The September Board of Directors meeting takes place on Wednesday 6th. It will be at the House of Pizza, 2270 Nicolaus Rd., Lincoln… dinner at 18:00, meeting at 18:30. All members are invited.
SAIB Covers Cessna Torque Tube Inspections
On August 25, 2017, the FAA issued a Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) which highlights the potential for cracks and corrosion in elevator torque tubes on Textron Aviation Inc., virtually all Cessna 172, 175, 180, 182, 185, 188, and 208 airplanes. The FAA recommends adhering to the corrosion inspection procedures found in the applicable Supplemental Inspection Documents (SIDs) and maintenance manuals. Airplanes based or operated in high corrosion areas are recommended to be inspected more frequently. Click here to view the SAIB and all applicable SIDs.
First Saturday breakfast and a movie
It’s almost September, so we’ll be having breakfast at Hangar S12 on Saturday, starting at 08:00.
End of Summer Fly-In Cruise-In at Red Bluff, 9/23
The Tehama County Aviation Association is once again sponsoring their End of Summer Fly-In Cruise-In at the Red Bluff Airport, this year on Saturday, September 23rd. Here’s the flyer.
VIP Notice – Reno, NV.
VIP Notice – Reno, NV.
Notice Number: NOTC7330
Notice: Expect VIP movement August 26-27, 2017 in the vicinity of Reno, NV. Pilots can expect airspace restrictions in conjunction with this VIP movement. 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 at http://tfr.faa.gov once the NOTAM has been issued.
2017 Poker Run pre-registration now open
The 2017 Poker Run is on October 14th, and pre-registration is now open!
VIP Notice – Reno, NV.
VIP Notice – Reno, NV.
Notice Number: NOTC7323
Notice: Expect VIP movement August 23, 2017 in the vicinity of Reno, NV. Pilots can expect airspace restrictions in conjunction with this VIP movement. 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 at http://tfr.faa.gov once the NOTAM has been issued.
August 26th program
On August 26th, we’ll have breakfast from 08:00, and then we’ll have a program presented by Bruce Estes – The Basics of Foreflight.
Are You Flying to the Eclipse Path?
Are You Flying to the Eclipse Path
Notice Number: NOTC7320
Do you plan to fly your aircraft on August 21 during the solar eclipse? If yes, you’re not alone. Several airports located in the path of the eclipse have notified the FAA that they are anticipating a significant increase in air traffic before and during the eclipse. Many of these airports are non-towered and have limited capacity to accommodate an increase in traffic. Here are some tips to fly safe in the path of the eclipse.
Use US Chart Supplements (formerly AFD).
Check NOTAMs for your departing and arriving airports, including airports along the route of your flight. Remember, some airports may already be at capacity.
Call your destination airport, and respect the runway closures and safety information they provide.
Expect Unicom congestion, and check for additional instructions on ASOS/AWOS voice over.
See and Avoid is a high priority. Watch out for possible drone activity.
Utilize Air Traffic Services when available.
Use IFR operations when appropriate, file VFR flight plans …. let Air Traffic assist you!
Have some specific questions about an area or airport? The FAASTeam is here to help. Our local FAASTeam Program Managers (FPM) are available to help with local knowledge. Find your local FPM for any given area https://www.faasafety.gov/FAASTApp/directory/default.aspx
For a refresher on non-towered airport communications, click https://www.faasafety.gov/files/notices/2017/Jun/Non-Tower_Airport_Comms.pdf
The SLMMR Three arrival into SMF goes straight over KLHM at 4,500′
This is some info on the SMF arrivals from the East that overfly KLHM.
Note that they may fly a 4,500 over KLHM and can descend to 3,000 at the edge of the class C.
