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Airspace Grabs . . . . . . . . . 2 What is the WPA? . . . . . . . 3 A win-win at Harvey . . . . . 4 WPA Chapters . . . . . . . . 6-7 Events Calendar . . . . . . . . 8
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IN THIS ISSUE:

February - March 2006

A VISIT TO SEATAC TOWER

Colleen Turner, Vice President, Greater Seattle Chapter

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Thanks to John Amico, President of Greater Seattle Chapter, a group of pilots from Greater Seattle, Green River, Paine Field and Harvey Field chapters had the opportunity to tour SeaTac Tower on Saturday, January 21. Our tour was led by Mike Maikowski, Air Traffic Controller, who escorted us up 16 floors to the top. All of us were immediately struck by the stunning view, rivaled only by the panoramic vista from the Space Needles observation deck. However, the Space Needle doesnt offer views of sleek airliners taking off into the wild gray yonder or performing picture perfect landings. Mike mentioned that SeaTac Tower handles 1,000 takeoffs and landings per day of which less than a dozen are classified as general aviation. We were also very impressed with the calm professionalism displayed by the controllers. Mike explained that those who currently work at SeaTac Tower have 20 to 25 years of experience with the FAA. All of them have had previous tours of duty at smaller towers and have been cross-trained to handle the three operating positions at SeaTac: Clearance Delivery, Ground Control and Tower. Approximately 25 percent of them are active pilots. However, given that many controllers will be retiring within the next few years, Mike believes that newly hired controllers could potentially be trained at busy towers like SeaTac in the future. The duration of the training period would be one to two years. Given that the SeaTac Tower is less than two years old, the equipment is state-of-the-art. No obsolete technology with vacuum tubes and mind-numbing

green blips was present. Mike was particularly proud of the Airport Surface Detection Equipment Model X Program (ASDE-X), a leading edge ground air traffic control system that vividly depicts aircraft on the ground using a high-contrast, high-brightness display. The controllers rely heavily on this system as it is not unusual for the controllers vision to be obscured by clouds while it is clear on the ground. Interestingthe pilots taxiing on the ground can see each other but the controllers cant see them without the help of ASDE-X. Have you ever had an overwhelming desire to cross midfield and take a peek at SeaTac but couldnt muster up the courage to call SeaTac Tower and request a VFR transition? If so, dont restrain yourself in the future. With the current Seattle Terminal Area Chart in hand, call SeaTac tower and advise them of your position, altitude, direction of flight and request the SeaTac East/West VFR Transition Route. Mike emphasized that the controllers are happy to help us (but before entering the Class Bravo airspace, be sure that you have been cleared to do so!). A bit of information that you might find surprisingthe controllers say they can generally accommodate a small GA aircraft for touch and goes between 10:30pm and 6:00am. However, you might want to look into landing fees before you rack up one heck of a bill (the Port of Seattle does charge a landing fee - contact them for details). If you ever have the opportunity to tour the SeaTac tower, we suggest you jump on it. We all agreed that no local pilot should miss this experience!

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PRESIDENTS MESSAGE
middle of updating our web site. A special thanks goes out to Kevin and Mitch for all the work they have done on it. In the next few weeks you will see more updates and, hopefully, fresher material. Being State President brings with it a responsibility and privilege to be involved with local chapters whenever possible. I want to thank the Greater Seattle Chapter for inviting me to their tower tour at SeaTac (see the related article on page 1 of this issue). What a great experience! It is absolutely amazing what they do in that tower and all the fun toys they get to play with. I want to again compliment David Herman for the excellent job he has done refreshing our WPA Wings newsletter. As a reminder, please submit your articles for the newsletter on a timely basis. It is important that each chapter be represented and we receive newsletter contributions from around the state. Heres to great flying weather ahead! Jim Smith State President

Well, weve made it through the holidays, the wind storm and one of the rainiest winters ever. Now its time to get ready for our annual meeting on February 25th in Puyallup. Again this year we will be having our meeting at noon during the Aviation Show. There will be several WPA By-law changes and, of course, an election of officers. Please sign on to our state website to view the changes. Our quest to increase our membership will kick off into full gear this next month. As I have stated before, the bigger we are, the more powerful we are. WPA has had an important impact on airports and general aviation throughout our state. The Aviation Division of WSDOT values our input and recommendations. As a member of WPA, you make a difference! As many of you know, we are in the

The bigger we are, the more powerful we are . . .and as a WPA member, you make a difference!
Just so you all know, your State Officers have been working diligently to better serve you. Our last Board meeting was held at the Jensen Estate at Greater Crest Airpark (inside jokeask me or Dale about it sometime). Thank you Tom and Nancy for being such great hosts.

Jim Smith, WPA President

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EDITORS SOAPBOX

President: Jim Smith 425-774-8497 VP East: Ron Baker 509-765-3208 VP West: Dale Terwedo 425-418-9622 Secretary: Arthur Berkell 253-638-7038 Treasurer: Bill Reith 425-252-3173
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Big Airspace Grabs: It Cant Happen Here . . . .Can it?

