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Santa Rosa, CA 95403

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About PCAM

Celebrating 30 Years! Founded in 1989 Pacific Coast Air Museum is a unique collection of authentic, well-cared-for aircraft, and a non-profit organization with a dedicated base of aviation experts who are giving back to the Sonoma Community through education and preservation.

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Your Donations Help Keep PCAM Vibrant

Since our founding in 1989, the Pacific Coast Air Museum has enjoyed exceptional growth, both in membership and in the acquisition of historic aircraft and artifacts. We have also expanded our Education Programs for children and young adults, have increased our capacity to repair and restore aircraft and artifacts, added airworthy flying aircraft, and hosted countless community events.

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PCAM Merit Badge News: New Date Announced for Rescheduled May Class

By Charley Taylor, with Art Hayssen. We are pleased to announce the May 2020 Merit Badge event has been rescheduled. The classroom session will be Saturday,

Art Hayssen receives his FAA award, shaking hands with the award presenter

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PCAM Education Program Member receives 2020 FAA Representative of the Year Award

By Charley Taylor, with Art Hayssen Art Hayssen, Lead FAA FAASTeam Representative for the San Francisco North Bay Area, has been awarded the 2020 FAASTeam

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PCAM Opens Again June 10

Thank you to Columnist Chris Smith at the Press Democrat for announcing that the Pacific Coast Air Museum has opened its doors once again! The

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A special thank you goes out to our Hot Dog Thursd

A special thank you goes out to our Hot Dog Thursday crew! Without this wild and fun bunch of volunteers, HDT would not be the success it is today. Thank you for your tireless efforts and wonderful personalities! Another season in the books and we are still going strong! The future is bright and we cannot wait to see what the next year brings. Thank you to all of you who came out to see us! We hope you enjoyed yourselves and had a great experience! We'll see you next year!

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#warbirdwednesday Just a few warbirds enjoying a flight over the California coast!

A huge thank you to all of those who came out on S

A huge thank you to all of those who came out on Saturday for the Wheels & Wings Car Show!!! Thank you to the car owners for bringing out your beautiful rides! Thank you to the volunteers who kept the operation running smoothly! Thank you to everyone who came out to support this event! It was a complete success and we broke records in all categories! Plans are already underway for the next one!

Just one week to go until our Wheels 'n' Wings Car

Just one week to go until our Wheels 'n' Wings Car Show! While pre-registration has ended, you can still sign up and pay on the day or register at the gate on the day of the event! Looking forward to seeing everyone out there! Saturday, September 25th. 8am - 2pm. General Admission: $10 for ages 8 and above. For more information visit: https://pacificcoastairmuseum.org/wheels-wings-car-show/

The morning of September 11th, 2001, was one no Am

The morning of September 11th, 2001, was one no American should ever forget. Our country was attacked by foreign terrorists who penetrated our defenses and killed almost 5,000 men, women, and children in an unprovoked attack. This attack was carried out using American commercial aircraft. It is the Pacific Coast Air Museum’s honor and privilege to have the F-15A Eagle First Responder. This aircraft was the first fighter to arrive over Manhattan following the destruction of the Twin Towers in New York City. We ask you to take a moment to remember, to consider the loss of lives, and to offer thoughts for the nation and its citizens on this most momentous day.
This F-15 started the day on a routine training mission for the 101 Fighter Squadron at Otis Air Nation Guard Base in Massachusetts and was diverted by North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) to New York City. It arrived only minutes after the hijacked commercial aircraft hit both towers, and although it could not stop the attack, the sight of American’s premier fighters, fully armed and ready to defend against further attack was a huge relief to the terribly shaken New Yorkers and the rest of the country who were watching the unfolding horror on live television.
Come stand beside this impressive jet. Put your hand on the aircraft’s smooth metal skin and feel its powerful lines. Look down the cavernous engine intakes with their unique shape and look at the impressive size of this magnificent plane. Its size, its speed, and its history make this F-15A a unique national treasure. Its role in defense of the country makes it a hero and its position in Pacific Coast Air Museum makes it a beloved piece of local and national history.

HOT DOG THURSDAY is turning base for round 6! It'

HOT DOG THURSDAY is turning base for round 6! It's our second-to-last one for the year, so you know you can't miss it! The weather looks to be splendid and we can't think of a better option for lunch than coming out to PCAM! Bring the whole family and enjoy a delicious lunch at a price you can't beat! Enjoy your lunch under the wing of an aircraft or find a shady spot in the Butler Hangar! There's always something cool to look at! $6 gets you a hot dog, chips, and drink. Your food will be handed to you. This Thursday, September 2nd! 11:30am to 1:30pm. Come out and join us!

A new sign dedicated to the fallen sons of Sonoma

A new sign dedicated to the fallen sons of Sonoma County during the Vietnam War. We thank everyone who attended the ceremony.

With a little over a month to go, it's time to sta

With a little over a month to go, it's time to start shining up those beautiful classic cars for our Wings & Wheels Car Show coming at you on September 25th from 8am to 2pm! When is the last time you got to park your vintage hot rod next to an F-14 Tomcat or F-4 Phantom? PCAM offers you this rare opportunity! The combination of classic cars and historic aircraft is sure to garner many photographs! With hot dogs, snacks, and beverages at the ready under the cool umbrella that is our famous Butler Hangar, a great time is sure to be had!

The registration fee is $20. That includes two General Admission tickets.

You can register your vehicle in one of two ways:

Option 1: Mail-in Registration. Go to https://pacificcoastairmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Car-Show-Registration-2021.pdf
and print out the registration form. Fill it out and mail it in with your entry fee.

