Runway Improvement Project Enters a New Phase!

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1 Summer 2014 Issue 39 Newsletter Runway Improvement Project Enters a New Phase! by David Heal, AAE, Sr. Aviation Consultant, Mead & Hunt Inc. With the coming of summer, construction on the Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport (STS) runway improvement project has continued in earnest. The majority of operational enhancements to Runway 2-20 are anticipated to be completed by the end of June. These enhancements include a new partial parallel taxiway (new Taxiway B), a medium intensity runway lighting system, and Precision Approach Path Indicator lights serving Runway 2. In addition, the old Runway 32 localizer antenna array has been removed and will be replaced with a new, state-of-the-art array when Runway is reopened later this fall. In early July, Runway 2-20 will be reopened for air traffic (day/night and VFR/IFR) with a temporary length of 4,831 feet. The Temporary Airfield Configuration can be found on page 8 of this Newsletter. Runway will then be temporarily closed until mid-october 2014 to enable construction of the various runway safety area enhancements and the decoupling of the runway approach ends. During the construction of the culvert on the Airport s northwest side, pilots can expect to see a crane operating near the approach end of Runway 14. The crane will be operating at night while the airport is closed. Re-designation of taxiways will occur throughout the construction project. Pilots are strongly encouraged to check for FAA NOTAMs regarding the many changes occurring during this summer s airport construction project. It is anticipated that the STS runway improvement project will be substantially completed by mid-october For up-to-date information regarding this project, visit: Culvert night work Pacific Coast Air Museum REACH updates Alaska Airlines Redwood Bench Development Opportunities For Rent Aviation Commission Rack Card/Advertising Opportunities..7 Temporary Airfield Configuration Airport Tenant Directory

2 PCAM Air Show 2014: New Date / New Location The Wings Over Wine Country Air Show will be held on September this year instead of the usual August dates. The main reason for the date change is so that we can compete for Canadian acts and demonstration teams that usually reserve June through August to fly in Canadian air shows. In addition to the date change, the 2014 air show will be located south of the airline box at the Charles M. Schulz - Sonoma County Airport with the show front crowd line on the ramp in front of, to just south of Sonoma Jet Center. The location change is primarily due to construction that is anticipated to be ongoing in September on the KaiserAir Santa Rosa Jet Center ramp area. The air show performer lineup is looking very good for this year and includes: Greg Colyer in his T-33, Jerod Flohr in his Extra, Frank Dr. D Donnelly in his clip-wing Taylorcraft, and Dan Buchanan with his hang glider routine. Our headline act is Chuck Aaron with the only U.S. aerobatic helicopter routine, and the Marines will be coming with their MV-22 Osprey demonstration team. Chuck Aaron aerobic helicopter On the ground, we ll have over 30 static display aircraft to look at and climb aboard, and the 501st Star Wars reenactors will be walking around keeping an eye on things, as well as to give our guests some great additional photo opportunities. In Sonoma Jet Center s Redwood Hangar, we ll have interactive demonstrations that will include battle bots where guests can battle each other using remote controlled robots. As usual, we ll have a nice collection of novelty vendors and local food vendors, and a kids world for our younger guests. A pancake breakfast will be held on Saturday and Sunday from 8am to 10am for guests who want to get an early start on their air show outing. Save the date for September 20th and 21st for your 2014 Wings Over Wine Country Air Show experience. It s going to be a great show! Check out our website for details: MV-22 Osprey 2

