July 2010

This is a regular informational bulletin published by the Western Powered Parachute Association, LLC, devoted to promoting the sport of powered parachuting through education, communications and participation.  If you would like to be removed from the mailing list go directly to the distribution site email maas0755@comcast.net   

 

“The mission of the Western Powered Parachute Association is to promote the sport of powered parachuting in the Western United States through Education, Participation and Resources.”

 In This Issue:

• ·          Monsoon Season Over?
• ·          Places to Fly-2010 Calendar
• ·          The Training Roster
• ·          Resources

 

Published by Western Powered Parachute Association LLC westernppa@comcast.net Doug Maas 360 771-4047Maas0755@comcast.net

Website: http://westernppa.org Newsletter Distribution Group Site: http://sixchuterwest.com 

 

Sign up to receive this monthly bulletin at www.sixchuterwest.com Just fill out the news request form on the front page. While you are on the Six Chuter West website, explore the many other “articles” in several categories.  These articles are published weekly and are archived in the various categories.

 MONSOON SEASON OVER?!

 This has been an unusually wet Spring for sure, but it looks like summer may be arriving in the Pacific N.W….as early as next week!  While we managed to get some early season training accomplished even in January and February, March through June has been a near washout in Western Washington. That is not to say that there hasn’t been some great flying going on.  The Memorial Day club rally at Twin Firs allowed us to fly every day.  And we have managed several successful accelerated classes out of Arlington and Twin Firs already this year. And we want to congratulate Don Oliver and Mark Martin for successful completion of their sport pilot flight instructor practical tests.  This brings us to a total of nine powered parachute instructors in the Pacific Northwest!

 But the challenge of weather, equipment and instructor availability, matched with a longer list of active students and potential new students has continued to stress our capacity. So if you are currently on the training list or trying to get our attention we just ask you to hang in there. We are doing our best.

 Be sure to check out the 2010 calendar below for opportunities to fly and to train.  And if you are on the training list, please stay in direct contact with your assigned instructor to schedule time and equipment.

 

EAA UL Chapter 127 has continued to expand, boosted recently by the inclusion of a number of weight shift pilots in the Pacific Northwest.  We will be working closely with the club to help continued expansion and you can look forward to more events and expanded training opportunities that include other categories of aircraft. If you are not a member of the chapter, go to http://groups.yahoo.com/group/eaaulchapter127/ and sign in to request membership.

 

 

SPEAKING OF THE BEST IS IN THE WEST (Places to Fly) 2010 Calendar

 We have certainly been blessed with discovering some of the best places to train and fly in the entire U.S.  And we still have a lot of activity planned for 2010.  The following table lists various events and training activities remaining in 2010 (Not all of them).  Be sure and check out the EAA UL Chapter 127 forum at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/eaaulchapter127/ for routine discussion and posting of all Pacific N.W. events.

  

EVENT	DESCRIPTION & INSTRUCTIONS	FLIGHT LEADS AND CONTACTS
ARLINGTON AIRSHOW & CLUB RALLY July 7th-11th, Arlington Airport   Take exit #208 East From I-5 http://www.arlingtonflyin.org/driving.cfm?menu=drivingin    This is one of the largest air shows in the United States and is light sport and ultralight friendly. EAA Chapter 127 is able to camp with their aircraft in the light sport area directly adjacent to the flight area for light sport.  Procedures make flying from this location easy, safe and fun.	If you are planning on attending the Arlington Air show this year and want to reserve a camping spot you need to call the air show office at 360-435-5857.  They will take your reservation and you will be good to go when you arrive. Make sure you call and reserve a spot it looks like the light flight area will be full. Do not reserve a camping site on the air show website. If you do you will find yourself about a 10 minute walk on the other side of the show from the light flight area. You must call the number above to reserve a spot in the light flight area. If you would also like to volunteer to help out in the light flight area you can sign up as on the air show website.	Rick Gutierrez Rick Gutierrez rick@seattlepowerchutes.com Steve Rambo Steve Rambo 360 269-2133 aerochutes@localaccess.com   Website http://www.arlingtonflyin.org

 