Imagine a 5,000 square mile TFR, running from the Pacific Ocean to the Idaho state line and beyond, 17 NM miles wide. Imagine this massive airspace closure just shows up one day without any advance warning and no opportunity to plead for sanity. The airspace closure is for your own safety, youre told so sorry. Or imagine that one day, the airspace over the metropolitan Seattle area suddenly requires a mandatory flight plan and a discreet transponder code before launching or entering even just for some touch and goes. All flights beyond local airport traffic patterns also require establishing and maintaining communication with ATC throughout your flight in the zone not just in todays Class Bravo, but at any altitude. These requirements apply to all general aviation flights within the special airspace zone, covering Paine Field, Harvey, Monroe, Boeing Field, Renton, Auburn, Crest, Vashon, Bremerton, Tacoma Narrows, Thun Field and Spanaway. Thats just the way things are going to be, youre told, get used to it. Its for security, and these days you just cant be too careful, right? These scenarios may sound crazy (and indeed they are), but unfortunately, theyre not that implausible at least if you look at other parts of the country, where similar restrictions have already been imposed on general aviation. In Arizona and New Mexico, a security TFR was implemented along the Mexican border to provide a safe operational environment for pilot-less UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) patrolling the border. The open-ended UAV TFR was originally 17 NM wide, and ran along a large swath of the US-Mexico border (it has since been reduced in size, but its still there, and in effect indefinitely). While the UAV TFR was limited to altitudes generally above those used for casual, recreational flying (12,000 to 14,000 feet) and only in effect at night (from 5 pm to 7 am local time), it still represents an unprecedented and inappropriate use of a TFR for this kind of airspace closure. Its unacceptable to cordon off large areas of civilian airspace just because a UAV cant detect and avoid other aircraft, said Andy Cebula, AOPA executive vice president

Airports: Tom Jensen 800-972-3597 At-Large: John Dobson 425-337-2319 Legislative: John Townsley 509-829-3568 Membership: Joe Bryant 425-455-4846 Safety & Education: Al Hunter 509-886-0233 Search & Rescue: Tom Nesko 425-821-2780
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If we got the same restrictions that have been imposed elsewhere, our airspace could look like this.

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Address changes to Patty Wood, email: membership@wpaflys.org, phone: 360-577-7937. WPA WINGS is the bimonthly newspaper of the Washington Pilots Association (WPA), which represents the pilots of Washington State. Letters to the Editor are welcome. Letters must be signed by the author and a contact phone number provided. Send letters to: wpawings@wpaflys.org, or via postal mail: WPA Wings, PO Box 17683, Seattle, WA 98127-1301. The WPA reserves the right to edit all letters and to refuse inappropriate advertising. Opinions expressed in WPA Wings, including those in letters to the editor and advertisements, are the opinions of the writers and do not necessarily reflect those of the WPA. Information included in this publication is intended for entertainment and/or educational purposes only. The reader must not rely on the information contained herein to relieve him/her of the responsibility to comply with Federal Aviation Regulations and instructions. The reader is solely responsible for his/her own safety and in no case shall the publisher, staff, any officer or member of the Washington Pilots Association be held responsible for any use or lack thereof, that readers may or may not choose to make of the information contained herein. Be smart, and please fly safely.

of government affairs. We also believe that before the government takes large chunks of airspace for the long term, the public should have that chance to make comments, to make sure government officials understand the impact of their actions on the people they work for. Washington pilots should recall that we have an international border of our own, and while it doesnt always receive the same degree of scrutiny as our nations southern border, the same kind of attention that is paid to the US-Mexican border often gets applied to the US-Canadian border eventually. Just to be clear, theres no UAV TFR along the border separating Washington from British Columbia, and no plans to impose one have been announced. Then again, the popularity of UAVs for surveillance is growing (not just along the border), and there was no significant advance warning (and no opportunity for comment) before the UAV TFR was imposed in the Southwest. As for massive airspace restrictions over big cities...as many pilots have heard, theres a move afoot to make the longstanding (but technically temporary) DC ADIZ over the other Washington permanent, a prospect that should concern pilots no matter where they live. If the DC ADIZ does becomes permanent, it could easily serve as a model for additional ADIZ restrictions over major cities, including Seattle. Thats why pilots and aviation organizations across the country rallied to

try and stop the proposal. Through the work of AOPA, WPA, other organizations, and thousands of concerned pilots, the federal security agencies pushing the proposal have heard the objections to making the DC ADIZ a permanent part of the national airspace system. As this issue went to press, the public comment period on the ADIZ proposal had concluded, by all accounts with FAA, TSA and DHS officials receiving an earful from pilots. It will probably be some time before the final rulemaking decision comes down, but in the mean time, pilots everywhere need to be ready to make their voices heard again, loud and clear, the next time the Feds come up with another bad plan to impose unnecessary and ineffective flight restrictions under the guise of homeland security. Thats where you come in. Pilots, prospective pilots, aviation businesses, and anyone who wants to see general aviation thrive in the future needs to get ready to work together to ensure were not crippled by misguided efforts that do nothing to enhance our security. Sadly, its a safe bet that such misguided efforts will come, sooner or later. Its easy to get discouraged when you look at the uphill struggles that general aviation often faces today. And theres no way of knowing now if the ill-conceived DC ADIZ plan will become permanent. But See AIRSPACE, page 3

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What is the Washington Pilots Association . . .? . . .and Why You Should Be A Member .
Interested in general aviation in Washington? Then you need to be part of the Washington Pilots Association. The Washington Pilots Association (WPA) helps keep the passion for general aviation alive in Washington State and plays a leading role in ensuring the facilities and policies are in place to enable this spirit of adventure to take flight today and in the future. The WPA is the only non-profit organization of pilots and others interested in aviation focused on the need of serving pilots and promoting general aviation specifically in the sate of Washington. Here is what the WPA does for you:
WPA Works Locally & Statewide to Preserve Your Right to Fly WPA is Your Voice When Lobbying Government on State and Local Aviation issues WPA Provides Airport Advocacy, Maintenance and Protection WPA Wings Subscription included Local WPA Chapters & Activities Training & Educational Programs Connect With Other Pilots in Your Area & Across the State Free Use of Rustic, Fly-in Cabin in the San Juan islands Access to Group Health Credit Union Membership Discounts on GA News and Pilot Getaways publications And More!

