not receive any bonus points. Sunday’s event should conclude by 13:30.

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Each Chapter can enter 2 aircraft into the flight competition. If they so choose, a Chapter will be allowed to enter one additional non-judged aircraft to compete in the flight contests, for a total of 5 entered aircraft. This aircraft need not be a Homebuilt or Classic/Antique (ie. A 1995 Cessna 172 would qualify). The only restriction is that flight competition aircraft must be LSA or larger. Gyrocopters and helicopters need not apply! Points from the Flying Competition will be added to the point total for the Aircraft Judging to determine the overall winning Chapter.

Spot Landing Contest.
A Chapter may enter 2 aircraft, each allowed to perform one spot landing. A touchdown stripe will be marked on the runway surface. Competing aircraft will fly downwind, base, and final approach from standard pattern altitude. Points will be awarded to the top 4 Competitors for the closest landing on or beyond the designated stripe. Touchdown will be determined when both main gear are firmly in contact with the runway. If the aircraft “skips”, measurement will be taken from the furthest point of touchdown.
The landing may be accomplished at the pilot’s discretion using power, flaps, slips, etc. as necessary, providing the approach and landing is accomplished in a safe manner. No points will be awarded for landing before the stripe or for flying that is deemed unsafe. Contestants must coordinate their landing attempt with the appropriate Judge prior to takeoff.

Flour Bomb Drop
A Chapter may enter 1 aircraft to perform one bomb drop. A garbage can located on the West side of the runway will be the designated target. Competing aircraft will be supplied one “flour bomb” which will consist of a paper lunch bag containing approximately 2” of flour. The bomb run will be conducted by flying a downwind, base, and final approach from standard pattern altitude, with a “bomb release” altitude of 400’ AGL. Points will be awarded to the top 3 Competitors for the bomb landing closest to the garbage can. No points will be awarded if the release altitude is determined to be lower than 400” AGL or for flying which is deemed unsafe. Contestants must coordinate their bomb run with the appropriate Judge prior to takeoff. (I’ve been told the safest place to be during this contest is “in” the garbage can!)

“Local safety meeting for pilots to discuss LOCAL safety issues”
Topic: Share your opinion and meet with local pilots to talk about your local safety issues
On Wednesday, April 30, 2014 at 9:30 AM
Location:
Wings Flight School
301 County Airport Road
Suite 105
Vacaville, CA 95688

Select Number:
WP0555498

Description:
Come spend 30-45 minutes with the other pilots that fly in and around your airport. ATP, Master Instructor and Lead FAA Safety Team Rep, Gary Reeves will lead an open and interactive short meeting asking what your local safety issues are and how you and others can help. This is your chance to share your opinions!

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

The Calaveras Air Fair is this Saturday April 26, between 08:00 and 17:00.

Calaveras Airport is looking forward to pilots making KCPU their flying destination this Saturday.

Fuel prices will be discounted to $5.09 for this event and the MotherLode EAA chapter 484 will be hosting a Tri-Tip BBQ…