EVENT	DESCRIPTION & INSTRUCTIONS	FLIGHT LEADS AND CONTACTS
Brownsville Club Rally August 26th-29th Brownsville, Oregon   This is an official EAA UL Chapter 127 Event and is turning out to be the best attended event of the chapter.  Flying is from a two hundred acre open field.  There is less structure and while a “lay back” event…there is plenty to do and see.   Directions: Interstate 5, exit #216, go east 8.2 miles, right on Sunset Lane. We’ll have signs out.	Custom embroidery by Cherlynn – custom colors on anything you bring. Food service by Tasha – Breakfast $4-7, Lunch $2.50-5.00, Dinner $6-7 It would be helpful to oder your dinner earlier in the day. This is REAL food! Pre-paid punch cards can be purchased. Vegetarians can contact her directly at: tashadodge@hotmail.com N E W – ADDED CONVENIENCE: You can also contact Tasha directly to order your hors d’ vors or dessert for those potlucks. If you contact Tasha by e-mail, please put “fly-in” in the subject line. Golf course – balls, tees, clubs provided Volleyball 3 port-a-potties on the field NO TRASH SERVICE – pack it in, pack it out We look forward to seeing everyone there!!!	Garey & Jo-Ann Cosentino Garey and Joann GareyJoAnn@aol.com (503) 371-0408 home (503) 569-9409 cell   To schedule Sport Pilot training or biennial flight reviews: Mike Lersbak mikel@sportpilotu.com

 

EVENT	DESCRIPTION & INSTRUCTIONS	FLIGHT LEADS AND CONTACTS
Lacrosse “Camp” Rally September 23-26th Steve and Becky Camp Farm Lacrosse, Washington   This has become the traditional “end of season” club rally for EAA UL Chapter 127.  Fly from a 2000 acre dry wheat farm in the Palouse country of Eastern, Washington.  Enjoy nothing but flying and the great hosts, Steve and Becky Camp.   “Come when you can and leave when you want.”	This is located at our farm 8 mi east of the town of Lacrosse.  Travel hiway 26 to almost mile marker 110 and turn right (south) onto Mudflat Rd. (gravel)  Go 2 mi and at the Y in the road, hang left (east) onto Greenspot Rd.  Field is 1/4 mi down the road on your right.  Address is 362 Greenspot Rd.  Lacrosse, WA 99143.    Here are the GPS coordinates for Steve Camps’ strip in Lacrosse.    46-46’37″N  117- 47’16″W  Elevation 1590′   sbcamp@pionnet.com	Steve Camp sbcamp@pionnet.com 509 549-3235

 

 

TRAINING EVENT	DESCRIPTION & INSTRUCTIONS	FLIGHT LEADS AND CONTACTS
Discovery Flight Day Saturday July 17th 6 a.m.-12:00 Noon Arlington Ultralight Area	This is an opportunity for prospective pilots to explore light sport aviation.  Activities include discovery flights in powered parachutes and weight shift, a beginning the sport forum and a hosted barbecue lunch.   Cost for the course is $195	Mike Lersbak 4252317562 mikel@sportpilotu.com   or email Doug Maas maas0755@comcast.net
Accelerated Solo Course Powered Parachute July 22nd-25th Arlington Ultralight Area	A follow on to the discovery flight day scheduled the week before.  This is a four day intensive course that will qualify the student for ultralight or FAA student pilot   Register early because capacity is limited	Mike Lersbak 4252317562 mikel@sportpilotu.com   or email Doug Maas maas0755@comcast.net
Discovery Flight Day Saturday July 31st  6 a.m.-12:00 Noon Twin Firs Turf Farm Quincy, Washington	This is an opportunity for prospective pilots to explore light sport aviation.  Activities include discovery flights in powered parachutes and weight shift, a beginning the sport forum and a hosted barbecue lunch.   Cost for the course is $195	Mike Lersbak 4252317562 mikel@sportpilotu.com   or email Doug Maas maas0755@comcast.net
Accelerated Solo Course Powered Parachute August 12th-15th Twin Firs Turf Farm Quincy, Washington	A follow on to the discovery flight day scheduled the week before.  This is a four day intensive course that will qualify the student for ultralight or FAA student pilot   Register early because capacity is limited	Mike Lersbak 4252317562 mikel@sportpilotu.com   or email Doug Maas maas0755@comcast.net

 

 THE TRAINING SCHEDULE

 The following is our most up to date data on students, instructors and pending tests.  Please coordinate directly with your assigned instructor to schedule your training sessions. If you are having difficulty scheduling or require a reassignment of location or instructor, please email me at maas0755@comcast.net Instructors please forward me updates as necessary.