Option 2: Online Registration. Go to https://pacificcoastairmuseum.org/events/wheels-wings-car-show/
Fill out the form.
Pay online here: https://pacificcoastairmuseum.org/donations/donate-pcam/

General Admission is $10

On a special #FlashbackFriday, we take a look at o

On a special #FlashbackFriday, we take a look at our beloved F-8U Crusader. Being one of our very early acquisitions, this aircraft became the catalyst for what you see at our museum today. It entered PCAM into a great working relationship with the U.S. Navy and many other acquisitions soon followed. After retrieving the aircraft from a park on 19th Avenue in San Francisco, it was clear it needed a lot of work. Having gone through another much-needed restoration and a fresh new paint job, today she looks as beautiful as she ever did thanks to the tireless efforts of our volunteers. Her transformation has been well documented here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/600650533323498

Come check out this marvelous aircraft dubbed, "The Last of the Gunfighters". It has quite the tale to tell!

On Saturday, August 21st, along with our Open Cock

HOT DOG THURSDAY enters the pattern once again for

HOT DOG THURSDAY enters the pattern once again for round 5! Wondering what to do for lunch on Thursday this week? How about gathering up the kids, the neighbors, and coworkers and making your way down to PCAM for a mouthwatering meal at a price you can't beat anywhere else. Sit amongst our collection of aircraft or find a shady spot in the historic Butler Hangar. We will have some new visiting aircraft to admire and don't be surprised if they feel like taking to the skies! $6 gets you a hot dog, chips, and drink. Your food will be handed to you. 11:30am to 1:30pm. We look forward to seeing your wonderful faces again!

We've moved some things around. Don't be surprise

We've moved some things around. Don't be surprised if you discover something that you might not have noticed before! A fresh new look is always welcomed!

An old friend has come back to visit! Come check

An old friend has come back to visit! Come check out the "Red Dog" while it's here for display days. She sure makes an excellent backdrop for pictures! This beautiful P-51D Mustang will be with us into August and especially for the next Hot Dog Thursday! We've got more updates coming soon so stay tuned!

Open Cockpit weekend returns this weekend! This m

Open Cockpit weekend returns this weekend! This month features our A-26C Invader! Come check out the progress the crew has made in restoring this beautiful bird!!

Happy 4th of July from all of us here at PCAM!! #f

Happy 4th of July from all of us here at PCAM!!
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HOT DOG THURSDAY Returns once again! Join us for

HOT DOG THURSDAY Returns once again! Join us for the best hot dogs around! With the 4th of July rapidly approaching, American flags will be flying high and the Pacific Coast Air Museum is proud to announce we will be hosting some of our very own Sonoma County WWII and Korean veterans! Come out and meet these heroes! Don't be surprised if you hear some piston engines in the sky as we might have a couple flyovers including a P-51 Mustang! All this is happening this Thursday! You don't want to miss out!. July 1st from 11:30am to 1:30pm. The P-40 Warhawk will also be on display again! $6 gets you a hot dog, chips, and a drink! We will have tables out amongst the aircraft and in the Butler hangar. Your food will be handed to you and COVID guidelines will be in place. Bring the whole family! We look forward to seeing you all once again!

The Aviation Flea Market approaches! As an added

The Aviation Flea Market approaches! As an added bonus we will have our trusty Dog Tag Machine up and running making custom tags! Come check out what we have to sell! We look forward to seeing everyone this Saturday! 8:30am to 2pm! Located in the Butler Hangar! $3 Admission. Kids under 12 Free.

PCAM is having its first Aviation Flea Market!! Im

PCAM is having its first Aviation Flea Market!! Imagine all the cool stuff we've collected over the last 20 years. Now, imagine you have the opportunity to purchase unique, quirky, and historically significant pieces of aviation history. On June 26th from 8:30am to 2:00pm in the historic Butler Hangar at Sonoma County Airport, PCAM will present an Aviation Flea Market loaded with rare books, art prints, military uniforms, aircraft pieces and parts, models, and all kinds of great stuff. Find a cool flight suit, a book for your aviation library, a model of the plane your Dad flew. Explore through multiple tents of old photos, posters, books, uniforms, patches, helmets, and hats and uncover unique treasures that have been locked away for decades! Every purchase will be a find and every purchase helps the museum continue to restore and display classic aircraft right here in Sonoma County!

We are partnering with Rincon Valley Education Fou

We are partnering with Rincon Valley Education Foundation for their 2021 Summer Camps & Classes. Pilots, Planes & More! will be held on June 21st - 25th at their Austin Creek Campus from 8:30am - 11:30am. Ages 10-14. Cost: $190
Sign up now! For more information visit: http://www.rvef.org/enrichment/

Instructor: Art Hayssen

Did you know you can fly a plane before you can drive a car? Discover the accomplishments of aviators such as Amelia Earhart and Sally Ride. Learn what flying is all about – explore the milestones in aviation history, the science of how airplanes fly, the different careers available in aviation as well as the accomplishments of aviators. Use electronic aids to create flight plans, navigate, check weather conditions, observe real-time flights, and calculate aircraft performance. Learn how airplanes are built, and try out actual airplane rivet tools on aircraft aluminum. We will also participate in a “virtual visit” to the Pacific Coast Air Museum with open cockpits of historic aircraft. Receive a certificate to take a flight over Sonoma County with one of our museum’s FAA licensed pilots!

HOT DOG THURSDAY Round 3 is upon us! We broke rec

HOT DOG THURSDAY Round 3 is upon us! We broke records last month and are prepared to do it again! Join us this Thursday the 3rd for some delectable dogs, good company, and beautiful scenery! Enjoy your lunch sitting next to a P-40 Warhawk! $6 gets you a hot dog, chips, and a drink! We will have tables out amongst the aircraft and in the Butler hangar. Your food will be handed to you and COVID guidelines will be in place. Bring the whole family! We look forward to seeing you all once again!

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