In Plane View

Hello, friends! With just more than five weeks left 'til Chico AirFest 2008, things are getting crazy. In a good way. On September 26-27, 2008, the Chico Municipal Airport will be the location for a show Chico has never seen before. As one of only 11 U.S. cities chosen to host the Canadian Forces Snowbirds Jet Team, Chico is extremely lucky to have the team visit and entertain our community. We are excited!! For an overview, visit our ever-evolving website at www.chicoairfest.com.

Our tv commercial is done (thank you, Mike Wilhelm and everyone at Charter Media for producing the spot and getting in rolling!).
Check it out here on You Tube, and starting next week it'll air on our partner stations: KHSL TV 12, KNVN TV 24, local Comcast Cable Stations, Fox 30 and Univision 21! Thank you!

For anyone who has ever planned an event, this is the time things REALLY start moving. It's a mixture of excitement, nerves and hey, even a little bit of (healthy) panic. Who's manning the gates? How are we controlling parking? Do we have enough... port-a-potties? Is the SWAT Team doing a demo? What about the AirForce? Who's flying in when? When's the C-17 arriving? And when they get here, who's greeting them and making sure they find their hotel rooms and know their way around Chico? The details are ENDLESS for a show of this magnitude.

Our AirFest Director, Gayle Womack is amazing.... and SO much fun to work with. With years of airshow management experience, she brings talent to Chico that any community would envy. We are lucky to have her.

Tickets for the show are on sale now at www.chicoairfest.com. Next week they'll be available at the Chico Chamber of Commerce, Northern California National Bank, Chico Raleys Supermarkets and (on Saturdays) the Chico Air Museum. Buy 'em early... the price will go up if you buy at the gate.

Until next time...
Alice

Posted by Alice Patterson at 07:04 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Hello, AirFest Fans!
I've just returned from another volunteer meeting for Chico AirFest 2008 (Sept. 26-27, 2008)... and what energy this team brings! FIRST, the world needs to know that Tickets are on sale now for the show. I'm telling you, this is one you don't want to miss. THE CANADIAN SNOWBIRD FORCES JET TEAM IS COMING TO CHICO! If you have never been to an airshow, this is the one to see.

Show Overview
Friday, September 26, 2008
$10 advance, $12 at the gate
Gates Open at 2:00 p.m.
"Evening on the Flightline" Preview Show
Enjoy walking the airfield, visiting exhibitors and vendors and get complementary access to seating in the Flightline Club, where you'll watch a preview of Saturday's Big Show! Food and beverages available for purchase until approximately 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, September 27, 2008
$13 Advance, $15 at the Gate
Gates open at 9:00 a.m.
Full day of FUN for the entire family. Canadian Snowbirds Forces Jet Team, Tim Decker Air Shows, Air Force Demo teams and much, much more.
Flightline Club Access available for additional fee, and includes shade seating along the flightline and food and beverages from the Sons of Italy ALL DAY! Click here for more information.

That's all for tonight!
P.S. Did I mention you DON'T want to miss this show?
P.P.S. If you don't want to buy your tickets online, they'll be available at the Chico Chamber of Commerce, 300 Salem Street in Chico and at Chico Raleys Supermarkets within a few days.

Posted by Alice Patterson at 07:27 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Good morning from the Chico AirFest 2008 Cockpit! Excitement continues to grow each and every day as we move closer to the BIG show, September 26-27, 2008 at the Chico Airport!! Tickets go on sale THIS WEEK at www.chicoairfest.com, the Chico Chamber of Commerce and Chico Raley's stores. Keep checking www.chicoairfest.com for links to purchase. Remember... buy early and SAVE!

This just in: Tim Decker Airshows will be performing at AirFest! Decker is a professional pilot who has logged over 5000 hours in both military and civil aircraft. He gained most of his flying experience in the U-2, F-117, T-38, RV-4, and the Pitts S-2B. Tim has instructed in aerobatic and formation flying since 1990. 2008 marks Tim Decker's fourth season of air shows after taking a one-season break to serve in the Persian Gulf. Tim spent 12 months as a U-2 squadron commander where he and his squadron flew daily combat missions over Iraq and Afghanistan. Welcome, Tim!

That's it for this morning....
Until next time.
Alice

Posted by Alice Patterson at 09:04 AM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Hello, friends! As mid-August approaches, get ready for AirFest promotion to take flight! Tickets will go on sale around August 18th online at www.chicoairfest.com, and will be available for purchase at the Chico Chamber of Commerce (downtown at 300 Salem Street) and at Chico Raley's stores!

Giving Back.
Did you know that nearly $25,000 is donated to local non-profit organizations and charities through Chico AirFest via in-kind and monetary support? That's right! Our sponsors help us make this happen. If you are interested in sponsoring Chico AirFest 2008, a number of on-site opportunities are still available. Contact our Sponsorship Manager, Amy Orr, at 530-345-1109 or email her at amy@orrganizedevents.com.

Host Hotel Announced
It's just been confirmed that Holiday Inn, Chico is the host hotel for Chico AirFest. They'll be offering a special AirFest rate to attendees from out of town, along with complimentary breakfast and free shuttles to and from the Air show. Thank you, Holiday Inn!

So much to do, so little time!
Chico AirFest is a group effort. If you're interested in volunteering your time at one of Chico's premier events, contact Linda Patrick, AirFest Administration, at 530-230-1284.

Until next time...
Alice

Posted by Alice Patterson at 03:25 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Good morning from the Chico AirFest 2008 Cockpit!
On September 26-27, 2008, attendees of the AirFest will get a chance to check out the ACC West Coast Demo Team. To learn more about the Team, click here. Be sure to bring out the ENTIRE family for two days of fun at the Chico Municipal Airport.

Bits and Pieces:
Our FlightZone for Kids will allow children to test out a flight simulator, do hands on aviation projects and gain a better understanding of the world of aviation.

The Flightline Club: Want to watch the show in style? When tickets go on sale in mid-August, consider purchasing an upgrade ticket into the Flightline Club. The Flightline Club gets you premier shade seating along the flightline, with food and beverages provided by the Sons of Italy.

AeroNews: To subscribe to the official electronic newsletter of Chico AirFest, email me by clicking here!

Until next time...
Alice
www.chicoairfest.com

Posted by Alice Patterson at 09:11 AM | Permalink | Comments (0)