3 Lunar Rover at PCAM Did you know that the Pacific Coast Air Museum has a fullscale replica of the Lunar Rover? This is an exact duplicate of the Moon Buggy that NASA astronauts used to drive around on the moon, and was built to NASA blueprints by Bill Harrah for Harrah s Museum in Reno. Visit PCAM and sit in the Lunar Rover for a photo or two! Pacific Coast Air Museum, One Air Museum Way, Santa Rosa, CA, At the Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport. Palooza Music & Dance Party Saturday, July 19th (Public Event) Full scale replica of the Lunar Rover at PCAM The Pacific Coast Air Museum is pleased to present a firsttime event in Sonoma County: a battle of three live bands on the PCAM grounds, right there among the Museum s historic aircraft. For the unbelievably low entry fee of just $10 per person, with beer, wine, cider and food vendors provided, we are featuring music by Coffee Catz: string band The Jody Counter Band: blues and R&B The Hax: classic rock These great bands will play one after the other from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The smooth concrete of the museum s F-15 display pad makes the perfect dance floor so bring your dancing shoes! Picnic baskets, blankets, chairs, low tables and your own beverages are all welcome. Don t miss this fun opportunity to listen to some great music and dance your palooza off! Palooza Music, 2013 Palooza Music & Dance Party Saturday, July 19, :00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Admission: $10.00 Food and drinks are available from vendors on-site for an additional charge. Pacific Coast Air Museum One Air Museum Way, at N. Laughlin and Becker Santa Rosa, CA 95403, Palooza Dance Party,

4 REACH Air Medical Services Staff Updates Mark Cicali Chief Pilot, REACH Administration, Santa Rosa, CA Vice President of Aviation Operations Vicky Spediacci has announced effective April 13, 2014, Mr. Mark Cicali will be Chief Pilot for REACH Air Medical Services. Mark has been with REACH since 2008 when REACH 9 began in Imperial County, CA. Since then, Mark has assisted in base start-ups, became a flight instructor and rose to Lead Pilot and Assistant Chief Pilot duties. Prior to this, he honorably served 20 years in the US Marine Corps as an officer and pilot. All of this represents a very high degree of professionalism and education that will contribute greatly to REACH s organization. Brian Fladhammer General Manager, REACH 1, Santa Rosa and REACH 6/ Lakeport, CA Randy Lyman, Director of Service Delivery at REACH, has announced Brian Fladhammer as the new General Manager for REACH 1 in Santa Rosa and REACH 6 in Lakeport, CA. Brian comes to REACH with a long history in EMS and HEMS. His past experience includes positions as Firefighter/Paramedic, Battalion Chief, Flight Paramedic and HEMS Program Director. He also has a great deal of experience and training in leadership. We are excited to have him and believe he will be a great leader for the R1/ R6 staff. Andy Danovaro Mark Cicali, Chief Pilot, REACH Administration, Santa Rosa Director of Maintenance, Santa Rosa, CA Vice President of Aviation Operations Vicky Spediacci has announced that Andy Danovaro has been selected as the best candidate for the role of Director of Maintenance for REACH Air Medical Services. Andy has been a long term, extremely dedicated and passionate manager within REACH for many years. He brings the technical expertise, culture and value set to this new position and is highly respected by our maintenance team. Given his skills and dedication to excellence, REACH is confident he is the right person to fulfill the role as Director of Maintenance. 4

5 GET THROUGH SECURITY ON TIME! MINUTES PRIOR TO DEPARTURE Arrive at Airport; check-in counter opens; check your luggage; get your Boarding pass; proceed thru Security (have your boarding pass and photo ID ready) MINUTES PRIOR TO DEPARTURE Check-in counter closes; baggage check closes; proceed thru Security (have your boarding pass and photo ID ready) MINUTES PRIOR TO DEPARTURE Boarding of aircraft begins MINUTES PRIOR TO DEPARTURE Boarding Gate closes New timeline for passengers at STS Save Time & Money on Business Travel Alaska Airlines Easy Biz, an online tool designed to address the unique needs of business travel, is now available. Book Alaska flights and earn miles on your corporate travel spending. That is in addition to the miles your employees can earn as Mileage Plan members. For additional information and to sign your company up visit: Earn Double Miles on Popular Routes for the rest of 2014 Alaska Airlines is pleased to offer Mileage Plan members Double Miles on some of our most popular routes to and from Seattle for the rest of the year. Visit a favorite destination or find a new adventure while earning Double Mileage Plan Miles

6 Ever wonder where the Redwood Trees from Highway 101 went? The Sonoma County Airport was lucky enough to score a few, thanks to Ghilotti Construction Company. The Airport now has a welcoming bench near the arrival gate - THANK YOU Ghilotti! Redwood bench donated by Ghilotti Construction presents HOT DOG Thursday! Development Opportunities Contact: Commercial Development and Concessions Lori Schandel, Property Specialist lori.schandel@sonoma-county.org Still only $5.00 Includes Admission, Large Hot Dog, Chips and Soda! 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. FIRST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH July 10th August 7th September 4th October 2nd One Air Museum Way - Cross Street: Becker Blvd. Santa Rosa, CA Contact: For Rent Hangars & Storeroom Gloria Cote, Administrative Aide gloria.cote@sonoma-county.org 6

