From the Left Seat

It’s been a great flying season in the Pacific Northwest this year.

And we got to cap it off with a joint flyout with the EAA406 “Rainbirds” at the Pt Townsend Aero Museum on October 7th.

Mike Payne, Director PTAM, offered free admission to the museum for all the almost 50 people. EAA430 alone had 27 who got to see the new addition of the building and new displays. Thanks Mike!

Through our community outreach with Flying start and Young Eagles, we have several new aspiring pilots working together as a ground school workgroup that has been meeting for almost 2 months. It takes major effort and money to become a licensed pilot, but they have begun that adventure!

Speaking of expenses, we are currently providing scholarships for 3 students at aviation related colleges. We’re excited to provide these scholarships, but eventually the money runs out. There are several ways to raise donations including raffles, plane washes, and things like that. Since Dave Miller, Kevin and Charlie Tracy demonstrated how good a pancake breakfast can be, maybe we can have a fly in breakfast for donations. We also have Pavers for the Recognition Plaza for sale. In fact, if you act now, you can get an 8x8 with clipart for the discounted price of $300 (down from $400) and a 4x8 for $150 (down from $200). Please contact me if you have any questions or would like to make an order.

When was the last time you went out for a fancy dinner with 50 of your closest friends? It was probably last year’s EAA430 holiday party (if you attended)! I hope you’ll join us this year in the Legends Room at the Cedars at Dungeness. The no host bar opens at 5:00 p.m. on December 9, 2023.

Fall is a wonderful time to view the earth from far above. I wish you great aviating!

Ray