Event Calendar

Next Gathering: Thursday, August 21st, 6pm PT 

Ever wondered what it's like to build and live at an airpark? Our speaker at August's Gathering, Professor H. Paul Shuch, will share a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at creating Frazier Lake Airpark (1C9) near Hollister, CA. There will also be  pizza  (and a few salads).

 

Topic:   "Build Your Own Airport - The Frazier Lake Airpark Saga," with Prof. H. Paul Shuch

When:   Thursday, August 21st, 2025 at 6pm PT
Where:  Oakland Aviation Museum, 8252 Earhart Rd., Oakland, CA 94621

 

General Aviation airports are most definitely an endangered species. Their numbers are diminishing in the wild, and they seldom reproduce in captivity. This is the story of a unique privately owned, public use Central California airport, and how, more than four decades ago, it rose from the ashes of a previous airport’s untimely demise. 

 

BONUS: This event qualifies for FAA WINGS credit. To receive credit you may pre-register at faasafety.gov (seminar WP15138506), or we will have a sign-in sheet for those who either don't pre-register, or don't have accounts set up. Hope to see you there!

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How to Join Chapter 1686

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1. Become a member of the EAA national organization by registering at www.EAA.org

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