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Antique Stearman
The Navy Stearman is being flown by owner
and pilot Brian Turner and was taken 6/1/06 during takeoff from Petaluma Airport.

Museum Ariel View
The first group of new hangars in the picture...the wide row of what they call Executive or Box hangars...the museum's spot will be on the left...very end hangar.

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The status of events at Petaluma is that the new hangar facilities will be completed in March, 2006 and we expect to take occupancy at that time for our first and new location of the Western Air Museum.

Contact Information:
Western Air Museum, Inc.
Gary Goodman
[A California 501(c)(3) Exempt Organization]
Petaluma Municipal Airport (O69)
601 Skyranch Drive
Petaluma, CA 94954
Telephone (707) 762-5165


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Mailing Address
Western Air Museum

Gary Goodman, Founder
1363 Lincoln Avenue
San Rafael, CA 94901

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Western Air Museum News Services:



FedEx donates cargo plane to Purdue
FedEx Corporation has donated a retired cargo airplane to Purdue University's Department of Aviation Technology.
Publ.Date : Wed, 20 Sep 2006 08:44:00 EDT

Soaring Society faces budget crunch over tax issues
Calling it the "single most serious challenge" it has faced in its 75-year history, the Soaring Society of America (SSA) is in a financial crisis over unpaid taxes.
Publ.Date : Fri, 22 Sep 2006 09:34:00 EDT

Expo magic!
Renowned magician and mentalist Jason Randal probably can't pull AOPA's Win a Six in '06 out of a top hat, but he's sure to keep AOPA members guessing during the AOPA Expo closing banquet on November 11 in Palm Springs, California.
Publ.Date : Fri, 22 Sep 2006 16:01:00 EDT

FAA slaps Chicago in final decision on AOPA complaint
The Windy City will pay close to $1.6 million in fines, repayments, and legal fees, for Mayor Daley's destruction of Meigs Field airport. The FAA announced the settlement of AOPA's complaint against the city Monday.
Publ.Date : Tue, 19 Sep 2006 14:42:00 EDT

Lock up, look out
Look for anyone trying to forcibly enter an aircraft. Be suspicious if someone misuses aviation lingo. Consistently lock your hangar and aircraft. That's a glimpse of what AOPA and the Airport Support Network have teamed up to teach pilots through AOPA's Airport Watch program.
Publ.Date : Thu, 21 Sep 2006 15:19:00 EDT

Piper to build a jet?
Piper Aircraft will announce details of its next-generation aircraft, widely believed to be a jet, during the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) convention next month in Orlando, Florida.
Publ.Date : Wed, 20 Sep 2006 14:34:00 EDT
Parade will kick off air show - Indianapolis Star
Parade will kick off air showIndianapolis Star, United States - Sep 21, 2006... The event will feature exhibits; World War II and Vietnam War re-enactors; antique cars; military, experimental and antique aircraft; and food. ...
Publ.Date : Thu, 21 Sep 2006 07:25:00 GMT
Time running out for Hoover Antique Mall - Birmingham News
Time running out for Hoover Antique MallBirmingham News, AL - Sep 19, 2006... for several years and determined the new development should replace the antique mall. ... Pemco said it convert two B-737-300 aircraft from passenger to freighter ...
Publ.Date : Tue, 19 Sep 2006 17:50:00 GMT
Wings and Wheels takes off at airport - Red Bluff Daily News
Wings and Wheels takes off at airportRed Bluff Daily News, CA - Sep 8, 2006... event. From 9 am until 2 pm, the public is invited to a free day among antique aircraft and a bunch of classic automobiles. "The ...
Publ.Date : Fri, 08 Sep 2006 15:31:00 GMT
F-13 From Canada To Berlin - Air Cargo News
F-13 From Canada To BerlinAir Cargo News, NY - Sep 19, 2006... For our money the picture of pilots in old and new garb amidst two antique aircraft, one restored and the other en route to salvation is special right now. ...
Publ.Date : Wed, 20 Sep 2006 06:20:00 GMT
Air Display - The Wimmera Mail Times
Air DisplayThe Wimmera Mail Times, Australia - Sep 21, 2006... "We've sent a personal invitation to every aero club in Victoria, SA and NSW and the Antique Aircraft Association will be there in force. ...
Publ.Date : Fri, 22 Sep 2006 06:54:00 GMT
Sky's The Limit For Fun At Fly-In - Hartford Courant
Sky's The Limit For Fun At Fly-InHartford Courant, United States - Sep 23, 2006... spectators and dozens of aircraft. The event begins at 8 am and runs until 3 pm It includes judging of show aircraft and antique cars.
Publ.Date : Sat, 23 Sep 2006 09:17:00 GMT
Tulsa Regional Fly-In - KOTV
Tulsa Regional Fly-InKOTV, OK - Sep 24, 2006... 50th edition. Antique, experimental, war bird, bi-planes and other types of aircraft took the skies over Bartlesville’s airport. ...
Publ.Date : Sun, 24 Sep 2006 12:06:00 GMT


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