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Frequencies: ASOS 132.275, CTAF 122.800 Ground 121.050, Temp Tower 126.400 Tower operates from 0900 to 1800 local

Friday, Sept 2nd, 2016 • Fly-In Arrival.......................................... All Day • FREE Movie Night... Pixar’s “UP”.........1900

Saturday, Sept 3rd, 2016 • Tower Opens................................... 0900 • Fly-In Arrivals................................... All Day • EAA Pancake Breakfast................... 0630-1030 • Gates Open..................................... 0800 • Aircraft Registration........................ 0900 • National Anthem Fly Over............... 1000 • Young Eagles Rally........................... 1000-1400 (Kids fly free; register before 1200) • Airplane/Helicopter Rides................ All Day • People’s Choice Winners Announced.... 1530 • Watsonville Municipal Airport Tenant of the Year Recognition................... 1600 • Fly-In Departures.............................. All Day (Tower operations end 1800)

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Greetings and welcome to Wings Over Watsonville!

To those of you visiting our Municipal

Airport for the first time we are pleased to have you join us. To those who are returning we say “Welcome back!”

Our Municipal Airport is the only airport within Santa Cruz County and serves as an important part of the region’s general aviation infrastructure. Since 1947 Watsonville’s airport has served the community, city and county as an economic engine and emergency lifeline.

Our Municipal Airport management, staff and volunteers have worked diligently to provide a variety of activities and opportunities for a fun filled family free event.

I am pleased you have chosen to visit us today and am certain you will enjoy Wings Over Watsonville.

Again, on behalf of the City Council, City administration and employees of the City of Watsonville it is my pleasure to welcome you to our Municipal Airport as we once again open the gates to celebrate Wings Over Watsonville.

With over 55,000 operations per year our airport is a viable and vital economic engine. As we open the airport to the public today please take a moment to view everything the airport has to offer. From displays of Watsonville’s based aircraft and historic military war birds to first responders from the Santa Cruz County Sheriff, California Highway Patrol, California Department of Forestry and Cal Star.

Felipe Hernandez, Mayor

Welcome to our Airport!

On behalf of the residents of Watsonville’s District three, home of the Watsonville Municipal Airport, I’m pleased to welcome you to Wing’s Over Watsonville!

Locals know this is the return of a family oriented, fun and free event.

Those joining us for the first time this year will join in on an exciting day to experience the newest aviation event in our area, at the only airport in Santa Cruz County.

Our airport management and staff have brought together some exciting and family oriented venues to include free flights for youth and a free “KidzZone.”

Be sure to stop by the restaurant, enjoy various Food Trucks and vendors.

I am pleased you have chosen to visit us today and I am certain you will enjoy Wings Over Watsonville!

Today, you will have an opportunity to walk the ramp and see all things general aviation, from some very familiar historic military aircraft, first responder aircraft and a host of various makes and models of general aviation aircraft based at Watsonville.

As a long time Watsonville public servant and resident, I can attest to the viability, vitality and value of our general aviation facility.

Lowell Hurst, City Council District 3

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Thanks for joining us at this year’s Wings Over Watsonville!

Over this Labor Day Weekend the Municipal Airport Staff and a host of talented volunteers have joined into to open the gates and the ramp to bring you a sampling of the best General Aviation has to offer. From private aircraftto-historic warbirds, from antique-to-unique, from first responders to and last of their-kind aircraft you’ll find them on the field.

does not disappoint. If you see me on the ramp don’t hesitate to let us know how we are doing!

Rayvon Williams Airport Manager

We’ve again focused on providing you a free, family oriented, fun filled day at KWVI. As a pilot who learned to fly at Watsonville and now served as it’s manager I have a personal commitment to ensuring Wings Over Watsonville

Our Guest Master of Ceremonies!

After graduation, he began This year Wings Over Watsonville working at IPS Meteostar fulltime and eventually began welcomes Dan Cianca of our local Central Coast CBS affiliate, forecasting and presenting weather on-camera for Your KION Channel 46.

Weather Network, a division of IPS Meteostar. After that Born and raised in Butte, project ended, he moved to Montana, Dann began watching the Weather Channel KJCT News 8 in Grand Junction, Colorado, where he worked as at an early age. Several deep a meteorologist, news reporter cold snaps (lows below -40ºF) and morning co-host. and summertime severe thunderstorms that snapped his great-grandmother’s tall pine trees heightened his evergrowing interest in meteorology.

