July/August - Salinas Owners and Pilots Association
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July/August - Salinas Owners and Pilots Association
As the Prop Tur ns Bi-Monthly Newsletter S NS —To wer Sa lin as , CA 11 9 .4 — Gr ou nd 1 2 1. 7— AT IS 12 4 .8 5 From the Prez — Arrow N3972X Hello SOPA Family, As far as flying weather goes, it doesn’t get much better than what we have been experiencing this year. I flew to Columbia (O22) On Friday June 14th to meet some other pilot friends for camping and to attend the Columbia Airport Appreciation Day. Columbia airport is a fantastic place to camp near your plane. The weather was hot, the evening was pleasant and it made for some nice camping. The airport had a barbeque dinner for the pilots on Friday night and a pancake, ham and eggs breakfast the next morning. I will be flying to Arlington, Washington for the annual fly-in July 10-15. This is the 3rd largest fly-in behind Oshkosh and Sun N Fun. SOPA members John Gianelli, Mark Burwick and Bob and Jane Brahm will be flying in as well. We will be camping by our airplanes with an action packed week in store for us. I have a Mystery Trip planned for the fly-in, sponsored by Spencer Aircraft, we will be going to Whidbey Naval Air Station where we will be flying the Navy’s P-3 simulators, flying to the beautiful islands, attending a hangar party, many seminars, This will be my 5th year flying to Washington and it is always a blast! The Salinas Airport Tenant Appreciation day was a lot of fun this year. The weather was perfect with hardly any wind for our flour bomb participants to contend with. Congratulates to Juan Solorio for being honored this year. Well deserved! Salinas Owners & Pilots Association Meetings: Second Tuesday every month 7 p.m. at The Landing Zone Restaurant, Salinas Airport Terminal. Come early 6 p.m. for dinner. SOPA Mystery Trip 2013: On May 3-4, 8 teams participated in an overnight Mystery Trip into the unknown. After breakfast and a pilots briefing in the Landing Zone Restaurant, each team received 10 clue envelopes, numbered 1 through 10 – some were empty decoys just in case they opened the wrong envelope. The order in which to open them was unknown to the teams. It was 9:30 a.m. when the teams started figuring out their clues and the first teams left Salinas at 10 a.m. The clues were difficult and the teams were spread out pretty far. As the teams landed at an airport (not all teams went to the correct airports), another clue directed teams to something at the airport which then instructed them what numbered envelope to open next for the clue to the next airport. They all made their way to various airports until the lunch stop in Georgetown. John Gianelli, Linda Soares and I had a barbeque going in the forest near the runway. It was so nice there that we all stayed until about 5pm and there were still more airports to fly to. The destination airport for the night was Harris Ranch. There was a severe 90 degree crosswind challenging pilots. I reserved the Jockey Club for a group dinner. The next day was another story with the winds being much worse! All but two of the planes were able to depart for home. Later, I flew one of the pilots back to Harris Ranch to pick up his plane. Except for the wind, this was a Mystery Trip for the record books Fly Safe and fly often July/August 2013 SOPA Prez Jeff Soares Inside this issue: Around The Air2 port, Brett Godown At the Pump Layne Lisser, aeroTenant Appreciation Day 3 Do Not Consent to Searches 4 Sopa Member at a Glance, John Decuir 5 Kay Harmon 6 Meeting Minutes 7 Special thanks to contributors: Lori Atkinson, Sue Purvis, John Decuir, John Gianelli, Larry Shaw, Layne Lisser, Alice Talnack, Kay Harmon. Jeff Soares, SOPA Prez… Annual Membership: Family/Single $15 Sponsor dues $45. Applications: www:salinaspilots.com SOPA Officers: President Jeff Soares—VP/Membership Ray Jackson—Secretary Lori Atkinson—Treasurer Sue Purvis Directors: Dennis King, Claudia Contreras (webmaster), Jim Shumaker Contribute to the Newsletter: Paula Gail. Jeff Soares Salinas Owners and Pilots Association 2 AROUND THE AIRPORT From the Airport Manager’s Desk Brett Godown an in-depth