by Richard Beckert | Dec 31, 2019 | President's Corner, Events, Chapter
For the second year in a row we had a wonderful Christmas Party at the Flying Heritage and Combat Armor Museum. Shawn O’Donnell and his team provided us with great food for the event. We awarded four awards during the event: Pilot of the Year – Rich...
by Richard Beckert | Dec 31, 2019 | President's Corner, Events, Chapter Business
Our January WPA meeting will be held at the Le Bistro and will feature a 2019 Year in Review as well as entertaining suggestions on how to make 2020 an even better year. I would like to solicit input from the membership on what events and speakers they would...
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 George Futas | Nov 30, 2019 | Events, Safety & Education
For those who are not aware, our WPA Paine Chapter and Simulation Flight will be continuing to sponsor and hold monthly safety and education forum’s on both IFR and VFR subjects. These forums are at no cost to pilots and most forums qualify for FAA Wings...
by Newsletter Editor | Nov 30, 2019 | Events, Fly-Outs
The brunch destination for Saturday, November 2, was the Blue Water Grill at Friday Harbor. Two planes (Ned’s and John’s), three pilots and an avid aviation fan participated and had a great time. On our way out of the restaurant we ran into Sandy and Donna, who had...
by Jerry Barkley | Sep 28, 2019 | Events
Members and guests are welcome to join us for our General Membership meeting and Dinner. This month’s program is a presentation on “Building Highways in the Sky” by Steve Fulton. Doors open at 6:30 and the menu varies each month. This month, we’re starting to...
by George Futas | Sep 28, 2019 | Events, Safety & Education, News
After the summer hiatus and September’s CFI VMC/IMC Forum (N.B. Sorry for the incorrect information on the website), our chapter’s VMC/IMC Forums are be returning in October! For those who are not aware, our WPA Paine Chapter and Simulation Flight will be continuing...
by Newsletter Editor | Apr 1, 2019 | Events, General Membership Meeting Minutes
John Sessions of Historic Flight Foundation will be joining us for our April 2019 General Membership Meeting. He’ll be reviewing highlights from his years of flying and projects with HFF....
by Richard Jones | Jan 26, 2019 | President's Corner, Events, Membership, State
Make sure to put the annual State WPA membership meeting on your calendar: Saturday, February 23, 2019. The meeting starts at 11:45 and a light lunch will be served. The location is Room E | North Foyer. There are of course lots of other things to do and see there....
by Newsletter Editor | Jan 26, 2019 | Events, Fly-Outs
Weekly Saturday Fly-Out This Week’s Destination: Forks Airport – S18 Lunch Pick: Blakeslee’s Bar & Grill Want to Join us Next Time? Meet at Regal Air around 9:30am Saturday Morning (weather permitting). Departure at 10am. Seats are available first come,...