Storm chasing videos and the film “Twister” amplified his desire to make meteorology his career.

In 2004, he moved to the Denver-area and began studying at the Metropolitan State University of Denver, where he earned a bachelor’s of science in meteorology.

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Kidz Zone Free Movie Night at Watsonville Municipal Airport!!!

Friday September 2nd, gates open at 7 p.m.

Watsonville Municipal Airport 100 Aviation Way, Watsonville Admission is FREE! Parking is FREE! The event is dedicated to the youth of our community and is the airport’s commitment to make flight a reality.

WHO? Bay Federal Credit Union is proud to continue

sponsorship of the Wings Over Watsonville FREE Movie Night!

The Watsonville Municipal Airport in partnership with the Experimental Aircraft Association, Chapter 119, and United Flight Services is hosting Wings Over Watsonville.

WHAT ‘S THE MOVIE?

Carl Fredricksen (Ed Asner), a 78-year-old balloon salesman, is about to fulfill a lifelong dream. Tying thousands of balloons to his house, he flies away to the South American wilderness.

But curmudgeonly Carl’s worst nightmare comes true when he discovers a little boy named Russell is a stowaway aboard the balloon-powered house.

WHEN: Labor Day weekend, Friday night 7:00pm, Movie is Pixar’s UP. FOR PARENTS: Unlike years past, this year’s performance will not be held outside on the airport lawn but in a newly constructed maintenance hangar. Arrive early for a brief tour and a great location. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. Popcorn’s provided by the EAA!.

K IDS ZON E! September 2, 2016 – Movie starts at 7:00pm. Admission for all is FREE. Free popcorn and a beverage provided to the Kidz.

Free Parking at terminal.

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Saturday September 3rd, gates open at 8 a.m.

Watsonville Municipal Airport 100 Aviation Way, Watsonville Admission is FREE! Parking on field only $5 The event is dedicated to the youth of our community and is the airport’s commitment to make flight a reality.

WHO? The Watsonville Municipal Airport in partnership

with the Experimental Aircraft Association, Chapter 119, Monterey Bay Chapter of the Ninety-Nines, Civil Air Patrol Squadron 13, Straight-and-Level Aviation, Bay Federal Credit Union and United Flight Services is hosting Wings Over Watsonville.

WHAT CAN I EXPECT TO SEE AND DO? ❖Free Friday Night movie

❖Free Flights for children ages 8 to 17 ❖Free Kid Zones

❖Antique and unique aircraft

❖Military and Warbird aircraft

❖Introductory aircraft and helicopter rides. ❖Food Trucks and food vendors ❖Working Aircraft

❖First Responder aircraft

WHEN: Labor Day weekend, Friday night 7:00pm, Movie is Pixar’s UP and Saturday is the Fly-In, 8am to 6pm.

For Pilots: Pilots arriving early may camp overnight,

sign up for the “Dawn Patrol” and obtain discounted fuel during the Fly-In. Additionally Pilots will have an opportunity to showcase their aircraft and attendees are invited to vote on the beast type of aircraft; a “People’s Choice Award” for various categories will be awarded.

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Y O UN G EAGLES PR O GRAM Experimental Aircraft Association - Chapter 119 – Watsonville Airport The current chairman of the entire Young Eagles program is Sean D. Tucker from our own Salinas Valley. He is a world renowned air show performer and past pilot out of the Watsonville Airport. He is taking time out of his air show schedule to promote the Young Eagles program and give kids airplane rides.

Currently the Young Eagles program has flown nearly 2 million kids with the help of EAA’s network of volunteer pilot and ground volunteers.

EAA119 has flown nearly 6000 of the 2 Million kids flown by EAA since 1992.

Most of the EAA119 kids are local to the Watsonville and Santa Cruz county area. Many have gone on to aviation careers with pilot licenses earned by local instructors. There is currently an EAA119 Young Eagle in the Air Force Academy.

The program is worthwhile, nearly 50% of pilots younger than 35 got their first airplane rides as a Young Eagle. The program supports the kids with free Sporty’s Aviation ground school software (the real deal, not a kiddie version), an EAA Student membership, first flight, and FAA written exam reimbursement. There are also many other means of support for

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those who continue to pursue aviation.

