.LOCAL INFORMATION

 

L O C A T I O N

Located on the slopes of the Sierra Nevada mountains in northern California, Plumas County is still one of the best kept secrets in California. Sugarpine Aviators is pleased to occupy center stage at the 4100 foot-long Gansner Airfield at the county seat in Quincy. The charm and beauty of this sparsely-populated area lies partly in the uncongested traffic pattern at the mountain airport, a perfect setting to learn the art of mountain flying. The population of Plumas County is 21,000 people with 6600 residing in the Quincy area. The town, picnic and camping sites, motels, a health club and the Feather River Community College are within easy walking distance of the airport.

Plumas County has a well-defined four season climate with each season promoting different activities. The natural beauty of the forest and meadow lands changes with each season giving one a special sense of the passing of time and of being alive.

Plumas County comprises 2,618 square miles, of which over one million acres (67%) is National Forest land. Approximately 1,000 miles of streams; approximately 100 lakes; 5,000 acre Plumas Eureka State Park and part of Lassen Volcanic National Park. Not far away are 7 golf courses, 2 ski areas, 150 motels, resorts and trailer parks.

                                                                            POINTS OF INTEREST

  • Bucks Lake Wilderness
  • Plumas Eureka State Park
  • Cross-country and downhill skiing
  • Hiking and backpacking
  • Fishing for Rainbow, Brook, German Brown, Mackinaw, Bass
  • Snowmobiling, bicycling, water skiing, bicycling, horseback riding
  • Museum at Quincy -- unusually interesting for a town this size

A C O M O D A T I O N S

ADA'S PLACE cottages. Walking distance. www.adasplace.com 530-283-1954

THE SPORTING INN Walking distance. www.thesportinginn.com Toll Free 1-877-710-4300 or 530-283-4300 talk to Sandi

   
Evergreen Motel & Trailer Park 283-1765
Pioneer RV Park 283-0769
The Feather Bed B & B (walking distance) 283-0102
Gold Pan Motel (walking distance) 283-3686
Lariat Lodge 283-1000
Las Plumas Motel 283-1026
Pine Hill Motel 283-1670
Ranchito Motel 283-2265
Spanish Creek Motel (walking distance) 283-1200

RENTAL CARS

unfortunately, none

S E R V I C E S

 
Plumas County Visitors’ Bureau 283-6345 www.plumascounty.org
Quincy Chamber of Commerce 283-0188 www.quincychamber.com
Feather River College 283-0202 www.frc.edu
Plumas County Arts Commission 283-3402
Sugarpine Aviators 283-2600
U.S. Forest Service 283-2050
Fairgrounds 283-6272

 

 
SUGARPINE AVIATORS
Gansner Field
70 Spanish Creek Road,  P.O. Box 1450
Quincy, CA 95971

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SUGARPINE AVIATORS!

 

 

 

 

P. O. BOX 1450 QUINCY, CA 95971    sugarpineaviators.com

530-283-2600

FLIGHT INSTRUCTION

Here art of mountain flying is inherent in the learning process and is taught by seasoned mountain pilots. Learn in our specially equipped antique Cessna 172 with its superior visibility and handling qualities.

Excellent value and rates.

 

 

AIRPLANE RENTALS

The Piper Cherokee 180C is hard to beat with its speed vs. load-carrying ability vs. cost.

 

 

 

 

TAIL-DRAGGER INSTRUCTION

Many conventional gear (tail wheel) checkouts do not go nearly far enough in exploring the more difficult phases of takeoffs and landings--with cross wind landings being especially elusive. Learn these secrets from a 29,000 hour instructor in a rare Luscombe 8F.

 

 

 
 
 
phone 530·283·2600
email: johnny@sugarpineaviators.com
 

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