(above) offersdiscountsonmerchandisetoanyonedonatingatoy. around thePugetSoundregion. The Aviators StoreatBoeingField Toy collectionbarrelsarereadytoreceiveyourdonationsatairports Serving Pilots Since 1960 Since Pilots Washington Serving Association Pilots Washington Washington Pilots Association W PMB 397, 227 Bellevue Way NE Bellevue, WA 98004-9721 Address Service Requested ings ters will gather at Galvin Flying Services, which Seattle,is Greenlocated River, and Harvey Field chap Join usSaturdayDecember17 Tots collection area in the Puget Sound. volunteers,the WPAhasgreatly expanded the Toysfor tion at http://www.toysfortots.org. less fortunate children. You can find additional informa distributed more than 332.5 million toys to 158.7 million patriotic citizens and community leaders. will motivate them to grow into responsible, productive, deliver, through a shiny new toy, a message of needyhope that youngsters experiencehelp to the are joy programsTots of for ToysChristmasthe of andobjectives to needytochildren nationwide since1947. primary The Corps Reserve has been collecting and distributing toys area wake up to a brighter and happier Holiday. many less fortunate children in the greater Puget Sound toyorgame into oneofthe collection barrels andhelp Over the next few weeks, please drop a new,businesses unwrappedlocated on throughout Puget Sound.placed haveToys forTots collectionvariousbarrels at that WPA has participated in this program. of general aviation. This is the thirteenthserve Toysconsecutive for year Tots program while promotingare joining forcesthe to supportbenefits the U.S. Marine Corps Re River, Paine Field and Harvey Field chapters of the WPA Please join us. company.good andcoffee, andchocolate hottreats, the returning planes and help unload the toys. members will stay behind in the Galvin hangar to await toys left in the collection barrels. Meanwhile, other WPAdonated the up pick airports area to the to out fly will Corps Reserve. Each pilot, accompanied by a Marine, U.S.Marinethe fromwomen and menyoung several on the east side of . They will be joined by Campaign and Fly-Out 2005 WPA Toys for Tots Colleen Turner, Vice President, GreaterSeattlechapter Conference Center (adjacent to the fairgrounds fairgrounds the to (adjacent Center Conference Western Washington Fairgrounds inPuyallup. Northwest Aviation Conference & Trade Show at the membership meeting, held in conjunction with the the comingyear. it’s again our consider to time WPAfor leadership IT’S YOUR ORGANIZATION -BETHEREINPUYALLUP! On Saturday,On December 17, pilots fromtheGreater Throughourenthusiastic participation aspilots and years,57U.S.Overthe MarineCorpsReservehas ThroughitsToys forTots program,U.S.Marine the By the time you read this article, WPA members will During the holiday season, the Greater Seattle, Green This is a funandfestive Thisais event with lotsholidayof Located Located in the newly constructed Exhibition and Every year WPA elects new leaders at our annual once and close, a to drawing is year Another COMING INFEBRUARY - ANNUAL MEETING, - -

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Viewpoint: New Year, New Legislative Session in Olympia – and Winter Flying Every year winter brings with it cold, Law & Weather dedicated to funding search and rescue, • Check NOTAMs (paying particular at- blustery weather, and structural ice. But Law can be a lot like the weather. When and recurrent training. The idea was that tention to TFRs). Watch the Legislatures’ weather isn’t the only thing that changes it’s blustery cold outside and we fail to pay effective search and rescue services must website and talk with your WPA chapter each winter in the Northwest: a new legis- attention to the weather, we can get loaded be adequately funded, and that pilots and and state officers. Just like TFRs that can lative session also begins in Olympia. up with ice. Failing to pay attention to mechanics who received regular recurrent pop up at any moment, legislation that Recent winters have brought both Olympia can result in new taxes and fewer training would be less likely to have an snags your wallet or affects your ability to significant weather and major legislation services. accident. fly can surface at any time. that affects how we fly. In the winter of Do you pay attention to what happens Competing For Scarce Dollars • File a flight plan with Flight Service. 2005 state legislation was passed that in Olympia? Did you contact your State Let WPA officers know what you think increased the aviation fuel tax (from ten to The Aviation Division is self-funded from should be done in Olympia. Let the WSDOT Senator or Representative to express your aircraft registration fees and from fuel taxes. eleven cents per gallon), eliminated pilot opinion last winter? Do you launch into Aviation Division know what you think. and mechanic registration fees, eliminated With the elimination of pilot and mechanic structural icing conditions? Do you agree registration fees, search and rescue now • Fly safely. Watch for traffic. Talk with dedicated funding for search and rescue with higher fuel taxes and a reduction of your State Senator or Representative. Tell operations, and removed pilot education competes with other Aviation Division pro- pilot services? grams for funding. them how important search and rescue from the mission of the Aviation Division operations are to you, why we need airports (previously, pilot and mechanic fees were A Challenging Climate Both the FAA and the insurance industry that are safe and well-maintained, and how dedicated to search and rescue, and recur- John Sibold, Director of the WSDOT Avia- recognize that aviation safety depends on important recurrent training is to safety. recurrent training. John Black and Scott rent training for pilots and mechanics). tion Division has for years said that the dol- • Close your flight plan with FSS at the These measures were on top of major lars available were inadequate to maintain Gardiner, FAA Safety Program Managers for the Spokane and Seattle FSDOs, have end of each flight. Stay in touch with your changes to Washington law enacted in 2003 runways and essential safety facilities for the State Senator and State Representatives. that doubled pilot registration fees, raised 129 public use airports in Washington (and both said that “pilots who receive recurrent training are less likely to have accidents.” Every legislative