(Photo above: rear of the vehicle, in the ducted fan section | courtesy of Samson Motor Works)
The Air Fair is being presented with the assistance of AOPA and famed weather expert, Delia Colvin of Fly Rite. AOPA’s Rusty Pilot Program is being held Saturday, October 3 from 8am until noon, which is free.
Delia’s weather analysis seminar runs from 1:30-4:30pm the same day with a half-off price of $50. The Bob Hoover Project: Flying The Feathered Edge will be shown from 7-8:30pm Saturday evening with free admission.
Kim Furst, the writer, producer, and director of the award winning Independent Film about the life of the legendary aviator, Bob Hoover, has offered the movie to the Air Fair. Narrated by Harrison Ford and other notables, this film has been given much acclaim at aviation events and film festivals alike.
Copies of the movie are available for purchase online.
Saturday October 3
7am : Prineville EAA 617 Breakfast (pancakes, eggs, bacon & sausage, etc.) Follow signs to the EAA hangar.
8am -12pm: AOPA RUSTY PILOT COURSE (note new start time) Presented by Amanda Vansickle & Delia Colvin
After the Rusty Pilot Course: Reception & refreshments with a short presentation by Switchblade designer, Sam Bousfield.
12:30-1:15pm : LUNCH (call Samson Motors to RSVP 855-772-6766)
1:30–4:30pm : AVIATION WEATHER ANALYSIS & SELF-BRIEFING PROGRAM Presented by renowned aviation weather expert Delia Colvin from Fly-Rite Pilot Education.
After the course: Reception & refreshments, including a short presentation by Samson Switchblade designer, Sam Bousfield.
BIG NEWS!!! Special showing of the award winning Independent Film THE BOB HOOVER PROJECT: FLYING THE FEATHERED EDGE at 7:00-8:30pm (Admission is free)
Sunday October 4
On Sunday October between 8-11:30am, Samson is hosting AOPA’s No-Pilot to Co-Pilot program, which is to help non-pilots, who fly frequently with companions, better understand what’s going on in the cockpit. This free AOPA program is hosted by Samson in support of its goal to bring more people into aviation, and to make flying more enjoyable.
9:0 –11:30am : AOPA NO PILOT TO COPILOT PRESENTATION (for non pilots) Lead Presenter, Sean Killion, CFI
Samson Motors will host a reception immediately following, with refreshments & a short presentation by Sam Bousfield, designer of the Samson Switchblade Flying Car.
“As for our progress, we can show the initial carvings of the body plug, which is being accomplished by two individual mold shops being coordinated by our chief structural engineer, Alexander Bondar,” report Sam Bousfield. “The plug is being carved from structural foam, which is then painted with primer and sanded to a Class A finish (paintable finish). Then molds are made from the plugs, and the molds are used to make the body parts. Our bumper is to be made of polyethylene for impact resistance, but the balance of the body will be made from carbon fiber for reduced weight and strength. The images below are of the rear of the vehicle, in the ducted fan section.”
4019 SW Aviation Blvd., Prineville OR 97754 (at the Prineville Airport).
More information on the Air Fair is available online at: www.samsonmotorworks.com/news.
