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Electric Aircraft Symposium 2014

Submitted by Ray Shipway on Sat, 03/01/2014 - 12:19
CAFE's EAS VIII
When: April 25, 26, 2014
Where: Santa Rosa, CA
 

Is anyone interested in going to the Electric Aircraft Symposium this year?  It has been my pleasure to attend the last two years and I'm looking forward to this year’s gathering as well.  If you ever had a question regarding electric this is the place for answers.  The future is now and it cannot be more exciting come and listen!  Check out the CAFE web site and follow the links and information.  Great time and right here in Santa Rosa.  See you at the Flamingo!

Motor Glider being built for Quicksilver by our friends at Rainbow Aviation

Submitted by Ray Shipway on Sat, 03/01/2014 - 11:26

Talk about a fun site to wander thru check out Electric Motor Glider with links to all kinds of ultralight and light sport aircraft stuff this sight will keep you busy for a long while.  I'm really excited about the new Motor Glider being built for Quicksilver by our friends at Rainbow Aviation.  Brian as you come to find out is an aircraft builder and an instructor.  This new design is wonderful in its simplicity and 103ness.  Carol is a lovely Lady and instructor par excellent as well.

Quicksilver to produce LSA versions of open cockpit kits

Submitted by Ray Shipway on Thu, 10/17/2013 - 13:51

The preflight briefing includes a cautionary note about camera placement: A little off-center is best, lest dewdrops and grass blades from the nosewheel pepper the lens.

Check.

Oh, and empty pockets are best—there’s a good chance they’ll wind up that way, one way or another.

2013 CLEAR LAKE SPLASH-IN

Submitted by Ray Shipway on Sat, 09/21/2013 - 17:59
The Clear Lake Splash-In is very dear to both Captain Ray and Sher.  We have attended this Fly-In for the last 10 years with our Quicksilver and only have missed once!
 
PRESS RELEASE
When: September 27 – 29, 2013
CONTACT: Lou Reinkens – 530-525-5273
 
The 34th Annual Clear Lake Splash-In is scheduled September 27 – 29, 2013 at Lakeport, California. Organized by West Coast Seaplane Pilots Association, this is the oldest and largest seaplane gathering in the Western United States. Arrivals and Registration begin Friday the 27th at Noon, with most activities scheduled for, and aircraft arrivals expected on, Saturday the 28th. Several flying contests will take place on Saturday accompanied by constant arrivals and departures.

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