County Executive Dave Somers Airport Director Arif R. Ghouse [email protected] [email protected]

PAINE FIELD HAPPENINGS

October 1, 2016 In This Issue Greetings!

Institute of Flight Gala Greetings! Monster Bash In this month's edition of the Happenings, I would like to recognize one of our truly outstanding tenants who is EvCC Courses leaving Paine Field. The Honeywell Corporation, whose Honeywell's final flight name is synonymous with leading edge, innovative, technology, has moved their operations from next to Side Heading Castle & Cooke Aviation, to Arizona. Winter Weather Honeywell's various red and white colored aircraft were a familiar and frequent sight on the Airport for 36 years, Self-Fueling providing airborne testbeds for new equipment and Ramp Reminders applications. FAA TALPA Rollout To all of the employees previously based here at Paine Field, thank you from all of us for all of the life-saving work Badging Appointments that you did, making flying one of the safest and most dependable forms of modern day transportation. Best Rental Space wishes everyone. Calendar of Events

October 5 ♦ Arif R. Ghouse 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Airport Director CPR & First Aid Training Airport Fire Dept "Honeywell's flight test operation has relocated to Phoenix, AZ after 36 years of continuous operation at Paine Field. Over the October 7 ♦ years Honeywell operated a Cessna 206, King Airs, a Sabreliner, 6:30 pm an ASTAR helicopter and of course the distinctive Convair 580 in WPA Hangar Party/General Mtg support of the research, development, certification and Sno Isle Le Bistro demonstration of flight safety and communication products. The operation was instrumental in the development of airborne technologies such as Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning October 8 ♦ Systems, Traffic Collision Avoidance Systems, weather radar 10:00 am - 2:00 pm (including forward-looking predictive windshear), navigation radios, Monster Bash datalink communication and ADS-B applications. Flying Heritage Collection

Honeywell Flight Test wishes to thank the airport, air traffic October 15 ♦ control, airport tenants, and the surrounding communities for their 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm support over the years. ~ Ethan Schell of Honeywell. Institute of Flight Gala Here's What's Happening... Future of Flight Quick Links Subheading Place your own text here. Metafile high record infrared Paine Field Airport data patch encapsulated, proxy, transmission, harmonic. Cascading coordinated patch broadband distributed Future of Flight sampling connectivity recognition analog, element. Encapsulated data, arrray cache developer element. Flying Heritage Collection Record, fragmentation sampling remote phaselock ethernet services, sampling reflective. Optional Link Historic Flight Foundation Soaring Into the Future Restoration Center An Institute of Flight Event Narbeck Wildlife Sanctuary

Safety Corner

Fall/Winter Weather Reminders from Airport Operations

Please remember the following as we enter the winter weather season:

Let Airport Operations know of any problems with leaky roofs and seams in Join the Institute of Flight for an elegant evening of fun and your hangar so they may excitement while enjoying an exquisite dinner in the Future be repaired. of Flight unique venue. Visit with astronaut Mike Portable heaters are not Massimino (the last person to have been inside the Hubble allowed in hangars. Space telescope on its final servicing mission in Only approved engine 2009) during cocktail hour before adjourning to the main block heaters in hangars program on the aerospace gallery floor. There will be a should be used. For plethora of silent auction items to choose from and some information on approved unique (some extremely rare) live auction items - all types contact the Fire offered by the wonderful auction team of Pat Department at 425-388- Cashman and his son Chris. (If you have not had the 5480. opportunity to experience these two in action, you are in for Aircraft and items around a real treat.) Be prepared for an evening of high-level tie downs need to be energy! secured. Make sure to tie down your plane in preparation for windy Date: October 15 conditions over the next few Time: 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM months. Location: Future of Flight FOD is everyone's problem and with strong winter 8415 Paine Field Blvd, Mukilteo winds approaching, please take the time to pick up All proceeds benefit S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, FOD before it damages Engineering, Art, Math) education programs, property. Aerospace Gallery exhibits, and the Institute of Flight financial assistance program. Click here for more As winter approaches, the Airport information. will be gearing up for snow events and storms. Please do your part Monster Bash in being extra cautious as you A Flying Heritage Collection Event drive on the Airport during inclement weather. Gates can jam, power outages can disrupt access and icy conditions can make it hard to stop. Let's all have a safe winter season!