district has several air- the fuel tax by 30%, and established severe he was right). Between 2003 and 2005 he ports –use that as a hook! penalties for failing to register aircraft. addressed that problem with two succes- Major aviation insurance companies offer discounts to pilots who can show evidence • Review your flight. Make sure all sive fuel tax increases and by establishing switches are off and all checklist items at consequences for folks who duck their state of recurrent training. When the WSDOT Aviation Division shutdown. Visit Olympia on your way to the Washington Pilots aircraft registration fees. Northwest Aviation Conference in Puyallup. Sibold deserves a lot of credit for seeing dropped support for the annual Mountain Association Flying Clinic, the reasons cited were potential Talk with your representative. Tell them the problem, then going to Olympia to fix what’s important to you! Executive Council & Officers liability issues and the small number of pilots it. Airplanes are not much use without an Fly safely in 2006, and help WPA work President: Jim Smith 425-774-8497 airport at either end of the flight. However, participating. But I can’t help but wonder VP East: Ron Baker 509-765-3208 what the state’s liability is when a search is to ensure your continued rights to fly in when the pavement maintenance problem years to come. VP West: Dale Terwedo 425-418-9622 was fixed, another problem was created: the launched, and providing recurrent training Secretary: Arthur Berkell 253-638-7038 erosion of pilot skills caused by the absence to 150-200 pilots each year seems to be a Treasurer: Bill Reith 425-252-3173 of recurrent training, coupled with the loss prudent investment that could help eliminate John Townsley, Okanogan Directors of dedicated funding for search and rescue the need to launch a search operation. Airports: Tom Jensen 800-972-3597 operations. New Years Resolutions John Townsley is the WPA Legislative Director. At-Large: John Dobson 425-337-2319 Back To The Future? New Years Resolutions are predictable Legislative: John Townsley 509-829-3568 every year around this time. Here are a few Membership: Joe Bryant 425-455-4846 To see the problems we may face in the WPA WINGS welcomes letters and opinion pieces Safety & Education: Al Hunter 509-886-0233 future, take a look at history. resolutions we might all want to consider: on general aviation issues, WPA business, and our Search & Rescue: Tom Nesko 425-821-2780 Back in the 1960s, when faced with • Get a good weather briefing before publication’s content. Send your comments via every flight, and stay aware of the weather email to [email protected], or via postal mail Immediate Past President: high accident rates and inadequate search along your route. Watch what’s going on in to WPA Wings, P.O. Box 17683, Seattle, WA 98127. Kirk Kleinholz 425-745-8984 and rescue resources that contributed to WPA WINGS reserves the right to edit letters for style, too many fatalities, the Legislature estab- Olympia to avoid the prospect of higher taxes WPA website: http://www.wpaflys.org content and length. lished pilot and mechanic registration fees and lower services coming your way.

WPA Wings EDITOR’S SOAPBOX A Publication of the Washington Pilots Association 227 Bellevue Way NE, PMB 397 AS THE FLYING YEAR TURNS Bellevue, WA 98004 Phone:1-800-972-3597/1-800-WPAFLYS Every winter when the fireworks go off at midnight, the cham- There were some all-too-well publicized airspace incursions in Editor: David Herman pagne corks are popping, when everybody’s signing auld langs aign, DC, feeding the widespread anti-aviation hysteria that continues to Editor Emeritus: Arthur Berkell and that giant Hobbs meter in the sky rolls over on January 1, I like threaten our rights to fly. There were pressures in the other Wash- to pull out my log book and take a few moments to reflect back on ington to impose user fees and to place further restrictions WPA Wings is published bi-monthly, (February, April, June, August, October and December). the past year’s flying activities. As a strictly VFR fair-weather pilot, on personal flying. Submissions are welcomed! during the cold, gray depths of winter I don’t get many opportuni- 2005 saw the first Light Sport Aircraft appear Please send articles via email to: ties to fly, and I find it’s nice to reflect back on better weather, and on the scene, and additional signs of life from [email protected]. look ahead to the blue skies and the long, warm summer flying several aircraft manufacturers, as well as Send typewritten or handwritten articles to: days to come. WPA Wings, PO Box 17683, Seattle, WA 98127-1301. the continued expansion of DEADLINES ON BACK PAGE As is so often the case, when I tally up the numbers for this year, electronic technology, with Address changes to Patty Wood, email: I find I didn’t quite fly as many hours as I would have liked, but I did more glass cockpits and [email protected], phone: 360-577-7937. enjoy some very memorable hours in the air, and am thankful for gee-whiz displays working WPA WINGS is the bimonthly newspaper of the the flights I was able to make in 2005. I vow to try harder to get their ways down into even Washington Pilots Association (WPA), which rep- in a few more hours next year, and to go some new places. And I quite modest aircraft. resents the pilots of Washington State. Letters to count my blessings. Here at the WPA, the Editor are welcome. Letters must be signed by the author and a contact phone number provided. Looking back on the past year, Washington pilots definitely had I see evidence of Send letters to: [email protected], or via some ups and downs. new energy and postal mail: WPA Wings, PO Box 17683, Seattle, Shortly before the last new year, western Washington pilots some new faces, WA 98127-1301. The WPA reserves the right to working along- edit all letters and to refuse inappropriate advertis- finally - finally! - got some relief from the plague of “security” TFRs ing. Opinions expressed in WPA Wings, including that we had been saddled with since the 9/11 attacks. With the side longtime those in letters to the editor and advertisements, help of WPA, AOPA, the state’s Congressional delegation, and input WPA members, are the opinions of the writers and do not neces- from many pilots and other concerned individuals, three of the to make sure that in 2006 and beyond sarily reflect those of the WPA. four Puget Sound TFRs were