High Sierra Squadron of the CAF

Sat October 12th right after our squadron meeting, Colonels Rick and Dwayne held training classes on aircraft repair for our Cadets. Rick's was on plastic parts repair and Dwayne's on replacement of ELT battery.

Getting our CAF N3N ready for this week's airshow at Krts. Thank you to all that helped. Note Blue Angles in back ground.

Successful day at the Women in Aviation Day Event. 2 new members 4 new cadets :):)

Displayed the High Sierra Squadron N3N at the Reno/Stead Airport for Women in Aviation Day

One of our High Sierra Squadron Pilots recently acquired this 1941 Navy T-6 Trainer. We are looking forward to T-6 time in this WW2 Advanced Trainer.

Col. Josh Chinowsky completed his first solo today for his Sport Pilot rating in a Light Sport Sling aircraft. Josh started as a cadet 5 years ago with our High Sierra Squadron and is currently going to College, working as an aircraft mechanic towards his A&P license and working towards his Sport Pilot certificate.

School of drones

CAF High Sierra Squadron make the News :):) contact us at cafhighsierrasquadron.com. Or our Squadron Leader, Stoney Faubus at 760-793-4733

Photo of the first training flight of our Cadet, Josh Chinowski, winner of an Aviation Scholarshiop to attain his Sport Pilot License

Had a great time at the Susanville AirFair last Saturday

High Sierra Squadron of the CAF at the Northern Nevada Veteran's Cemetery. Our 1941 Navy N3N did a Memorial salute flyover. More pictures to follow.

High Sierra Squadron provided the FlyOver for the opening ceremonies for the Moving Wall display in Minden Nevada

The High Sierra Squadron of the Commemorative Air Force in Reno, NV Salutes the sacrifices of the members of our Armed Forces on this Memorial Day weekend.
Our Flying Museum is dedicated to preserving the history of our Military Aircraft and those who served to Keep Them Flying

Sunday morning. Installing new cylinders on our L19.

Guess what showed up today. Six overhauled cylinders for our L19 :):)

High Sierra Squadron is located at the Stead Airport in North Reno. We have a 1941 Navy N3N Biplane and a 1957 Cessna L19 Birddog.
Contact us at — [email protected], or come out and see our aircraft on Tuesday or Thursday Mornings from 0830 until 1100. Our hangar is at the west end of the Bleachers, then turn left and go to the end, our sign is on the hangar.

We have our First Saturday Open Hangar event this Saturday April 27 starting at 0900 until 1200.
Come out to see the L19 opened up. Come out see they N3N. Come out for the BBQ. Come out to meet some new people.
Come out to see the grooves and broken rings from the Continental O470 Birddog engine.
Come out to learn about Leaning an aircraft engine.

Rickf, XO
High Sierra Squadron

Pulled #5 cylinder on the L19,, broken ring 😞. We will pull #3 on tuesday , we know it has a deteriorating exhaust valve 😞 thankfully we have sourced replacement cylinders that can be shipped in a few days 🙂 and the best part part is a few loyal supporters have committed to helping pay for the repairs 🙂 🙂 🙂