SWAN has assembled quite a diversified group of people at the helm for 2005-2006 and we would like to encourage all of you to use us as a resource; ask questions and make suggestions at any time. We are all available to you by email and/or telephone. We hope you will use the opportunities we provide you through SWAN as well as be willing to mentor others and encourage others to get involved in general aviation – which for most of us is a “PASSION”
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Jacquie
Warda – SWAN President Jacquie started flying aerobatics in 1997 shortly after moving to California from the Pacific Northwest . In April 2000, she bought a Pitts S1-T and soon started flying competition aerobatics. She has taken her aerobatics one step further and is now flying air shows around the country. Jacquie will be focusing on increasing the membership of SWAN over the next few months as well as organizing the upcoming Safety Seminar in March 2006. |
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Mary Hansen – SWAN Vice President Mary organized her first airshow in 1995 after attending one of Vern's safety seminars and got hooked. She brings a new perspective to SWAN being the Airport Manager for Yuba County Airport (Marysville) and an officer of the Association of California Airports. Mary serves as Vice President of the Golden West Aviation Association that produces the annual Golden West EAA Regional Flyin and Airshow along with hosting the SWAN Conference and Safety Seminar. |
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Ed Downum - SWAN Treasurer Ed flew A6-E Intruders as a naval flight officer in the Marine Corps and is retired after 27 years of service. He currently resides in Vista , California . Ed has been an air show coordinator since the early 1990's at MCAS El Toro and currently at MCAS Miramar. Ed also serves as Director of the Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum at MCAS Miramar. He has been a member of SWAN since it was chartered in 1993 and has been on the board since 1996. |
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Gale Rawitzer – SWAN Board Member Gale has been involved in the air show industry for over 25 years. Most notably involved with organizing and “air bossing” the California International Air Show in Salinas, California all those years. Gale is an invaluable resource to SWAN members when it comes to understanding how to organize an air show. Not only does Gale know the in's and out's of an air show, he is also a current instrument rated pilot. |
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Fred Zealor - SWAN Board Member
Fred has been involved in the air show industry since 1985, where he announced for the Capital City Barnstormers. Fred got his private pilot's license in 2001 and moved to announcing full size aircraft in 2003. Fred is from Sacramento, CA. |
