AIR
EXPO 2000 BEST YET Were
you there? You missed a good one on June 24 if you couldn't make
it. New this year was the first aerobatic competition. Bill
Cornick, Steve Stavrakakis, Tom Wade, and Mike Conrardy faced off to see
which performer could please the crowd the most. It was a close
one between Bill and Tom, but Bill Cornick came out as the winner.
The F-18 demonstration was a hit along with the appearance of the B2
Bomber. Be sure to check out our photo page (coming soon)
to see what else you missed! Many thanks go to Allen Chapman,
owner of The Motorplex, for the title sponsorship (Allen is show at the
right with announcer Larry Shapiro). We look forward to working
with Allen next year as we get ready for the 2001 event, June 23, 2001.
T-HANGAR
RATE INCREASE EFFECTIVE JULY 1
Effective
July 1, 2000, the T-hangar rates were increased by 3 percent. The
tie-down and cluster hangar rates remain unchanged. As a reminder,
tenants that pay their rent annually can save one months rent.....you
pay for 11 months versus 12. Month 12 is essentially free.
AVIATION
MANAGEMENT CONSULTING GROUP
SELECTED FOR FBO STUDY
A feasibility study
has just gotten underway to consider the improvement or expansion of
airport FBO facilities. The study is being funded from a $35,000
technical assistance grant from the Community Development Block Grant
Program. The purpose of the study is to assist the County and the
Airport in addressing the following: 1) What level of airport
business would be generated by the operation of The Motorplex and
amphitheatre? Is the assumption realistic? and 2) Would the
proposed improvements at the airport terminal attract additional
businesses that would generate sufficient revenues to allow the
developer to service any debt incurred: What is the extent of the
risk to the county by participating in the financing of the proposed
project? General
information on the proposal can be found here . . .
AMPHITHEATRE
GENERATES ACTIVITY
The Yuba County Airport is
pleased to report that the Sacramento Valley Amphitheatre is resulting
in some famous arrivals and departures. The word is getting out
that Yuba County Airport is the closest arrival point for the
amphitheatre. Many people come and go and we don't always know who
has been here. Recent celebrities include the group KISS and
Britney Spears....quietly in and quietly out......security is always an
issue......thanks to Teri from Ryan Aviation for assisting the groups in
getting to the amphitheatre.
OPUD
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT READIES TO BEGIN
The Olivehurst Public
Utility District, through the assistance of the Airport Manager,
received a $1.8 million grant from the Economic Development
Administration and a $600,000 loan from the U.S. Department of
Agriculture to construct a new water treatment plant in Airport
Industrial Park No. 1 and new distribution water lines along Arboga Road
to McGowan Parkway. The water treatment plant will serve to
improve water for the airport, the industrial parks, and the Olivehurst
community in general. The new water distribution lines will open
up an additional 150 acres of industrial property for development along
Arboga Road.
ASOS
COMMISSIONED
The
ASOS was finally commission on October 4, 2000. The frequency is
118.475 and the telephone number is 530/742-0695. The
commissioning is welcome after waiting a couple of years in test mode,
however, it brings with it the end of the "human
element." Please take a look at the letter written in
response to this decision by the FAA. It may not make a
difference, but at least Yuba County has voiced its opinion. (click
here to read letter)
SAFETY
SEMINAR IN DECEMBER
The
next safety seminar under the Wings Program is scheduled for 7 pm,
Monday, December 11, 2000, at Jeanne's. The topic this time is
"Stall & Spins and How to Avoid Them." The Sutter
Buttes Chapter of the Ninety-Nines is the host.
CORPORATE
HANGARS UNDER CONSTRUCTION
The
corporate hangar area is busy these days as we get under construction
with two corporate hangars and another planned to begin in the near
future. Albert Fruetel, long time airport tenant, has moved up to
purchase a lot in the corporate hangar area and is well underway with
the foundation of the facility. Joe Souza and partner Robert
Lewis, Souza Gyroplanes, is trailing right behind "Buck" as he
gets underway with his new facilities. Joe and Robert will be
moving the business from the front line of the field to this new
location. Negotiations have also been completed with Chris
Cartwright as he joins the group to build his own corporate facilities.
ENTERPRISE
ZONE RECEIVES STATE AWARD
Another
great year for Yuba Sutter as it receives its fourth award in three
years under the State Trade and Commerce Agency Zone Excellence
Awards. The award was received for the newly established
"Yuba-Sutter Microenterprise Training and Loan Program. This
program combines business training with the ability to access loan funds
for the new entrepreneur. The program is funded by the County of
Yuba. More information is available by accessing the County's
Economic Development website at www.yubacounty.org.
COLLISION
AVOIDANCE PUBLICATION OUT
The
9th Reconnaissance Wing of Beale Air Force Base recently published a
publication entitled, "Mid-Air Collision Avoidance (MACA)"
covering information concerning Beale Air Force Base and the Sacramento
Valley. Watch for excerpts from this publication coming to the
website shortly.
An
important issue . . . (from the publication) in a day when GPS
and advanced radar systems control aircraft and help with navigation,
you might think mid-air collisions (MAC) were a thing of the past. Not
true. As aviators, awe continue to have accidents and suffer losses
caused by running into each other. The pamphlet is designed to
help reduce the threat of a MAC in the Sacramento Valley, especially
between military and civilian aircraft. Review
the facts. "See and Avoid" isn't just a good idea,
it's an idea that may save your life!
