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Update from the Managers Desk As The Prop Turns Mach 5 Aerochornicles Auburn Airport Wows Parade Spectators with Real Plane Peterburs Centenniel Birthday Celebration Brice "Corky" Corcoran, Captain USAFR
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Happy New Year! Our list of board contacts for the AAA is quite large – a dozen or so people with specific roles who are regularly called upon to provide guidance and resources to run this organization. Having said that, we rely on many other contributors. This body of people helped produce community relations successes in 2024 with the airport’s 90th anniversary event and participation in the Festival of Lights parade. In addition, Career Day truly blossomed into a large event for our aviation audience. We also saw success in growing our scholarship endowment. Several thousands of dollars in direct donations came into the fund, as did an airplane donation, and at the end of the year, we received a full motion, FAA-legal Redbird FMX simulator based on a Cessna 182 turbo with G-1000 avionics. AAA is working on a location and a lease agreement to make our new training device available to ALL flight schools at KAUN. Look for more information in the February Propwash. Looking forward, one of the first new things to happen is the merging of the EAA and AAA monthly meetings together on the first Wednesday of the month. We’ll see you there this Wednesday, January 8th. Bring a dish to share, or, in the EAA tradition, $10 to put in the pizza fund. See you there! Chris Haven
Chris Haven, AAA President
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Membership Meeting with EAA 526 01/08/2025 6:00 PM 13666 New Airport Rd, Auburn, CA 95602 January 25, 2025 CAREER DAY 01/25/2025 12:30 PM Auburn Municipal Airport 13666 New Airport Rd, Auburn, CA 95602 5AC Monthly Meeting 02/04/2025 5:30 PM The Barnstormer Room KAUN Monthly Membership Meeting 02/05/2025 6:00 PM 13666 New Airport Rd, Auburn, CA 95602
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An update from the managers desk of kaun
Annual Recap from the Manager’s Desk at KAUN January We began 2024 with a set of ambitious goals and ended with significant improvements to the airfield. Many routine maintenance projects were completed so efficiently that most of us hardly noticed their commencement. February The public works crew tackled the overgrown vegetation that was beginning to impact airfield operations and pilot safety. They focused on clearing brush along the north edge and at the approach end of Runway 25. March The runway was closed for a pavement condition study. Marking the closure would typically fall under the jurisdiction of the Auburn City Fire Department and Airport Management in the event of an emergency. We used this closure as a training opportunity, reviewing and practicing proper runway closure procedures. The Pavement Indexing Project identified the need for upcoming pavement maintenance and set the tone for the year’s remaining maintenance tasks. While this closure was an inconvenience to air traffic, it was a necessary step to ensure the airport’s long-term safety and efficiency. April Due to snow and weather conditions, the airport temporarily functioned as a helicopter base. This period highlighted the crucial role the airport plays in supporting the community. May The Placer County Planning Commission acted on the proposed rezoning of several properties solidifying safety of the airport and surrounding area. During this month, the airport was closed multiple times to begin the crack sealing of the runway and taxiways, a project that extended over several months. June We addressed various safety concerns this month to ensure the continued safe operation of the airport. The City worked diligently on adopting the 2024/2025 budget. July In July, We held annual stormwater plan training and continued progress on the Master Plan update. There were incidents of unauthorized vehicle use on the airport grounds, including dirt bikes, battery-powered scooters, and other micro-mobility devices being operated unsafely and for non-aeronautical purposes. Additionally, the brave personnel from our fire department successfully extinguished a fire near the airport, containing it to a small area south of the field through excellent teamwork and training. August The airport again supported both the community and the U.S. Army by providing a safe location for helicopter operations. We also held our first all-CFI (Certified Flight Instructor) meeting, where we