I am planning to take the EAA SportAir Electrical Systems and Avionics Course on March 7th and 8th in Fremont. Thought I'd put it out there in case anyone would like to join me. Looks like it would be a fun weekend. Here are the details!

It's unfortunate that the leaders of Monterey Bay Academy have decided to throw the local GA pilots under the bus by allowing Airspace Integration to effectively close the airstrip to GA operations. It is especially frustrating to those of us who have donated hundreds of hours to the upkeep of the strip starting 7 or so years ago. Volunteer pilots from WVI and Frazier Lake regularly mowed the strip, eradicated gophers, filled holes, and helped clear brush. And volunteers have routinely supported education events for MBA students including activities like fly-ins to discuss and demonstrate aircraft, and a group tour of the worlds largest wind tunnel at NASA Ames. Volunteers advocated for equitable access to the strip, but the current "access by reservation" system seems unworkable. Requests to open the airstrip on Sundays, the day after the Seventh Day Adventist Sabbath, and a day that never sees drone operations, have…

Hi All - Dave and I are inviting all who have no other Thanksgiving plans to join us in Hangar 50 for a Thanksgiving of Friends. Thursday, 11/27 - start at noon with tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwiches. Sit down to eat to a shared meal at around 4:30 - 5 PM. I will roast a couple of turkey, make cranberry sauce, stuffing and gravy. I ask that you bring your favorite Thanksgiving day side, a dessert and what you want to drink. We will be showing a movie after dinner. Come for the day or just a bit. We look forward to seeing you. Here is the evite link so you can RSVP! https://evite.me/Y8NE82FRuS

Happy Thanksgiving and Holiday Season to you all. Happy flying too! Trish

Now in desperate need of some to help with a purchase inspection, and or a test ride. This plane is located at the Nut Tree airport. Any leads will be much appreciated. Reply here or contact me by text at 831-419-3661.

-Corwin

Did a little 3 night 4 day tour up to Oregon - Bend, Idaho - Sun Valley, NV last week in Scott Rasmussen's 182. It was great trip with beautiful, calm sky's. I especially enjoyed flight across east OR.

Flew up the coast with @John Roberts in loose formation today. Too foggy to make it into HAF unfortunately 😕

For those who are unfamiliar, landing at Las Trancas is open to anyone with the appropriate aircraft and experience who has read and acknowledged the RAF briefing for Las Trancas on the airfield guide. The guide is located here at the address below. As stated in the guide, the straight portion of the runway is about 800’ long. We always recommend walking the strip before landing.

Barry J Porter

www.theraf.org

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First time flying out to Las Trancas Big Creek lumber yard with Eric. Lots of fun! Hope to do this again with some other pilots.