Protected: Updated Roster: March 2008 Posted: April 24, 2008
Posted by Webmaster in : Uncategorized , Enter your password to view commentsProposed Event Schedule Posted: March 12, 2008
Posted by Webmaster in : Uncategorized , 1 comment so farBelow are some notes about the propsed schedule for this year:
“One Six Right” Posted: February 23, 2008
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This may be old news to some of you, but “One Six Right” is a great independent film that all aviation enthusiasts should see. This documentary tells the story of aviation through the eyes of the local airport, in this case Van Nuys, California and features some of the most beautiful flying footage ever produced.
Highly recommended!
The synopsis:
One Six Right looks at the unsung hero of aviation—the local airport—through the life, history and struggle of an airport icon: Southern California’s Van Nuys Airport. Through aerial sequences and stories told by passionate pilots, air traffic controllers, historians and flight enthusiasts, including well-known faces such as Sydney Pollack, Lorenzo Lamas, Paul Moyer, Hal Fishman, Desiree Horton and many others. The film uncovers the history of the airport where Amelia Earhart broke a world speed record over its runways, and where Marilyn Monroe was discovered while working in its hangars; scenes from Casablanca were filmed on the grounds.
A historical perspective of primitive airplanes from the 1920s to the state-of-the-art business jets of today frames appreciation for the significance of all general aviation airports as a critical component of the communities they serve. Located in the heart of the San Fernando Valley, VNY is today the world’s busiest general aviation airport and contributes over $1 billion each year to the southern California economy.
One Six Right explores common misconceptions about general aviation airports, which are often criticized for noise pollution and viewed as exclusive playgrounds for the rich. The film creates an awareness of the threat to these community airports through staggering statistics of airports that no longer exist, and the rapid rate at which they are continuing to close: one per week in the U.S. These smaller and often forgotten airports are the foundation of the aviation industry, contributing to global commerce and the breeding ground of the pilots of tomorrow.
2008 Officers Elected Posted: December 22, 2007
Posted by Webmaster in : Uncategorized , add a commentAs announced at the December meeting, the officers elected for 2008 are as follows:
President
Wayne Shalamunec - wshal@usa.net - 405-535-9833 (cell)
Vice President
Dan Weber - Daniel.Weber@tinker.af.mil - 405-321-3315
Treasurer
Jerry Church - 405-364-7915
Secretary/Webmaster
Justin Greenfield - justingreenfield@cox.net - 405-312-9837 (cell)
Field Manager(s)
Chris Banks - repochris@yahoo.com - 405-701-0860
Gilbert Cano - 405-488-5767 (cell)
Scott Mayberry
Thanks to last year’s officers for their service, outgoing President Scott Mayberry and Field Manager Chad Stinson.
Veteran’s Center Float Fly This Sunday Posted: September 12, 2007
Posted by Webmaster in : Uncategorized , add a commentWe have a last minute announcment from tonight’s meeting: We’re having a float fly Sunday, September 16 at noon at the Veteran’s Center in Norman.
The Veteran’s Center is located at 1776 E Robinson St, Norman, OK 73071. We’ll be flying off of their pond on the west side of the building.
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Cross-Country Event Postponed Posted: August 20, 2007
Posted by Webmaster in : Uncategorized , add a commentThis weekend’s cross country fly has been postponed indefinitely due to scheduling conflicts. Sorry to everyone who was planning on participating.
B-17 “Liberty Belle” Visiting OKC Posted: August 10, 2007
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CORCS warbird enthusiasts might be excited by this news…
The B-17 bomber “Liberty Belle” is in town this weekend at Wiley Post airport. The public is invited to see the Liberty Belle Saturday and Sunday. Cost to tour the plane is $5 for individuals or $10 per family. According to a news article, ground tours will be available around 9 a.m. both mornings and again in the afternoon after flights are over. Rides onboard the Liberty Belle are $395 for Liberty Foundation members and $430 for non-members. Approximate total time is 45 minutes, with about 30 minutes in the air. To book a flight, call (918) 340-0243.
More information is available online at www.libertyfoundation.org.
Heatwave in the Heartland Posted: July 26, 2007
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The Tulsa Glue Dobbers are hosting Heatwave in the Heartland this weekend.Mac Hodges will be there with his famous giant B-29, along with Sean McMurtry, Mark Trent and Bill Cunningham.Check out their website for more details, it looks like it’s going to be quite an event! (more…)
Calling all Chainsaws… Posted: July 11, 2007
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Sure to be on the agenda at tonight’s meeting is the cleanup of the damage from Monday night’s storms. In this picture gallery you can see that maybe 60-70% of the trees that cover the shelter have been toppled to the ground. It’s going to require some serious chainsaw work to remove all that debris.
A check of the data from the Oklahoma Mesonet station across the street at the National Weather Center shows wind gusts over 70 mph.
Message for Member David Holden Posted: June 12, 2007
Posted by Webmaster in : Uncategorized , add a commentAll of my e-mails to you have bounced back undeliverable, so I am responding to you here.
Welcome to the club, I hope to see you out there soon!
As for your question about your membership, you should call Jerry Church. His phone # is 364-7915 (I think), find out if he has your frequency pin or if it’s waiting for you at the field. Other than that, there’s nothing for you to receive or do, other than go fly!
There is a club meeting tomorrow night at the field, so you’re welcome to show up and introduce yourself and speak to Jerry or Scott in person.
I would help you further but I am out of town for the rest of the week attending a conference for work.
Thanks,
Justin