Good News for Self-Fuelers

Aircraft owners based at Paine Field Airport are able to self-fuel their personal aircraft by following this process:

Initial Approval Appointment: Please phone 425-388-5106 to schedule an appointment Get scary close to a multitude of mythical and marvelous with the Airport Operations machines at the Flying Heritage Collection's third annual Department to complete MONSTER BASH! Snap a picture with a real monster paperwork and receive a truck! Examine the famous 30-ton Sherman tank up close! permit. Hours are 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM A collection of big, bad, and burly vehicles will descend on to 4:30 PM. the Flying Heritage Collection at Paine Field on October 8, Permit Required: You from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. All are welcome, but kids under must have a Paine Field 13 who come in costume get in free! Airport issued permit prior to fueling your personal Exhibitors will hand out treats to attendees while supplies aircraft. A copy of your last. current liability insurance policy is required. Stay all day, explore exhibits and ultra-rare vintage Permit Fee: $15.00 aircraft and vehicles. Where else can you touch big firetrucks, tanks, tractors, and monster trucks? NOTE: Self Service vs. Self- Fueling - There is no change to Don't forget to grab a bite at Snohomish County's mouth the procedures at the self-service watering food trucks to keep up your energy. fuel island located near Regal Air. No permit is required for self- See you there for this super scary MONSTER touch a tank service. and truck event! Ramp Reminders Oktoberfest A PNAA Event Always use extreme caution when driving on the ramps Never exceed 15 MPH When driving near aircraft, reduce speed to 5 MPH Aircraft ALWAYs have the right-of-way- vehicles must yield Use headlights in low visibility condition, and before/after sunrise, or sunset Always be aware of your surrounding and your location on the airfield

FAA TALPA Rollout

As of October 1,all Part 139 Airports will have a new way to report airfield contaminates (i.e. snow, slush, rain). The FAA is Celebrate the German tradition of Oktoberfest with PNAA rolling out the Takeoff and and approximately 75 aerospace executives from Landing Performance companies here in the Pacific Northwest. Come enjoy an Assessment (TALPA), which evening of beer, bratwurst and aerospace networking. aims to reduce the risk of As you mingle with guests and taste an assortment of overruns by providing operators locally handcrafted ales, PNAA will highlight German with a way to accurately Aerospace accomplishments, and discuss possible determine the runway condition. supply chain needs and how Northwest companies can The main difference is there will partner with German companies to meet them. not be a runway NOTAM issuing Mu numbers; in its place will be a Mingle and Enjoy: single number for each third of the runway along with the type of Aerospace networking in a brewery atmosphere contaminate and depth (if Hors d'oeuvres and drinks applicable). Example, RWY 16R A Toast to German-American Aerospace FICON 3/3/3/ SLIPPERY WHEN Collaboration WET or RWY 16R FICON 5/5/3 30 PRCT 1/8 IN DRY SN. When: Thursday, October 13 Time: 4:00 PM - 7:30 PM For more information please visit Where: Diamond Knot Brewery, Mountlake Terrace https://www.faa.gov. Cost: $35 PNAA Members / $50 non-members To view the Runway Condition For more information, to register, or for driving directions, Assessment Matrix click here. click here. Other Happenings Here's What's Happened... Vehicle Storage Bright Futures Ahead for and Abandonment EvCC Aviation Maintenance Students Article by Lisa Jones w/EvCC Recently, staff have noticed a

number of vehicles on Airport property that appear to be in storage, or in some cases, abandoned, in violation of Snohomish County Code.

Tenants are reminded that their vehicles are allowed to park in their leased tie-down spots and hangars, only while their aircraft is in operation.

The storage of recreational Everett Community College's Aviation Maintenance vehicles, boats, and trailers, is Technology program, located at Paine Field, graduated 31 prohibited unless specifically students last month. The program continues to advocate allowed per individual lease and contribute to a diverse workforce. Ten percent of the agreements. All vehicles must be graduates were female and 35 percent were international. properly licensed, insured, and These students all have bright futures, with some already parked in approved spaces while employed with , ATS, and the US Military. Many on all Airport property. graduates are excited to return for EvCC's new Avionics certificate program and some are going on to complete a Snohomish County Airport retains Composites certificate at EvCC's AMTEC. For more the authority to tow vehicles at the information about Aviation Maintenance Technology at owner's expense which are in Everett Community College, visit EverettCC.edu/Aviation. violation of the County Code or individual lease agreements.

Congratulations on Two Staff Promotions Gate Card Badging at Paine Field Appointments

Paine Field Airport gate card badging hours are from 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Monday through Friday by appointment only.

If your gate card has expired, or you have received notice from the Airport of your upcoming expiration date, please call 425- 388-5106 to make an appointment to renew your gate card. Thank you.