WPA Mission Statement

The WPA is your organization. Help keep the passion for flying alive in the state of Washington, and help us fight to preserve your right to fly. Join or renew your WPA membership today (membership application on page 8 of this issue, or online at www.wpaflys.org). The Washington Pilots Association is not affiliated with the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Aviation Division, the FAA, or any other government agency. WPA is not the recipient of any fees collected by these or any other agency. WPA is a private, non-profit organization, funded by our members pilots and others interested in aviation, just like you. Enjoy the unique camaraderie, fellowship, and friendship with fellow aviators by participating in WPA chapter meetings and social functions. Most chapters have monthly meetings, often featuring outstanding guests speakers to entertain

To advance the interests of General Aviation in Washington State through advocacy, outreach, education, and social activities.
and to educate members. WPA also sponsors fly-outs, picnics, training, and other activities to keep aviation fun. Members can make use of a private, fly-in rustic cabin in the San Juans Islands, available to members only. Plus, the WPA brings aviation close to the general public through education programs, airport open house, and other public awareness and advocacy activities. In todays challenging regulatory environment, those who care about general aviation need to work together to preserve our airports and our rights to fly. WPA is here to promote progress and development of aviation in Washington, and represents general aviation against threats on the state and local levels. Working on behalf of general aviation pilots since 1960, WPA is your voice when decisions are made that can impact your ability to fly. Please join us in our efforts.

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WANTED: OLYMPIA-AREA PILOTS TO HELP FORM A NEW WPA CHAPTER AT OLM

Calling all Olympia-area pilots! Were looking for a handful of South Sound WPA members to help us establish a new WPA chapter in the Olympia/South Puget Sound area. Get involved, help your state pilot association grow stronger, and support WPAs efforts on behalf of general aviation in the Olympia area. To lend a hand to our efforts, please contact WPA State President Jim Smith via email at jimsmithcfi@msn.com.

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weve seen several local examples recently where pilots and other interested parties have rallied to save airports and turn aside other threats to general aviation. We need to savor these victories, and learn the lesson that if we work diligently, organize well - and fight like hell - we can and sometimes do actually win. But AOPA, WPA and the other organizations that are fighting the good fight are only as strong as their members make them, and to be successful, we need all the help we can get. So if you have friends who are pilots who are not currently members of these groups (or if youre not), now is the time to step up and join with like-minded friends of general aviation to make sure we have a viable future. I dont ever want to have to face a time when its mandated to file a flight plan, get a discreet beacon code, and obtain an ATC clearance just to do a few touch and goes at a smalltown airport. Its tempting to dismiss such things and say it cant happen here. But it has happened elsewhere, and if we fail to stand up for general aviation, it could indeed happen here, too. I dont know about you, but I plan to give up my right to fly when they pry my cold dead hands off the yoke and throttle (my apologies to Charlton Heston for borrowing his line). If we all join together and fight, well stand a much better chance of avoiding such a dark fate. Please join us in the defense of general aviation.

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HARVEY FIELD: A WIN-WIN SOLUTION SAVES AIRPORT

By Al Holz, Harvey Field Chapter

Nestled on the southern edge of the Snohomish Valley about halfway between Everett and Monroe is the quaint and thriving town of Snohomish. Shoppers and those out to see the sights are drawn to Snohomish to shop the many antique shops, take in a classic car show or just to tour the very well kept and preserved historic buildings. Outside the southern boundary of the city limits is, in my opinion, the best reason to plan a visit to Snohomish. In the midst of the corn, hay fields, tree farms, golf courses and railroad tracks sits Harvey Field (S43). The airport has at times been revered by the town of Snohomish as a gateway to their growth and future. Those days have now passed. The political environment in the town of Snohomish has, on many occasions, been not only negative, but at times outright hostile. The threats facing Harvey Field are similar to those facing many general aviation airports: development pressures, and a sometimes hostile political climate. The city has passed a resolution and sent it on to the County supporting a revised land use ordinance, which if approved, would significantly limit the growth and economic viability of the airport. The City also has plans to permit a condominium/shopping park under the final approach path to runway 14. An election in November brought many new faces to the City Council and hopefully an attitude change concerning the value of Harvey Field to the community. As most know, Harvey Field is located in the beautiful Snohomish Valley. As with most valleys, flooding can be a concern. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), is responsible for mapping flood plains and identifying base flood elevation levels (BFE). In order for flood insurance to be available to businesses and residences in these mapped areas, FEMA requires that the jurisdiction adopt development regulations that will not cause more than a 1 foot rise in BFE during a 100 year flood event. Harvey Field is located in the Snohomish River Flood Plain. Instead of using FEMAs standard method of managing flood water, Snohomish County requested permission to use a density fringe designation, meaning certain areas of the flood plain are mapped with equal, limited development. In Snohomish County, lands mapped as density fringe are subject to a 2% development cap. The agricultural land owners surrounding the airport wanted greater development allowances than the standard 2%, and pressed Snohomish