documentary on the last flight of the Red Baron. Juan and Connie Solorio of T&P Aero Refinishers were the recipients of the “Tenant of the Year Award.” Good food and great people accompanied by memorable stories provides for an unforgettable occasion; we hope you will join us next year. If you have flown over the airport lately, you might have noticed the 99’s handy-work. The 99’s recently painted “Salinas 119.4” south of Taxiway Delta on the large green painted island. They did a wonderful job and we are grateful for their willingness to make such improvements to the airport. This month I will leave you this quote: “When once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return (unknown)." (Photo Tenant Appreciation Day On June 22, the airport tenants view of Airmarking) came together to celebrate the 11th annual Tenant Appreciation Day. In addition to the usual spot landing and flour bombardier drop, J.R. Williams, President of the League of WWI Aviation Historians, presented SOPA member Layne Lisser flew in the Intermediate division of IAC Chapter 38 aerobatic competition at New Coalinga in early June, moving up a division from Sportsmen. finished 10th of 12 overall after the “Unknown” — program made known to the contestants only about 12 hours before the competition. The pilots must not practice before flying the unknown sequence. The award was a generous acknowledgement by his peers for attempting his first “Avalanche” Out of 12 competing pilots, he - snap roll at the top of a loop – at managed a 5th place after the a contest and in front of judges. “Known” flight. — everyone flies His next contest is Delano, CA the same sequence published at over the Labor Day weekend. the beginning of the year. Video can be seen on YouTube: th He slipped to 7 after the Free flight in which he designed his own sequence. Although he did win a rather covetous award, he 2013 Calendar July 3rd- Safety Meeting 8:30am at The Landing Zone Restaurant 9th - SOPA Meeting 7:00pm at The Landing Zone Restaurant 13th - Historic Aircraft Display 10:00am-2:00pm at SNS 25th - Salinas Airport Commission Mtg 7:00pm at the City Hall Rotunda August 7th- Safety Meeting 8:30am at The Landing Zone Restaurant 10th - Historic Aircraft Display 10:00am-2:00pm at SNS 13th - SOPA Meeting 7:00pm at The Landing Zone Restaurant 29th - Salinas Airport Commission Mtg 7:00pm at the City Hall Rotunda Monthly Meetings/Events: Safety meeting 1st Wednesday of every month, 8:30am at The Landing Zone Restaurant SOPA meeting 2nd Tuesday of every month, 7:00pm at The Landing Zone Restaurant Historic Aircraft Display 2nd Saturday of every month 10:00am-2:00pm, SNS Salinas Airport Commission meeting 4th Thursday of every month, 7:00pm at the City Hall Rotunda At The Pump KSNS Salinas . . . . . . .SS $5.64 . . FS $6.19 KOAR Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.55 KCVH Hollister. . . . . SS $5.69 . . FS $5.99 KWVI Watsonville. . . SS $5.75 . . FS $6.05 KLSN Los Banos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.31 3O1 Gustine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.31 KMRY Monterey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.28 http://youtu.be/Eo9bfRzcurA SS=Self Serve; FS=Full Serve Or if link doesn’t work, Google “New Coalinga 2013.” Source: AirNav.com 7/1/2013 Salinas Owners and Pilots Association 3 Tenant Appreciation Day June 22, 2013 Bomb Drop Winners: 1st Place: Erick Teeters, 29’4” 2nd Place: Jack Noe, 33’11” 3rd Place: Jerry Hitchcock, 40’7” Spot Landing Winners: 1st Place: Kevin Catt 20’ 2nd Place: Jim O’Dell 54’ 3rd Place: Jim Shumaker A special thanks to the sponsors of giving generously to the raffle. Advancetech Aircraft Maintenance, Airplane Co of Salinas, Cal Pacific Airmotive, Gold Coast Aviation, Airmotive Specialties, Serv Aero Engineering, Aerodynamic Aviation, Jet West, T& P Aero Refinishers, Aircraft Spruce, Dr. James Vawter, Tom Long, and Team Tutima. Thank you Salinas Airport. Salinas Owners and Pilots Association 4 DO NOT CONSENT TO SEARCHES By Dave Hook, president Planehook Aviation Services, Texas, expert on general aviation security Article submitted by Larry Shaw Over the past year, there have been numerous