Saturday flyout

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The RVators have a flyout to Ukiah:

“Ron Mengarelli Called the Ukiah airport today and that the airport will not close for the show, but the Manager told him that if he had a count of planes planning on being there he could park us together and have the planes on display, as of now we are planning on 9:00 landing in Ukiah, if you are planning on going and could give me a heads up that would be great!! that we we can let the manager know and he can save us some parking up front, it should be fun and you can stay as long as you like, you can respond here or text or call me @ 5300-906-5890 Thank you!! If you don’t go have a great weekend what ever you do:-)

Mike”

“Safety Stand Down” at Lincoln on Thursday, May 30

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Greetings, Fellow Aviation Enthusiasts!

The 2013 FAA Safety Stand Down will begin at 6:30 pm, Thursday, May 30 at the Lincoln Regional Airport. This year’s session highlights the top causes of General Aviation fatalities, Human Errors and Loss of Control. In order to assure an engaging and thorough discussion of the featured accident report studies we’ve assembled an incredible panel of knowledgeable aviation professionals. You’ll find renown flight instructor, Air Force aviator, and air show performer Lt Col Tim Decker; and pilot and 30 year veteran Aviation Medical Examiner (22 years as Chief Flight Surgeon and Chief of Aerospace Medicine for the United States Air Force), Dr. Tom Hankins. (Other professionals are on tap to participate as well but I won’t reveal their names until they’re confirmed!) Please come join your fellow aviation enthusiasts and professionals at this casual yet educational forum.

Details of this event can be found at FAASafety.gov. Please follow this (somewhat lengthy) link to preregister your attendance and receive credit through the FAA “WINGS” Pilot Proficiency Program

We’ll begin at 6:30 pm in the hangar at 1880 Flightline Drive, Suite 2 near the north end of the street. Follow the signs and, for easiest access, enter from Flightline Drive. Our plan is to be complete around 9:00 pm. Refreshments and light snacks will be provided

If you’re running late, come anyway! If you didn’t preregister, come anyway! The important act is to be there and become more aware of factors that contribute to more General Aviation fatal accidents than any others.

Please forward this email along to those you believe may be interested …. safety is meant to be shared!

Aeronautically,

Corl Leach
FAASafety Team Representative

EAA Workshop this Saturday, May 25th

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Just a reminder about our first EAA workshop this Saturday. The workshop will cover working with metal. This is a hands-on workshop for everyone attending, We will be bending, shearing, clamping, drilling, and riveting metals. We will also learn about counter-sinking rivets, dimpling, and removing rivets. The location will be at Lincoln Airport in hangar B-2 (Dick Rupe’s hangar). B-2 is in the far south hangars facing Nicolaus road. Enter at the first entry gate and immediately turn left to go around the end of the hangars, B-2 is the first hangar you come to.

Metal Workshop
Saturday, May 25th, 2013
9am – Noon
Hangar B-2
Cost: FREE

Saturday flyout

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The RVators have a flyout to Petaluma:

“Tomorrow we have decided to head to Petaluma again, it should be a nice day over there, we plan on meeting on the ramp at 11:30, last time we went the restaurant owner got a little uptight so we will pretend that we all just happened to show up at the same time, we may not be able to sit together but I am ok with that, hope to see you there!”

May membership meeting

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Hello fellow aviators!

I just wanted to remind everyone that this coming Wednesday, May 15th, 2013 we will be having the next EAA Chapter 1541 general membership meeting. Prior to the meeting please join your friends for a BBQ dinner for only $5 per person with delicious hamburgers, hotdogs and all the fixin’s. After the dinner we will have an exciting meeting – so feel free to bring your friends and guests – everyone is welcome!

Wednesday, May 15th, 2013 in Hangar T-3 (far north end of the airport, facing the runway)
6:00pm for BBQ Dinner
7:00pm for Membership meeting

Saturday flyout

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The RVators have a flyout to Quincy:

“Everything is still the same for this Sat . Meet on the ramp and walk to the restaurant at 11:30 am the name is no longer the Morning Thunder ,
It has been changed to Patti’s Thunder Cafe. Yes, they are expecting us by
11:45am and will have seating for 20!
Address is 557 Lawrence St Quincy , Ca.
See you there !”