reduced in size and were converted we have safe, well-maintained airports, and we continue to enjoy Information included in this publication is intended into less problematic National Security Areas. But the last of the our rights to fly in this most beautiful corner of the country. for entertainment and/or educational purposes only. The reader must not rely on the informa- TFRs, over the Navy’s Bangor submarine base, will soon become a As 2005 draws to a close, I hope you’ll join me and take a mo- tion contained herein to relieve him/her of the permanent Prohibited Area. ment to count our blessings, and to pledge to help continue WPA’s responsibility to comply with Federal Aviation This past year also saw some sad losses, including friends and efforts on behalf of general aviation in Washington, as we look Regulations and instructions. The reader is solely responsible for his/her own safety and in some longtime members of Washington’s aviation community. We forward to the clear blue skies and warm days to come in 2006. no case shall the publisher, staff, any officer or endured a real tragedy when an accident on a Young Eagles flight Whatever traditions you celebrate at this time of year, best wishes member of the Washington Pilots Association be claimed the lives of the volunteer pilot and two youngsters. for happy holidays, and a great 2006 with plenty of safe, enjoyable held responsible for any use or lack thereof, that flying on the way. readers may or may not choose to make of the We saw threats to our airports, with groups trying to close several information contained herein. fields outright, and activities proposed at others that could have negative impacts on general aviation access. We saw avgas prices David Herman, Seattle Be smart, and please fly safely. that made your hair stand on end (assuming you had any left). Editor, WPA Wings December 2005 – January 2006 WPA Wings - Page 

2006 WPA ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING - Continued from Page 1 From Jim - President Jim Smith has done an outstanding job during his first term recruiting some new volunteers to serve in appointed positions, namely PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Bill Reith as Treasurer, and David Herman as WPA Wings Editor. Those officers and directors continuing to serve in 2006 for the Greater Seattle Getting Greater! second year of their 2 year terms will be: Past State President Kirk and I attended Vice President, West...... Dale Terwedo (Paine Field) the Greater Seattle Chapter meeting in Director, Search & Rescue...... Tom Nesko (Harvey Field) November. John Amico is doing a great Director, Legislative...... John Townsley (Okanogan) job of rejuvenating that chapter. His team Director, at Large...... John Dobson (Paine Field) has a multitude of exiting programs and We’ve also got a slate of candidates for elected positions up for vote in 2006. activities planned including a tour of the SeaTac tower. All Seattle members bet- Jim Smith has agreed to serve another term if re-elected by the membership. ter get signed up right away for that tour! Our organization should consider itself lucky that Jim is willing and able to serve Thanks, John, for the warm welcome and another year. Such continuity of leadership, in my opinion, can be a key element the delicious pizza! in furthering our effectiveness and credibility as an organization. I have often expressed my view that the position of President should become a Speaking of Visiting and Food… 2-year term or, as an alternative, to see us choose a President-Elect each year who Thank you Green River WPA for putting would serve a 1-year “apprenticeship” prior to taking the reigns. So my thanks, and up with State VP Dale and I as we “crashed” hopefully yours too, go to Jim Smith for stepping forward once again. I would add your meeting in October. The burgers that his chances look good since no other candidate has stepped forward yet. were mighty tasty (we could smell them as Our thanks should also go to three of our long-serving directors who, like Jim, are we were taxiing in) and the company was Jim Smith, WPA President willing to continue serving in their roles for another 2 year term each. They are: Joe wonderful. Scott Gardiner made a superb Bryan–Membership; Al Hunter–Safety & Education; and Tom Jensen–Airports. presentation…as usual. To round out our slate for the upcoming election, we still need a candidate for Happy Winter, In The Mountains Vice President, East. Also note that the appointed position of Secretary is vacant. We’re in the mountains…and that re- So, once again, our current slate of candidates for 2005 is: Happy Holidays! quires special mountain flying techniques President:...... Jim Smith (Paine Field) I am pleased to announce that the Vice President, East:...... Open Mountain Flying Clinic is still alive and will be Director, Membership:...... Joe Bryant (Seattle) As we move into December, we are re- happening June 2-4, 2006. Details are still Director, Safety & Education..... Al Hunter (Wenatchee) minded of the hazards, and the beauty, that being worked out with Safety & Education Director, Airports:...... Tom Jensen (Green River) are associated with the winter months. Director Al Hunter. I would like to emphasize that the position of Vice President - East is especially When the air is crisp and the skies are Bigger Is Better critical. Finding an active and dedicated member to serve in that office would be a Pacific Northwest blue, there isn’t any bet- And with December comes your op- tremendous help in getting those of you in the bigger half of the state more involved ter flying anywhere. But please review cold portunity to renew your membership with and better represented in the business of WPA and Washington aviation. weather flying procedures and attend one of WPA. We are making great headway in And finally...my annual pitch for getting multiple candidates for each position. We the many safety seminars offered. representing General Aviation in Washington all know too well how difficult it often is to find volunteers to fill the critical spots in Toys For Tots State. Remember, the bigger we are, the any organization. I believe filling all the necessary positions each year is a success in itself. But I also believe WPA will only achieve its true potential and effectiveness “Toys for Tots and Tots for Toys…” stronger we are. When you join WPA, you when we are able to