Additional Weather station links

Here are a few other useful links to the 68CA weather station:

Weathercloud: https://app.weathercloud.net/d3777991682

Ambient Wx: https://dashboard.ambientweather.net/devices/public/c01b73ceb39452e14199c734d30dc4c4

Update of weather station links

Sometimes when our station goes off line for a few moments, it takes a while for Weather Underground's search engine to find us again.  We can't affect this. This means that you see weather from a different close location. Not helpful!

So, here is another link that points directly to 68CA's weather station, using a different page. Not quite as low bandwidth (not as fast in the airplane), but it looks prettier!

http://www.wunderground.com/personal-weather-station/dashboard?ID=KCACOTTO10#history

..lance

Airport Closed 25-28 Aug, 2-5 Sept 2014

To all interested Lake California Airport people,

Lake California (68CA)  is going to be closed for resurfacing.  It will be closed from 7:00 A.M. Monday August 25 until 5:00 P.M. August 28,  reopening for the Labor day holiday and closing again 7:00 A.M. Sept.2, reopening at 5:00 P.M. Sept. 5, . Please make arrangements to move your aircraft if you need to fly during this time. Please call #530-347-6712 for additional information.

Thanks for your cooperation.

Gene Evans.

New weather link

The Weather Underground mobile site can be rather unpredictable and sometimes points to the wrong weather station.  TIP: Use the iOS app instead and select the weather station KCACOTTO10.

In other news, we have a feed to WeatherBug now also.  You can get to this on a device via this link:
http://m.weatherbug.com/CA/Cottonwood-weather/local-weather/current-conditions/p18537
You may find it better than the previous one.

New Weather Station

We have installed a new weather station.    If you have a mobile device, or want a quick loading web link to the weather, bookmark this link 68CA Weather

You can also download the Weather Underground App for iOS Here or Android Here. Inside that app you can see 68CA on the map and in the list of "Personal Weather Stations".

Make sure to search for 68CA or check by the station list for KCACOTTO10

You can also look at weather history here.

Here you can see John "up the pole" on the east midfield of the runway.

I will be adding more weather links etc. as we go forward.  Most of the weather services are geared around consumers, but I'd like to add wind direction in degrees and knots (who uses mph anyway?).

..lance

LAKE CALIFORNIA AIRPARK OPEN HOUSE AND FLY-IN

LAKE CALIFORNIA AIRPARK

OPEN HOUSE and FLY‐IN

DATE: Saturday, MAY 14, 2011

TIME: 10:00 am until 2:00 pm

BBQ Tri-Tip Sandwich with all the goodies! Complimentary to those who fly in, $5 for others.

Aircraft parking at turnaround and on taxiway

at the Northeast end of the Runway--

club members will be available to assist you

with parking.

LAKE CALIFORNIA AIRPARK OPEN HOUSE and FLY‐IN

LAKE CALIFORNIA AIRPARK

OPEN HOUSE and FLY‐IN

DATE: Saturday, APRIL 24, 2010

TIME: 10:00 am until 2:00 pm

BBQ Tri-Tip Sandwich with all the goodies!

Aircraft parking at turnaround and on taxiway

at the Northeast end of the Runway--

club members will be available to assist you

with parking.

LAKE CALIFORNIA AIRPARK OPEN HOUSE & FLY‐IN

LAKE CALIFORNIA AIRPARK

OPEN HOUSE & FLY‐IN

DATE: Saturday, MAY 9, 2009

TIME: 10:00 am until 2:00 pm

Schedule of Events:

• 10:00 to 11:30: Plane spotting. Resident pilot fly-overs. Guest pilot arrivals and

parking.

• Noon to 1:30: Lunch! Complimentary - BBQ Tri-Tip Sandwich with all the goodies

for those who fly-in and a $5.00 charge for walk-ins. Discussions of past and future

fly-outs

• 1:30 to 2:00: Get up close and personal to the aircraft. RVs, Zodiac, Falco,

Rocket, Cessnas, Cherokees, Gyrocopter, and more! Meet the pilots and tour the

hangars.

• 2:00 to 2:30: Plane spotting. Visiting aircraft will be departing during this time.

Aircraft parking at turnaround and on taxiway

at the Northeast end of the Runway--

club members will be available to assist you

with parking.

April 18 Flu out

The Lake California Aero Club is planning a fly-out to Castle-Merced airport on April 18. Departure time will be 10:00 A.M. . Lunch will be at the Enzo Grill on the field. Castle Air museum has a great collection of aircraft including a B36 and Vulcan Bomber. Click on this web sight to check out some of the aircraft they have.
www.co.merced.ca.us
This will be a great trip.
Gene

Saturday March 28, Fly-out

To all Aero club members.

The Saturday, March 28, mission will be to Ukiah. Departure time is 9:00 A.M.. We are planning breakfast at the Blue Bird Café across from the airport.

You might want to go on an empty stomach because they have a very exotic menu. Please let me know by 8:00 A.M. Saturday so I can call the restaurant.

If you have an extra seat please give me a call at 347-6712 so another club member can enjoy the ride.

Thanks!

Gene

To all Aero club members.

The Saturday, Jan. 17, mission we will be flying to the Trinity Center. Departure time is 11:00 A.M.. Breakfast-Lunch will be at Yellow Jacket. Please let me know if you are planning to attend I will call the restaurant about 10:00 A.M. Saturday morning and let them know how many.

If you have an extra seat please give me a call at 347-6712 so another club member can enjoy the flight.