County Planners to come up with a way to increase their options. The County proposed designating Harvey Field as density fringe as a tradeoff to increase development and fill opportunities for agricultural land owners. This would have capped airport development at just 2%, and pitted agricultural land owners against the airport. Unfortunately, because the airport is already developed well beyond the 2% cap allowed under the fringe designation, construction and development on

formed by friends of the airport, pilots and pilot groups, which included gathering signatures on petitions, numerous informative speaking engagements by select individuals, and implementation of a comprehensive lobbying and letter writing campaign. This campaign, led by the WPA Harvey Field Chapter, included support from the FAA, WSDOT Aviation Division, AOPA, EAA, WPA chapters and the WPA State organization, as well as individual pilots, citizens and many individual WPA members and

Harvey Field (S43) has been called the friendliest airport in existence. Its located just outside of the scenic and historic town of Snohomish, south of the Snohomish River.

the airport is currently at a standstill (the existing uses have been grandfathered in because airports are not allowed in the density fringe designation). Virtually no additional development on the airport would be allowed. The County submitted another request to FEMA which would have removed just part of the airport property from density fringe, but that would still have crippled the airports viability, and was unacceptable to the airport owners.

chapters throughout the state. Over 1250 signatures were gathered on petitions, and the effort was noted by the Council in public hearing. Snohomish County Council held a public hearing in September 2005 specifically to take testimony on the airport issue. Many people (including myself) testified before the Council in support of the airport. One of the last people to testify represented an organization named Friends of the Airport. He presented the Council members with

This example clearly shows that our airports are threatened, and need our help to survive . . .it also shows that if we unite and work hard, we can save a threatened airport .
The future for the airport seemed grim at this juncture. During the June WPA Board of Directors meeting this issue was brought to the attention of the attendees and a plea was made for all members to get involved and do what they could to support the airports efforts. The ensuing months were filled with many efforts on behalf of the airport perthe signed petitions and then delivered a very well organized, persuasive, factual and convincing speech. The concentrated pressure applied by airport supporters successfully got the attention of public officials, buying precious time which allowed the airport owner to come up with another, better alternative. The airport owner called a meeting of

agricultural and commercial land owners and hired the same consultant hired by the County to work on the mapping issue. The goal was to formulate an alternative that met FEMAs requirements for no more than a 1 foot rise in BRE, to provide increased development opportunities for the farmers while removing the problematic density fringe designation from the entire airport. The group effort was successful; the committee of farmers and businesses signed off on Alternative 5 and presented their findings as a unified group to the Snohomish County Council. The Council unanimously voted to abandon the other four alternatives under consideration in favor of Alternative 5. The formal request for Alternative 5 is now being processed by FEMA officials. This outcome was a win/win situation for everyone, and probably saved the airport. The farmers and the airport have peacefully co-existed together since the airport was built in 1944. The Countys original proposals had pitted the farmers, airport and airport supporters against one another. The formulation of Alternative 5 by the combined groups mended the hard feelings and provided an opportunity for mutual support of an alternative without dissension. The success of this endeavor can be attributed to the work performed by the WPA Pilots, EAA, AOPA, FAA, WSDOT, Friends of the Airport, the farmers and the citizens that support the airport. I can assure you first hand that the airport owner is very grateful for this outpouring of support. This example clearly shows that the airports (which we so often take for granted) are easily threatened, and need our help to survive. It also shows that a concerted effort can mean the difference between saving a valuable general aviation airport, and watching one disappear. Its up to each one of us to support our local airports and actively participate in the issues our local airports face. Not only by purchasing the goods and services they offer but also by getting to know the issues. I encourage you to spend the most valuable commodity you have to offer your airport and your community...your time and effort. You too can make a difference and discover how rewarding it can be! For more information on Harvey Field, check out the airports website, at http://www.harveyfield.com.

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GET OUT AND FLY MORE

By David Herman, WPA Wings Editor

WHALE WATCHING AROUND THE OLYMPIC PENINSULA

The scenery along the Olympic coast is some of the most spectacular anywhere - with or without whales. Above (left to right): Tatoosh Island, off the northwest tip of the state, and Cape Flattery, looking south; looking back north past Tatoosh Island, with Vancouver island in the background in the distance across the Strait of Juan de Fuca; a California gray whale; the rugged coastline near Kalaloch.

Tired of the same old local flights, hundred dollar salmon-burger runs and familiar circuits? Looking for a great, really memorable flight? GET OUT AND FLY MORE - around the Olympic Peninsula! If you havent done this flight or havent done it lately you have to promise yourself youll find a nice day and make this trip. The scenery is nothing short of stunning, and will leave you breathless and counting your blessings (which include living and having the chance to fly in one of the most beautiful corners or the planet). Youll see a lot of wildlife, pristine wilderness thats otherwise pretty inaccessible, and views that most people can only dream of. And as an added bonus, if you time things correctly, theres a very good chance youll get to see some whales along the way, too. The loop around the Olympic Peninsula is probably my favorite flight anywhere, and it makes a great trip even for non-pilots and others who might not be as easily entertained by a flight to some airport destination thats only memorable to aviation nuts. I like to fly this route clockwise - giving my right seat passenger the best view out the window as I fly just offshore (if Im going solo, Ill fly it counter-clockwise and enjoy the view out the pilot/left side window myself). The route is pretty simple: from your base anywhere around western Washington, head for Hoquiam first. Bowerman Field makes a great first stop, a good place for passengers to get out and stretch their legs, and maybe grab a bite to eat. Youll also want to top off your tanks here before heading out to the wild country to the north, where reliable fuel stops are few and far between. From Hoquiam, head north along the beach, and enjoy the views of wide, wind-swept sands, keeping an eye out for other aircraft doing the same thing (theres not really too much traffic out here, but theres some, and planes cruising along the beach at 1000 feet on a beautiful day are more common than you might think, so dont get too caught up in the beautiful scenery and forget to watch for traffic). As you go by, watch for one of our unique treasures, Copalis State Airport the stretch of beach just north of the Copalis River. The coastal terrain changes dramatically at Point Grenville, leaving the wide sand beaches behind to the south, with sheer, rocky cliffs rising straight out of the ocean marching off to the north. Here the land becomes a lot more rough looking, and feels a lot more remote (because it is there are few settlements north of here). Following this rugged coastline north, youll soon start seeing rocky offshore islets and sea-stacks, some with natural bridges where the waves break right through. The stretch from here north to Cape Flattery, at the extreme upper-left corner of the state, is increasingly spectacular with each passing mile. The sea stacks become thicker and more numerous as you approach Quillayute, and old Navy blimp base from the 1930s, now a very quiet civil field that I love visiting (the place has a wonderful feel of terrible desolation theres not much there besides the WWII-era hangars slowly rotting in the moist sea air; I can only imagine what it must have been like to be posted to this remote airship outpost back in its early days when the Navy ran blimps up and down the coast). The stretch north of Quillayute, west of scenic Lake Ozette, is strewn with even more sea-stacks, islets and rocks, and is a great place to spot wildlife of all sorts. Approaching Cape Flattery Washingtons own Lands End you spot lonely Tatoosh Island, with its

