Crestline Soaring Society - Club Biz

Andy Jackson Airpark Needs Your Help

Alan Crouse — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 23:27:42 -0500

After years of working with the developer, and some helpful modifications along the way, the Draft Environmental Impact Review is out for the proposed development next door. There are still houses planned right in the approach. According to the review that would have "no significant impact". I suppose that's correct if you don't count hitting a house on your downwind.

Public comment runs through Sept 15 and we would like to ask each of you to write a letter of comment and help preserve our site. We've drafted some sample letters, but they're just a start point. Write of how the site affects you; your first flight, the times you've spent here, the international reputation of Andy Jackson. Please ask the city to keep homes out of the approach and have the airspace dedicated to the Department of Water Resources. They own the land we lease for the LZ and are tied to us through the licensing of the Devil's Canyon project.

Repaired Wall and Signposts

Ken Howells — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 21:25:38 -0500

Chris and Tom placing rebar 'pins' in the new section of wall.

Final Cut for the Wall Repair

Ken Howells — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 21:24:09 -0500

Kenny Westfall wields the big chainsaw while Mike Z. and Alan C. assist.

Alan Crouse Washing Up, with the Old RR Ties in Mike Z's Truck

Ken Howells — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 21:22:31 -0500

Prepping For The Side Pieces

Ken Howells — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 21:21:03 -0500

Mike 'Pincushion' Blakely Goes Back For More

Ken Howells — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 21:06:22 -0500

Mike was covered with foxtails once the area below launch wasn't.

Stair Repair Crew with Stairs Laid In

Ken Howells — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 21:01:22 -0500

After digging out all of the old RR ties, levelling the ground, and placing the new ties, the finishing touches are handled.
Replacing the rotted posts for the info sign was the next task.

L-R: Tom Swanson, Kenny Westfall, Dusty Rhodes, Alan Crouse, 'Rebar' Dan DeWeese, Rob McKenzie, Chris (behind sign).

Crestline Stairs and Sign - After Repair

Ken Howells — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 20:56:34 -0500

Crestline Stairs - Before w/Truck Damage

Ken Howells — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 20:54:40 -0500

Crestline Stairs - Rebuilt

Alan Crouse — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 20:40:38 -0500

CSS Volunteers rebuilt the stairs at Crestline launch today (6/21), and replaced the sign posts and a couple of timbers in the wall for good measure!

Big "Thank you"s to the work party crew: Rob (who also donated rides to Crestline), Rebar Dan (who also donated rebar :-), Kenny & Megret (who brought along tools, snacks and water, and little helpers), Dusty (more tools and a trusty new post), Mike B (who single-handedly cleared all the weeds from launch), Ken H, Tom S and Chris VV, and Mike Z (who did most of the organizing, preparing, rounding up materials and trucking for this event).