covered important safety topics. September This month was dedicated to preparation, both for the 90th anniversary and the Master Plan update. The 90th anniversary team spent many hours in final preparations to ensure the anniversary celebration would be a success. The Master Plan Study Advisory Group also worked diligently on finalizing draft alternatives for public engagement. The Master Plan consultant team delivered two update presentations for the Master Plan, setting the stage for community input. October Auburn Airport Celebrates 90 Years of Aviation Excellence On October 12, 2024, Auburn Airport marked its 90th anniversary, a significant milestone in aviation history. The celebration featured a variety of aircraft, enthusiastic volunteers, and aviation supporters, all eager to share the joy of flight with the community. As part of the festivities, the airport received two proclamations and two congressional letters recognizing this achievement. The success of this event was made possible by the hard work and dedication of all those involved. A heartfelt thank you goes out to everyone who contributed to making the 90th anniversary celebration a memorable one. November The dedicated Public Works team completed this year’s vital runway maintenance work during the early morning hours of November. Their commitment to maintaining the runway’s condition is essential for ensuring the safety and efficiency of air travel. December Work on the Master Plan continued behind the scenes, with the team incorporating important changes based on recent community feedback. Santa made his annual visit to the Auburn Airport at the AAA meeting, and the airport has again been offered as an emergency diversion location for Santa and his reindeer during the holiday season. Looking Ahead to 2025 As we close out 2024, we look forward to a beautiful spring with many upcoming activities already scheduled. Several school field trips are in the works, necessary maintenance projects are in the planning stages, and we eagerly anticipate the completion of the Master Plan in 2025. The year ahead holds great promise, and we look forward to further demonstrating the value of Auburn Airport to the community.
Tyghe Richardson, Airport Manager
As the prop turns
Mike Duncan
The new year is upon us with many good things to look forward to. Time to start planning those trips for the coming year, get a new rating, or just enjoy your pilot's ticket. That would make a nice New Years resolution. It will also be nice to try out that new Christmas present. Several people got an early present by being able to solo. Dwight Stalker had a very busy time this past month. He managed to solo four students. Ella Liller, Don Scott, and Jonathan Schreiter were able to solo a Cessna 172 at Auburn. Michael Melvin was able to solo the Light Sport aircraft, also at Auburn Airport. Tyler Guenter was also able to complete his Private Pilot check ride with Chris Hale as his instructor. Cameron Thompson passed his instrument check ride with Holly Brusa as the instructor. He even got some actual IFR on the check ride! The down side was that he could not get back into Auburn because the fog moved in and the airport was below minimums. Fortunately, his alternate was Nevada County airport which was open. Cameron and the pilot examiner did get a ride back to Auburn. Congratulations to all of you on a job well done and enjoy your new freedoms. This past month a group of volunteers put together a float for the light parade. It turned out outstanding. The project was led by Ben Foss. Ben managed to get the various businesses on the airport to make donations to pay for the entry fee and put up a banner with the various businesses that contributed. All excess funding is to go to the scholarship endowment. See the list posted in the newsletter for all of the pictures, sponsors and volunteers. Congratulations to all that helped on the project. Listed here: SPONSORS Auburn Aviation Assoc. City of Auburn TGH Sunshine Flyers Sierra Air Helicopter Full Throttle Aviation Sky Trails Aviation Wings Grill & Espresso Bar PASS Laboratories Mach 5 Aviation Classic Aviation EAA Chapter 526 Nella Invest ABEC And Aviation AU Country Aviation Wagner Distribution Yeti Tavern VOLUNTEERS Ben Foss - organizer Bryce Mitchell - donated plane (Prowler Jaguar) Christy Martinez- created banner & QR Code Tim Nilsen donated trailer Aaron Langley - drove truck Tyghe Richardson - drove truck Alex Richardson Mike Duncan EAA - set up SIM Steve Kendall Andy Robinson EAA - SIM Pilot Paxx Weidert Eddie Brown - Grinch