7 Aviation Commission Meetings Meetings are held at 8:00 a.m. in the Airport Manager s office, 2290 Airport Blvd, Santa Rosa, CA 95403, unless otherwise noted. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend. July 17, 2014 August 21, 2014 September 18, 2014 October 16, 2014 District 1: District 2: District 3: District 4: District 5: At Large: At Large: Aviation Commissioners Jim McCord - jimmccordcfi@gmail.com Don Smith - donaldsmith@comcast.net Larry Carrillo - ljcarrillo@msn.com Del Starrett - del@archstarrett.com Art Hayssen - burnside@sonic.net Tim Delaney - tdelaney@jdhwealth.com Marlon Young - myoung@majlaw.com The Red Baron Flyer Newsletter is published quarterly. Articles, news items, calendar events, and photos are always welcome and appreciated. Please contact Gina Stocker at or via at gina.stocker@sonoma-county.org for information. Thank you! Terminal Rack Card / Advertising Opportunities! Terminal Backlit Signs Backlit signs are available throughout the terminal, in various sizes, and include overhead and wall-mounted displays. Luggage Carts Complimentary luggage carts offer double-sided advertising exposure to arriving and departing passengers. Special Event Signage Special event signage may be available and priced according to placement and duration. Contact Information Rack Card system in STS terminal area For backlit signage, luggage carts, and special event advertising rates and availability, please contact Gina Stocker at For rack card only advertising, please contact Jonathan Fearn with Certified Folder Display Service, Inc. at Airport tenants receive a 25% discount on Advertising, and/or terminal rack card placement free of charge. 7

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9 Airport Operations Duty Officer Airport Maintenance Shop Complaint Line Organization Description Location Phone Airport Express Bus Service 5807 Old Redwood Hwy Alaska Airlines Airline Terminal Avis Rent A Car Car Rental Agency Terminal Barron Air Aircraft Maintenance 2290 Becker Blvd Budget Car Rental Agency Terminal CAFE Foundation Non-Profit 5550 Windsor Road Cal Fire Firefighting 2235 Airport Blvd Civil Air Patrol Non-Profit 5 Air Museum Way Enterprise Car Rental Agency Terminal Experimental Aircraft Assoc. Non-Profit 5550 Windsor Road Federal Aviation Admin - Tower Government Agency 2245 Airport Blvd Hertz Car Rental Agency Terminal J & R Electronics Aircraft Maintenance 6000 Flightline Blvd Kaiser Air - Santa Rosa Jet Center Full Service FBO 2240 Airport Blvd National Car Rental Agency Terminal North Coast Air Flight School 5010 Flightline Drive Pacific Coast Air Museum Historical Museum 1 Air Museum Way PropJet Aviation Aircraft Maintenance 2282 Becker Blvd REACH Air Medical Services Air Ambulance 451 Aviation Blvd # Republic Parking Parking Lot Management 2200 Airport Blvd Santa Rosa Ninety-Nines Women Pilots Non-Profit 2247 Airport Blvd sr99s@sonic.net Sky Lounge Restaurant Restaurant Terminal Solairus Aviation Aircraft Maintenance & Charter 201 First Street #307, Petaluma Sonoma Helicopter Helicopt Training/Photos/Tours 5790 Flightline Drive Sonoma Jet Center Full Service FBO 6000 Flightline Drive Trinity Technology Group Security Terminal Vine Jet Aircraft Charter, Sales & Mgmt 7400 Flightline Drive

10 PNTS Charles M. Schulz - Sonoma County Airport 2290 Airport Boulevard Santa Rosa, CA Follow STS on SAVE THE DATE: September 20-21, 2014 The Air Show is currently seeking sponsors, vendors, and volunteers. If you re interested in participating, please visit: Gates open at 9am. Show starts at 10am. Show ends at 4pm.