choose from multiple candidates for our key leadership roles, sounds like a song. no longer have only one voice…you can have the voice of thousands! all vying to do their very best to help or organization grow and prosper. Also associated with December is our If you know of a worthy WPA member who would be willing to serve in any of association with the U.S. Marines and their Merry Christmas, y’all! these positions– or if you are willing to serve yourself– please contact me or any Toys for Tots program. WPA has been a long In conclusion, Sherry and I would like to of our 2005 officers or directors to throw your hat in the ring. We need to have time supporter of this program. Please read wish all of you and your families a very Merry the associated article in your WPA Wings or our slate completely filled by the date of our mid January board meeting prior to Christmas and a Happy (and safe!) New Year. the Puyallup aviation conference, so time is short. on the state website. It has been an honor to serve you and meet Once again I ask every WPA member to make a special effort to attend on Satur- I plan to be at Boeing Field on Dec. 17th so many of you in 2005. day February 25 during the Puyallup conference to join in our annual membership as the toys are all gathered together. I hope Jim Smith meeting. You owe it to yourself and to WPA to participate at this annual event and you can join in on the camaraderie and the State President to meet and vote for the volunteers who will be serving you in 2006. celebration of helping children in need. Washington Pilots Association

WASHINGTON AIR SEARCH AND RESCUE WASAR REPORT: WINTER ACTIVITIES By Gary Evans

Although flying activity is now at the It sounds involved, but really isn’t. In fact, it management disaster relief ef- low point of the year matching the ceil- can actually be completed in about 3 hours. forts as well as homeland secu- ings outside, WASAR members continue Follow this link, http://training.fema.gov/EMI- rity. If you still have a paper card, preparing for next season. Here are a few Web/IS/is700.asp to take the course. Once you need to get your picture taken highlights that have occurred over the last you have completed both the course and a at the next training exercise. few months. short quiz, you will receive a card which needs All of these changes are very There have been several important to be copied and forwarded to Tom Peterson positive and apply to both Civil Air changes at the Aviation Division that mem- in the Aviation Division. To avoid any delays, Patrol and WASAR personnel. The major bers wishing to remain active will need to please notify Tom by email when you pass goal of these changes is to increase our keep in mind. First, there is now an applica- the exam. overall efficiency and our individual safety. As you can see, your WASAR Board tion that everyone needs to complete and Also in the works, but not yet completed, These changes will require some additional is committed to continue updating the send to the Aviation Division. This application is a new system for rating mission pilots. As training, but your Board will be there to help technology we use in the field. To help in will enable the AD to do background checks it is now, once you are a mission pilot, you ensure that you receive whatever you need this area, we recently purchased 5 digital (now a state requirement) on all volunteers. are fully certified for life. The Aviation Division to complete these changes as easily as cameras and 20 etrex GPS units to help us The application, with instructions, is avail- has recognized this may not be the wisest possible. more accurately record the area covered able at http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/aviation/ approach to training its volunteer staff, so In further news, the Aviation Division’s by our aircraft. SAR/VolunteerAPP.pdf. we will soon have 3 grades of Mission Pilots. long awaited mobile command post arrived Finally, the WASAR website will be re- Active members will also need to be- Your classification will be determined by your and is operational, complete with its own ceiving a facelift in the near future to make come knowledgeable about the National experience and by a series of check rides. This tow vehicle. It is fully equipped with radios, it a more effective communication tool. Incident Management System (NIMS). This new approach will make us a much safer and computers, copiers, printers and a generator. Please check the website (www.WASAR. is a federal requirement resulting from more efficient organization. It is also sports a state-of-the-art satellite org) regularly to remain in touch and stay September 11th and that has finally filtered There are also new hard plastic photo communications system that WASAR donated updated with training opportunities, as well down to us. Begin by taking the introductory I.D. cards. This is a great improvement and in order to improve communications while in as to receive important information from the course to NIMS, which is available online. will also put us in compliance for emergency the field. SAR world. Page  - WPA Wings December 2005 – January 2006 Angel Flight Mission Rewarding For Passengers & Pilot

By Doug Atherton

It was an early-October morning. Sitting me grovel. whatever’s near. But with Lindsay and Peggy, airplane home that afternoon. I couldn’t in my office, I found myself day dreaming “It’s a lot smaller than I expected,” Peggy they seemed more at ease on this first flight help but think of all the challenges that lie about banking and climbing through a brisk commented boldly. than I was. In fact, I think it was the moment ahead for young Lindsay. I thought of how autumn sky. At the time I was feeling some- And quick to defend the integrity of my I rotated the nose of the airplane skyward unfair it was for me to be flying off into my what disappointed that the flying season in sturdy craft, I responded, “Oh, she feels a that mother and daughter broke into a dream, as a pilot, as she boarded the family’s the Inland Northwest was almost over. But at lot bigger when we’re in the air.” rapturous dialog of expression. One would mini-van bound for a very uncertain future. that very moment I heard the familiar chime have thought that they were on a thrilling Forcing myself, however, to follow the pre- of my computer summoning me that an e- Realizing that I wasn’t making any sense, amusement park