KCLM Aviation Day

On January 3, twelve people attended the KCLM planning meeting for Aviation Day on June 22, 2019. Dan Gase & Dave Miller, coordinators, presented a detailed agenda of the plans for this event. Dan, Airport Manager, represents the Port of Port Angeles and Dave, President of Clallam County Pilots, represents the WPA (Washington Pilots Association). The goal is to develop an increase in public perception of what the airport has to offer the community and an appreciation for the airport. There was discussion about the groups who have been invited to participate: AOPA, WPA, FATPNW, WA Seaplane Association, USCG, WA National Guard, Airlift NW, Cascade Warbirds, Coast Guard and Navy Search and Rescue. EAA 430 has agreed to have our June PA Young Eagle event on this date. Alan Barnard suggested members of DART be involved as ground crew to help with the logistics of taxiing and parking planes flying to the event. A suggestion was made to start the day with a pancake breakfast and have food vendors participate during the day. Crowd control, safety & security were also items discussed.

The Port asked Clallam County Pilots to co-sponsor the event and the Port is providing funding and Dan’s expertise. The rest of us are providing the “warm bodies to make it happen.“ There will be a follow-up meeting on Thursday, February 7 @ 1:00 in the KCLM terminal building. Anyone interested in volunteering for this special day is invited to attend the meeting. Any questions can be directed to either Dan (DanG@PortofPA.com) or Dave (retinpa@olypen.com).