 

WESTERN POWERED PARACHUTE ASSOCIATION
Student Status Report		7/4/2010
ACTIVE STUDENTS ULTRALIGHTS/SPORT PILOT
STUDENT	COURSE	INSTRUCTOR	STATUS	COMMENT
Updated	7/4/2010		ACTIVE
Terry Sterpa	Discovery	Bird	Active	Pending Schedule
Stan Rogers	Discovery	Bird	Pending	Pending Schedule
Charlie Schonenberger	Sport Pilot	Brandon	Active	In Progress
John Little	Discovery	Brandon	Active	Pending Schedule
Robert Kotcher	UL Pilot	Brandon	Active	In Progress
Wayne Anderson	Sport Pilot	Brandon	Active	In Progress
Mel Creamer	Sport Pilot	Grubby	Active	In Progress
Chad Norberg	Sport Pilot	Hansen	Active	In progress
Ron James	Sport Pilot	Hansen	Active	In progress
Bryan Lowe	Sport Pilot	Lersback	Active	In Progress
Bob Crayton	Sport Pilot	Lersbak	Active	Memorial Day
Chuck Moore	Solo	Lersbak	Active	Complete
Clark Denise	Sport Pilot	Lersbak	Pending	Pending Schedule
Dane Stetner	Sport Pilot	Lersbak	Active	In Progress
Hal Hawley	Sport Pilot	Lersbak	Active	In Progress
Jeff Burton	Sport Pilot	Lersbak	Active	Clyde transfer
Jim Selman	Sport Pilot	Lersbak	Active	Grubby Referral for 12 day
Kathy Moll	Solo	Lersbak	Active	?
Kevin Cox	Sport Pilot	Lersbak	Pending Enroll	?
Kyle Cox	Sport Pilot	Lersbak	Pending Enroll	?
Michael Oliva	Sport Pilot	Lersbak	Pending	Pending Schedule
Mick Gauthier	Sport Pilot	Lersbak	Active	In Progress
Mike Gaines	Sport Pilot	Lersbak	Pending Enroll	Pending
Raymond Cody	Sport Pilot	Lersbak	Active	Pending Schedule
Rein Hollar	Student Pilot	Lersbak	Active	Pending Schedule
Ron Clark	Sport Pilot	Lersbak	Active	In Progress
Spud Anderson	Sport Pilot	Lersbak	Active	In Progress
Tom Jackson	Sport Pilot	Lersbak	Active	Memorial Day
Barry Buehler	Sport Pilot	Maas	Pending Re Contact	Pending Schedule
Brian Gilligan	Sport Pilot	Maas	Pending Re Contact	Pending Schedule
Buzz Kleemeyer	UL Pilot	Maas	Active	Vancouver May
Joe Charlton	UL Pilot	Maas	Active	Vancouver May
Joe Ehm	Sport Pilot	Maas	Pending Re Contact	Pending Mock and Endorsements
Joey Simpson	Discovery	Maas	Active	Pending Confirmation
Kathy Pohl	Sport Pilot	Maas	Pending	Pending Schedule
Ken Stribling	Sport Pilot	Maas	Pending	Pending Schedule
Larry Miner	Sport Pilot	Maas	Active	Pending Schedule
Lynn Pettit	Sport Pilot	Maas	Pending Re Contact	Pending Cross Country
Pete Reidel	Discovery	Maas	Pending	Pending Schedule
Ralph Butler	Sport Pilot	Maas	Pending	Pending Schedule
Ramon Santiago	Ultralight	Maas	Active	Pending Schedule
Ryan Lebrun	Discovery	Maas	Pending	Pending Schedule
Scott Straube	Sport Pilot	Maas	Pending	Pending Schedule
Stan Rogers	Discovery	Maas	Active	Pending Schedule
Tim Vedder	Sport Pilot	Maas	Active	Memorial Day
Tom Connelly	Sport Pilot	Maas	Active	Pending Schedule
Wes Truax	Sport Pilot	Maas	Pending Re Contact	Pending Cross Country
Bill Ruby	Sport Pilot	Robertson	Active	In Progress
Craig Dawson	Ultralight	Robertson	Active	In Progress
Don Wagner	Ultralight	Robertson	Active	In Progress
Fritz	Sport Pilot	Robertson	Active	In Progress
Zoe Presley	Discovery	Robertson	Active	Pending Schedule
Ron Rodebush	Sport Pilot	Robertson	Pending Contact	Pending Schedule
Darrell Amundson	Pending	Unassigned	Pending	Quincy Pending

