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FALL NEWSLETTER Page 8 The 2015 French Valley Air Show Gained GREAT Heights This Month!

Rebellion, Wien’s, Black Market, Ritual and Backyard Bottleshop & Taproom. They were treated to an energetic live performance from Idyllwild musician Casey Abrams. This FREE community event generated a huge buzz throughout the community. Initial estimates project that over 25,000 residents attended the Inaugural French Valley, Wing & Wine event. Riverside County is due to host the upcoming Hemet-Ryan Air Show in the Spring of 2016. The French Valley Air Show was organized and managed by the County of Riverside and presented by sponsor Upper Limit Aviation.

The Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport encompasses 1,750 acres and provides aeronautical services through multiple full service and limited service Fixed Base Operators (FBO’s). There are two full service Fixed Base Operators currently in operation. Signature Flight Support is located on 14.87 acres and provides their services from a 4,000 square foot terminal building and a historic 25,000 square foot WWII hangar. They offer rental hangars, tie-downs, fuel sales and maintenance services, and can accommodate G550/Global Express aircraft in their large hangar. The second is Landmark Aviation, which is located on 17 acres and also offers all the required FBO fuel sales and services. Landmark’s new terminal building of 3,695 square feet was just completed on the heavy ramp fronting runway 17/35. They also manage approximately 125,000 SF of hangar space on site. Both of these FBOs are providing essential aeronautical services including transient aircraft parking guidance and supportive services for pilot and passenger needs. The Riverside County Economic Development Agency proudly presented the Inaugural 2015 French Valley Air Show on Saturday, November 7th. The one-day air show showcased the French Valley Airport located at 37600 Sky Canyon Drive in Murrieta, nestled in the beautiful Temecula Valley region of Riverside County. Spectators were able to experience thrilling high-flying aerobatics, spectacular vintage aircraft, a wide variety of food and commercial vendors, and an awesome kids’ zone. Live performers included aerobatic stunt pilot Kent Pietsch and his Jelly Belly Plane performed a thrilling routine from 6,000 feet and a rooftop landing on a moving RV! Bill Braack and his Smoke-n-Thunder Jet Car, roared with excitement. 20-foot flames and billowing smoke exiting the race car as he pulled over 4 G’s and 400 MPH to overtake pilot Jon Collver who was racing in a plane above. Additional performers included Jon Melby, Vicky Benzing, The Red Eagles Formation Team, and The Golden Stars Skydiving Team. Guests 21 and older had the opportunity to sample some of the Inland Southern California’s premier wine and craft brews at our Wine and Craft Brew Festival. A sold out crowd of 600 got to taste offerings from local wineries, Wilson Creek, Bel Vino, Mt. Palomar, Robert Renzoni, Wien’s, Callaway, South Coast and Europa Village. Don’t forget the amazing breweries, including Hangar 24, Brew

Highlight on Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport, Thermal, CA

Additionally, Thermal Aviation is a self-service fuel operator providing fuel and hangar space on a 9.45 acre site. This project holds about 90 hangars, many of which are occupied by GA owner-operator pilots who fly for travel and fun. There are currently active new developments and inquiries adding to the existing base of services and operators. KJ Development and local developer Dick Oliphant are scheduled to complete a 14 hangar project in the third quarter of 2015 adjacent to Runway 17/35. The executive hangars will be offered for sale or lease; the largest of these hangars is 25,750 square feet. In addition to serving the general aviation needs of the public, the airport houses an aviation base for the California Highway Patrol, a large modern station and hangar for the Riverside County Sheriff, and two medical air ambulance services.