Paine Field Operations Department

Kara Underwood has been promoted from Operations PAINE FIELD COMMUNITY Supervisor to Airport Superintendent of Operations. Kara COUNCIL MEETING began her career here at Paine Field in 2005 as a at the Future of Flight temporary employee and worked her way up through the 8415 Paine Field Boulevard ranks. She began as an Operations Assistant, then Tuesday, October 11 7:00 PM Operations Specialist, and for the past several years, has been the Operations Supervisor. Kara brings over a AGENDA decade of professional airfield management experience to her new role and we are very fortunate to have her on the 1. Call to Order team! 2. Introductions 3. Approval of February 9, & June 14, Minutes 4. Administrative Matters

Chair/Vice-Chair Appointments Review of by-laws

5. Airport Updates

Noise Monitoring & Operations Airport Project Updates Aircraft Parking Park & Ride Taxiway Bravo Rehabilitation Building 1105 Vehicle Maintenance Shop Commercial Air Service Update

6. Tenant Updates

Boeing ATS FBO's FAA Tower Condo Hangar Associations Airport Attractions

Bruce Fisher, who joined Paine Field's staff in 2014, has 7. Council Member Reports / been promoted from Superintendent of Operations to Comments Deputy Director, Operations. His division includes, Operations, Fire, and Environmental & Wildlife. Deputy Topics/Future Agenda Director Bill Dolan, Maintenance & Properties, is in charge items of Maintenance, Business Services & Administration, and Guest Speakers Engineering. Congratulations Kara and Bruce! 8. Public Comments 9. Adjournment Honeywell's last test aircraft leaves Paine Field Article by Dan Catchpole / The Herald For more information visit our website at www.painefield.com Reminder: Next meeting date will be confirmed at the meeting

Airport Rental Space Available

Honeywell's Convair 580 test plane taxis for takeoff earlier this year at Paine Two Great Locations for Field. The company's flight test operation has moved to Phoenix Manufacturing Available! Both locations have easy access The last Honeywell test aircraft, a Convair 580, left Paine to the Boeing Freeway (Highway Field mid-morning Monday for its new home in Phoenix. 526) and I-5.

The company announced plans earlier this year to move IAC Suite-S, 3101-111th St SW its flight test operations to Arizona. Along with the Convair, -Over 5,000 sf of mixed it operates a helicopter and two other airplanes - a office/manufacturing/warehouse Sabreliner 65 and a King Air C90. The aircraft test a wide space variety of Honeywell's aerospace products. -Ample parking for customers and employees The flight test center's small staff of 15 relocated to Arizona, according to Scott Sayres, a Honeywell -Air conditioned office areas spokesman. -Loading door -3-phase power available Honeywell, which is based in Morris Plains, New Jersey, -Ability to sub-divide still has a major avionics operation in Redmond and several non-aerospace operations around . In Building C-70, 2916-100th St 2012, it bought , which makes scanning and data SW capture machines in Mountlake Terrace. -Over 35,000 sf of manufacturing / warehouse / office Paine Field WPA Awards Scholarship Winners -Excellent exposure to Airport Article by Kevin T. Kelly / Scholarship Committee Chairman Road traffic -Brand New R-30 insulated roof The Paine Field Chapter of the Washington Pilots with 8 large (4 ft x 8ft) skylights Association awarded scholarship funds to four very -Four loading doors deserving recipients at the chapter's annual hangar party -Heavy power (1,200 amps of 3- on September 9. The recipients are: phase) -Fenced yard area available Kurt Mason Aviation Education Scholarship ($1,000): -Ability to sub-divide Norman Montes De Oca was a Civil Air Patrol Cadet before serving his country in the U.S. Army. Norman is Contact Jennifer Eckman at 425- working toward an Associate degree in Business, and 388-5161 to arrange for a site plans to earn a Bachelor degree in Aeronautical visit. Engineering, with the hope of working at Boeing after completion. He is working on his Private Pilot Certificate at Northway Aviation. Stay Connected

WPA Youth Aviation Scholarship Fund - In Memory of George Luck ($1,000): Forward to a Friiend Chance Flanigan is currently a student at Big Bend Community College, where he is working on his Associate of Arts & Sciences, and is working on his Commercial Pilot Certificate and Instrument Rating. He plans to continue his J oiin O ur Maiilliing Liis t studies at Central Washington University, and hopes to become a pilot in the . Send Us Artiic lle Ideas or Ev ents for Brett Bentley is a student at Westminster College in Salt Future Is s ues Lake City, where he is working toward a Bachelor degree in Flight Operations. He has earned his Private Pilot and Instrument Ratings, and is currently working on his Commercial Rating. He's minoring in Physics, and hopes to earn a Master's degree in Aeronautical Engineering.

WPA Youth Aviation Scholarship Fund ($500): Tara Hoefig is a senior at Kentlake High School, as well as a student in the Green River College Running Start Program, and hopes to earn an Aviation Business degree. She is currently working toward her Private Pilot Certificate at Rainier Flight Service. Tara also received a handheld transceiver, a headset, and a flight bag that were donated by a chapter member.

Many thanks go to this year's scholarship committee members: Lori Bell, Melanie Hancock, Amy Bellesheim, and Kevin Mason for their help in selecting this year's recipients. You can help aspiring pilots, mechanics, and engineers by donating to the WPA's Youth Aviation Scholarship Fund. Donations through the fund are tax deductible. Click here to donate. Boeing employees may designate donations through the Employee Giving program.

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