Congratulations!
First Solo
Paul Yocke
5/25/11
CFI: Tom Navin
Sport Pilot
Andrew Min
5/11/11
CFI: Josh Heinze
Private Pilot
Dennis Stutes
5/9/11
CFI: Josh Heinze
Aldo Ortega
5/23/11
CFI: Angela Brandini
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Welcome New Members
Robert Isaacs
Leanna Hill
Pavel Lastovka
Scott Rakowitz
Tim Raymond |
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Upcoming Events
June
1, 6:00-9:00PM
Private Ground School starts (Full)
4, 9:00-11:00AM
Pancake Breakfast & Fly-out
7, 7:00PM
FAA Safety Team Seminar
Mountain Flying
4, 9:00-11:00AM
Pancake Breakfast & Fly-out
17, 5:00-8:00PM
Friday Evening BBQ
18, 8:00AM-Noon
Private Ground School starts (Full)
18, 9:00AM-Noon
Mountain Flying Class
25, 8:00AM-4:00PM
Open House during RHV Airport Day
July
2, 9:00-11:00AM
Pancake Breakfast & Fly-out
15, 5:00-8:00PM
Friday Evening BBQ
August
6, 9:00-11:00AM
Pancake Breakfast & Fly-out
19, 5:00-8:00PM
Friday Evening BBQ
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Update From Truckee
FAA representative Hardy Bullock will present a FAA Safety Seminar on "Important Mountain Flying Considerations". His presentation will cover what you need to know to safely fly in and out of Truckee airport. The seminar will be presented on Tuesday, June 7 starting at 7:00 PM. Go to the FAA Safety Team's web site to register for the event.
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Upcoming Classes
The next Private Pilot Ground class will likely be scheduled in July. Attending the ground class is an excellent way to get started on your Private Pilot training. The class will run for 12 weeks, one session per week, and three hours per session. We are currently taking names from interested individuals and their preferences for which day of the week to meet. The cost will be $250. Questions? Call Dispatch at (408) 729-5100. There is a Dispatcher on duty 8:00AM to 6:00PM, 7 days a week for your convenience.
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These Fast and Luxurious Airplanes Are Available For Rent Only At Tradewinds Aviation!
The Cessna Corvalis (C350) and Corvalis TT (C400) are ready for you to fly fast and in style to your destination. For more information Click Here. Call to schedule a checkout 408-729-5100 |
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Special Flight Training Opportunities
Trade Winds Aviation will be offering two great training opportunities over the next couple of months to build up you flying skills. Please consider taking advantage of one or both of these sessions.
Mountain Flying Class
We will offer a Mountain Flying class on Saturday June 18. This class will be for pilots who have not had experience with high elevation airports and wish to learn more about high altitude operations. Successful completion of this class will earn the student a sign-off to allow use of Trade Winds Aviation airplanes at high altitude airports.
The class will consist of a morning ground session here at Trade Winds Aviation. Once the ground session has completed we will get in the airplanes and head for Lake Tahoe (either north or south shore). In the mountains we will practice takeoffs and landings as well as experience other mountain situations.
Each airplane in the class will have two students and one instructor. This will allow the students to split the cost of the plane and instructor. The cost of the flight will be billed on the normal hourly basis. The cost of the ground instruction at Trade Winds Aviation will be $75 per person.
Please let us know as early as possible if you would like to attend the fun and informative class. In years past the class has filled up quickly.
IFR Adventure Trip
Several years ago (before the Great Recession), we offered an "IFR Flying Adventure". Two pilots and one instructor made a multiple day journey across the American west and learned a lot about instrument flying. Trade Winds Aviation is pleased to offer this exciting experience again this coming summer. The trip will be open to both current IFR rated pilots and IFR student pilots.
The purpose of the trip is primarily to gain real world experience in flying in IFR conditions. On the morning of the departure we will look at the map and see where the worst weather is (within reason) and aim for it. Once there we will fly in instrument conditions as much as possible.
However there are other side benefits to the trip. For example, we will get to see some wonderful areas of the Western US. We will learn how to prep for a trip where the ultimate destination may not be known. We will learn how to use satellite weather as well as information from flight service and ATC to make informed weather decisions. We will also insure that all pilots will receive an IPC by completing the flight.
A fixed day/week for this trip has not been finalized. However sometime in June or July is most likely and will depend mostly on the pilot's (not instructor's) schedule. A trip planning meeting will be schedule prior to the start of the trip. If you are interested in this trip please contact Walt Gyger or our Dispatchers.
Ken Maples
Chief Flight Instructor
CFI, CFII
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Welcome New Flight Instructors
Michel Bitanga - Michel is an Advanced Flight Instructor. He received all his pilot certificates in the Bay Area and has over 5 years experience as a Flight Instructor. He welcomes everyone interested in learning to fly or earning additional certificates. Seth Howell - Seth is a Senior II Flight Instructor. He received his training out of the Reid-Hillview airport. As a CFI/CFII he has given over 1,700 hours of instruction in a variety of aircraft ranging from light sports to the C400. He is committed to providing a fun and safe learning environment. Whether you want to take your first introductory flight, expand to instrument training, or work toward the completion of your commercial certificate, Seth is excited to help you succeed!.
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 Fly-out News
On Saturday, May 7th six people took off in two airplanes for our monthly fly-out. The group headed to Charles M. Schultz - Sonoma County airport (STS) near Santa Rosa to visit the Pacific Coast Air Museum. After parking at Sonoma Jet Center, we borrowed their courtesy car and drove the short distance to the museum. The museum was very nice. They have a good collection of late model military fighter jets. Afterwards we returned to the jet center, walked a short distance to the terminal building and ate a nice lunch at the Sky Lounge restaurant.
The next fly-out is scheduled for Saturday, June 6. We will be heading to the McClellan Airfield (MCC) near Sacramento to visit the Aerospace Museum of California.
If you have questions about future our fly-outs or would like to sign up for one please contact Dispatch at (408) 729-5100 or dispatch@tradewindsaviation.com |
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Friday Evening BBQs
Come join Trade Winds Aviation staff for our first summer time barbecue on Friday, June 17 starting at 5:00 PM. It will be a fun time to catch up with fellow flying enthusiasts. Ken Maples will share more details about the upcoming Mountain Flying Class and the IFR Adventure Trip, and answer your questions.
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Looking For A Few Good Airplanes
We would like to add additional late model Cessna aircraft to our rental fleet. Specifically we are looking to add a C172 SP with either traditional or G1000 instrumentation and a C182 with traditional or G1000 instrumentation. If you are interested in owning such aircraft, have it managed by Trade Winds Aviation and earn income to offset the cost of ownership, then a leaseback arrangement is an excellent option for you. For more information please contact Walt Gyger, Flight School Manager, at 408-729-5100 or
walt@tradewindsaviation.com |
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