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IMPORTANT BULLETINS

UPDATED: Saturday, May 12, 2018

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

May 26, 2018 - VSA Race Day # 6 and Doc Mayes Memorial BBQ
July 28, 2018 - VSA Race Day # 7

FIELD CONDITIONS:

Please check in at office prior to driving or taxing anywhere other then the parking lot or runway.

NOTAMS:

WINDSOCK has been relocated to mid-field for better visibility
AEROBATIC Practice Area layout
NOTAM Search https://notams.aim.faa.gov/notamSearch/nsapp.html#/
See FAA TFR pages - http://tfr.faa.gov/tfr_map_ims/html/reg/scale3/tile_1_2.html
Check Military Activity - https://sua.faa.gov/sua/siteFrame.app
Sky Vector is also a good resource for TFR's - http://skyvector.com/
NOAA Satellite Fire Detection maps: http://www.ospo.noaa.gov/Products/land/hms.html
Forest Service Active Fire Mapping: http://activefiremaps.fs.fed.us/lg_fire2.php

PLEASE NOTIFY US PRIOR TO ARRIVAL:

GIVE US A CALL ! At WSC we are enjoying servicing a growing number of private owners choosing to fly with us. This increased demand is creating a greater challenge for our mountain tow operations.

We are asking all pilots to contact WSC either by email: info@williamssoaring.com, or by
Telephone (530) 473-5600, or post on Williams Today, forum to let us know that you will want a tow.

We would appreciate as much notice as possible but letting us know as you leave the house will be helpful in planning our tow pilot staffing.

DOUBLE TOWS:

On mountain days, we have found great benefit in double tows. Dual Tow 5F and G3: Photo by:Tom Jue

Double tows greatly reduce time waiting for a tow.
Double tows allow two pilots to explore lift early in the day, increasing the chance of staying up.
Double tows are directly responsible for our ability to hold down our aero tow rates.

Pilots are encouraged to participate in the double tow program. Double tows will be given priority launch positions. Pilots requesting double tows are required to review and follow WSC double tow procedures.

Double tows are for experienced pilots. Important procedural information should be reviewed prior to participating in the double tow program.

This information can be found at: Pilot Info / Operations / Dual Tow

Williams Soaring Center, Williams, CA