Good Flying

Gene

For additional airport information www.airnav.com/airport/O86

New Runway Markings

Here it is. The newly painted runway 32/14.

To all Lake California Aero club members,

Saturday weather is suppose to be great. Come out and try our new runways!!! Runway 14’s exciting departure takes you out over a great water expanse and

Runway 32”s offer majestic views of Mount Shasta upon leaving the ground. How exciting!!! The departure time will be 9:30 and the destination is Trinity Center O86.

Breakfast will be served at the Yellow Jacket Restaurant. Please email me if your are going so I can call for reservations.

Gene.

TFRs Galore

Don't plan on flying anywhere this afternoon. We have TFR's all over, and the President is coming to town.

To all Aero club members.

The Saturday, June 21, mission will be to Klamath Falls Air Show. The field will be closed from 9:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.. We are planning to depart at 8:00 A.M.. The Thunderbirds and other various military and private acts are scheduled. Bring your lawn chairs and sun serene. It is suppose to be 82 degrees up there. For additional information log on to www.klamath.org/airshow/ - 8k

Good Flying

Gene

To all Aero club members.

There are two local activities coming up the next couple of weeks that should be interesting to attend. June 6-8 is the Golden West (EAA WEST Coast Regional) Fly-In in Marysville, and the Fathers Day Fly-in (breakfast) on June 15 at Benton, Redding. I have a commitment this Saturday at the Rocket Fly-In in Bakersfield so we are heading down to Marysville on Friday, Time has not been decided yet, I am trying to find out if there is any Breakfast being served, I will let you know of the time later in the week.

Maybe we can all fly out next Sunday to Benton for breakfast.

Good Flying

Gene

Golden West Fly-In

When most people think airshows, they think of of small airplanes, aerobatics and military aircraft. This year's Golden West Regional Fly-in and Airshow will feature something completely different, a piece of living commercial flight history. Visitors will get to see and hear a vintage '50's Douglas DC-6A Cloudmaster, widely regarded as the best piston engine airliner ever built. "The Six," as it's referred to by its owners, was built in Santa Monica, California in 1958. It also just happens that she will turn 50 years old on the last day of the Golden West Regional Fly-in which runs from June 6 – 8 at Yuba County Airport (MYV), open 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (0800 –1700) all three days.

"The golden age of air travel will come alive for visitors of all ages, when they experience the sight and sound of this iconic 1950s airliner," said John Gibson, Golden West Aviation Association president. "The Six will perform a flight demonstration each day of the fly-in, and will be on static display between performances,"

Based in the UK, The Six spent the first years of its career carrying tourists to exotic locations around the world. It also shuttled rockets from the UK to Australia in support of Britain's space program. She was then based in the Middle East before relocating to the UK in 1987, carrying freight until 2004.

Withdrawn from cargo-hauling duty, The Six played a cameo role in the James Bond film Casino Royale and also drew accolades on the airshow circuit.

"This isn't a pristine museum-quality restoration," said Julian Firth, Captain, G- APSA, Air Atlantique Classic Flight, the organization that keeps The Six in the air. "We aim for authenticity, and today The Six is a genuine, hardworking propliner that has changed little since her last commercial flight."

The Six cruises at 240 mph, with a top speed of 350 mph. She can takeoff and land on a runway as short as 1,200 m and is powered by four Pratt & Whitney R2800 CB3 Double Wasp radial 18-cylinder engines, each producing 2,500 bhp. Additional details about the airliner and the organization are available at www.thedc6.com .

The Golden West Regional Fly-in will feature an airshow, forums and workshops. The Golden West Aero MallTM will have exhibits by manufacturers of the latest aircraft, avionics and pilot supplies. The Kid QwestTM hangar will provide hands-on aviation related activities for children of all ages.

Fathers Day Fly-IN

Redding EAA Chapter 157 will be putting on "Aviation Day 2008" on Sunday, June 15, 2008, Fathers Day, at Benton Field (O85) in Redding, CA, from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm. Admission is free. Ham, eggs and pancake breakfast will be served from 7:00 am to 11:00 am. $7.00 for adults and $5.00 for children under 12. There will be airplane rides and helicopter rides available and lots of homebuilt and vintage aircraft on display.

Fly-in Sat May 17th

We are having a fly in Saturday May 17th from 10am-2pm.

Aircraft parking at turnaround and on taxiway at the Northeast end of the Runway-- resident pilots will be available to assist you with parking. 

For additional information please call: 

559-250-1425 or 530-347-6712 or

Email (evans.gene@sbcglobal.net)

Sat. March 15, fly out

To all Aero club members.

On Saturday, March 15,^tI will be out of town so you are on your own. Hope you have great weather you are on your own.

Gene

To all Aero club members.

The Saturday, March 8th., mission we will be flying to the Trinity Center, weather permitting. Departure time is 9:30 A.M.. Breakfast will be at Yellow Jacket Restaurent. Please let me know by Friday afternoon if you are planning to attend so I can call the Restaurant for reservations.

Trinity Center O86 Elevation 2390' Pat3190' 14-32rw hdg. 122.9 CTAF

If you have an extra seat please give me a call at 347-6712 so another club member can enjoy the flight.

Good Flying

Gene

To all Aero club members.

The Saturday, Feb. 16, mission we will be flying to the Shelter Cove for Lunch, weather permitting- alternate Hay Fork. Departure time is 10:30 A.M...

If you have an extra seat please give me a call at 347-6712 so another club member can enjoy the flight.

Good Flying

Gene