1939: Sonoma County purchases 339 acres four miles north of Santa Rosa and begins constructing a runway.

1942: The Army takes over airport and adds 826 acres, along with extending the runway, building a second runway and installing taxiways and other facilities.

1943: U.S. Fourth Air Corps operates airport as Santa Rosa Army Airfield. At its peak, as many as 500 aircraft and 10,000 troops were based at the field.

1946: Sonoma County resumes operation of airport.

1972: Feeder and commuter service begins, flying passengers from Santa Rosa to San Francisco International Airport and other destinations.

1989: United Express and American Eagle offer flights to Los Angeles and San Jose. American Eagle discontinued service in 1993 and United Express curtailed service, ending it in 2001.

2000: Sonoma County Board of Supervisors changes name to Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport to honor the long-time resident and “Peanuts” comic creator.

2007: Horizon Air begins service to Los Angeles and Seattle in March. In October, service to Portland is added.

2008: Horizon Air extends service to Las Vegas April 24.

Can you think what else would be helpful for pilots to add to their “emergency checklist”? Add your comments to this blog post. 

EMERGENCY PACK

• Water
• Clothes
• Blanket
• Batteries
• First Aid Kit
• Pens/Pencils
• Paper
• Can Opener
• Canned Food
• Lighter
• Matches
• Knife
• Towels

Below is a helpful checklist I use for flying PIC (Pilot in Command) that I thought would be for any pilots out there. If you can think of anything else you want to add, please add your comments to this blog.

The Checklist
• Pilot License
• Sectionals
• Headsets
• POH (Pilot Operating Handbook)
• Logbook
• Knee Pad Holder
• FAR/AIM
• Guide to Airports for Area You Will Be Flying
• Sunglasses