ride. flight checklist, as their blue van disappeared I quickly turned to open the passenger mail had arrived. I was delighted to find that This really is a thrill for them, I contem- down a dusty road, I dutifully prepared the Angel Flight’s Washington Wing Coordinator, door. “Are you up to taking a little flight,” craft for lift-off. I asked”? plated. Considering the lack of opportunity Bobbie Jo (BJ), was the author. Lindsay probably had to experience anything Retracing my path home, I thought of how When BJ writes, I tend to bypass all other And breaking the silence from this weak that most kids would consider fun, this must I should be giving my undivided attention to messages to read hers first. And as usual, and frail teenager, Lindsay entered a deter- have been a real treat! managing the cockpit. But try as I might, I mined, “yes!” this all-pilot communiqué did not disappoint. Being blessed with the ability to go couldn’t resist the allure of wrapping myself Her request was a simple one: “we have an Up to that point Lindsay’s condition was anywhere, anytime, I sometimes take for in the memories of the day. I think what eighteen-year-old patient who’s on the short much as I had imagined. But while her granted the simple pleasures that others struck me so deeply about Lindsay was the list to receive a new kidney. She lives in mother lifted her into the co-pilot’s seat, I are deprived of. It is hard for me to imagine fact that she was exactly the same age as Livingston, Montana, but has never flown in was moved by how easily she accomplished what it would be like to be at the constant my youngest daughter; a fact that made a small plane. Can anyone fly there to give the task. will of another. It it difficult not to her and her mother an orientation flight?” compare the life Sixty pounds is shockingly light for an 18 would be a dif- It was the satisfaction of know- Surely any pilot could have flown this year-old girl, I thought. ficult existence. and aspirations of ing that I was in exactly the right Lindsay to those mission, and knowing that many would want More Than Just a Name on a List But to this little to, I returned BJ’s email immediately. The girl who is living place, at exactly the right time, of my own teen- details that described the patient’s condition, Then, switching places with Peggy to that life, it must doing what I’d joined Angel Flight ager. and her uncertain future compelled me to secure the belts around Lindsay’s slight be even harder to do . Normally, I like request the honor of being their first pilot; frame, her eyes suddenly met mine, and to imagine what to write stories and within minutes of my request, BJ replied instantly I was filled with compassion. No it would be like to that honor the with the four words that every Angel Flight longer was she just another name on a be whole. Yet just when I was beginning to memories of my experiences as a celebra- pilot loves to hear: “the mission is yours”! mission report form, but a warm and loving silently sigh in hopeless despair for Lindsay, tion to this wonderful gift of life. But that individual who shared the same desires of Mission to Montana she amazed me as I caught a sparkle in her day, my spirit came to recognize that all life life of any teenage girl. eye and a quiver in her cheek from a timid was not equally celebrated; but for some, Preparing for the flight, I spoke with the “Is there anything at all I can get you?” smile - hopping from cloud to cloud, she just taken one breath at a time. Feeling patient’s mother several times. Peggy was – I asked, timidly. found solace in the sky that day. No longer somewhat guilty that I had been passing a delightful lady with a protective concern for And softly she uttered, “I’m fine.” did she feel trapped in a limited body, but for through life oblivious to the fact that there her daughter, Lindsay. I remember her ask- a brief moment in time Lindsay had wings! are people like Lindsay forced me to realign ing: “how big is the plane, how bumpy is the Mother, just inches away, noticing that the love of her life was tiring quickly, oblig- Pleading for more, her countenance my ego with the cold reality of life. Oh sure, sky, and how long will it take to fly to Seattle,” I knew that all people weren’t dealt the same and all were ques- ingly explained that Lindsay’s failing kid- beckoned me to fly on. Connected by her ney leaves her will, she need only look left or right and I hand at birth, but I had never come to know tions that were eas- it in my heart - that is, until Lindsey looked ily answered. But I with scarcely turned the plane in that direction. Like a Being blessed with the abil- enough energy giddy child learning to ride a new bicycle, into my eyes and helped me learn some was puzzled when important lessons about life. she asked, “are you ity to go anywhere, anytime, I for a few hours she headed east, then west; she climbed aware that Lindsay sometimes take for granted the of activity. It above a small cloud she saw in the distance, Moved by an innocent gaze into the is handicapped?” simple pleasures that others are was then that then descended to it’s base. I knew without windows of her soul, my heart was seared I fully realized a word being spoken that joy had embraced as the truth about a little girl who longed to Didn’t she know deprived of . how thin the her soul. And it was the satisfaction of know- be made whole was revealed. Reminded, that Angel Flight (AF) thread was that ing that I was in exactly the right place, at then, of the pride that this father once had as had provided me held her life, sending my troubled mind off exactly the right time, doing what I’d joined tears of joy welled up while watching his little with an information sheet describing the to wonder why such things happen to in- Angel Flight to do that gratified my soul. girl perfect her ballet moves, I was suddenly patient’s condition? I was sure she must- nocent children. Humbled struck with compassion for all children like have been. Nevertheless, I politely told her Lindsay - Angels who will never dance. that AF had filled me in. You see, Lindsay With mother and daughter snug in their Humbled by the impression these two was not only in need of a new kidney, she seats, I made my way to the other side of remarkable friends left on my life, I found Dough Atherton is a volunteer pilot for Angel Flight had neither arms nor legs as a result of a the plane. The