Pilot in airplane Holly Polito Barbara Karsting Tammy Meredith Shay Eagleheart Andrew Van Wagner Mia McKnight Emily Okunami Hastin Taylor Kathline Jensen Morgan Foss Ted Reedy Rafale Rodriguez & Grandaughter WING WALKERS Doug McDougal Rose Marie Andy Robinson Jack Prock Susanne Flom Scholarship applications are still being accepted but time is running out to send them in. If you know of anybody interested please let them know. In other opportunities, Career Day is just around the corner for anyone interested in making aviation a career; this is a must for them. There will be representatives from all areas of aviation from the airlines, military, charter, back country (bush pilots), mechanics, air traffic controllers, flight service representatives, flight training, aerobatics, antique aircraft, experimental aircraft, drones, and law enforcement present. I look forward to being there. Well that is about all for this month. Good Night Miss Daisy. The Prop Turner Mike Duncan
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Riley H., Private Pilot
Happy New Year! 2024 was a good year for Mach 5. Our company saw tremendous growth in our fleet and student base, and we welcomed new members to the Mach 5 family. December marked a strong end to the year, with several student accomplishments and exciting plans for the New Year! While we celebrate all that 2024 brought for us, we are equally thrilled to kick off the New Year with fresh energy and goals for 2025. As we look back on the year, it’s clear it was full of accomplishments for the Mach 5 family. Our team welcomed seven new staff members, including four talented flight instructors and three dedicated support staff. The year also saw impressive student achievements: 17 first solos, 17 private pilot licenses, five instrument ratings, four CFIs, one CFII, 18 Multi-Engine add-ons, and one single-engine commercial license. Standing above the rest, Erick Gutierrez was the instructor responsible for the most student accomplishments this year, with 13 students able to meet their goals with his help. Several of our employees reached significant milestones this year, among them, Matt B. earned his Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) rating, David Wells earned his CFII and passed his Commercial Multi-Engine Add-On, and Emily O. passed her Private Pilot and Instrument Rating checkrides. Notable student successes included Claire D. completing her first solo as part of the EAA Scholarship program and Andrew VW earning his Private Pilot License through the Mach 5 Scholarship program. Additionally, our partnership with William Jessup University resulted in 17 student milestones, including six first solos and four private pilot licenses. To cap off the year, we added three new aircraft to our fleet: Piper Archer III N4184T, Piper Archer III N5342K, and Cessna 172L N9842G. The final month of the year saw several students reaching new heights. Riley H. earned his Private Pilot Certificate with the dedicated instruction of Sarah Reese. Patrick H., Emily O., and Kenzie C. celebrated passing their Instrument Rating checkrides under the guidance of Alyssa Cova. Kenzie and Emily, both students at William Jessup, achieved their ratings on the same day, both in our Archer III N4184T. Owen F. and Tom T. both obtained their Multi-Engine Add-Ons with the help of instructors Kyden Carpio and Erick Gutierrez, respectively. Lastly, Virgilio H. passed his Commercial Checkride in our newest fleet addition, the Archer III N5342K. While we’re excited about these accomplishments, we also bid a bittersweet farewell to Alyssa Cova, who is leaving Mach 5 to begin an exciting new chapter with an internship at United Airlines. Alyssa has been a fantastic member of our team, and while we will miss her greatly, we couldn’t be more proud of her achievements and know she will succeed no matter where she goes. With the New Year comes new resolutions, and we’re here to help you achieve yours. Whether it’s preparing for a written exam, earning your next rating, or expanding your skills with a tailwheel or complex endorsement, Mach 5 is here to help you succeed. With a fleet of nine active aircraft and a stellar team of over a dozen instructors, we’re ready to help make your aviation dreams a reality. If you want to see how we can help you achieve your New Year's resolutions or just want to stay connected with us for more updates and news, visit our website www.mach5aviation.com, or follow us on social media @Mach5Aviation. Blue skies and a happy New Year. Let’s make it your best aviation year yet!
