Flight School | Learn to fly | Flying Lessons

June 12-14, at Columbia, CA

The Fly-in Committee, chaired by John Sulley, is completing arrangements for the 10^th running of this extremely popular and successful event. The location is central to all states of the West, and one that has an excellent airport with both paved and grass runways, a fine campground, nearby hotel/motel facilities, and considerable historic interest.

  As in past years, we will be conducting seminars and owner roundtables for each type, encourage sharing of information including flying demonstrations, leaving time for socializing. Our aim is maximize the fun and minimize the formalities. We attract lots of interesting airplanes - from Champs to Bellancas to whatever our guests fly in.

This is a good opportunity to see our Club in action!

Everyone with an interest in our airplanes and the Club are welcome.

Several brand new Citabrias, Decathlons and Scouts will be present, courtesy of Danny Smith Aviation LLC, the American Champion Aircraft dealer for the Southwest. Among these will be Bob Hannah's High Country Scouts with their huge wheels for back-country flying. Dan Torrey of M.A.R.S. will be there to provide crucial information and assistance to the Bellanca owner.

Program chair Ozzie Levi has compiled an exciting tour of towns and historical sites around Columbia. High- and lower-altitude versions are available. Briefings for the Air Tour will begin at 3 pm on Friday. Participants will receive maps and a guide to spotting local historical sites such as Columbia State Historical Park, Sonora, and Angels Camp from the air. The flight will last approximately one hour and will end back at Columbia Airport.

Food and drink will be available on the field, culminating in a dinner / meeting Saturday evening, a rousing affair with award presentations and raffle prizes. Spot landing and flour bombing contests will take place Saturday morning. Several technical presentations and Owner Roundtables, including our very popular Walk the Walk airplane review, are scheduled for Saturday. Advance Registration is strongly encouraged; forms, lodging and other information are on our website.

Bellanca-Champion Club, established in 1984, serves the owners and enthusiasts of the Bellanca Cruisair, Cruisemaster, Viking, Champion, Citabria, Decathlon, Scout, AviaBellanca Skyrocket and derivative lines of aircraft with information, publications, technical assistance, online Forums and our newsletter B-C Contact! For further information, contact Robert Szego at 518-731-6800, e-mail robert@bellanca-championclub.com, or visit our web site at www.bellanca-championclub.com.