by Newsletter Editor | Dec 30, 2020 | Chapter Business, News, Chapter
Thanks to the membership who participated in this year’s BOD Election. The election of officers for 2021 was unanimous for the current officers and the 2021 Director. President: Richard BeckertPresident: Jerry BarkleySecretary: Larry HintonTreasurer: George Futas2021...
by Newsletter Editor | Dec 30, 2020 | Events, News, State
Member and Chapter Secretary Larry Hinton reported to us in December that our regional Spring trade show had become one of the latest cancelations of the many we’ve had to endure this year. Per the email Larry shared, “Due to the Washington State event restrictions,...
by George Steed | Dec 30, 2020 | Membership, News, State
It’s a little tougher this year with fewer opportunities to gather, but the work of the WPA goes on. Many chapters are holding virtual meetings and (when the weather is better) we’re still flying. If you haven’t, please go to the WPA website –...
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 Jerry Barkley | Jan 28, 2020 | Membership, News, Chapter, State
The Washington Pilot’s Association is excited to announce the WPA Member Benefits Program, to be rolled out in 2020. This Program connects quality general aviation vendors to the WPA organization and our serious and committed pilots. Through the Program, GA vendors...
by Newsletter Editor | Jun 8, 2020 | News, Chapter
Airport maintenance crews will be applying a Chipseal on the central ramp starting on Monday, May 4, weather permitting. They will be working east/west on the taxilanes between hangar row banks. The process starts with a thorough cleaning of the surfaces to which the...
by Newsletter Editor | Jun 8, 2020 | News, Chapter
Paine Field will be closing RWY 16R-34L on July 6-8, 2020 between 0500-1100L daily. During the closure, crews will core and bore holes at various locations and depths along the runway. The closure will allow the airport to gather necessary pavement and...
by Ned Bingham | Jun 8, 2020 | News, Chapter
Where did April & May Go! Hi Everyone! Sorry its been a few months since I’ve published a new issue! Who knew that working from home would leave me with less free time but that’s what I found after I – along with I’m sure many of you – found myself...
by Richard Beckert | Mar 31, 2020 | President's Corner, Membership, Chapter Business, News, State
This years Washington Pilots Association retreat held at Lake Chelan was unique in that 7 of us wanted to connect remotely due to the coronavirus outbreak and not wanting to expose others to viruses or be exposed. So, I set up a live meeting via GoToMeeting...
by Richard Beckert | Mar 31, 2020 | President's Corner, News, Chapter
As you may have read in my recent emails, due to the restrictions being placed on gatherings of more than 10 people due to the the Covid-19 pandemic response, and the Governor’s “Stay at Home” order closing bars and restaurants, the Chapter is unfortunately being...
