As The Beacon Turns . .

Cableites have been busy with their projects; traveled to the far reaches of the world; joined together in the proverbial search for a fun place to fly for breakfast, brunch, or dinner; and taken that terrifying step into the wild blue yonder, trusting that their many hours of love and labor will hold together until they touch down again. Most of us other Cableites never hear about these adventures or possibilities. Along with other pertinent happenings affecting Cable Airport.…....As The Beacon Turns . . . . . . .

Clyde Cable

Has had to decline participating in the Cable Air Show 2011.

He requires a surgical procedure scheduled Dec. 1, and his doctor says "No Aerobatics" for at least two months, so he called as he was leaving his doctor's office.

He sends his best to all of us who were looking forward to seeing him and his RV8.

Paul, at Ricchiazzi Aviation has a drop off box for
SPARK OF LOVE Toys.

Subject: San Felipe Buzz Job

Story by Steve Madorsky

I flew the Pacer with Kimi, Roxy to San Felipe (Baja Mexico). Mike Montgomery and Bill Angel took the Extra. The Pilot, Rafael (a German) landed on the beach, rolled to a stop so close to us we could touch the machine. Mike and I both told him: "No way we are going up in this thing", 20 min later after a good preflight, all 4 of us took turns. T/O on the beach 180 turn and buzz job so low we had to duck :-)

I flew it the whole time except T/O and land, including a simulated engine fail landing to a patch of sand in town, (actually shutting engine off) Rafael said he could "check me out" in about 45 min. Every landing was engine off (glide) on downwind. Frikin way too much fun, we still can't wipe the smiles off our faces. Look how you steer the nose wheel, LOL. This thing is everything I dreamed of as a kid on my tricycle :-)

The Star Once again the Star shines above Upland, right down Euclid Ave.   Cableite Ken Petschow and friends had to take it down, and repair the 70 foot star after wind damage.     It is officially lit from Thanksgiving through the Christmas Holidays.   A California Legend!!

Click here to see more Star Pictures

Dorothy Brunell Calendars are a fantastic Holiday gift idea.

Calendars are printed right here on Cable Airport! Airplanes? Of course there are airplanes! But if you need a gift for a non-aviation person, you can choose from several different themes, including Spectacular Flowers, Classic Cars, and others from YellowstoneNational Park and Bryce Canyon.

"Dottie" is an award winning local photographer (and pilot, A&P) known for her vibrant and exciting collections of works taken over the last 30 years. Her calendars are small and tidy on your desk and will always draw comments and admiration of quality and uniqueness.

Order yours at: Dotphotographs.com or Email FlowersByDot@aol.com

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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to each and every one of you
from your Cable Gram editors—
Tony Settember and Mary Barnett

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