SONOMA SKYPARK NEWS – JULY 2012

July 9, 2012  |   Posted in Blog   |   Comments Off  

AIRPORT HAPPENINGS- Skypark was well represented in the annual 4th of July parade by a neat float created by Zorah Mardesich and Travis Morton (of Carneros Aviation) and Bob Berwick (of Coastal Air Tours) with help from Peter Gauthier. Wednesday was a beautiful day for the parade. There are pictures of the float on the flight school and airport web sites. A full moon and a clear sky helped make the evening fireworks especially good. I hope all of you enjoyed the holiday.

John and Kathy Carmichael have sent back beautiful pictures of the float plane John is flying off Flathead River, near Kalispell. MT. I have some pictures posted on the bulletin board in the office. It looks like an awesome site for summer float plane flying.

Saturday noon Burgers are still very popular. Five or six planes flew in today for conversation and food. Craig MacDonald just told me he has his recently acquired Piper Pa-12 for sale for some lucky owner.

CARNEROS AVIATION – The flight school, formerly known as Sonoma Valley Flying Club is changing its name to Carneros Aviation this month to broaden its business. Since the last newsletter four students have soloed; one student earned his Private Pilot License. John Cabaud (Cab-O), the newest instructor has 3 or 4 new students and is available almost daily. I am very happy to see so much aviation activity, especially among young new pilots.
MOVIE NIGHT – Rafe Tomset continues to present interesting movies on the last Friday of each month. Thirty of us enjoyed “High Road to China” with pizza and drinks in the clubhouse last month. On Friday July 27 at 6:00 pm the program starts with the first episode of the exciting serial, “Sky King” followed by the feature film classic, “China Clipper” starring Humphrey Bogart & Pat O’Brien. Hope you can make it.
PERSONNEL CHANGES – Last month Skypark’s longest serving employee, Charles “Charlie” Brown experienced a serious health problem that made it necessary for Charlie to really retire’ for good. I am happy to report that Charlie is feeling much better now and is back behind the driver’s seat taking care of his home and life’s daily chores. We really miss Charlie in the office every Monday and Tuesday but know all good things have to end. One of our own, RAFE TOMSET is taking over Charlie’s duties each Monday and Tuesday. Please welcome Rafe to the office.
ANDREW “ANDY” SMITH – Andy resigned from the Skypark staff July 5. Rumor has it Andy is becoming a Golden Gate Ferry Boat Captain after recently attaining his Coast Guard Captain Papers. I know we will all miss Andy’s cheery greetings and stories around the airport. If the rumor is true, please join me in wishing Andy “smooth sailing”. Recent high school graduate and soon to be Santa Rosa Jr. College student, JORGE OROS began working for Skypark earlier this month and will be assuming airport attendant duties on a regular basis. JASMINE VILLA SENOR is in her last semester at CAL, so soon we will be saying good bye to Jasmine but for most of the summer she promises to carry on for Skypark. For the next two weeks Jasmine and her mom and sister will be relaxing in Hawaii!
I will be leaving for EAA AirVenture at Oshkosh, Wisconsin on July 17th and will be joined in camp there by YOUNG EAGLE, AMIR FARAJI; FRANK RUSSO; GARDNER BRIDE; THE PRESTEN FAMILY; JIM ROBERTS AND TERRY & MIKE. During AirVenture the Seaplane Assoc. is dedicating a scholarship in the name of TYLER ORSOW & CHUCK KIMES. Look for us at our usual camp site, “Sally’s Alley” if you visit AirVenture.

TAILWINDS, RON PRICE

Calendar
July 8 & 14 DISPLAY DAYS- Display your aircraft from Noon to 4 PM
July 8 YOUNG EAGLE FLIGHTS – EAA Chapter 1268 gives rides to youth from
Age 8 to 17 from 9 AM to noon.
July 10 EAA Chapter 1268 – Monthly dinner meeting followed by a speaker.
Dinner served at 7 PM. Everyone is welcome.
JULY 14 GNOSS FIELD BREAKFAST – A full breakfast served for a $7.00 donation
At 9 AM followed by a speaker on engine operation & performance.
July 27 MOVIE NIGHT – Popcorn & drinks with an exciting Serial at 6 PM,
Pizza & drinks for $5.00 with the classic movie “CHINA CLIPPER” at 7 PM.

SONOMA SKYPARK AIRPORT
21870 EIGHTH STREET EAST
SONOMA, CALIFORNIA 95476