Chapter Chatter

From the May 2021 newsletter, by Ken Brown, page 1

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Training and ratings

A smiling bearded pilot in a cap, sunglasses and headset

Have you noticed the days are getting longer, warmer and more pleasant? I have and with the freshness of spring and its showers, we see the signs of rebirth and revitalization. I am always encouraged with hardiness of the daffodils and tulips and the colors are always refreshing.

Coming out of the hibernation cave of Covid, we will look to resume the activities we enjoy so much as AV8TRS, talking about airplane adventures past and present and being with unique people. Only a small percentage of the population of the United States know what it is like to be a certified pilot or part of the cockpit management. Estimate of certificated pilots is 609,000 with a population of 330,222,224 = 0.001844212.

How will we resume our activities and what will be different. Our gatherings will begin in earnest (as of this writing) with the last Saturday in May (May 29, 2021 1000 meeting starts at Sequim Valley (W28) hangar #15. It will be somewhat different as we are requiring everyone who is not fully vaccinated (plus 2 weeks after your last shot) to wear a mask. Come, help set up, and see everyone.

Social distancing of 6’ will NOT be required of vaccinated persons.

If refreshments or lunch is served, it will depend on getting a volunteer in the chapter to head up this activity. (See the job description on page 2 in the newsletter) There is a very good training video on the EAA web site “Webinar- Chapter Food Service in Today’s World 2021” to help with the new general safety requirements.

If you like programs, consider becoming the program manager or take on the task of doing one meeting.

As always, I will continue to follow the guidance of the Clallam County Health Department. Protecting all of you is very important to us on the board and we will not be sloppy when it comes to good health. As painful as the ZOOM experiment has been, at least some of us have been sort-of face to face over the last year. Yes, it has been a year since we last met and sure miss all you smiling faces.

Until we meet this May in person, be will and stay healthy. Ken