reports of searches of private aircraft without warrants. The accounts described by the pilots also suggest that insufficient cause was given by the law enforcement agencies conducting the searches. This is a disturbing trend. ...What’s even more interesting is how investigating officials get people to voluntarily waive their rights against search and seizure without a warrant or probable cause. cates, authorizations, and photo identification by law enforcement comes from 14 CFR Part 61.3 (l). The ASI should present an identification card, called a FAA Form 110A. If the person saying they are performing a ramp check doesn’t show it, you should ask to see the FAA Form 110A to confirm that you are undergoing a ramp check by a FAA inspector. Finally, the most important response to give above all others: Here are some lines you might hear when a member “I DO NOT CONSENT TO SEARCHES.” of the law enforcement community wants to search your aircraft without a warrant or clearly articulated Remember: Anonymous tips and hearsay do not conprobable cause: stitute probable cause. “I’d like to search your aircraft.” Why is that distinction important? Probable cause is “Mind if I look inside?” the legal doctrine that allows law enforcement offi“If you have nothing to hide, then this shouldn’t take cials to conduct searches without a warrant. A warmore than a minute.” rantless search conducted without probable cause creates a basis for suppression of any evidence found “The last guy didn’t make a fuss. Are we going to during the search, sometimes called the fruit of the have trouble with you?” poisonous tree doctrine. “A law-abiding citizen such as you should have nothing to fear.” This is a situation in which you may be wise to have a “Okay, we won’t search your airplane. But we want lawyer you can call or avail yourself of the Aircraft our dog to sniff outside and around your airplane, Owners and Pilots Association’s Pilot Protection Services. okay?” “We are conducting a ramp check. Please open up your aircraft.” Here are some responses you may wish to consider: “Do you have a warrant to search my aircraft?” If they have a properly executed warrant, stand aside. “Am I under arrest? If so, what are the charges?” Unless you are clearing U.S. Customs after having arrived from outside of the United States, there is no authority bestowed upon law enforcement that allows for a warrantless search without probable cause. But when you cross the border into the United States, the Customs agent does not require probable cause to conduct a search of you, your passengers, or your aircraft. “I want to leave. Am I being detained or am I free to Also important to know: Consenting to allowing a go?” trained dog to sniff around your aircraft is just as “If this is a ramp check, then who is the FAA inspec- much a search as if you opened the aircraft door and invited them in. The dogs use their noses like humans tor?” Remember, there is a big difference in Part 91 opera- use their eyes to peer into your aircraft. tions between a ramp check conducted by an Aviation Also, do not hesitate in saying, “I do not consent to Safety Inspector (ASI) of the FAA and an inspection searches.” Hesitation has been used as a basis for imof your airman’s certificate by law enforcement. plying consent. You do not want to voluntarily create a conversation with law enforcement in this situation. The authority for the ASI comes from FAA Order 8900.1, Volume 6, Chapter 1, Section 4. The authority for inspection of an airman’s licenses, medical certifi- Consent Search (Continued on page 6) Salinas Owners and Pilots Association 5 SOPA Member at a Glance — John Decuir If you’re wondering just who John Decuir is, he’s the one who zips around the airfield on a motorcycle. He has eleven of them, motorcycles, that is. Six are in his garage and another five are in his hangar. He claims they aren’t all his, sharing them with his oldest son, J.P. The motorcycles share hangar space with his RV-4, N204CP. John purchased the experimental, tandem seat tailwheel aircraft built by former SOPA and EAA 204 member, Carl Potter. The first day he had flown about 8 hours. He landed, fueled the Bird Dog, and