Author: "mark" <mark2nite@...> Time: Sun Jan 9, 2005 6:47 am PST Link
--- In SoCAL-RVlist@yahoogroups.com, GASobek@C... wrote:
>
> Here is some flying info regarding the Cable Air Fair.
>
> Here is what DUATs has to say
>
> GTE Contel DUAT System
> Transaction number: 002375
> Thu Jan 6 02:47:48 2005 (UTC)
>
> Welcome to the DynCorp DUAT System
>
> ******** NOTAMs ********
> Upland CA (Cable) [CCB]: January NOTAM #9 issued by Riverside CA
[RAL]:
> Temporary tower 126.4 1600 - 0100 daily effective from
January 08th,
> 2005 at 08:00 AM PST (0501081600) - January 09th, 2005 at
05:00
> PM PST (0501100100)
> --- end DUATs ---
>
> Now for info put out by Cable Airport.
>
> Air Traffic Control Tower and Airport Information (All times are
local
> time.)
>
> ATCT Operating Times
> Tower 126.4
> 0800-1700 Saturday January 8, 2005 and Sunday January 9, 2005
>
> Airport Closures
> Friday January 7, 2005 1415-
1515
> Saturday and Sunday January 8 and 9, 2005 100-1130 / 1400-1530
>
> Departure Procedure
> Look for Event Staff in Orange Vest to assist with taxi directions.
> Call Tower on 126.4 prior to entering the taxiway (new from past
years)
> Call Tower on 126.4 when #1 for takeoff
> Arrival Procedures
> North of Cable Airport - Contact tower 126.4 at San Antonio Dam 3
> miles north of field.
> South of Cable Airport - Contact tower on 126.4 prior to reaching
> Montclair Plaza (expect 45 degree entry if using runway 24)
>
> Show Planes exit South of Runway and follow Event Staff in Orange
> Vests for show placement.
>
> Tenants and visitors in non-show planes exit North of the runway and
> follow Event Staff in Orange Vets to assist with taxi and parking.
>
> In the event of a radio communication problems, overfly the field at
> 2,250 feet msl or higher and wait for light gun signal.
>
> --- end Cable Airport Info ---
>
> Rain or shine, I should arrive around 7 both days. Since I am based
> there, so will my airplane. Will not fly if the weather is not
VFR.
> When away from Cable, I typically use the Ontario (ONT) ATIS to
> determine if Cable is VFR. For the past 7+ years, if Ontario is
2,500
> ceiling and 3 miles or better, Cable will be VFR. Can typically get
> through Cajon Pass when weather is at or above the above minimums.
>
> I do not cancel any flying activities until after arriving and
> preflight the aircraft. Weather.com outlook for Upland, CA for
> Saturday and Sunday appear to be the worst I have seen for the Cable
> Air Fair in the past 20 years. I can only remember one day in the
> past 20 years that there was rain and the air show was cancelled.
Yes
> I have seen snow on one morning of the Air Fair.
>
> Gary
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