few steps from one side to it difficult to get excited about flying my West. He lives in Colbert. prenatal drug. In short, she was a severely the other take no more than ten seconds, disabled 60-pound teenage girl. but considering the flood of emotions that had just overrun my senses, it seemed like After scheduling our flight to suit the an eternity. I realized, at that moment, that rapidly changing weather patterns of the RECYCLE YOUR WINGS the success of today’s little orientation flight cool autumn skies, zero hour finally arrived. might well be the portal that enables Lindsay Before departing my home base in Spokane, After you’ve read your passage to a new life. With snow-laden I thought of all the new experiences I was passes isolating her home in rural Montana copy of WPA Wings, about to go through. Being a little worried from all major airports, and being some 15 please pass it on to another Washington pilot. about how to properly greet my new ac- hours from Seattle by car, her only chance quaintances, I rehearsed my opening lines as for survival might well be the local airstrip, I waited to receive clearance for take-off. and our planes! AVIATION ATTORNEYS Hedrick Smith PLLC First Impressions A Rare Thrill General Aviation Accidents 800 Fifth Avenue, Suite 4000 Arriving in Livingston after a scenic but With checklists complete and my guests uneventful flight, I hastily secured the plane Major Airline Disasters Seattle, WA 98104 patiently waiting to “become one” with the before making a mad dash for the men’s FAA Enforcement Actions (206) 464-1166 air, I was ready to begin my take-off roll. room. Upon making my way back to the Accelerating down the , as G-forces And Other Aviation Matters terminal area I greeted my new guests, but press them firmly into their seats, I usu- Lindsay and Peggy seemed more interested ally notice first-time passengers clinching in the plane than they were in listening to GOT NEWS? HELP WPA KEEP WASHINGTON PILOTS INFORMED OF WHAT’S HAPPENING ACROSS THE STATE. SEND YOUR NEWS TIPS TO US AT [email protected] December 2005 – January 2006 WPA Wings - Page 

TRIDENT SUB ACTIVITY RENEWS TFR CONCERNS AT JEFFERSON COUNTY

Boeing Field: Airlines Turned Away Real estate developers are seeking to General aviation and the businesses close the municipal airport and build a serving them won a major victory in early truck stop, tavern and hotel in its place. October when proposals to open up Boeing The City Council, which will ultimately Field (BFI) to major new airline operations decide the airport’s fate, appears divided, were rejected. with some strongly pro-airport and also Southwest Airlines had requested ap- some vocal anti-airport candidates each proval to move all its flights from SeaTac winning election in November. to BFI, and proposed building a new ter- : Saved For Now minal complex on land currently occupied Shortly before the November elections, by several general aviation businesses. officials on the Port of Anacortes Com- Alaska Airlines followed with its own plan mission abandoned plans to ask voters if to bring major operations to BFI. Anacortes Airport (74S) should be sold. In October, King County Executive Ron The Port Commission had intended Sims rejected the proposals, effectively kill- to place the question on the ballot, and At Jefferson County International in Port Townsend, local pilots are wary of another Navy TFR. ing the airlines’ efforts to move flights from if it had passed, was moving to close the SeaTac to Boeing Field (King County owns airport and develop up to 400 houses on and operates the airport). The airlines have the airport site. said they will honor that ruling and will not By Eric Taylor, Port Townsend pursue plans to expand to BFI. A joint effort by local pilots, WPA, AOPA, the WSDOT Aviation Division, the FAA and As most westside pilots know, the bers of a local organization known as Port Pilots, airport tenants and businesses the local chamber of commerce eventu- were concerned that the hundreds of airspace around Indian Island near Port Townsend Peace Movement, are upset ally was successful in convincing the Port Townsend was recently downgraded to that these plans were made without any new jet airline operations that would have Commission that closing the airport would come to BFI would have transformed the a National Security Area (where “pilots local input or open public hearings. Other expose the Port to significant financial are requested to avoid overflight below local citizens support the Navy plan, and airport, eventually squeezing out general liabilities. aviation. 2900’ for reasons of national security”) look forward to the potential boost to the Although the plan to close the airport after over three years as a post-9/11 local economy from this program. Blaine Airport Future Uncertain was dropped in late October, several “security” TFR. What they may not know For pilots and airport supporters, the In early November, Voters in Blaine members of the Port Commission who is that plans are afoot which could affect concerns will seem familiar. The Navy approved a ballot initiative directing the were backing the plan remain in office, that new NSA status. dock in question is located approximately Blaine City Council to explore the feasibility and at this time the airport’s future remains According to recent articles in the 3 miles northeast of Jefferson County of closing the town’s airport (4W6). The clouded. Port Townsend Leader and the Peninsula International Airport (0S9). Local pilots ballot measure passed with 56% in favor, Airport supporters have vowed to keep Daily News, the Navy plans to begin using are concerned that the airspace over the 43% opposed. The ballot initiative is advi- working to ensure the airport remains open Naval Magazine Indian Island to service base may be declared a TFR once again sory only, and is not legally binding. and viable. some of the Trident submarines based at whenever a submarine is in Port Townsend Naval Base Kitsap at Bangor. Following Bay. When this issue was brought to the necessary upgrades to the dock area at attention of the Port of Port Townsend, Indian Island, submarines may begin utiliz- which operates the airport, they adopted ing this facility by as early as next spring a “wait and see” position. NEWS for loading and off-loading of munitions Pilots in Washington know all too well and for minor maintenance. Currently, how hard it