took off again. He admits to issues and scary moments like falling asleep across New Mexico and looking to land in Willcox AZ in the dark but couldn’t find it because the beacon tower was leaning over and the beacon was point towards the ground. He did make it, turning his first solo cross country into a 20-plus-hour adventure, earning his private pilot license shortly after. John discharged from the Army in January 1974 and “I needed the fastest airplane with a single engine I immediately was hired on as an air traffic controller in could find,” John said. “I needed something that would get me to Sacramento with the least amount of money Palm Springs. He continued his flight training, obtaining his commercial, instrument, multi-engine, as well as and in the shortest amount of time.” CFII. And that’s exactly what the RV-4 did. John used the airplane to commute to his position as an air traffic con- While working his ATC shift in Palm Springs during troller with Norcal Tracon in Sacramento. The airplane a nasty weather situation, a Cessna 182 pilot radioed John saying he was lost and trapped in deteriorating was fast. SOPA folks have often called John’s airplane a “little rocket.” It cruises at 160 kts and usually weather. He was stuck on top between two layers with gets to Flight Club destinations long before the rest of about an hour and half of fuel and no VFR destination within three hours. the crew have reached altitude. (A little exaggeration “I’m not sure why I said it but I told him I’d guide but close.) him down right then,” John said. “I felt like I was there The commute in the RV-4 was about an hour and ten giving him a lesson. I kept asking ‘what’s your altiminutes. But often the weather was brutal. tude, what’s your airspeed.’” Forty-five heart“I had a three hour time limit before I started work pounding, sweating minutes later, the pilot landed when I had to decide do I fly or do I drive,” he said. safely. “There were times when I was in IFR the whole trip.” “The local newspaper covered the story,” John said. After four years at Tracon, John transferred to San “And I was given an award. Up until then all my PER’s Jose Airport as an ATC supervisor and retired five (Personal Evaluation Report) said ‘Needs Seasoning.’” years later. Shortly after, he was garnered a transfer to LAX. John spent 20 years as an FAA air traffic controller. Then three years later in 1981 he was fired along with He served a three year stint in the U.S. Army also as a 11,345 other controller by then-President Reagan. controller, first at Stanton Army Airfield near Munsane, John married in 1984, had three children — J.P., MarSouth Korea then Fort Hood, Texas, Gray Army Airgaret, and Adrew. He worked at repairing yachts and in field. his uncle’s machine shop. Sixteen-years after being It was in Texas John started his flight training. It fired and as the political climate changed in the midcame easy to him, soloing in less than 5 hours in a Bird 90’s, John was rehired as an air traffic controller, reloDog. John is a rebellious sort of person. “I got a little cating to Monterey Airport, with responsibilities in both tired of flying around the local area,” he said. “One day tower and radar. The rest is history. I took the airplane’s calendar book and blocked out a Since his retirement, John spends his days now retwo week period.” building motorcyles and hanging out at Midway Engine He then took off from Killeen, Texas with Haw(Continued on page 6 bottom SOPA Member John Decuir) thorne, California as his final destination. Salinas Owners and Pilots Association 6 Kay Harmon Honored Longtime SOPA member Kay Harmon, was honored as a 2013 inductee into the International Forest of Friendship, in Atchison, Kansas during ceremonies in June. The Forest is a living, growing memorial to the world history of aviation and aerospace. In 1945 Kay would walk to the airport after school and met Ron Harmon. Ron’s father owned Harmon Flying Services, where Ron worked to earn enough money to pay for flying lessons. Ron got his pilot’s license at age 16. The International Forest of Friendship was a gift to America on our country’s 200th birthday (1976) from the city of