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 Newsletter Editor | Nov 30, 2019 | Membership, Chapter Business, News
Welcome to the new members of the Board During our November meeting the members in attendance voted into office our 2020 Board of Directors. President – Richard BeckertVice President – Jerry BarkleyTreasurer – George FutasPast President – Rich...
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 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 Kevin Kelly | Sep 28, 2019 | Membership, Chapter Business, News
The Kurt Mason Aviation Education Scholarship was started to aid students of aviation-related fields and activities in the pursuit of their dreams by provided financial assistance for education in any aviation-related classes, such as pilot training, maintenance...
by Jerry Barkley | Sep 28, 2019 | Membership, News, Chapter, State
The Washington Pilots Association is organizing the WPA Member Benefits Program (WMBP). This program connects quality general aviation vendors to the WPA organization, and it’s serious and committed pilots. WMBP vendors provide discounts on their products and services...
by Richard Jones | Feb 28, 2019 | President's Corner, News, State
There are three House Bills in the Washington State Legislature that are important to our aviation community. I sent out a call to action regarding supporting these three bills by contacting your Washington State House Representatives and expressing your support....
by Richard Jones | Feb 28, 2019 | President's Corner, News, State
My two year term as Washington Pilots Association VP West expires at the State General Membership at the Northwest Aviation Conference. By the time you read this I will be taking over the job of State WPA Membership Director. This is a job I have been doing for the...
by Richard Jones | Jan 26, 2019 | President's Corner, News
Both Paine Field Deputy Directors (Bruce Fisher and Ryan Zulauf) gave us our annual airport update as our January dinner meeting program. (Arif Ghouse, our Airport Director stopped by to see us on his way to an event with his sonand apologized for not being with us...
