As it’s a new year, the 2014 memberships are due. We are now able to accept credit cards and debit cards, so you can rejoin here:
You can also make donations:
Membership meeting Wednesday 19th
Next Wednesday, February 19th, is our monthly meeting for EAA Chapter 1541. Again, it will be held 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.
Tony Kasabasich will have a very interesting presentation, pertinent to all aircraft builders!
Please don’t forget that 2014 annual dues are due!
Saturday Flyout
The RVators have a flyout on February 15th:
“I am not sure about the weather tomorrow but its not looking very good. If it’s clear we are planning on heading down to Lodi. I am keeping fingers crossed!! Meeting on the ramp at 11:30 or in the air on 122.75. Hope to see you there!!”
Membership roster questionnaire
We have a questionnaire for the membership roster, here. If you haven’t already, you can fill it in and email it back, or bring it to the next members meeting to be included.
Member Meeting Minutes Added
We’ve added the meeting minutes for January:
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Prop Wash – A road trip in the air
A day trip from Fair Oaks to Solvang starts with the first leg from our home – to the home of the Cessna at Lincoln Airport – and was by far the most challenging. Dealing with drivers that have no idea there are other folks who think they own the same piece of road; and think that by honking the horn that gives them the right to defend it. “Merge” means cut in front as close as you can; and slow traffic now keeps to the left. The use of turn signals is no longer in fashion. The bike lane is now a passing lane for those who wish to turn right in two blocks. The crosswalks are now moved to the middle of the block and are unmarked.
I am so thankful for the rules and guidelines for air traffic. Most pilots follow the rules and use good judgement. There are no traffic lights or signs to guide you. It’s just BEST IF USED BY ALL that keeps us safe. Just following the rules and informing others of your intentions keeps the stress level at a minimum. Pilots are generally friendly and happy. They will politely give way to any traffic. A powered parachute or a Lear jet in the pattern show the same courtesy to each other. Neither your mother or any traffic cop is watching to see that you do the right thing. You were taught the right way to operate an aircraft and we all benefit from that education. It’s a respect for the other pilots no matter what they are in command of that makes the air much safer that the roadways.
Now that we finally got to the airport, we can leave the horn honking and fist shaking behind. Stay tuned for the rest of the story….
FAA safety meeting on 2/8 at O85
Location: Benton Airport (O85)
Date and Time: Saturday, February 8, 2014 , starting at 10:00 am
Topic: History of operation of SR-71 and how it relates to decisions you will make – more information.
Mr. Don Campbell will discuss the operational aspects of the SR-71 and how it applies to today’s General Aviation pilot decision making. Mr. Campbell has spent a career with the SR-71 and with the B-2 bomber and he brings a first hand perspective to this discussion.
Don Campbell has worked in the military aviation industry for over 45 years. During that time he spent 25 years in the U.S. Air Force working with the SR-71 Blackbird Strategic Reconnaissance Aircraft. After retirement from the Air Force, Don went to work for the famed Lockheed Skunk Works as a Maintainability Engineer on the SR-71, U-2 and F117 aircraft. In 1990 Don accepted a position with the Northrop Corporation as a Mission/Test Director on the B-2 Advanced Technology Bomber until his retirement in 2006. He and his wife Jo now live in Chico where Don volunteers as a Docent and as the Outdoor Display Coordinator for the Chico Air Museum.
Saturday Flyout
The RVators have a flyout on February 1st:
“It looks like the weather this weekend is going to be nice! We have decided to head back to Ukiah for some tacos. I think it will be a great day to fly and the authentic Mexican taco’s are awesome! We plan on meeting on the ramp in Ukiah at 11:30 or in the air on 122.75, we hope to see you there!”
February Board of Directors meeting
Wednesday, February 5, is the date of our next BOD meeting, held at Pizza Roundup, 2270 Nicolaus Rd., Lincoln.
Meeting time is 18:30 (18:00 for those who wish to get dinner first). As always, general membership is invited…NAY!…encouraged!
This is your chance to witness those backroom deals…
The surreptitious negotiating…
The verbal arm-wrestling…
that it takes to keep this club going!
Hope to see you,
Gary Boothe
Secretary, EAA 1541
Last month’s minutes are here.