 GETTING AND STAYING CONNECTED

 THE POWERED PARACHUTER This is a new print or digital magazine created by Mike Lersbak of Sport Pilot Academy. The digital download version of the “ppcer” is about $2 a month!  Just go to https://1spa.infusionsoft.com/cart/store.jsp?view=1&i=13&navicat=13 to subscribe.

• SPORT PILOT ACADEMY is the most unique on line training site for powered parachutes anywhere.  Another creation of Mike Lersbak, this site provides everything from full supervised or non supervised ground school to an ongoing pilot proficiency program. Go to http://www.sportpilotu.com/ to sign up!

• WPPA BULLETIN If you want to receive regular information about the sport, events, training and news on the West Coast, you will receive this bulletin.  If you have someone who would like to join this bulletin list steer him or her directly to http://sixchuterwest.com/?page_id=259.  You will find a page to download the most current training catalogue and a “news” form on the lower right hand side of the page.  Fill that out to automatically receive the monthly news.
•  EAA ULTRALIGHT CHAPTER 127 If you want to network directly with other Light Sport enthusiasts in the Northwest, check out the N.W. Powered Parachute Coalition and N.W. Trike Coalition at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nwpoweredparachutecoalition/
•  EASTERN WASHINGTON PPC FORUM If you fly powered parachutes in Central or Eastern Washington, Michael Clouse has opened a great new free forum.  Find this at http://pnwpoweredparachute.forumotion.com/index.htm
•  SIX CHUTER OWNERS If you own a Six Chuter powered parachute join the Six Chuter Owner’s Website at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sixchuterowners/ Just go to the site and “request to join”.  This site provides an exclusive site where Six Chuter owners can access resources specific to their powered parachutes, and exchange ideas among other owners.
•  If you want to receive free regular information on Six Chuter Inc. powered parachutes you may receive a monthly free E-bulletin from Six Chuter.  If you are not receiving this bulletin already go to this site and sign the “news” form on lower right hand side of the page. http://sixchuterwest.com/
•  PPC SALES If you are in the market for a new or used powered parachute and would like to review monthly classifieds and other information about aircraft and support services check out http://sixchuterwest.com/?page_id=8 
•  PPC ACCESSORIES If you are shopping for powered parachute accessories up to and including canopies, go to https://1spa.infusionsoft.com/cart/store.jsp
•  MAINTENANCE If you need service on your Rotax engine there are three authorized Rotax service stations in the region:
• • Portland-Vancouver Vancouver Ultralight Services, Rolando Santiago 360 904 8766 http://sixchuterwest.com/?page_id=294
  • Eastern Washington-Oregon Freedom Aerosports LLC, Steve Camp, sbcamp@wildblue.net 5095493321 www.freedomaerosports.com
  • Puget Sound- http://www.rainierultralightengines.com/ Clyde Poser Phone: 253-447-4398 Tech support: tech@rainierultralightengines.com Information: info@rainierultralightengines.com
  • Portland-Vancouver Perry Robertson, CFI, Repairman, Troutdale, OR 503 913-8536 perrobertson@comcast.net HTTP://www.p3-sports.com

 

SPORT PILOT TRAINING AND TESTING

 

If you are not receiving the monthly Student-Testing supplement from WPPA and would like to, email Doug Maas at westernppa@comcast.net  this report tracks our students, our testing schedule and instructor assignments. If you would like to receive a copy of “Sport Pilot Maneuvers” you can request a copy from the same email address or download from the “files” section of the club website.  Go to the WPPA website www.westernppa.org to download the current year training catalogue and find other resources.