Some Things To Keep In Mind - Much of this route is over very remote wilderness country, with lengthy stretches over water and inhospitable terrain where there are few attractive options for emergency landings, let alone services. There are also places where it can be difficult to get in radio contact with FSS, and the weather here is some of the very worst youll find in our famously weather-challenged region. There are Military Operation Areas (MOAs) above, a National Park and numerous National Wildlife Refuges below. So youll want to take this flight seriously, do your homework to be prepared, and fly smart so you can enjoy all that scenery. Whale Watching - The California gray whales migrate every spring from Mexico to Alaska, passing along the Washington coast going north. In the fall, they reverse course. Your best chances of seeing whales along the Washington coast in the spring is usually during March/April, and in the fall in October/November/December. Look for them just beyond the point where waves begin to build up and break towards shore. Will You See Whales? - As with any wildlife encounter, there are no guarantees the critters will show up when you want them to. You can improve your chances by going at the right time, and by watching carefully and patiently (although its possible to see whales along this route even outside of the peak migration times if you get lucky). Even though my passengers usually cant wait to yell thar she blows! I tell them we may or may not see any whales, that the scenery is beautiful enough to make the trip worthwhile...and if we see whales, too, well thats icing on the cake. abandoned lighthouse keepers buildings, and its wave-swept surrounding rocks teeming with wildlife. Dont be surprised if you run into some turbulence here, as the wind currents mixing in from the Pacific Ocean and the edge of the continent sort themselves out. Its time to turn right here (unless youre headed for Canada), and follow the shoreline eastward along the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Fly past Neah Bay and Sekiu, noting the airports interesting approach from the east (a carrier landing with a carrier 350 feet high!). I usually stop to top off the tanks at Fairchild International in Port Angeles (or Jefferson County in Port Townsend), before heading for home, and completing my circuit. I try to do this flight (which I refer to as going round the horn) at least once or twice every year. It never fails to improve my outlook on life, and always makes me thank my lucky stars that Ive got a pilots license, an airplane to take me to great places, and that I live in one beautiful part of the world. I suggest you get out there and fly this route when you can, too.
Odds are, you didnt get your pilots license just to do touch & goes or hops to the closest lunch joint (not that theres anything wrong with that...). GET OUT AND FLY MORE! is intended to help inspire pilots to get more out of their flying by suggesting some outstanding places to fly. Its good for you, its good for your airplane, and its good for general aviation, so GET OUT AND FLY MORE! Got a great destination to share with other pilots? Send us your suggestions at wpawings@wpaflys.org.

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1955 Cessna 170B for sale. TT 2840. 165 HP Franklin engine 350 SMOH. June 2005 annual. Micro-aero VGs, Pponk, oil filter, autogas STC, Cleveland brakes, 1 piece windshield. Narco Nav 122, ICOM A200, Narco Com 11B, AT 150, KA 134, Sigtronics intercom. EGT, CHT, MP. Custom interior, excellent condition. Paint very good. Must sell. $45,000. Jim Stewart, 360-384-8857, jestew1@yahoo.com.

1960 Piper Colt for sale. 2995 TT, 990 SMOH, 10 STOH on Lyc 0320 150HP, 36 gal fuel, mogas STC, many upgrades. IFR w/KY97A, MX12, KMA20, Mkrbcn, XPNDR, GS, intrcm, Garmin 196 handheld GPS incl. Fresh annual, airframe in ex condition. All logs since new. Contact Royal Sefton, 360-966-2670.

Fly without spending a fortune. Alternate Air flying club, based at Boeing Field. Three VFR Cessna 150s $60/hr wet. IFR C-172 $85/hr wet. Dues just $20/month + one-time membership fee of $60. Good, cheap flying in the big city, cant beat it. For info call Brad at 206849-2928 or visit www.alternateair.com.