can be to get rid of a TFR once only surface ships are serviced at Indian one is established. The situation in Port BRIEFS Island. Townsend is something that pilots need Local public opinion is divided on to watch, and WPA, AOPA, and our local Aviation News From Around Washington the issue. According to the Navy, only legislators need to take a proactive stand. conventional (non-nuclear) munitions will If we just “wait and see,” it may be too late be handled there. However, a number of to avoid a return to periodic TFR status, Potential locations in Washington for New Charts, New Prohibited Area local citizens are concerned about safety and that’s something we all need to work the new plant include Everett, Spokane, The 70th Edition of the Seattle Sectional, issues. Some residents, including mem- to avoid. and the 65th Edition of the Seattle Terminal and Moses Lake. Rolls is said to also be Area Chart are scheduled for publication considering sites in Indiana and Ohio for December 22. the new plant. HELP US TRACK THREATS TO AIRPORTS ACROSS WASHINGTON. Along with the new charts come a new, DC ADIZ Comment Period Extended EMAIL US WITH INFO ON YOUR AIRPORT AT [email protected] permanent airspace restriction: Prohibited The FAA has extended for 90 days the com- Area P-51 over the Navy’s Bangor Submarine ment period on the proposal to make the DC Base on the Kitsap Peninsula. ADIZ permanent. The last of the four Puget Sound “security The proposal to make the DC ADIZ permanent TFRs” imposed in the wake of the Sept. 11th, is a serious threat to general aviation everywhere. 2001 terrorist attacks to be resolved (the other If the precedent is established that creating this three became “National Security Airspace”), kind of massive and unworkable airspace restric- the Bangor TFR will become a permanent tion over a major city is a reasonable and prudent Prohibited Area upon publication of the new way to enhance national security, you can bet Seattle charts. that similar ADIZ restrictions could be imposed Pilots are reminded to check the new over any large metropolitan area. Existing Class charts carefully for operational details, and Bravo airspace (which overlays much of the Puget to get a complete briefing from Flight Service Sound region from Everett to Olympia) could before flying. easily become the next ADIZ, with disastrous consequences for general aviation flying. Rolls Royce - Made in Washington? AOPA and WPA urge all pilots to make their Rolls Royce is considering building a voices heard on this important issue, and go on major new engine manufacturing plant at record opposing the proposal to make the DC several US locations, and Washington seems ADIZ permanent. to be in the running. The DC ADIZ comment period has now been The new US manufacturing plant, which extended to February 6, 2006. For more details would build Rolls’ new ‘Trent 1000’ engines and simple directions explaining how to file your for use on Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner, as well comments, please go to www.aopa.org/adizalert/. as other aircraft and marine engines, is It’s easy, only takes a minute and could help make expected to be operational by 2010. the difference. Page  - WPA Wings December 2005 – January 2006

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visitors are always welcome. Please contact Bill Moore at wpaflys,org), or contact Robert Hamilton (425) 806-0249, (509) 276-2479, email [email protected]. email [email protected]. green river - The Green River chapter meets for dinner greater seattle - Beginning in January, the Greater at 7 pm on the third Friday of each month, at the quonset Seattle chapter meets on the third tuesday of the month, hut at 790 Perimeter Road at Renton Airport (that’s the first at 7 pm in Room 110 of the Boeing Field terminal building, building north of the control tower). For more info of the 7277 Perimeter Road. A light dinner is provided. Contact Green River chapter and its activities, please contact Tom John Amico at (206) 232-7246, email johnamico@comcast. Little at (425) 277-1894, email [email protected]. net for details. harvey field/snohomish - The Harvey Field southwest/vancouver - The Southwest/Vancou- chapter meets on the second Saturday of the month, April ver chapter generally meets on the last Tuesday of each through October at 9:00 am in Hangar 15 on Harvey Field. month, starting at 7:00 pm, at the Pearson Air Museum on November thru March we meet before the movie at “Har- (VUO), in Vancouver. For more information vey Field Night at the Movies,” with meetings starting at on the Southwest/Vancouver chapter, please contact Bill There are WPA chapters located throughout Washington. Schroder at (350) 573-6020. Connect with other pilots in your area, help support your 5:30 pm, and those attending encouraged to stay for the movie. local GA airport, and get involved with your local chapter. spokane - Meetings of the Spokane chapter are usually kelso-longview - The Kelso-Longview doesn’t seem held on the third Wednesday of each month over dinner to be very active at this time. We hope to be able to provide at Marie Callander’s Restaurant, beginning at 6:00 pm anacortes - The Anacortes chapter has not been more details on this chapter in the future. (meeting details are subject to change - please call first meeting regularly, but hope to begin holding regular meet- to check). ings again soon. north sound/bellingham - The North Sound chapter meets every second Thursday of the month (except The chapter also conducts fly-outs every Saturday morning, Contact Anni Brogan at (360) 293-8082, email anni@ weather permitting. For more information on the Spokane microaero.com. during June, July and August), at 7:00 pm on the second floor of the old Port of Bellingham administration building, chapter and its activities, please contact Blake McKinley at (509) 924-0070, email [email protected]. clallam county - The Clallam County chapter meets at Bellingham International Airport (BLI). For more info on on the third Thursday of the month at Rite Bros (FBO) at Port the North Sound chapter, contact Wayne Landis at (360) twin harbors - The Twin Harbors chapter meets the Angeles - Fairchild International Airport (CLM). Meetings 647-8206, email [email protected]. second Tuesday of the month at 6:00 pm in Ocean Shores, begin at 7:00 pm, and all are welcome. okanogan county - The Okanogan County chapter location TBD. For meeting details