 

THE BEST IS IN THE WEST

 

If you are looking for a place to become involved in the sport of powered parachuting, or already involved, there really isn’t any better place than in the Pacific Northwest.  A common discussion on aviation forums is how sport pilot has “killed” powered parachuting, and how many folks either don’t get involved now, or flat give up because of lack of resources in other areas of the country.  The Pacific Northwest seems to be a total contrast to most other areas of the United States when it comes to powered parachuting.

 

Fact:  We have the largest EAA Powered Parachute Chapter in the U.S. with over 130 active members now.

Fact:  The Western Powered Parachute Association has over sixty folks “in the queue” waiting for some level of training.

Fact:  There is an average of six powered parachute rallies now each year just in Oregon and Washington alone.

 

I have had a discussion numerous times with other powered parachute leaders and folks in “hot spots” in the U.S. to try to understand why the sport flourishes in some areas and is virtually non existent in others.  The formula for success seems to match what has happened in our region:

 

1. Training Resources:  The Western Powered Parachute Association now has seven FAA certified flight instructors and three FAA pilot and instructor examiners.  And this is barely enough to keep up with the demand.
2. Other Professional Resources:  Other affiliates and support in the Pacific Northwest include a Designated Airworthiness Examiner and two FAA certified Repairman with Maintenance and Inspection ratings.
3. Other Business Support:  The Pacific Northwest seems to have attracted the entrepreneur crowd to the Sport.  We have numerous small businesses that take care of powered parachute sales, services, accessories, maintenance and repairs. This includes four primary training and maintenance centers (Portland, Vancouver, Arlington, and Quincy)
4. Social Network:  As mentioned above we have the largest EAA powered parachute chapter in the U.S.  Under the leadership of Art Smith, President of EAA UL Chapter 127 “Northwest Powered Parachute Coalition”, the club has grown from five members in 2002 to 130 members in 2010.
5. Places to Fly:  The Pacific Northwest has some of the most beautiful and diverse areas friendly to powered parachuting in the world.  These range from the oceans, mountains and valleys in Western Oregon and Washington, to the open farm lands and even desert like terrain of Central and Eastern Oregon and Washington.
6. Communications: Keeping this all knit together is a network of communications including owner forums, club forums, websites with articles and news and even a dedicated magazine “The Powered Parachuter”.
7. Leadership:  Last, or first and not least is that we have been blessed with dozens of folks who have stepped up to leadership.  This includes club leaders, instructors, business owners and scores of others.  The leadership of the sport in the Pacific Northwest helps maintain the energy, enthusiasm and resources required to keep the sport more than alive and well!

 

 

It is hard to believe we are half way through the season on this 4th of July weekend!  We have had a wet Spring that has slowed activity some, however, we have lots of great flying and events ahead.

Check out our updated Flying Events 2010 page for more specific information on upcoming club rallies and training in 2010.

The Northwest Powered Parachute Classifieds have been recently updated (April 21, 2010).  Check out the great deals on new and used powered parachutes! The Six Chuter dealer network has the largest inventory of new and used, quality aircraft anywhere in the U.S.  Why “risk” one of those other internet deals when you can meet face to face with experienced representatives who know these aircraft “inside and out”.  We only sell aircraft where we can verify the service background and know that the aircraft has been properly cared for.

If you don’t find quite what you are looking for, email us at maas0755@comcast.net and let us know what you need.  You can be assured that we will search for and find the very best aircraft that meets your needs and budget.  And you will be connected with the most professional training and service network anywhere in the U.S.

Check out these two particularly great deals this month:

 

April 2010

This is a regular informational bulletin published by the Western Powered Parachute Association, LLC, devoted to promoting the sport of powered parachuting through education, communications and participation.  If you would like to be removed from the mailing list go directly to the distribution site email maas0755@comcast.net   

 

“The mission of the Western Powered Parachute Association is to promote the sport of powered parachuting in the Western United States through Education, Participation and Resources.”

 In This Issue:

• ·          The Best is in the West
• ·          The Season is Here
• ·          Places to Fly
• ·          Training & Event Schedule
• ·          Resources

 

Published by Western Powered Parachute Association LLC westernppa@comcast.net Doug Maas 360 771-4047Maas0755@comcast.net

Website: http://westernppa.org Newsletter Distribution Group Site: http://sixchuterwest.com 

 

Sign up to receive this monthly bulletin at www.sixchuterwest.com Just fill out the news request form on the front page. While you are on the Six Chuter West website, explore the many other “articles” in several categories.  These articles are published weekly and are archived in the various categories.

