From the Left Seat

Greetings fellow aviation enthusiasts!

EAA AirVenture 2024 was one great show! Lisa and I arrived after only one trip holding around Green Lake on the Fisk Arrival, only one severe thunderstorm warning at 0430, and very mild summer temperatures. The board was well represented with the President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Flyout chair enjoying everything aviation - all at once. We made some great connections and personal relationships with the HQ staff. Richard’s article in Kitplanes describes being at KOSH pretty well.

I’m so excited about our young pilots getting their wings. Gunner Rogers and Aiden Lara have both received their Private Pilots License. Congratulations to both of you and we hope to be an encouragement for your continued success. Gunner is our first Ray Foundation scholarship recipient.

There is only one more opportunity to share the gift of flight with a young person - as our last chapter Young Eagle Rally is in Sequim on September 7. Please come join us as we offer a look at personal aviation to those in our area.

We continue the long process of determining and designing a great facility for the chapter at Sequim Valley. Details are being worked out and a plan should be coming to the membership soon.

Due to the change of Air Affair at Sequim Valley Airport on August 24, we will have an August Gathering on the 31st. We’re hoping to have some award presentations then.

New word on the street says that Jamestown 7 Cedars has donated a “Stay and Play” package for 2 as a prize for the annual EAA430 Poker Run. That offers a room at the 7 Cedars Hotel and two rounds of golf at The Cedars at Dungeness. That will add some spice to the poker hand!

Fly 4 Fun!