by Richard Jones | Dec 30, 2020 | News, Chapter
The Paine Field Master Plan update is now underway. The last master plan update was done in 2002 and can be viewed on the Paine Field web site at: https://www.painefield.com/153/Airport-Master-Plan. You will note that there is a place holder here for publishing...
by Richard Jones | Mar 1, 2020 | President's Corner, Events
The Sate WPA put together an exciting new booth design for the Northwest Aviation Conference. Jerry Barkley was put in charge of the WPA booth and he had some great ideas for improving our presence there. Jerry enlisted a number of Paine Field Chapter members to...
by Richard Jones | Mar 1, 2020 | President's Corner
Rick Beckert is helping with his parents’ health issues back in Ohio. My thoughts are with him and his family as he deals with all the difficulties associated with taking care of aging parents. Your past president is filling in for him during this time.
by Richard Jones | Mar 1, 2020 | President's Corner, Events, Safety & Education
Stephanie and I attended the VMC/IMC Forum at Simulation Flight on Wednesday 2/19/20. George Futas walked us through an interesting scenario involving a visual approach into a busy airport at the end of an IFR flight. I was reminded that we are still flying under...
by Richard Jones | Jan 28, 2020 | Events, Membership, Chapter Business, News, Chapter, State
We Need Your Help At the Northwest Aviation Conference If you plan to attend the Northwest Aviation Conference this year please consider volunteering an hour or two to staff the WPA booth. If you are interested, go to the web link below and select a one or two hour...
by Richard Jones | Dec 31, 2019 | Uncategorized
Changing of the Guard I have great confidence in Rick Beckert’s leadership skills and I hope that our whole organization both welcomes and supports him in his new role as President of the Paine Field WPA Chapter. Rick has already been at work on ideas for...
by Richard Jones | Sep 28, 2019 | President's Corner, News, Chapter
I recently learned that Bruce Fisher who served as Deputy Director – Operations is no longer employed at Paine Field. The reasons for his departure are currently unknown and will likely remain so. There are a number of positions at Paine Field that are “At-Will”...
by Richard Jones | Sep 28, 2019 | President's Corner, News, Chapter
Earlier this month a construction crew arrived at Paine Field to begin installing a Self-Service fuel system for Castle & Cooke at the site of the old Self-Service fuel system. This is a welcome sign for those of us who have had difficulty in getting fuel at...
by Richard Jones | Sep 28, 2019 | President's Corner
Stephanie and I attended a celebration of life event at the Pitt Meadows airport in British Columbia last week for Rick Johnson. I lead Rick out on his very first formation flight some years ago. The first time out was a humbling experience for Rick as it is for...
by Richard Jones | Oct 21, 2019 | President's Corner
On October 4, 2019 I received an email from Brad Widrig regarding the re-badging of Paine Field tenants. I immediately make an appointment and filled out all of the required paperwork. I am still waiting for notice that my new badge is ready. Two noteworthy things...
