REFLECTOR: Firewall

[Scott Baker]

I couldn't resist adding some nostalgic thoughts regarding Sacramento and the surrounding areas.  Lincoln, California (where I became a part of Velocity so-to-speak) is located just north of Sacramento - I lived in beautiful Yuba City - which was listed years ago at the "bottom" of Rand-McNally's list of top (however many) cities, and which is now one of the fastest growing regions of California.  The Sacramento Valley is, in my opinion, a pilot's dream.  From May 1st to October 30th you can plan any outdoor event on any day of the week, and be _guaranteed_ there will not be a drop of rain.  Thunderstorms, not.  Lots and lots of sunshine.  Winter time is predomimently fog, drizzle, overcast ... great for IFR training.  Mather AFB and McClelland AFB have been turned over to the city.  It's quite a "trip" to operate off 10,000' long, general aviation runways.  SMF (known as "smurf" to locals) is a very friendly Class "C" airport.  The city manages a great general aviation parking area, complete with shuttle busses to the commercial terminal.  It's routine for pilots to fly into SMF to pick up friends and family who are arriving via scheduled carriers (I wish Orlando was the same).  ATC is friendly as all get-out.  Ask nicely and you will receive ... including GSA's (or PAR's) at nearby Beale AFB.  As you can see, I've got a lot of fond memories of Sacramento and would recommend to all to drop in and visit.
Scott B.
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Barber Law Firm 
  To: Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list 
  Sent: Friday, August 27, 2004 3:21 PM
  Subject: RE: REFLECTOR: Firewall


  Al, 

  Are you near San Diego? (since you got product there) I was there this past weekend for the first time.  I just returned last night after also visiting my Dad in Sacramento......WOW! what a beautiful place.  Now I have one more "must go to" destination for when I get my bird flying.

  All the best,

  Chris

  Christopher Barber

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  "Serving the needs of Senior Texans"

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    -----Original Message-----
    From: reflector-bounces at tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-bounces at tvbf.org]On Behalf Of Al Gietzen
    Sent: Monday, August 23, 2004 10:09 AM
    To: 'Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list'
    Subject: RE: REFLECTOR: Firewall


    Subject: REFLECTOR: Firewall



    Does anyone have any experience with the factory firewall materials?  Their price seems a bit high for a sheet of SS and some fiberglass, as described by the factory.  If anyone has purchased this material, would you buy it again from the factory or just go to AS & S?  

    Thanks 

    Joe



    Joe;



    I bought a 4' x 4' piece of 26 Ga brushed 304 SS from a metals supplier in San Diego for $28, and got 1/8" Fiberfrax from AS to put behind it.  Very reasonable cost and looks very nice.  Weighs a couple pounds more.



    Your cost may vary.



    Al







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