Tom Hail, of Chapter EAA 119, is Young Eagles Coordinator for Watsonville Airport. He is in charge of coordinating Chapter 119 rallies, ensuring they are safe, fun, and efficient. Tom, himself, has given over 300 Young Eagle rides.

Out of Watsonville, the flights are approximately 30 minutes each, with a possibility of up to three kids in each flight. On return, the smiles are huge, and the parents are appreciative of the time and costs the pilots contribute. Young Eagle flights are not Charity Flights, as no money can change hands, and no cost reimbursement is possible to the pilots.

However, at Watsonville airport, the city appreciates the sacrifice and provides a fuel discount for the pilots.

Additionally, Chapter 119 provides a scholarship for a child 14-15 years of age to attend the EAA Air Academy in Oshkosh, Wisconsin during the summer. Check out the scholarship information at: http:// www.eaa 119.org/AirAcademyscholarsip

Most kids flown by individuals:

John Nogatch – 435, John Davi – 421, Doug Glass – 312, Tom Hail – 304, Ben Rolfe – 278, JR Warmkessel – 241

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CA L I F O R NIA H IGH WA Y PA T R OL

Our current aircraft is a Cessna 206 equipped with a 15 inch camera. The camera is able to capture video and still pictures. It also has IR or infrared technology.

Along with the Camera it has a moving map, similar to “google maps” that shows the aircraft location along with where the camera is looking, which could be miles away.

Radios installed are capable of scanning all law enforcement, EMS, and fire frequencies. We are listening/scanning to 17 to 20 different frequencies at a time depending on the area we are flying over.

The crew is a two man crew, pilot and flight officer. The pilot flies while the flight officer mans the camera and coordinates missions.

Of course we look for speeders, but we also listen and respond to all calls from all different agencies.

❖ We patrol difficult to reach, rural roadways and coast line

❖ We do surveillances, and follow suspects when necessary.

❖ Take pictures and/or vides of crime scenes.

❖ We watch or back-up Officers while on traffic stops or when serving a warrant.

Our most important job is to assist the Officers on the ground to make their job safer and easier. We can see over fences and behind walls, we can even see in the dark.

SAN TA C RUZ C OU N T Y SH ER IF F

Air -1 is a Cessna 172 owned by the Santa Cruz Sheriff’s Office. ❖ Piloted by Chris Clark and other staff

❖ Our aircraft is equipped with a public

❖ Our mission is to provide an aerial

❖ A gyro-stabilized camera system for

that obtained their pilot license at Ocean Air at the Watsonville Airport

safety radio system to talk to agency personnel on the ground

surveillance resource to the Sheriff’s Office and other agencies in order to enhance public safety.

taking pictures and video.

CA L S TAR

-CALSTAR currently has 8 rotor wing and 1 fixed wing base from the central coast to Tahoe, with 2 new rotor wing bases opening in the next month.

-All rotor wing bases utilize the EC135 model helicopter.

-CALSTAR flies with 2 nurses on board for patient care, versus the typical staffing of a flight nurse and flight paramedic -Nurses must have a minimum of 3 years critical care experience and are required to obtain specialized flight nurse certification after being employed -Flight nurses have an expanded scope of practice over RNs in the hospital setting, including rapid sequence endotracheal intubation, surgical chricothyrotomy, and Pleural decompression among the specialized skills.

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-Each helicopter is a miniature ICU/ER with cardiac and hemodynamic monitoring, medication pumps and ventilator to provide life saving interventions -CALSTAR responds to both scene calls (911 type events) and inter-facility transports where we are moving patients to hospitals with higher levels of care.

-CALSTAR also has specialized equipment to allow for the transport of infants and pediatric patients.

-CALSTAR EC135 helicopter is flown with a single pilot.

-Pilots must have 3000 hours with 2000 hours PIC, multiple hours flying with night vision goggles -Each crew member flies with night vision goggles

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CA L F I RE S-2T AIRTANKER - Manufacture, Grumman Aerospace, Bethpage, New York.

ORIGINAL OWNER - U.S. Navy, 1958-1975; The S-2E/G carrier-based anti-submarine warfare airplane.

ACQUIRED BY CAL FIRE - In 1996, CAL FIRE acquired 26 S-2E/G planes from the Department of Defense. CAL FIRE converted the planes to a fire fighting configuration and fitted them with modern, powerful turboprop engines.