 THE BEST IS IN THE WEST!

 If you are looking for a place to become involved in the sport of powered parachuting, or already involved, there really isn’t any better place than in the Pacific Northwest.  A common discussion on aviation forums is how sport pilot has “killed” powered parachuting, and how many folks either don’t get involved now, or flat give up because of lack of resources in other areas of the country.  The Pacific Northwest seems to be a total contrast to most other areas of the United States when it comes to powered parachuting.

 Fact:  We have the largest EAA Powered Parachute Chapter in the U.S. with over 130 active members now.

Fact:  The Western Powered Parachute Association has over sixty folks “in the queue” waiting for some level of training.

Fact:  There is an average of six powered parachute rallies now each year just in Oregon and Washington alone.

I have had a discussion numerous times with other powered parachute leaders and folks in “hot spots” in the U.S. to try to understand why the sport flourishes in some areas and is virtually non existent in others.  The formula for success seems to match what has happened in our region:

1.  Training Resources:  The Western Powered Parachute Association now has seven FAA certified flight instructors and three FAA pilot and instructor examiners.  And this is barely enough to keep up with the demand.
2. Other Professional Resources:  Other affiliates and support in the Pacific Northwest include a Designated Airworthiness Examiner and two FAA certified Repairman with Maintenance and Inspection ratings.
3. Other Business Support:  The Pacific Northwest seems to have attracted the entrepreneur crowd to the Sport.  We have numerous small businesses that take care of powered parachute sales, services, accessories, maintenance and repairs. This includes four primary training and maintenance centers (Portland, Vancouver, Arlington, and Quincy)
4. Social Network:  As mentioned above we have the largest EAA powered parachute chapter in the U.S.  Under the leadership of Art Smith, President of EAA UL Chapter 127 “Northwest Powered Parachute Coalition”, the club has grown from five members in 2002 to 130 members in 2010.
5. Places to Fly:  The Pacific Northwest has some of the most beautiful and diverse areas friendly to powered parachuting in the world.  These range from the oceans, mountains and valleys in Western Oregon and Washington, to the open farm lands and even desert like terrain of Central and Eastern Oregon and Washington.
6. Communications: Keeping this all knit together is a network of communications including owner forums, club forums, websites with articles and news and even a dedicated magazine “The Powered Parachuter”.
7. Leadership:  Last, or first and not least is that we have been blessed with dozens of folks who have stepped up to leadership.  This includes club leaders, instructors, business owners and scores of others.  The leadership of the sport in the Pacific Northwest helps maintain the energy, enthusiasm and resources required to keep the sport more than alive and well!

 THE SEASON IS HERE

 We have had a relatively mild winter and that has helped us to make some progress early in the season with our training “back log”.  We have already had two training sessions at our Quincy, Washington Flight Training Center.  And flying and training are active early at Arlington, Lenhardt and Camas Grove Field. 

So far March has been wetter and colder than the winter, but things will moderate soon.  We have new students signed up out of our Arlington, Portland-Vancouver, and Quincy Flight Training Centers.

 

I will be supervising an accelerated UL pilot course at Twin Firs Farm, April 15-18^th and Mike and I will be co-supervising accelerated solo courses at Twin Firs Farm May 13^th-16^th.  Contact Doug at maas0755@comcast.net if you would like to join either of those sessions.

 

We are just weeks away from the 20^th Anniversary Memorial Day Powered Parachute Rally that will again be held at Twin Firs Turf Farm, Quincy, Washington. Read about the background of this event at http://sixchuterwest.com/?p=1337 If you are thinking of attending, learn more and “pre-register” (no fee necessary) at http://sixchuterwest.com/?page_id=547 We expect at least 60 powered parachute pilots a dozen “trike pilots” and families.  This will be one of the best opportunities of the season to learn about the sport, meet others and fly with us.

 SPEAKING OF THE BEST IS IN THE WEST (Places to Fly)

 We have certainly been blessed with discovering one of the best places to train and fly in the entire U.S.  That is twin firs turf farm located in Quincy, Washington.  Thanks to Tim Vedder, owner of Central Washington Powered Parachutes and Kim and Kent Bacon, owners of the farm, we have been allowed to routinely train at this location and have now been invited back for Memorial Day.

