From the Left Seat

Welcome to the new year! When I look back at the COVID years, it’s amazing our chapter not only survived that time, but thrived! This year looks even better. We have flyouts planned, young people to introduce to aviation, and excellent presentations at our gatherings.

Our January gathering on the 28th will start out the new year with a breakfast casserole starting at 0930 at the CLM conference room. After checking in with all the current builders, we will explore the new world of automated VTOL flight!

There will be no gathering in February, as the Northwest Aviation Conference and Trade Show will be in full swing over the last weekend of the month in Puyallup. It’s always a pretty good show, especially if you’re looking for something to buy, do, or go.

A shoutout to Elisa Petersen for putting out her first newsletter as our new editor! We sure appreciate the work of Skip Brown, our previous and faithful editor for many years.

The atmosphere river has not provided exceptional good flying weather, but every time I see patches of blue, I hear small planes trying to go somewhere, or just keeping the rust away. I find it a bit challenging this time of year to keep proficient, so I get out there any chance I can, and I hope you do, too.

It’s also that time of year to renew the dues to our flying organizations. Remember it’s just one time a year, so be nice to our treasurer, Tracy, and get your EAA430 dues in today! It’s only $20 for an individual and $25 for a family.

Is Oshkosh Airventure in your plans? It’s not too early to start planning, and find some friends to join you. It’s always an amazing event.

It’s exciting that the days are getting longer and longer. Time to go aviate Ray