and more info, contact For more info on the Clallam County chapter, contact Gene meets on the third Thursday of the month, on the airport, Fred Winge at (360) 289-4186, email fwinge@techline. Rimov at (360) 452-2806. alternating between Omak and Tonasket. Drop-in visitors com. and non-members are always welcome. To confirm meeting colville valley - For current meeting schedules, wenatchee - The Wenatchee chapter doesn’t seem to details and for more information please contact Bob Ulrich be very active at this time. We hope to be able to provide please contact Harley Howell, Jr., (509) 684-2105, email at (509) 997-3853, email [email protected]. [email protected]. more details on this chapter in the next issue. paine field - The Paine Field Chapter meets every Sat- deer park - The Deer Park chapter meets on the fourth yakima valley - The Yakima Valley chapter meets for urday morning at 10:00 am to fly out for lunch somewhere dinner on the last Friday of the month. For meeting location Friday of the month, every month except November. Meet- in western Washington. Just show up at the Regal FBO. ings begin with a potluck dinner at 6:30 pm, with chapter and other details, contact Ola Vestad at (509) 965-2681, For more info on the Paine Field chapter activities, visit their email [email protected]. business starting at 7:15 pm, and the program begins at website (accessible from the main WPA website at www. 8:00 pm. Meetings are held at the Deer Park City Hall, and

PAINE FIELD CHAPTER PROGRAMS FOR 2006 Moving? The Paine Field Chapter has a great line- At our March meeting, Peter Daven- Anyone is welcome to attend Paine up of programs scheduled for 2006! port, Scientist and Director of the National Field chapter events, although registration Don’t loose In January Dave Waggoner, Paine Field UFO Reporting Center in Seattle, will talk is required (so we know who to expect for Airport Manager, will be giving us an update about...... UFOs! dinner). your on airport issues (always a hot topic for lo- The Dates for these dinner meetings You can register by going to our Website, Wings. cal pilots). are: www.wpa-painefield.org, or by calling (425) In February Bruce Williams (www. January 6th - Dave Waggoner 353-2110 ext. 5700 and leaving a voicemail BruceAir.com), a former Microsoft Flight February 3rd - Bruce Williams message. Send us March 3rd - Peter Davenport Simulator manager, former GA News editor, We hope to see you there! your new and currently an aerobatics instructor, will All meetings start at 6:30 pm, with din- Robert Hamilton address. talk about using Microsoft Flight Simulator ner at 7:00, and are located at the Sno-Isl Paine Field Chapter President for real world flight training. Technical School across from Paine Field.

Central Washington University Flight Technology Faculty Position Tenure Track Teach undergraduate aviation courses including FAR 141 ground WANTED! schools and other Airway Science related courses; instruct in instrument/multi-engine procedures in flight training devices; conduct quality control observation flights. Academic advising, A few good pilots to fly volunteer committee service, scholarly achievement, and establishing non-emergency medical missions. relevant relationships with the aviation industry required. Master’s degree or higher and FAA CFI certificate (or AGI and/or IGI) with prior flight training experience required. Screening begins January 31, 2006. West For complete position For more info visit: www.angelflight.org announcement, contact Or call Fred Jossy at 425-488-0203 http://www.cwu.edu/~hr CENTRAL WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY or call (509) 963-2364. AA/EOE/TITLE IX INSTITUTION. December 2005 – January 2006 WPA Wings - Page 

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However, things can and do change at the last minute, so before you head out, we strongly recommend you check • Private through ATP with the person listed with each event to insure the event is still scheduled. Also, you • Veterans & Non-Residents can go to “Events” on the WPA Website at www.wpaflys.com and find expanded and updated information on some of the events listed. • Financing Options Available There are just too many great activities that are held every year that we only hear • Teaching Pilots Since 1945 about after the event. WPA wants to correct this situation by trying to list all of the fly- ing events within the state or surrounding area. This can only be done with your help, Learn From The Leader... our Chapters, and our other members sending in news of events in your area. Please email all information concerning events to [email protected] 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! SNOHOMISH DECEMBER 2005 13 Safety Breakfast at Port Ange- 2 WPA Paine Chapter Christmas les, Airport Coffee Shop, 07:30 Gala, Future of Flight, Everett (CC) - Steve, 360-452-6601 (PF) Sherry Smith 425-774- 27 Safety Breakfast at Port Ange- FLYING SERVICE 8497 les, Airport Coffee Shop, 07:30 3 Twin Oaks Airpark, Hillsboro, (CC) - Steve, 360-452-6601 Harvey Field (S43) OR, Fly-in Breakfast - EAA 28 Pilot Safety Seminar, Regal Air, 9900 Airport Way, Snohomish, WA 98296 Chapter 105, 503-646-8763 Paine Field, 10:00-12:00 - Re- 3 Hanger 15 monthly Weenie gal Air, 800-337-0345 Telephone 360-568-1541 Cessna Burn and Open House, Belling- 28 WPA State Board of Directors www.snohomishflying.com ham, 11:00-14:00, 360-671- Meeting - Jim Smith, 425- Pilot Center 2250 774-8497 A Discovery Airplane Flight ($49) 8 Paine Field Holiday Celebration, FEBRUARY 2006 GIvE 15:00-18:00, Dave Waggoner, or Discovery Helicopter Flight ($99) 4 Twin Oaks Airpark, Hillsboro, 425-353-2110 ext 2224 THE GIFT makes a great holiday gift for a spouse, OR, Fly-in Breakfast - EAA OF FLIGHT! non-aviator or any aspiring pilot. 9 Safety Breakfast at Port An- Chapter 105, 503-646-8763 Call for details! geles, Fairmont Restaurant, 4 Hanger 15 monthly Weenie 07:30 (CC) - Steve, 360-452- Financing available for qualified applicants through Sallie Mae Financial Burn and Open House, Belling- 6601 ham, 11:00-14:00, 360-671- 12 CFI Workshop, Aviation Training 2250 Center, Boeing Field, Seattle, 10 Safety Breakfast at Port Ange- 8:30 am. les, Airport Coffee Shop, 07:30 Writers 13 CFI Workshop, Embry-Riddle (CC) - Steve, 360-452-6601 THE Aeronautical University, 1300 24 Safety Breakfast at Port Ange- Wanted. 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