The RVators have a flyout on April 19th:

“This Saturday we are planning on flying to Oakdale for the Oakdale annual spot landing contest. I have added all the info for anyone that wants to compete. Get there anytime you want, and stay as long as you want. We hope to see you there!

April 19, 2013
9:00am Breakfast – Optional
10:00am Safety Briefing – Mandatory
10:15am Spot Landing contest
12:00pm BBQ Lunch
1:30pm Presentation of trophies, chapter Precision Pilot plaque award

$20 Entry fee includes BBQ Lunch
$5 Lunch for non-contestants

Videos of landings will be shown during lunch

Spot Landing Contest Rules

1. All contestants must attend safety briefing at 10am.
2. Target line across runway will be marked with 6 inch tape.
3. Line to be displaced at least 500 feet from runway threshold.
4. Contestants are not to change flap settings after turn to final.
5. Touchdown before line, contestant will be disqualified.
6. Distance to be measured from target line to the first touchdown point with no bounce. Contestant will then make a touch and go for second chance, however total distance will be cumulative.
7. Only two aircraft of similar performance allowed in traffic pattern at the same time.
8. All transient aircraft have right of way.
9. Judges decisions are final: No whining!
10. Be Safe – fly the airplane at all times!“

Next week, April 16, will mark the first BBQ / Meeting for the year! It will be located at Richard Bristow’s hanger, T-5. It’s the very last hangar at the far north end of the airport, close to the runway. The BBQ starts at 18:00, and the meeting at 19:00. The BBQ is $6.

Guest speaker will be Corl Leach, hitting on topics near & dear to us… the future of KLHM!!

Additional hot Spring deals for this BBQ:

$20 buys you a meal ticket and shirt
$15 buys you a meal ticket and cap or a cup

*Early volunteer help is always appreciated!

Topic: Airport Mixed Use Flight Operations
Dissimilar Aircraft Operations Are On The Increase. Learn More – Fly Safe! Wings Credit Will Apply!

Register here.
Alternate Registration Contact: Bob Butera (530) 906-7314

Where: 1420 Flightline Drive, Zack Rockwell’s Hangar (formerly Atkin Air), Lincoln Regional Airport

Why Not Spend The Day at the Airport?
If you ever needed an excuse to spend an entire day at the airport, the LRAA and the FAASafety Team are providing that opportunity! Saturday, April 19 starts with an extended version of the monthly Lincoln Aircraft Display Day beginning at 08:00 and continuing through 15:00. At 10:30, the Lincoln Regional Aviation Association will gather for its annual Members Meeting. As usual, we don’t meet unless we eat! Lunch will begin at 12:00 (there is a suggested donation of $5.00 for non members). Join or renew your LRAA membership on the 19th, and lunch is on them! The afternoon brings a collection of varied aviators to the hangar for an enlightening discussion on the numerous types of aircraft that operate at the Lincoln Regional Airport. We’ll hear first-hand from those who ply our skies in corporate jets, helicopters, high-performance experimentals, powered parachutes, ultralights, and even those whose flight is primarily vertical … skydivers. Through understanding each aviator’s capabilities and limitations we can all learn how a system of mixed-use flight operations can be conducted safely and efficiently. This open forum will include a panel of CFI’s, and the audience will have an opportunity to ask questions of the panel.

Save with “Aircraft Display Day” Fuel Discount!
The City of Lincoln continues to support the LRAA’s “Aircraft Display Day” weekend by offering 100LL self service fuel at a discount. Beginning at 18:00 on Friday, April 18, and running through to 06:00 on Monday, April 21, look for a great discount on self-service 100LL.

The RVators have a flyout on April 12th:

“This weekend we are headed to Livermore, Beeb’s Sports Bar and Grill. I called them and they are expecting us and looking forward to having us. I have talked to people in the past and heard that the tower people are friendly to G.A. although I have never been in there. The restaurant is on the North West side so we will be parking in the North West ramp. Tell ground that you are headed to Beeb’s. We will be meeting there at 11:30 or in the air on 122.75 hope to see you there!”

The RVators have a flyout on April 5th:

“We are planning on Quincy again tomorrow. The weather is supposed to be improving today and it should be nice tomorrow. I called the Thunder Café and gave them a heads up this morning. We will plan on meeting on the ramp at 11:30 in Quincy or in the air on 122.75.

If for some reason we can’t get in the alternate will be Willows, hope to see you there!”

The next membership meeting will be on April 16 at the airfield. It’ll be our first BBQ meeting of the year! These have turned out to be a very successful way of getting to socialize with fellow pilots…and even made the Chapter a little money!

For April’s meeting, we are looking for some BBQ volunteers. In the past, Jack Parks, Dick, Ken, Dave & Debbie and a few others have carried the lion’s share of the work…I mean…fun!…and it really is fun as we always have plenty of help with set-up, etc.

This Thursday, April 3, we will be having an impromptu meeting/dinner at Pizza Roundup, 2270 Nicolaus Road, Lincoln, at 6pm. We are looking for a few volunteers to help with this upcoming BBQ.

The RVators have a flyout on March 29th:

“This Saturday we are planning lunch at the Thunder Cafe in Quincy. There is a good possibility that it’s going to rain this Saturday and if this is the case we will plan on next Saturday instead.”

Stop press
“Looks like the weather is not going to cooperate today, we will shoot for Quincy again next weekend.”

Many of you may have heard that Richard Balderson, one of the founding members of Auburn Chapter 526 and owner of a hangar at Lincoln, is facing the life-threatening challenge of his life. His wife, Pam, has expressed her deepest appreciation for the warm and positive support of EAA members, and she will be grateful for your continued support. She asks especially that, if you know him, give Rich an occasional call just to chat, tell him what’s up with you and, hopefully, give him a few laughs. You should call on their home line, (916) 966 – 6712.

In the mean time, there are several items in Richard’s hangar at Lincoln in which you might have an interest. The list includes:

1. A 1990 Jag XKS V12 with only 71,744 miles on it. It’s white with a sharp tan interior. It’s been registered as non-op for the last 6 years.
2. A classic Laher electric golf cart in need of major restoration.
3. A Yamaha 650 Heritage Special motorcycle, complete but currently non-op.
4. 2 each 2-cylinder, opposed, 2-cycle drone engines, one with mount, hub and prop but no exhaust.
5. An Easy-Ride tow dolly (any RVers out there?).
6. A Schwinn 20″ child’s bike.
7. A Dahon 3-speed folding bike.
8. A set of 4 steel spoke wheels that look like they may have been from a Pontiac Firebird.
9. A set of 4 Cragar 14″ wire wheels with 225/60 X 14 tires.
10. A 15 gal. hand crank fueling station cart.
11. A cart-mounted nitrogen bottle/valve assembly (perfect for shock struts).
12. 2 small floor jacks.
13. A pair of modern movie theater seats.
14. An antique love seat and matching chair.
15. A Sanborn Magna Force 2hp, 110V, 22 gal horizontal air compressor, model 104A200-22.

If you have an interest in any of these items, please call Brent Smith to discuss at (916) 708 – 3372.

The RVators have a flyout on March 22nd:

“This Saturday we are planning on Watts Woodland. We’ll be eating at the golf course so you will need to wear a collared shirt. We have never been there before so this will be new for most of us. We plan on meeting on the Ramp at the destination at 11:30 or in the air en route on 122.75. We hope to see you there!”