Prop Wash – Volume 4 April 2013

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Friday night at the movies could have been better only if you were there. There was plenty of popcorn, hot dogs, soft drinks, and braggin’ and lyin’ going on, just not enough listeners. We thought Robert Redford would be a big draw for some and Waldo Pepper would bring in the aviator crowd. As it turned out most came for the food and drink and camaraderie. We had to blink the lights several times to get the crowd to settle down to enjoy the movie.

We had only one attendee fly in; August and his brave wife flew a Cessna 150 all the way from Executive Airport. They were on their second date, after being married for thirty years. It put some spark in the relationship. Halfway through the movie they got up and moved to the back row. Does a 150 have a backseat? There were other couples that reminded me why we took our dates to the movies. A movie is always more enjoyable when you can sit close and share a popcorn with a soul mate.

The weather was perfect, the sun set just in time to bring on the dark. There were no mosquitoes, just an occasional moth that fluttered through the projector light. There were a few who lingered after the movie to see if their name showed up in the credits as one of the stunt men. As for me, during the movie, just as in real life, there were moments during the stunt flying scenes when I just closed my eyes and thought happy thoughts. Another successful flight, this time not from the right seat, but from the back seat.

Words by Dave Harris

Saturday flyout

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The RVators have a flyout:

Date/Time: Saturday, April 27, 2013, 11:30 AM to 2 PM
Arrival Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Columbia Ca
Notes: Sorry ! Shelter Cove Cancelled again! Fog along the Nor Cal Coast
New Fly-Out to Columbia Ca
Lunch at Patty’s Shack 209-532-2438
Meet on the ramp by 11:30 Walk to Patty’s Shack

Prop Wash – Volume 3 April 2013

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Clear skies and reports of good weather for the next twelve hours seemed like a good time to fly to Yreka to visit our daughter.
We opened the hanger door the propeller cast a shadow in the form of a smile just under the nose.  It reminded me of bird about to take its first flight, clinging to the edge of the nest wings stretched waiting for a rush of air to lift off.
With a fresh annual and new tires it seemed glide over the yellow stripe that guided to run up area.  The pilot did an extensive pre-flight to be sure all the nuts and bolts were secure and proper.  The fresh oil in the engine forced the oil pressure to the upper edge of the green arch as the engine races at ninety percent of full power for a run-up check.  The locked wheels strain to hold the Cessna in place as the vital functions are checked.  The prop wash flattens the tall grass and strips the cat tails behind us as the wings create lift and rock from side to side eager to take flight.  With all the pre-flight checks done and lights all green, we ease up to the hold short line.  After a check of any traffic and a radio call we roll to the runway.  A final check of the instruments and the pilot gently pushes the throttle to the firewall .  The thrust of the engine tries to twist the 172 off the center line. With some cross control we lift off in just seconds.  It felt like a rubber band stretched past it’s limit, and we were free of gravity rocketing skyward.
The Sutter Buttes passed under the right wing and I was able to get some good photographs with my new Go Pro camera mounted on the landing gear.  As we headed north, Mount Shasta directly in the smear of the propeller and Mount Lassen off the right wing tip, the view off the left wing was of more interest.  A huge cloud bank obscuring the Cascade Mountains came as a surprise to both the pilot and the passenger.  We both heard the weather and it was for clear skies all around and all day.  Past experience taught us now to rely completely on the weather service as things can change quickly.  So we made the decision to return to our home port and make the trip to Yreka on another day.
We flew across mid field to check wind and traffic, the wind was favoring runway 33 and there were no aircraft on the ground or in the air.  We came around and flew a left pattern for 33.  By the time we made the turn on final approach the wind had changed to a crosswind from the west.  By the time we touched down the crosswind was severe and I am sure we landed on one wheel with the wingtip nearly touching the pavement.  We made it to the hangar shoved the Cessna in its roost just as the rain began to fall. By the time we got the doors closed, it sounded like bullets hitting the tin roof. Another successful flight due to good judgment.

Words by Dave Harris