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GET INVOLVED WITH WPA

WPA CHAPTERS AROUND THE STATE

business starting at 7:15 pm, and the program begins at 8:00 pm. Meetings are held at the Deer Park City Hall, and visitors are always welcome. Please contact Bill Moore at (509) 276-2479, email moore3@ix.netcom.com. green river - The Green River chapter meets for dinner at 7 pm on the third Friday of each month, at the quonset hut at 790 Perimeter Road at Renton Airport (thats the first building north of the control tower). For more info of the Green River chapter and its activities, please contact Tom Little at (425) 277-1894, email tom.little@earthlink.net. harvey field snohomish - The Harvey Field chapter meets on the second Saturday of the month, April through October at 9:00 am in Hangar 15 on Harvey Field. November thru March we meet before the movie at Harvey Field Night at the Movies, with meetings starting at 5:30 pm, and those attending encouraged to stay for the movie. north sound bellingham - The North Sound chapter meets every second Thursday of the month (except during June, July and August), at 7:00 pm on the second floor of the old Port of Bellingham administration building, at Bellingham International Airport (BLI). For more info on the North Sound chapter, contact Wayne Landis at (360) 647-8206, email landiswg@comcast.net. okanogan county - The Okanogan County chapter meets on the third Thursday of the month, on the airport, alternating between Omak and Tonasket. Drop-in visitors and non-members are always welcome. To confirm meeting details and for more information please contact Bob Ulrich at (509) 997-3853, email blmtwisp@methow.com. paine field - The Paine Field Chapter meets every Saturday morning at 10:00 am for a fly out lunch. Just show up at the Regal FBO. For more info on the Paine Field chapter activities, visit their website (accessible from the main WPA website at www.wpaflys,org), or contact Robert Hamilton (425) 806-0249, email roberth@seattleavionics.com.

greater seattle - The Greater Seattle chapter

There are WPA chapters located throughout Washington. Connect with other pilots in your area, help support your local GA airport, and get involved with your local chapter.

anacortes - The Anacortes chapter generally meets on

the second Thursday of every third month (February, May, August and November) at 6:30 pm, but will be meeting every month through May. Meetings are held in the Micro Aerodynamics hangar on the airport. Contact Warren Walz via email at www@wncpa.com. clallam county - The Clallam County chapter meets on the third Thursday of the month at Rite Bros (FBO) at Port Angeles - Fairchild International Airport (CLM). Meetings begin at 7:00 pm, and all are welcome. For more info on the Clallam County chapter, contact Gene Rimov at (360) 452-2806. colville valley - For current meeting schedules, please contact Harley Howell, Jr., (509) 684-2105, email swiftflight@ultraplix.com. deer park - The Deer Park chapter meets on the fourth Friday of the month, every month except November. Meetings begin with a potluck dinner at 6:30 pm, with chapter

meets on the third tuesday of the month, at 7 pm in Room 110 of the Boeing Field terminal building, 7277 Perimeter Road. A light dinner is provided. At Februarys meeting, Rick Lentz, Flight Test Engineer for Boeing, will present an overview of present IFR technologies and a preview of what to expect in the future. Contact John Amico at (206) 2327246, email johnamico@comcast.net for details. southwest vancouver - The Southwest/Vancouver chapter generally meets on the last Tuesday of each month, starting at 7:00 pm, at the Pearson Air Museum on Pearson Field (VUO), in Vancouver. For more information on the Southwest/Vancouver chapter, please contact Bill Schroder at (350) 573-6020. spokane - Meetings of the Spokane chapter are usually held on the third Wednesday of each month over dinner at Marie Callanders Restaurant, beginning at 6:00 pm (meeting details are subject to change - please call first to check). The chapter also conducts fly-outs every Saturday morning, weather permitting. For more information, contact Blake McKinley at (509) 924-0070, email spokaneendo@ earthlink.net. twin harbors - The Twin Harbors chapter meets the second Tuesday of the month at 6:00 pm in Ocean Shores, location TBD. For meeting details and more info, contact Fred Winge at (360) 289-4186, email fwinge@ techline.com. wenatchee - The Wenatchee chapter doesnt seem to be very active at this time. We hope to be able to provide more details on this chapter in the next issue. yakima valley - The Yakima Valley chapter meets for dinner on the last Friday of the month. For meeting location and other details, contact Ola Vestad at (509) 965-2681, email viking@wolfenet.com.

Blake McKinley, Spokane Chapter President

SPOKANE CHAPTER GEARING UP FOR ANOTHER BUSY FLYING SEASON

Our organization has an annual history of hosting two major fly-out activities. The first is treating kids from the Hutton settlement for a day trip fly-out. The other is taking the veterans from the VA on a Fall Foliage flight. A tremendous amount of work goes into coordinating these activities and the pilots. Mike Eller has done a yeomans job in the past and has indicated he will continue to help us out with these activities. If you are interested in joining us to help transport the kids or the veterans, then email me for details at spokaneendo@earthlink.net. Aviation safety and education are also promoted through our organization. At this point, Jeff Renfrow and Debbie Dickerson together with Linda Polley of the 99s are working on a Pilot Companion Safety Event, in conjunction with the 99s, designed for that individual who commonly flies with you in the right seat. Updates will be forthcoming as details become finalized. On March, 15th at 6:00, our General Meeting will be at Marie Calendars on Argonne. Our guest speaker will be Dave Hood from Western Avionics, Update on Panel mount (systems that work together and systems that dont) and hand-held GPS; ANR vs PNR Headsets. In addition, our first fly-out is planned for the 18th (weather permitting). We will decide on a destination at our March General Meeting, so bring your ideas. For the fly-out, we will meet at WPA/EAA Club-House.