The completely reconditioned S-2Ts are faster, safer, more maneuverable, and carry a larger retardant payload than the S-2A air tankers CAL FIRE had used since the 1970s. The final three S-2Ts were completed and delivered 2005.CAL FIRE has 23 S-2T air tankers. One is permanently stationed at the Sacramento Aviation Management Unit facility for maintenance relief.

MISSION - CAL FIRE uses the S-2T air tankers for fast initial attack delivery of fire retardant on wild land fires.

CREW - One Pilot (contract pilot)

PAYLOAD - 1,200 gallons long-term fire

retardant

SPECIFICATIONS - Gross Weight: 29,150 pounds - Max. Operating Speed: 270 mph Range: Loaded: 500 miles/Empty: 800 miles - Wing Span: 73 feet - Endurance: 4.5 hours Engines: Two (2) Garrett TPE331-14GR turbine engines. (1,650 horsepower each)

retard the spread of a fire is a slurry mix consisting of a chemical salt compound, water, clay or a gum-thickening agent, and a coloring agent. At nine pounds per gallon, an S-2T tanker can carry 10,800 pounds.

OV-10A AIRTACTICAL AIRCRAFT (SPOTTER) - CAL FIRE uses the OV-10A as

command and control of aircraft on wild land fires. The crew provides tactical coordination with the incident commander on the ground, providing information on the movement and spread of the fire. The crew then directs the airtanker and helicopter pilots on where to make their retardant and water drops.

CREW - Pilot and observer (contract pilots) SPECIFICATIONS - Gross Weight - 10,500 pounds, Max. Operation Speed - 258 mph Range - 1,000 miles, Endurance - 5.5 hours max., Wing Span 40 feet, Engines - Two (2) Garrett T-76 turbines (715 horsepower each).

UH-1H SUPER HUEY HELICOPTERS are equipped to carry fire retardant and water, the helicopters can also transport firefighters, equipment and injured personnel.

CREW - All CAL FIRE helicopters are flown by CAL FIRE pilots.

CAL I F O R NIA F I SH AND G A M E

History The first California Fish and Game Act was passed in 1852 by the California State Legislature and signed into law by Governor John Bigler. The Game Act closed seasons in 12 counties for quail, partridge, mallard and wood ducks, elk, deer, and antelope. A second legislative action enacted the same year protected salmon runs. In 1854, the Legislature extended the act to include all counties of California. In 1860, protection controls were extended for trout. Lake Merritt (Oakland, California) was made the first game refuge of California in 1869, believed to be the first in the United States.

In 1871, the state appointed the first Game Wardens to handle wildlife law enforcement, making the Enforcement

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RETARDANT - The retardant used to slow or

Division of the Department of Fish and Game the first state law enforcement agency enacted in California.

California Fish and Game also collaborated with the indigenous Native American Tribes to ensure their proper fishing rights. The Yurok tribe has collaborated with them as recently as 2011 By 2012, California was one of only 13 states still using “Game” in the title of their wildlife agency. The State Legislature changed the Department’s name to Fish and Wildlife on January 1, 2013. This change reflects the trend toward expansion of the Agencies’ missions from sport fishing and hunting alone, to protection of non-game wildlife, and whole ecosystems.

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Law Enforcement Division

Pilots

The department employs wardens to protect California’s wildlife and natural resources. CDFW wardens are armed law enforcement officers with statewide arrest authority. They enforce California state laws related to hunting, fishing, pollution, endangered species, and wildlife habitat destruction. Vehicles used range from the patrol pickup to boats, catamarans, four-wheelers, snow-mobiles, horses, helicopters, and planes. The wardens investigate, collect evidence, serve search warrants, arrest criminals, and ensure public safety.

Wardens patrol the state of California and 200 miles (320 km) off the coast.

The CDFW operates an Air Services unit for the purposes of aerial surveillance, fish stocking, and transportation. All CDFW pilots are fully qualified peace officers, pilots, and airplane mechanics.

One of the current pilots got his aviation training at the Watsonville Airport. They are responsible for maintaining their own aircraft, and fly out of Hemet, Fresno, Sacramento, and Redding.

As of 2014, about 380 wardens patrolled the state.

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EN TER TAINMEN T Raising Risk Awareness Flights Above Addiction is an interactive health science program

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eams of student artists paint the SafeLaunch plane at air shows across California and by special arrangement at general aviation airports. After participating in a lesson about the science of addiction, youth paint their dreams and life-affirming designs on the fuselage of a Cessna 182. Local media are invited to the event to help spread the prevention message.

