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 | Feb 28, 2019 | President's Corner, Safety & Education
There have been number of aviation accidents around the Pacific Northwest in recent months, several with very tragic consequences. I am reminded of my personal commitment to aviation safety. I currently have about 3,200 hours of accident free flight accumulated over a...
by Richard Jones | Feb 28, 2019 | President's Corner, Membership
I received some very sad news from WPA members Craig and Carla Hogan yesterday evening. Craig asked me to get his message to his fellow aviators into the next Paine Field Chapter newsletter. Those of you who are inclined to pray might say a prayer for Craig and Carla....
by George Futas | Jan 26, 2019 | Events, Safety & Education
Our WPA Paine Chapter and Simulation Flight are 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 credits. Bob Collins, owner, is a Paine...
by William Tilse | Feb 28, 2019 | Membership
As of February 14 we have a total of 186 members, 18 of which are brand new members to our chapter. I would like to personally welcome each of our new members to our chapter, and am looking forward to meeting you, and enjoying our wonderful hobby together. And as a...
by Newsletter Editor | Feb 28, 2019 | Events, Fly-Outs
Weekly Saturday Fly-Out This Week’s Destination:Bremerton – KPWT Lunch Pick:Airport Diner 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, first serve; extra...
by Frank Hummel | Feb 28, 2019 | Events, Safety & Education
The Pacific Northwest Cessnas2Oshkosh Formation Mass Arrival Training Clinic will be held SAT 1 JUN in Olympia, WA. Our host will be FBO Jorgensen / Safety In Motion at KOLM....
by Ned Bingham | Jan 26, 2019 | News, Chapter
Do You Think You Have What It Takes? Is there an Aviation topic or event that you’re familiar with that you think other members would be interested in? Do you want to share that awesome photo you took on your last flight? Did you just visit a new on/near airport...