Slipstream April 2020

Chairman’s Message

By Susan Steeb

Social Distancing……

 
What a month it has been. We have watched aviation slow dramatically in the past few weeks with the spread of COVID-19. It is a unique time to support our fellow aviators. Many flight schools have postponed lessons. Many check rides have been delayed.
 
What can we do… we still have the ability to read and study. We can still share stories and pictures and be supports for one another. While we wait for this time to pass, I’d love to hear how you are staying active in aviation. Post to our Yahoo Group or Facebook Page.
 
If there is a silver lining, social distancing still affords us access to the airport, our hangars and our airplanes. We are still able to get in the air. If you have access to a plane, try to get up, take pictures to share. Victorville is currently a parking lot for grounded airliners. The Antelope Valley has poppies in bloom.
For the April meeting, I will plan to set up a Zoom meeting. I will send out an email with the link and we can all gather on our computers.
 
Our SW Section meeting has also been switched to a conference call. Details will be coming soon.
 
Hopefully by May we can meet in person again. I have badges ready to deliver.
 
Until then… be safe and stay healthy!
 
If you have the occasion to get in the air, take pictures and share with the group. We have four ways to do that.
If you have not already joined our Facebook page, please do and please post.

Updates to Future Activities 


Due to the COVID-19 crisis, all dates below are tentative. Please keep looking for updates on cancellations and postponements and check before taking off. 
→ see also at the bottom of this newsletter for a full list of dates & schedules

April 1
Monthly General Meeting
WILL TAKE PLACE ONLINE ON ZOOM  💻  (https://zoom.us/)
The session link to use and the time will be announced shortly via email by Susan.
(first Wednesday of each month)
ONLINE ONLY

CANCELLED
Apr 4, 2020 –
Girl Scout Airport Day
San Luis Obispo, CA
Fly
CANCELLED
Apr 30 - May 3, 2020 –

May 2nd
SW Section Meeting, Los Gatos


Instead, there will be a short special meeting ONLINE ON ZOOM
Date: May 2nd
Time: 8:30 am PDT
Location: https://zoom.us/
Invites to join the meeting will be sent out in the coming weeks.
You do not need a Zoom account but need a camera on your computer, or download the Zoom app from your mobile device, or phone.
Organizer: Jeanne Fenimore
Los Gatos, CA (Santa Clara)

ONLINE ONLY
Fly
May 15-17 2020
Antelope Valley 99s in Kern Valley 
Sarah Weiss 
Camping, white water rafting, movie under the stars.
Kern Valley L05, CA