Formerly based at RHV, Magnum Aviation recently joined the family of tenants at E16, providing full spectrum FBO services, as well as aircraft sales and maintenance, from their new 12,500sf facility. Magnum also offers full-service 100LL and JetA during business hours, along with a 24-hour 100LL self-serve island.

In addition, they have a complete pilot’s shop (also online) with just about everything you need to take to the sky or as a gift for your favorite pilot. Customer focused and driven by excellence, Magnum has teamed up with West Valley Flying Club to provide aircraft rentals and flight training and Enterprise Rent-A-Car to get you on the road when you fly in. Magnum’s general manager Andy Rodenbeck and operations manager Mark Crouch invite you to stop by and say hello during South County Airport Day on May 13, or any time you’re on the field.

Contact Magnum at (408) 683-4102 or visit them online at magnumaviation.com.

As most of us celebrated the holidays with food, family, and gifts, the members of the RHVAA wanted to give something to those less fortunate in the community. In a joint effort with staff at RHV, a collection barrel was placed in the terminal lobby, and members solicited donations of toys from other pilots, as well as non-flying friends, neighbors, and coworkers. The toy drive concluded with the RHVAA annual Christmas party on December 21, where the mountain of donated toys was on display.

The next day, Association members Frank (far right) and Sharon Sweeney and RHV staff member Patrick McGuinness delivered the bags of toys to two surprised and appreciative fire fighters at the station on the west side of the airport. According to the fire fighters, there are many underprivileged children in the neighborhood for whom these toys might be their only Christmas gifts. They explained how residents come to the station looking for donated toys, and they personally witness the need when they’re out on calls.

Just as the airports are an integral part of their communities, the communities are also an integral part of the airports. Through the generosity of RHVAA members, airport staff, volunteers, and all those who donated, the fire fighters were able to provide some holiday cheer to local children, members of the RHV community, who might otherwise go without.

Thanks to everyone who participated for providing a shining example of what the Christmas spirit is all about!

Photos courtesy of Frank Sweeney.