AIR
EXPO 2001 UPDATE
The
Committee is busy getting plans started for the 2001 event. We
need all the help we can get. Please join us at the next meeting
scheduled for 12 noon, Thursday, November 9, 2000. The Committee
is considering changing the date due to a major airshow conflict, but
until confirmed, the date is currently June 23, 2001. Watch for
details.
ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT WEBSITE ONLINE
The
Yuba County Economic Development Division is now online at www.yubacounty.org.
This is an excellent resource to find out what else is happening in Yuba
County. Please bookmark it and check back often as the county is
embarking on a major marketing program to market the Yuba County Airport
and south to the new Motorplex area. Also, the County of Yuba now
has a homepage at www.co.yuba.ca.us.
This site is the government website of the County. Links to this
site are also provided in the ED website. In addition, the County
has placed its first national advertisements since 1986 promoting the
County to new capital investment.
AIR
EXPO PILOTS CIRCLE OPEN
The
Yuba-Sutter Air Expo Pilots Circle is once again being offered to our
local pilots in order to give them an opportunity to support air expo,
but at a reasonable cost and receive a great package. Once again
this year, the package includes (2) event tickets (value $5 each), (2)
event pins based on the new logo design (value $3 each), (2) VIP sponsor
badges, and (1) parking pass for either the T-hangar area or the main
parking lot (value $2) -- total package value $18. New this year
is a VIP tented seating area on the front line with complimentary food
and drinks. Help support air expo and join the Pilots Circle.
PILOTS
CIRCLE GOLD SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE
A new
category has been added to the Pilots Circle sponsorship. In an
effort to recognize those pilots that continue to support Air Expo each
year through this benefits package, the gold sponsorship has been
created. This package adds (2) pancake breakfast tickets (value $4
each) and an autographed event poster. In order to qualify for
this package, pilots must be a member of the circle for three years
continuous. This year, our charter circle pilots will be receiving
this package if they return as a member of the circle. To see if
you qualify, click
here.
AIR
EXPO PILOTS REGISTRATION OPENS FOR BUSINESS
Watch
your mailbox in the next few days for your pilots registration
package. If you do not receive one, call, email, or stop by the
office. If you want to register online, go to www.airexpo.com.
The
event will be held June 24, 2000, from 7 am to 4 pm. Aerobatic
pilots confirmed are: Steve Stavrakakis, Bill Cornick, Tom Wade,
John Collver, and Amelia Reid. Humorist and Air Show Announcer,
Larry Shapiro will be joining us, along with Willy Turner. Allen
Silver will return to show us his precise parachuting ability and join
in the fun announcing with Larry. Highlighting the event will be a
freestyle aerobatic competition with Steve, Tom, and Bill seeing who the
crowd likes best. The three will also be showcasing their
tremendous skill and expertise as they perform the "Squirrel
Cage." We have also been able to secure an F-18 that will
arrive sometime Friday and stay for the event Saturday. If you
were at last year's show and saw the F-15 tactical demonstration, then
you surely won't want to miss the F-18 as it performs a similar
demonstration.
Pilots
are requested to register as early as possible to assist us in the
logistics of the tarmac setup. Those that would like to be judged
must either preregister or register at the event no later than 10
am. For more detailed information is in the pilot registration
packet.
The
frequencies for the event have been secured: Tower, 126.40;
Ground, 120.55, and UHF, 385.6.
SACRAMENTO
VALLEY AMPHITHEATER READIES TO OPEN
The Sacramento
Valley Amphitheater, located approximately 3 miles south of the
airport along Forty Mile Road, is scheduled to have its Grand Opening in
early June with its first "test" concert scheduled for June
10. This concert, featuring the Stone Temple Pilots, will be used
to work out all the bugs and problems before the first main concert
scheduled for June 12.
It is
anticipated that traffic at Yuba County Airport will begin to increase
at a slow, but steady rate as the first entertainment venue for Yuba
County begins operation. It is unknown how much impact the
amphitheater concert series will have, but Ryan Aviation is already
receiving pilot inquiries about arriving with concert guests in June.
Area
community organizations, groups, Chamber of Commerce members, and area
service clubs are invited to tour the facility on Friday, May 12, 2000,
at 3 pm. Air Expo committee members are welcome to attend.
For more information, contact the Airport office or join us at the next
Air Expo meeting on June 11, 12 noon, Jeanne's.
FAA
SAFETY SEMINAR
The
next FAA Safety Seminar under the wings program is scheduled for 7 pm,
Wednesday, June 14, 2000, Jeanne's Catering. Come out and visit
with the Rancho Murieta personnel as they present a safety seminar on
"Talking with Flight Service."
AIR
EXPO TEAMS- UP WITH THE MOTORPLEX
The Yuba-Sutter Air Expo Committee announced that the
the Motorplex at Yuba County has agreed to be the title sponsor
for Air Expo 2000. The partnership with the Motorplex means that, in
addition to the Air Show portion of the event, [I WIN] a freestyle
aerobatic competition has been made possible. "Teaming-up of the
Motorplex and the Air Show is a natural because both are focused on
bringing people to Yuba County," noted Brent Hastey, Chairman of
the County Board of Supervisors, "The sponsorship also demonstrates
that the Motorplex is committed to being a part of the community."
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