On January 28th the Spokane chapter held its Annual Dinner and Benefit Auction. Our past chapter president, Debbie Dickerson, presented the following 2005 Chapter Awards: Pilot of the Year - Aaron Hoffman; Spark Plug Award - Jeff Renfrow; Sponsor of the Year - Regal Aviation; Flight Time Achievement - Addison Pemberton; and the Wright Stuff Andrew White. Kudos go to Debbie Dickerson for her outstanding job of organizing this successful event. Our chapter is currently working on planning for a Felts Field Neighbor Day, partnering with the businesses of Felts Field. The goal is to have a Felts Field event that is for the benefit of Felts Field, its affiliated businesses, and its users. There are still several questions and issues that need to be considered by members of the WPA, the 99s, and the EAA. Should we decide to go forward, we will ultimately present the final plan back to the Spokane Airport Board. Board member, Bob Warner, has promoted the idea of scheduling monthly fly-outs. These fly-outs will start in March and will be held on the Saturday following our monthly general membership meetings. Our monthly meetings will continue to be held the third Wednesday of each month. Because of Board member Tom Morris proposal to our chapter, last year we adopted Lower Granite Airport at Boyer Park on the Snake River West of Pullman. On May 20th, we are planning a fly-out to Lower Granite Airport as one of our monthly fly-outs.

ANACORTES CHAPTER: LOOKING TO BETTER TIMES AHEAD

Warren Walz, Anacortes Chapter President

The Anacortes Chapter recently held a meeting and elected Warren Walz President and Mike Freeman Vice President. We all want to thank Anni Brogan, immediate past chapter President, for all her efforts. The main topic of the evening was a discussion of what direction the chapter should proceed going forward, after a challenging time when the airports future was in doubt. Adam Jones of 48 North Aviation had put together the idea prior to the meeting of having a friendly fly-in to welcome the aviation community back to a more friendly Anacortes airport. The date of June 3rd was set as the date of the fly-in, with Adam being the chairman of the event. With most of the trees removed from the on-airport airspace, new hangars by 48 North Aviation and another new on-airport maintenance shop, we hope to show off an

improved Anacortes airport to the aviation community. We expect there to be a midday BBQ and other activities for the event. Watch for more to come regarding the fly-in. On the politics side of the Anacortes airport, the Port of Anacortes and the anti-airport members of the community seem to have stopped all efforts to destroy the airport, and it is now time we move on. The regular meeting of the Anacortes chapter is the second Thursday of the middle month of each quarter at 18:30 local time. However due to the upcoming fly- in, we will be having monthly meetings on the same day until the event. Currently the meetings are being held in the hangar of Micro Aerodynamics.

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WPA Holiday Events - A Perfect Day for Toys for Tots

By Colleen Turner, Vice President, Greater Seattle Chapter

When I agreed to take over the organization of the an- a Marine as co-pilot. The Marines were happy because they nual WPA Toys for Tots Campaign and Fly Out from Nancy each had a chance to fly two missions. Jensen and Michelle Condliff, Nancy warned me that the From Boeing Field, the pilots took off in all directions to weather would probably not cooperate on the big day of pick up toys at the following locations: the fly out. In some years, Nancy remarked, the weather Auburn Airport: Auburn Flight Services was so nasty, the wind was blowing torrents of rain through the hangar door. Given that Im a recent transplant from Bremerton Airport: Airport Diner California, I told Nancy that I would do everything in my power Crest Airpark: Airport office to bring California weather to Puget Sound on Saturday, Harvey Field: Airport office December 17, when WPA pilots and U.S. Marines were Paine Field: Airport office; Crown Aviation, Northway Aviation and Regal Air expected to congregate at Galvin Flying Services on Boeing Field. Their assigned mission was to fly to various airports Renton Airport: Boeing Employees Flying Association (BEFA) and Pro Flight in Puget Sound to pick up the toys in the collection barrels that Nancy and Tom Jensen, Jim Davidson, Joe Bryant, Marv Tacoma Narrows Airport: Executive Terminal Olsen and I had distributed a few weeks before to a number In addition, Mike Latta flew to Evergreen Sky Ranch to of airport businesses and other sites. pick up toys donated by members of the Green River Chapter I awoke with trepidation on Saturday morning hoping that were spilling over in Tom and Nancy Jensens hangar. that the blanket of freezing fog that had socked in Puget Bob Dempster taxied over to the Museum of Flight on the west side of Boeing Field Sound for the past few days with his gleaming yellow had disappeared. Much to my pleasant surprise, when I was amazed at how quickly we were Super Cub decorated with I peeked outside I found filling our allotted space in Galvins han- decals from 25 countries CAVU conditions not Cali- gar and heartened by the generosity of to collect the toys from the barrel in the Museums gift fornia CAVU given the cold the caring people who donated toys . shop. temperature, but wonderful, nonetheless, and not bad at Tom Jensen and Joe Bryall for December in Seattle! The sun would be with us on ant drove around the east side of Boeing Field to pick up the 13th annual WPA Toys for Tots Fly Out, even if we did the toys contributed by patrons of the following businesses: have to put up with a few bumps and wind. AeroFlight Executive Services, Aviation Training Center, Clay Nancy and Tom Jensen, Esther and Al Banholzer and Lacy Aviation, Galvin Flying Services, The Aviators Store, Marsh Warner brought plenty of tasty baked goods and and Wings Aloft. WPA members also collected toys from hot drinks while John Amico ordered pizza. With such an barrels that they placed at off-airport locations, including important operation ahead, we wanted the troops to be Everett Community College and Chaces Pancake Corral in Bellevue. well fed. Jim Davidson and Dale Terwedo brought toys that were By 11:30 am, there were six young Marines from the U.S. donated at their client Christmas parties and Fred Jossy Marine Corps Reserve and thirteen eager pilots anxious to take off. The flying Santas were John Amico from Boeing alerted me to a truckload of toys given by members of the Field; Drew Anderson and Bob Holt from Auburn Airport; Al North Shore Rotary Club that needed to be picked up in Banholzer and Larry Holtz from Crest Airpark; Jim Davidson, downtown Kenmore. Joe Bryant gathered even more toys Fred Jossy, Kirk Kleinholz, and Dale Terwedo from Paine at a Civil Air Patrol Flotilla Christmas party. Field; Bob Dempster and Daryl Hickman from Renton Airport; As we unloaded the toys from the planes, I was amazed Mike Latta from Evergreen Sky Ranch; and K.C. Smith from at how quickly they were filling our allotted space in Galvins Arlington Airport. I decided to dispatch the pilots in two hangar and heartened by the generosity of the caring people waves so that each of them had the opportunity to fly with who donated new toys and brightened the Holiday season