Atchison (Amelia Earhart’s birthplace) and the Ninety-Nines. It is made up of trees representing all of the 50 states and 35 countries around the world, including a “moon tree” grown from a seed taken to the moon on Apollo 14. In 1950 at the age of 18, Ron and Kay were married. In 1971 Ron made an appointment for Kay’s first flight lesson, which she reluctantly did and 90 days later earned her pilot’s license. .. Kay wrote: “The event was fantastic, I was glad Alice (Talnak) was there and my daughter Dianne Price, too. (Photo 3 above.) I had no idea what a special place the forest is, 22 acres of walking paths with honoree's names in stone along the path. Trees from all states and 30 countries, with names like Art Scholl, Sally Ride, the Wright Brothers, and also remembrance of the Astronauts from Columbia and Apollo. I am so honored to have been sponsored by Monterey Bay 99s” Kay joined the Women Pilots Organization, The Ninety-Nines in 1972, serving the Monterey Bay chapter as Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary, as well as many committees over the years. She was also the Chapter "Pilot of the Year" in 1973. Kay flew many Direct Relief Foundation (DRF) flights, ferrying medicines and pharmaceuticals to Santa Barbara to be distributed to needy free world countries. Kay conducted many tours of the Salinas Airport for Lyceum of Monterey, as well as scout troops and school groups for The Ninety-Nines, Inc. Over the years Ron and Kay owned five airplanes. Kay has logged over 2500 hours. The couple conAlso among the more than 1200 honorees are flyers tributed to the beginnings of SOPA. Ron and Kay as Amelia Earhart, Charles Lindbergh, Eileen were married for 59 years and have 11 grandchildren, Collins, and Chuck Yeager. More information about 26 great grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild. the Forest, and points of contact are at www.ifof.org. Ron passed away in November 2009. Consent Search (Continued from page 4) Do not try to be polite in conveying your message by watering down the message with gentle words and euphemisms. Stand your ground. Look an agent squarely in the eye and say, “I do not consent to searches.” If they continue and search your aircraft, then call your lawyer at the first opportunity. Continue to re- mind the searchers that you object to the search, but be polite and non-aggressive about it. You don’t stop being a law-abiding citizen by standing up for your rights under the U.S. Constitution. You don’t have to be nasty or mean in how you give your message. Be polite, firm, and don’t waiver. You are the same law-abiding citizen after you stand on your rights as you were before. They made the decision to challenge you. SOPA Member John Decuir (Continued from page 5) Rebuilders. His life has almost come full circle. At age 13 he got the idea to build a bicycle with a motor. The next thing he knew he had a Schwinn Stingray equipped with a Briggs & Stratton lawn mower motor. “It was pretty scary, no suspension but it did go 40 mph,” he said. No doubt, the motorcycles he builds now have suspension and go a lot faster. When asked what advice he’d pass on to local pilots if the tower closes: “Use good sense. The fast guys – the jets are professional pilots and do a good job [in the pattern],” he said. “Common sense says if a King Air announces he’s 5 miles out for 26 it’s probably better not to turn base then. The King Air is going to be right up your tail pipe in no time. Salinas Owners and Pilots Association 7 SOPA Meeting Minutes Meeting Minutes May 14, 2013, 7:00PM, The Landing Zone Restaurant Call to Order- President Jeff Soares called the meeting to order at 7:10 PM Approve minutes of April 2013 meeting Treasurers report: None given Old Business: Airport Manager Brett Godown reports the ATC tower will be funded through the fiscal year ending 9-30-2013. Salinas Airport Tenant Appreciation Day is Saturday June 22, 2013. Honoree this year will bill Juan and Connie Solorio of T&P Aero Refinishers. J.R. Williams will give a Tenant’s Day presentation on the last flight of the Red Baron. Jeff reports on the Mystery trip to Harris Ranch New Business: Brett Godown reports on the