Workshops

SHARE YOUR KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE WITH OTHERS

Participate in the 11th Annual Golden West Regional Flyin as a
forum or workshop presenter

You are invited to join us at our home Yuba County Airport (MYV), Marysville, CA, as we continue the tradition of offering excellent educational opportunities at the 2009 Golden West Regional Fly-In on June 12, 13, & 14, 2009. This year we will again have multiple forums and workshop areas running concurrently throughout the convention providing the setting for you, as a forum or workshop presenter to reach out to others who share your interests in aviation.

Forums begin at 11:00 am Friday. Forums continue on Saturday & Sunday at 9:00 am. Forums start on the hour. The last hour to begin a presentation is at 2 pm on Friday and Saturday and noon on Sunday. The format is the forum is usually 40 to 50 minutes with a break near the end of the hour. It is possible to combine forum slots should you wish to give a longer presentation. Forums can be repeated on two or more days. We have five locations. There is a change from last year . . . the last forum of the day starts one hour before the airshow - there will be no forums after the airshow.

Workshops run continuously throughout the day and offer hands-on opportunities for attendees to learn about some aspects of aircraft construction.

Exhibitors – Display space in the exhibit area or outdoors ramp space for aircraft displays is available by contacting Peter Requa, Exhibit Services Coordinator at 916-645-7592 cell 916-204-7791.

2009 SCHEDULE by DAYS

Friday, June 12, 2009; - Saturday, June 13, 2009; - Sunday, June 14, 2009

Summary

Martin Hollman will present a number of forums. Aircraft Designs, Inc. 5 Harris Court. Building S. Monterey, CA 93940 Telephone (831)621-8760

Brian Shul Will present his talk on flying the SR-71 Brian is associated with GALLERY ONE Location - 515 D Street, Suite 3, Marysville CA 95901 Phone - (530) 742-1000

Sarah Ratzesberger - The Seabird Protection Network seeks to reduce disturbance to wildlife along the California coast. This presentation will describe how seabirds and other wildlife are impacted by low flying aircraft and what steps pilots can take to prevent disturbance. It will also describe the non-FAA low overflight regulations along the California coast.

Chris Lowery - Auto gas STC's are becoming worthless because of the 10% ethanol. How safe are you? How to minimise the problems of lead when using 100LL avgas. Is there an alternative to 100LL? - Chris Lowery, CEO Decalin Chemicals LLC 793 S.Tracy Blvd #319 Tracy, CA 95376 Phone (650)-353-5062

Kirk Kleinhole - Discuss modern "Glass Avionics" and their benefits in comparison to traditional "Steam Gauges" - Kirk Kleinhole, Dynon Avionics 19825 141st PL. NE, Woodinville, WA 98072 Phone (425)-402=0433

Jim McCormick - Discuss Jabiru Aircraft - Jabiru Engines Care & Operation - Jim McCormick, Jabiru Pacific LLC 255 W Fallbrook Suite 202B Fresno, CA 93711 Phone (559) 431-1701 Fax (559) 233-3676 www.jabirupacific.com

Stuart Fields - Present information about the reduction in fatigue life of aluminum structures brought on by anodizing. Experimental Helo Magazine - 8075 Siebenthal Rd - Mailing P.O, Box 1585, Inyokern, CA 93527 email: eh@iwvisp.com Ph (760) 377-4478

Ron Wagner - "Options in Affordable Flying" is based on the Affordable Flying Center introduced at Oshkosh 2008 and continued this year, which Ron manages. "Sport Pilot…Ask an EAA Expert" gives you the opportunity to get your questions answered by the person who presents most of EAA's forums at AirVenture, Sebring, Sun 'n Fun, and other major aviation events across the country.
TSA Careers and Interest - Our workshop will provide an opportunity for the public to talk to TSA representatives regarding career opportunities within the agency throughout the nation. Also, provide te public an educational approach about our mission and values of TSA and other interest. We will also provide visual display cases of prohibited items that are not allowed to be admitted through checkpoint security. We will also try to provide a visual display kit of inert improvised explosive devices provided by our Bomb Appraisal Officers.

Marc Ausman - Vertical Power - In the last 5 years there has been a significant shift from the use of mechanical systems to all-electrical systems in experimental aircraft. Consequently, electrical system complexity has increased substantially and many builders find it difficult to wire the advanced features and backup busses necessary to support the latest avionics and components. This presentation compares traditional electrical systems with modern solid-state control systems

Rick Stockton - What you need to know before the first flight of your new, repaired or restored aircraft and why you need to know it

Joe Caravella - Caravella Aerospace - Key design decisions for developing an affordable roadable aircraft and progress on the prototype CaraVellair. PO Box 57684, Sherman Oaks, CA 91413 PH (310) 994-9104 Email: joe@caravella.aero

Ken Whittall-Scherfee – The Navion, produced from 1946 through 1971, is one of the greatest general aviation aircraft of all time, and represents a superb value in today’s market. Learn about the history, flight characteristics, and future of this great airplane. Our discussion will include what to consider when buying a Navion.

Dan Linehan – Learn inside information about SpaceShipOne, the winner of the $10 million Ansari X Prize. Using exclusive photos and video, Dan Linehan, author of SpaceShipOne: An Illustrated History, will discuss how this revolutionary spacecraft was built and flown. Details about Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo will also be discussed. www.dslinehan.com/spaceshipone

Richard Pearl – CFIG and President of Soar Truckee, Inc., will present a slide show on "Running on Empty": The art and science of flying sailplanes: learn about sailplanes, what it takes to become a glider pilot, and how you can use glider skills in your power flying.

For More Information Contact:
Carrin Bennett, Forums & Workshop Coordinator
1008 San Gallo Terrace Davis, CA 95618
(530)756-3963 email: carrinbennett@juno.com