One of our Toys for Tots collection barrels.

for thousands of less fortunate children. I wondered if the Marines had a truck big enough to take away all of these toys! Next year, I hope to get an earlier start on the WPA Toys for Tots Campaign. I would like to get additional toy collection barrels from the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve and distribute them at more airports in the Puget Sound region and other locations identified by WPA members. The more pilots, airports and businesses involved, the more children who will wake up to a new, shiny toy on Christmas morning. Personally, I cant think of a better way to celebrate the Holiday spirit. Thanks so much to all who participated this year - watch for our barrels next December!.

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EVENTS CALENDAR
We provide the following list of aviation related events occurring in our area as a service to our members. These events are not sanctioned or promoted by WPA, but are provided to you as an aid in identifying flying events in which you may want to participate. We try to make sure the information is up-to-date and correct. However, things can and do change at the last minute, so before you head out, we strongly recommend you check with the person listed with each event to insure the event is still scheduled. Also, you can go to Events on the WPA Website at www.wpaflys.com and find expanded and updated information on some of the events listed. There are just too many great activities that are held every year that we only hear about after the event. WPA wants to correct this situation by trying to list all of the flying events within the state or surrounding area. This can only be done with your help, our Chapters, and our other members sending in news of events in your area. Please email all information concerning events to events@wpaflys.org or call or fax the news item to (425) 228-6330. Help us make this calendar in WPA Wings a very useful item - so send in the events!

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4 4 10 14 Twin Oaks Airpark, Hillsboro, Fly-in Breakfast 08:00-10:00, EAA #105, 503-6701144 Hanger 15 monthly Weenie Burn and Open House, Bellingham, 11:00-14:00, 360-671-2250 Safety Breakfast at Port Angeles, Airport Coffee Shop, 07:30 (CC) - Steve, 360452-6601 Renton CFI Workshop, 7 pm, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, 1000 Oakesdale Ave. SW, Suite 110, Renton. 425-2272561 Bellingham CFI Workshop, 7 pm, 4255 Mitchell Way, Room 206, Bellingham. 425-227-2561 Safety Meeting, Big Bend Comm. College, 09:30 - Jerry Richardson, 506-765-9735 Heritage Flight Museum Open House, Bellingham, 12:00-16:00 - Kate 360-7334422 Practical Density Altitude, 9 am, Avian Flight Center, Bremerton. 360-674-2111 Wings Program, Museum of Flight, 7:00pm - Chuck Sicottle, 425-227-2880 24 25 25 25 25-26 28 Safety Breakfast at Port Angeles, Airport Coffee Shop, 07:30 (CC) - Steve, 360452-6601 Pilot Safety Seminar, Regal Air, Paine Field, 10:00-12:00 - Regal Air, 800-337-0345 WPA Annual General Meeting at Northwest Aviation Conference and Trade Show WASAR Annual Membership Meeting at Northwest Aviation Conference and Trade Show Northwest Aviation Conference and Trade Show, 9:00 - Puyallup Fairgrounds Runway Safety, 7 pm, Big Bend Community College,Grant County International Airport, Moses Lake. 800-341-2623 ext. 2358 4 5 10 17 18 18-19 23 25 21 Hanger 15 monthly Weenie Burn and Open House, Bellingham, 11:00-14:00, 360-671-2250 Spring Fling Fly-in Potluck, Willapa Harbor Airport, Raymond - South Bend, starts at noon. 360-942-0285. Safety Breakfast at Port Angeles, Airport Coffee Shop, 07:30 (CC) - Steve, 360452-6601 Women Fly! Young Women and Aviation/ Aerospace Careers, Museum of Flight, Boeing Field, Seattle. 206-768-7228 Heritage Flight Museum Open House, Bellingham, 12:00-16:00 - Kate 360-7334422 Northwest Aviation Safety Through Education Conference, Aurora, OR. 9 am - 5 pm. http://www.nwased.com/ Wings Program, Museum of Flight, 7:00pm - Chuck Sicottle, 425-227-2880 Pilot Safety Seminar, Regal Air, Paine Field, 10:00-12:00 - Regal Air, 800-337-0345 Safety Breakfast at Port Angeles, Airport Coffee Shop, 07:30 (CC) - Steve, 360452-6601.

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3-5 4 Winthrop Hot Air Balloon Festival, Winthrop. 888-463-8469 http://www.balloonwinthrop.com/ Twin Oaks Airpark, Hillsboro, Fly-in Breakfast 08:00-10:00, EAA #105, 503-6701144

(CC) - Clallam County WPA Chapter - (PF) Paine Field WPA Chapter

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