upcoming Runway Safety Inspection Program & AOPA Small Airplane Revitalization Act. The next Young Eagles event at Salinas will be Saturday August 17, 2013. JoAnn Nissen reports the 99’s will be air marking in Salinas on May 31 & June 1st. Help the 99’s get the Lightspeed Aviation Foundation Award. The aviation charity with the highest vote will receive grant money for their education programs. Log onto www.vote99’s.com before October to give your vote. Kay Harmon will be inducted into the International Forest of Friends in Atchison Kansas. See http://www.ifof.org/ About_The_Forest.html for information about IFOF. Meeting adjourned: 8:35 pm Submitted by: Lori Atkinson-Secretary Meeting Minutes June 11, 2013 7:00PM, The Landing Zone Restaurant Call to Order- President Jeff Soares called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. Treasurers report Communications: SOPA members wish Ray Jackson a Happy Birthday! New Business Airport Manager’s report by Brett Godown. A new Airport Logo is being designed. The Runway Safety Action Team met this week. SOPA made a motion and 2nd to contribute to a gift certificate for retiring Airport Tech Tom Long. He will be leaving at the end of June. Jeff reports on Av-news. Watsonville Airport Open House is June 15th The Columbia Fly-in is June 15th, Saturday only this year. Old Business: 11th Annual Airport Tenant Appreciation Day is Saturday June 22nd. Juan and Connie Solorio of T&P Aero Refinishers will be honored. The 99’s thank everyone that helped with the Air Marking, it looks great! The next Young Eagles event at Salinas will be August 17th, pilots and volunteers needed. Larry Shaw reports on the Hollister Airshow. Meeting adjourned 7:50 pm Submitted by Lori Atkinson – Secretary News from Monterey Bay 99s: Monterey Bay Chapter of the International Women Pilots Organization, The Ninety-Nines, recently awarded an International Conference Scholarship to Claudia Contreras. Cluadia (a SOPA member also) will be attending the July 2013 conference in Bozeman, Montana. Watsonville Airshow The 49th Watsonville Fly-In and Air Show will be held on Labor Day Weekend, August 30-September 1, 2013. The theme is Planes, Trains & Automobiles. For more information: www.watsonvilleairshow.org Thank you to the SOPA Sponsors CALIFORNIA INTERNATIONAL AIRSHOW Bruce Adams, Executive Director info@salinasairshow.com CAL-PACIFIC AIRMOTIVE, INC. FAA Certified Repair Station North American P-51 Airframe Art Teeters, Owner 1330 Mercer Ave, Salinas CA 93905 (831) 422-6860 JET WEST LLC Aircraft Fuel Service Leo McIntosh, Owner 280 Mortensen Ave, Salinas CA 93905 (831) 422-9400, (831) 229-0815 cell www.jetwestsalinas.com AIRPLANE COMPANY INC Aircraft Maintenance Dave Reek, Owner 1585 Moffett St., Salinas CA 93905 (831) 753-1077 www.salinasairplane.com MONTEREY PRIVATE WEALTH Kenneth B. Petersen, partner CFP, EA, MBA, AIFA 2340 Garden Road / Suite 202 Monterey CA 93940 (831) 372-3426 / x114 (800) 500-3426 ken@montereypw.com montereyprivatewealth.com General Aircraft & Helicopter Service Larry Lujan, Owner 45 Mortensen Ave, Salinas CA 93905 (831) 424-9218 RUSS WILCOX INSURANCE AGENCY AIRMOTIVE SPECIALTIES, INC. Aircraft Services, Structures & Restorations Dave Teeters, Owner 37 Mortensen Ave, Salinas CA 93905 (831) 757-7154 www.airmotives.com STATE FARM INSURANCE Russ Wilcox, Agent 1532 Constitution Blvd, Salinas CA 93905 (831) 443-1001 www.russwilcox.com NEWSTAR FRESH FOODS, LLC AERODYNAMIC AVIATION Mitch Secondo, VP 900 Work Street, Salinas CA 93901 (831) 758-7598 Flight Training Zdravko Podolski, Owner 70 Mortensen Ave, Salinas CA 93905 (831) 240-0800 www.aerodynamicaviation.com 18 Hitchcock Rd, Salinas CA 93908 (831) 229-0815 Gary Touvinen, CFI TIERNEY VAWTER MEDICAL CORP. Jim Vawter, M.D., AME 1st, 2nd or 3rd class FAA Exams 530 Ramona Ave., Monterey CA 93940 (831) 647-8700 www.tvmedicalgroup.com SOPA — As the Prop Turns, Bi-Monthly-Newsletter Salinas Owners & Pilots Association 80 Mortensen Avenue Salinas, CA 93905 GOLD COAST AVIATION SERVICE ADVANCETECH AIRCRAFT MAINT INC Bruce Pittenger, CEO 1605 Moffett St., Salinas CA 93905 (831) 422-2167 July/August 2013
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