Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Q.)
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- - Where is the Wings Over Wine Country Air Show?
Charles M. Schulz - Sonoma County Airport, about five miles north of Santa Rosa off 101. Take the Airport Blvd exit and go west about one mile to the parking areas, where there will be free busses to the gate.
- - When is the Air Show?
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August 18 & 19, 2012 from 9:00am to 4:00pm each day - Gates open at 9:00am.
- - How much is admission?
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$20 for adults, children under 6 are free. Active duty service members with current military ID card are free. Children 6-12 years are $5.00. Seniors 65 and older are $10.00. Tickets may be purchased on line.
- - Where can I get presale tickets?
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At www.wingsoverwinecountry.org
You can also click here to purchase all event tickets online at ExtremeTix!. - - Who do I contact to volunteer?
Please contact Bruce Tinkham at 707-887-7822 or cell 707-486-8964, or brucetinkham@msn.com. You may also visit our Volunteers page for more information.
- - I am a Pacific Coast Air Museum Member; how do I get in free?
Go to the Will Call booth outside the gate, show your current year Membership Card(s) and they will give you admission tickets. If you have a Family Membership, each member age 6 or over needs to show their card. If you have an Individual Membership, only you are entitled to a free ticket.
- - May I get in free if I belong to another museum, but not PCAM?
No.
- - Is there any other way I can get in free?
Become a volunteer for the day or for the weekend. Please contact Please contact Bruce Tinkham at 707-887-7822 or cell 707-486-8964, brucetinkham@msn.com.
- - Are there pit passes available?
No.
- - May I get in early?
The main gate is open at 9:00am
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Buy a ticket to the Pancake Breakfast!- - May I leave the show and come back in?
Yes, but only if you have your hand stamped at the exit gate for reentry on the same day.
- - What about parking?
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Parking is in designated parking lots near the Air Show, for a donation of $5.00 per vehicle (donations benefit the Boy Scouts, who help with the parking). Free shuttle busses run continuously to and from the parking areas and the Air Show main gate area.
- - What about handicapped parking?
There will be handicapped parking available in the airport Long Term parking lot.
- - Is there any overnight camping?
No.
- - Is there any public transportation to the airport?
Yes - Sonoma County Transit has busses from various locations in Sonoma County. For more information call 707-576-7433 or 800-345-7433.
- - What kind of airplanes will be at the Air Show?
Just about every type: vintage, modern military, aerobatic, war birds, helicopters, models, etc.
- - What is on the program?
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So far we have the Navy F-18 Super Hornet demo, U-2 and T-38 flybys, formation flybys and civilian aerobatic performers. There will also be warbird fly-bys, special demonstrations, etc. The C-17 will be on the ramp and open for tours. Of course, as always, the ramp will be full of aircraft on display, including many from the Pacific Coast Air Museum open to climb aboard. Please visit our Performers page to learn more.
- - Are there any ATMs on the premises?
Yes, inside the main gate and in the Vendor area.
- - Are pets allowed at the Air Show?
Only Guide Dogs and certified Companion Dogs are allowed; absolutely no other animals.
- - Is the Air Show wheelchair accessible?
Yes, but we do not have wheelchairs available for loan or rent.
- - May I bring a bike or scooter?
Yes, but you need to leave it locked outside the gate in an unguarded area.
- - Is there covered or shaded seating and is there bleacher seating?
Reserved seats, available as an on-site upgrade for $25 for all day
Bleacher seating, available as an on-site upgrade for $10 for all day- - May I bring folding chairs and/or umbrellas?
Yes, but keep in mind we do have bleacher seating. If you bring an umbrella, please make sure it's small enough to not block the view of other visitors.
- - May I bring picnic coolers or backpacks?
Yes, but please do not bring alcoholic beverages. ALL bags, backpacks, camera cases, coolers, and other items will be searched at the gate prior to being admitted to the show.
- - Will there be food and drink available?
Yes, there will be many concessions offering hot and cold food, beer, bottled water and soft drinks.
- - Is smoking permitted?
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By Federal and Sonoma County Regulation, smoking is forbidden anywhere on airport property except in the specially designated area outside the main gate.
- - Is there a children's play area?
Yes. There is a huge Kids World with a variety of inflatable attractions. There is also a climbing wall, train ride and a coloring and model making booth.
- - Are babysitters available?
No.
- - Is there a place to store valuables temporarily at the Air Show?
No.
- - When and where is airspace around the Air Show limited for other air traffic?
The airport will be closed for the air show from 10:10am until 4:00pm on Saturday and Sunday. Refer to NOTAMs and/or the STS tower.
- - Are there free lunches for volunteers?
Yes - refer to your Volunteer Handbook for details.
- - Are there picnic tables available?
No.
- - Where is the vendor's gate?
Behind the Kaiser Air/Santa Rosa Jet Center large hangar, north-west corner. Entry is by Ordinance Boulevard, past the Sheriff's area. Prior to the Air Show, vendors are issued wrist bands for themselves and for their employees. Only those wearing wrist bands or possessing ramp passes will be allowed through the vendor gate or any other entrance. If you are an employee of a vendor, and he or she has not given you a wrist band, you will have to buy a ticket at the main gate to get in, then get reimbursed by your employer. Just saying you work for a vendor will not get you in.
- - Who do I call if I want to volunteer to work at the Air Show?
Please contact Bruce Tinkham at 707-887-7822 or cell 707-486-8964, brucetinkham@msn.com.
- - Who do I call about publicity or press passes for the Air Show?
Please call Doug Clay at 925-736-7962 or 925-997-2774.
- - Who do I call about marketing and/or sponsorships for the Air Show?
Please call Roger Olson at 707-396-3425.
- - Who do I call about displaying civilian aircraft?
Please call Martha Curoso at 707 539-6335 or 707 529-4226.
- - Who do I call about air operations during the Air Show?
Please call Matt Doyel at 707-356-8228 or email airops@tomcataviation.com.
- - Who do I call about vendor operations?
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Food, novelty and soft goods vendors: contact Robin Dotti at 707-575-7900 or by e-mail giftshop@pacificcoastairmuseum.org.
The vendor contract can be found on our Vendors page. - - Who do I call about hotels and transportation for Air Show performers and other paid participants?
Please call Ellie Cook at 707 528-9429.
- - Who do I call about security matters?
Please call Tim Delaney at 707 292-6974 or 707 479-6863.
- - Who do I call about general Air Show matters not specifically covered above?
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The Air Show Information Hot Line: 707-566-8380
The Pacific Coast Air Museum: 707-575-7900
Air Show Director, Lynn Hunt: 707-235-2552
Assistant Air Show Director, Bob Matreci: 707-291-5472 - - Who do I call about becoming a member of the Pacific Coast Air Museum?
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Please call Kathy Kumpula, Membership Chair, at 707 544-4311 or call the museum at 707-575-7900.