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Kenzie C. and Emily O. Instrument Rating
Auburn Airport Wows Parade Spectators with Real Plane
Tammy Meredith
The volunteer team that put on the airport’s 90th celebration in Oct. decided to shake things up supporting Ben Foss in putting together a float for the annual Festival of Lights Parade in downtown Auburn Sat. Dec. 7th. We couldn’t have done this without the support of the sponsors and all the volunteers. The aviation community, once again, came together to support the Auburn airport. What a fun time we had. It was definitely a little crazy and not a lot of time, but, everybody pulled together creating an unusual float spectators loved.There are so many people to thank for their support.The Dwelle family for the use of their hangar at Nella giving us a warm indoor location to work on the float for the week leading up to the parade. Bryce Mitchell for the use of his Prowler Jaguar airplane, it was such a hit at the parade. Tim Nilsen of Sky Trails for the use of his trailer. Evan Foss Enterprises for the use of his flatbed trailer to haul the plane. Aaron Langley for the use of his truck to pull the float. I apologize if I missed anyone, Mike Duncan’s article has the list of sponsors and volunteers. We used over 3500 lights to decorate both the airplane on one trailer and a second trailer with a working SIM and space for several volunteers to ride in during the parade. We also had banners made by Uptown Sign on each side of the second trailer advertising the sponsors with their logos and a QR code created by Christy Martinez linking over to the AAA website so people could learn about the sponsor’s business. The SIM was supplied & setup by EAA’s Steve Kendall and Andy Robinson. Tom Dwelle Sr. came up with a fantastic idea to create the illusion of a spinning prop with a special type of Christmas light. We all pitched in with different ideas to create a wonderfully uncommon and popular airplane float. After five evenings working for hours and multiple runs to Home Depot, the float was ready to go. The day of the parade, Ben and Aaron headed out to get in position downtown. Several volunteers followed later to stage vehicles for after the parade. The atmosphere downtown was exciting! I had never been in the parade so this was a new experience for me. We had time to walk around, soak in the event & enjoy the vendors and decorations. So many beautiful floats and excited people anxiously awaiting their turn to display their hard works of art. We were in the first third of 97 floats. Eddie Brown was a fantastic Grinch, entertaining the crowd from the cockpit of the airplane the entire parade route! I rode in the trailer with the Sim. It was quite entertaining watching the faces of the crowd as they slowly began to realize the SIM was live and the pilot flying was real time. One kid actually yelled “do a barrel roll!” The SIM pilot, Paxx Weidert, did a wonderful job keeping straight and level during the entire parade. I rode in the trailer with the SIM which was behind the airplane. One of the volunteers had his 2 yr old granddaughter who was screaming with delight as he blew bubbles towards the crowd. I’m not sure who enjoyed that more, the granddaughter or the crowd. We commented we need to have bubbles again next parade as it was a big hit. I was amazed at the size of the crowd. At some points along the route, they were six and seven deep. People really came out to enjoy the efforts of all the local businesses proudly displaying their floats. I’m sure the fantastic weather had a lot to do with the large crowd.We made our way down the hill, turning at the Clocktower and into the fairgrounds. Once in the parking lot, we quickly tore down what we needed to so they could be towed back to the hangar for the night. The next morning we met at Wings for breakfast before heading over to the hangar to undo all the hard work we had spent days putting together. It’s amazing how little time it took to take down 3500 lights and a SIM. Although very tired, we all commented what a fun time we had and how much we enjoyed making the float. It wouldn’t surprise me if there were another float from the Auburn Airport in next year‘s parade.
Peterburs Centenniel Birthday Celebration
Kent English
