SQL Tower Tour anybody?

The manager of the SQL tower mentioned a couple of months ago that they are open for tours of the tower facility, workload permitting. A year or so ago I tried to get a tour but they couldn't offer them because of security protocols so I have never been in the SQL tower. I think it would be interesting to take a tour and would find it more enjoyable if we did this as a group. So if you are interested post your interest here and I will coordinate the tour with the tower manager. I am thinking perhaps a Friday afternoon, evening or a weekend morning (before it gets too busy). If you have a preference for time include that in your response.

Herb

This happened last night. Somehow, no injuries. An important image to keep close in mind, however - so important to be thorough in planning, to be pro-active in noticing/responding to in-flight anomolies, and when that doesn't work to be well-practiced in executing emergency landings.

Newcomers to the Blog

I just invited the students who have started flying with me recently to the blog... welcome Ken, Leo, Sonia (pre-solo), David (getting ready for his checkride), and Hakan (Instrument).

Patti

Going to Kingdon Airport (O20)?

Kingdon Airport (O20) is having a Pilot Competition tommorow, June 11th. It is a flour bombing and spot landing competition. For more details check out:

http://www.deltaflyingclub.com/#/club-events/4540276827

Sounds like fun

Wind History

Check out this site that another WVFC member/pilot/student created:

http://www.windhistory.com/

It provides an interesting view into prevailing winds at airports.

Oakdale (O27) Airport History

It is interesting to read the history behind a number of the airports in the area.

http://www.oakdaleleader.com/news/article/4785/

And we thought PAO squirrels were things to watch out for....

It is always interesting to run across an unusual NOTAM. This is one from Modesto. Anyone been to MOD to actually see this?

!MOD 05/003 MOD TWY B ANIMAL HOLE 100 NORTHWEST TWY D INTXN 25 SOUTHWEST TWY B CNTRLN 8 IN WIDE BY 24 IN DEEP