This year's event should be as exciting as ever as we hold our 19th formation clinic. FAST Check Pilots, designated Instructor Pilots and experienced Lead Pilots will be available to ensure that your training goals are met. Be prepared for “SERIOUS FLYING AND SERIOUS FUN” at ARS 2021!
Formation Training Requirements!
For non-FAST patched pilots: It is a requirement for participation as a pilot at ARS that you possess a copy of and have studied the RPA Formation Manual and are thoroughly familiar with the contents of the Manual. You are also required to view the 55 minute RPA Wing Groundschool Video online, prior to attending the clinic, by clicking here! Membership in the RPA is required for a check ride! Registration 1.) Please click on the Register Now button found at the top or bottom of the page and complete a separate registration ticket for each participant that will be attending this year’s even (pilot, gib and guest). 2.) If there was an error or you have an update to the registration, please contact treasurer@flyredstar.org Event Fees This is an all inclusive event where meals are included with the exception of Thursday evening dinner (we all go to Don Vino's!). The event fee includes lunches Thursday - Saturday, the Friday evening BBQ, the Saturday evening awards banquet dinner and event T-shirt. Breakfasts are included at the hotels. Logistics 1.) Do not wait until the last minute to reserve your room or car rental. Tell them you’re from Red Star for group rates. BEST WESTERN PORTERVILLE INN RPA Group rate is $110 single or $120 double plus tax per night 350 West Montgomery Avenue Porterville, CA 93257 (559) 781-7411 HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS RPA Group rate is $125 Single or $135 Double plus tax per night. 840 S. Jaye St. Porterville, CA 93257 559-782-1200 CAR RENTAL INFORMATION Enterprise Rent-A-Car 1905 W Olive Ave, Porterville 93257 (559) 788-6240 (hit * after the recording picks up and you will be connected directly to the Porterville office). PICKING UP CAR: Enterprise will pick you up or Julie "Taz" Nunez will drive you to their office (About 8 minutes away). All rental cars can be left at the airport on Sunday and Enterprise will retrieve them on Monday. Come to Porterville and hear the sounds of freedom! Round engines, flat engines, and jet noise, because dinosaurs were born to be burned!!! Please direct any logistics questions to Amy "Bomber" Glover at bomberamy@yahoo.com or 559-859-4420 Direct event or training questions to Michael "Viper" Maloco at mmaloco@aol.com or 805-701-8006