On December 14, 2024 the Dwelle Family opened their hanger and hearts to veterans, family and friends in gala Celebration of the 100 Birthday for Col. Joe Peterburs (www.joepeterburs.com) Joe Peterburs was born on November 24th, 1924. On his 18th birthday, like many of his age, Joe enlisted in the US Army Air Corps, where he was selected for pilot training. Upon receiving his commission with the rank of Second Lieutenant, Joe Peterburs was assigned to the Mighty 8th Air Force’s 20th fighter wing. His unit, the 55th Fighter Squadron, flew P-51 "Mustangs" to good effect in the European Theater. On April 10, 1945, while on his 49th and final mission of WWII and while flying high cover for Allied B-17 heavy bombers, Col. Peterburs engaged a flight of ME 262s (the world’s first operational jet fighter.) Despite the Messerschmitt's much greater speed and heavy armament, Col. Peterburs managed to down at least one of the jets, piloted by one of Germany's finest pilots. Looking for targets of opportunity, Col. Peterburs subsequently made several low altitude strafing passes on an active German airfield - destroying several additional combat aircraft, as well as a hangar. Col. Peterburs’ ship sustained anti-aircraft damage on his last pass, and he was forced to bail out at 300 feet, over Berg Germany. Shortly thereafter, he was captured and forcibly marched to Stalag III, Luckenwalde. Thinking his captors inhospitable, he went under the fence come nightfall, only to be re-captured by a Soviet armored division. Luckily, he was soon repatriated by American forces and returned to his unit. Col. Peterburs continued to serve with distinction through both the Korean and Vietnam police actions, before retiring from the USAF after 36 years, 5 months with 2000 hours command time in conventional aircraft, and another 2000 command hours in jets. His extensive military decorations include: The Legion of Merit, DFC with Oak leaf Cluster, Bronze Star with 1-OLC, Bronze Star with 1-OLC, Air medal with 7-OLC's, P.O.W, Medal, and 32 others including the coveted (albeit unofficial) "Silkworm" for surviving a forced bail-out. Attending the event as special guests and presenters were Senator Roger Niello, (presenting a resolution celebrating his 100th Birthday), and Congressman Kevin Kiley (presenting a certificate of appreciation and an American flag flown in Col Peterburs’ honor in Washington DC). One week before, the Honorable Congressman Kiley honored Col. Peterburs on the House floor with a speech. The event and dinner were orchestrated by the Peterburs family; principally his Grandson Rick Peterburs, wife Sabrina Peterburs and great granddaughters Hannah and Sophia Peterburs. Master of Ceremony for the evening, Sabrina, deftly turned the event outward graciously honoring veterans past present and future. The Peterburs family honored and shared the lives of attendees: WWII and Vietnam Vet, Master Sergeant Cletis Bailey, from MacDonald TN WWII Vet, Private First Class Joe Gallegos, form Aptos CA WWII and Vietnam Vet, Lt Col Wallis "Lucky" Lowman, Valley Springs, CA Vietnam Vet, Staff Sergeant Bruce A. Wiener, from West Hills CA Vietnam Vet, Private First Class, E4 (Sabrina's father) Juan G Sevrin, Sacramento CA Vietnam Vet, Private First Class, Steven Adamak, Bakersfield CA There were also: Posthumous recognition for Lt. Col. Alexander Jefferson, Tuskegee Airman and P-51 pilot (presented to his granddaughter Earnestine Lavergne, of Detroit MI). and Posthumous recognition for Vietnam Vet, & POW Donald Rander, (presented to Page Render in honor of Donald and her mother Andrea Rander, a key POW advocate.) In consort with "Papa Joe", Sabrina Peterburs, reminded all about the pitiful state of our veteran’s affairs, citing the 22 forgotten vets who, out of desperation, take their own lives daily. The Peterburs family implores all of us to be the genesis of a movement that fundamentally changes the dialog and spirit of this nation. When you encounter a vet: thank them for their service, extend them the dignity of allowing them to share their story and, most importantly, offer up a heartfelt and sincere “WELCOME HOME"! Special thanks to everyone who's contribution of time and resources made this event a powerful success. Nella Investments, The Dwelle Family. The US Air Force JROTC cadets from Casa Roble HS, California National Guard 434th Battalion Cadet Corp, VFW Post 10165, Father Michael Vaughan Chaplin CA Army National Guard, Barbara Sammut, representing "Quilts of Valor", Jimmy T's Catering, Folsom CA, family and guests.
Don Wolfe
Captain Brice Corcoran recently upgraded to Aircraft Commander on the Boeing KC-135. As such, Captain Corcoran is assigned an aircraft, a crew and a refueling mission by the USAF. Brice and his crew then depart Beale AFB for a journey somewhere in the world. Brice weighs in: “I went to upgrade after about 1,000 hours in the tanker, which is the squadron standard. I have about 1200 hours in the tanker now, and have flown all over the world, about 310 flights. I got my ATP at Sanders in Alabama, paying out of pocket, but it was a great experience. ATP is not cheap, but it is a sound investment (and required) for anyone who wants to be an airline pilot. I got hired at United with 1530 hours and am still waiting on training.” Brice was planning to attend the 2025 Aviation Career Day and serve as a mentor but was recently assigned to a new-hire pilot training class with United Airlines in early January 2025. If you are interested in living in the local area and flying Big Jets in the Air Force Reserves or learning more about his pathway to a major airline, Brice is the guy to talk to.
Brice "Corky" Corcoran, Captain USAFR
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