Individuals, businesses, and youth service providers, who support the SafeLaunch mission to prevent addiction where it starts...before it starts, are invited to sponsor Flight Above Addiction events. Sponsors receive recognition of their commitment in press releases and at media events.

SafeLaunch is a registered tax-exempt 501c3. Ron Cuff, the tour pilot, is a retired

Navy Commander who was safely launched from and landed on seven different U.S. aircraft carriers over 120 times. Janet Rowse is a small business owner and an artist. Both are parents.

The Convertibles formed at the University of the Pacific in the early 1980s and dedicated their performances to fun and popular hits from the 50’s to the present. They bring it all, from rock to R&B to Motown with even a little Funk thrown in for spice!

You’ll hear soaring guitar leads, Earth Wind & Fire-like power horns, ballads and anthems from artists such as Elvis, Journey and even Bruno Mars. Their repertoire is vast but you’re likely to recognize every hit song … and the songs are virtually all danceable. Their arrangements most often stay true to the originals that audiences know and love. The Convertibles pull off tight harmonies and enjoy mixing it up with audiences.

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A P I LO T’ S PILO T

Dan Chauvet was a tenant of Watsonville Airport for over 40 years. The Watsonville Airport and its many tenants would like to recognize Dan and wife Sarah for all their many contributions to this Airport and the continuous education of pilots and their safety. His enthusiasm and ability to motivate others has resulted in an outstanding group of safe pilots in the corporate and private sector of aviation today. Dan has earned the highest respect of his peers. Many pilots he trained tell me of their flying experiences where they felt a bit over whelmed, but they heard Dan’s voice, “Don’t worry, fly the airplane, you can handle it.”

Dan Chauvet passed away at his home in Watsonville on April 21, 2016. He was 80. He was born in Pacific Grove, California on August 31, 1935. He attended Pacific Grove High School, and then graduated from Oregon State University.

Dan learned to fly in the Oregon State Flying Club and became a licensed pilot in 1958. In

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1963 he met Sarah Marie Doherty in Pendleton, Oregon and they were married in 1964. In 1967, Dan and Sarah moved to Boise, Idaho when Dan began his aviation career. They returned to Pacific Grove in 1969 when Dan took a job with Golden West Airlines.

Dan, Sarah and their three children moved to Watsonville in 1971 when Dan went to work flying for Granite Construction Company. He became Granite’s Chief Pilot in 1986, where he remained until he retired in 1996.

Dan was diagnosed with distal muscular dystrophy in 1988, which eventually ended his flying career. He worked as a flight instructor throughout his time with Granite and continued to instruct and fly until 2005.

Dan was a former president of the Watsonville Pilot’s Association. He was a member of the Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association, Experimental Aircraft Association, California Pilot’s Association, Monterey Bay Ninety-Nines 49 1/2, and the

Quiet Birdmen. He also served on the County Disabilities Commission.

His research and advocacy has been instrumental in the Watsonville Pilots Association and the City of Watsonville working together to address airport land use planning and the longterm fiscal viability of Watsonville Airport.

In October 2015, Dan received the FAA’s Master Pilot’s Award for over 50 years involvement in aviation with a demonstrated commitment to safety.

Dan leaves his wife of 51 years, Sarah Marie, in Watsonville, his sons Maurice in Los Angeles and Gerald in Washington State, daughter Eileen in San Francisco. Dan also leaves many past students from Watsonville Airport. Many airline, corporate, and general aviation pilots have passed through Dan’s tutelage. They have been safe and accident free pilots.

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INSTRUCTIONS: WHAT - TOUR THE TARMAC AND CHECK OUT THE VARIOUS AIRCRAFT. AIRCRAFT THAT RECEIVE THE MOST VOTES WITHIN A TYPE WILL WIN ONE OF SIX PEOPLES’ CHOICE AWARDS. HOW - WRITE YOUR FAVORITE TYPE OF AIRCRAFT “N-NUMBER” WHERE INDICATED BELOW. WHERE - DROP YOUR COMPLETED BALLOT IN THE CONTAINERS MARKED “VOTE HERE”. WHEN - VOTING CLOSES AT 1400 (2:00pm). AWARDS PRESENTED AT 1530 (3:30pm). HAVE A QUESTION? THERE’S BOUND TO BE A PILOT NEARBY…ASK FOR HELP!

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