The field(s) we fly from here are like a groomed golf course.  The surrounding areas is predominantly open farm fields, but with plenty of interesting spots to see such as the Columbia River, and foothills of the Cascade Mountains.

 To Learn more about the location go to http://www.partiesonthegreen.com If you want to train and fly from this location you must coordinate with Tim Vedder sixchuterwest@genext.net 509 885-8444. Daily use fee $5. Field and pilot waivers required.

 

THE TRAINING SCHEDULE

 The following is our most up to date data on students, instructors and pending tests.  Please coordinate directly with your assigned instructor to schedule your training sessions. If you are having difficulty scheduling or require a reassignment of location or instructor, please email me at maas0755@comcast.net Instructors please forward me updates as necessary.

WESTERN POWERED PARACHUTE ASSOCIATION
Student Status Report		4/4/2010
ACTIVE STUDENTS ULTRALIGHTS/SPORT PILOT
STUDENT	COURSE	INSTRUCTOR	STATUS	COMMENT
Updated	4/4/2010		ACTIVE
Michael Pfeifle	Sport Pilot	Bird	Active	Mock Practical
Terry Sterpa	Discovery	Bird	Active	Pending Schedule
Charlie Schonenberger	Sport Pilot	Brandon	Active	In Progress
John Little	Discovery	Brandon	Active	Pending Schedule
Robert Kotcher	UL Pilot	Brandon	Active	In Progress
Mel Creamer	Sport Pilot	Grubby	Active	In Progress
Andy Meyer	Sport Pilot	Gutierrez	Active	In Progress
Chad Norberg	Sport Pilot	Hansen	Active	In progress
Ron James	Sport Pilot	Hansen	Active	In progress
Bryan Lowe	Sport Pilot	Lersback	Active	In Progress
Charlie Brocksmith	Sport Pilot	Lersbak	Active	Pending Reschedule
Chuck Moore	Solo	Lersbak	Active	Complete
Dane Stetner	Sport Pilot	Lersbak	Active	Pending Quincy Sched
Don Berg	PPCL Add On	Lersbak	Active	Pending Schedule
Hal Hawley	Solo	Lersbak	Active	In Progress
Jeff Burton	Sport Pilot	Lersbak	Active	Clyde transfer
Jim Selman	Sport Pilot	Lersbak	Active	Grubby Referral for 12 day
Kathy Moll	Solo	Lersbak	Active	In progress
Kelly Field	Sport Pilot	Lersbak	Active	Pending Quincy Sched
Kevin Cox	Sport Pilot	Lersbak	Active	Pending Quincy Sched
Kyle Cox	Sport Pilot	Lersbak	Active	Pending Quincy Sched
Mick Gauthier	Sport Pilot	Lersbak	Active	In Progress
Raymond Cody	Sport Pilot	Lersbak	Active	Pending Schedule
Rein HOLLAR	Discovery	Lersbak	Active	Pending Schedule
Ron Clark	Sport Pilot	Lersbak	Active	Pending Quincy Sched
Spud Anderson	Sport Pilot	Lersbak	Active	In Progress
Barry Buehler	Sport Pilot	Maas	Pending	Pending Schedule
Brian Gilligan	Sport Pilot	Maas	Active	Pending Schedule
Buzz Kleemeyer	UL Pilot	Maas	Active	In Progress Vancouver
Joe Charlton	UL Pilot	Maas	Active	In Progress Vancouver
Joe Ehm	Sport Pilot	Maas	Active	Pending Mock and Endorsements
Joey Simpson	Discovery	Maas	Active	Pending Wx and Sched
Ken Stribling	Sport Pilot	Maas	Active	Pending Schedule
Larry Miner	Sport Pilot	Maas	Active	In Progress
Lynn Pettit	Sport Pilot	Maas	Active	Pending Cross Country
Ramon Santiago	Ultralight	Maas	Active	Pending Schedule
Kathy Pohl	Solo	Maas	Pending	Confirmed Quincy May
Ralph Butler	Solo	Maas	Pending	Confirmed Quincy May
Tom Jackson	Solo	Maas	Pending	Confirmed Quincy May
Scott Srtaube	UL Pilot	Maas	Active	Quincy April
Tim Vedder	Sport Pilot	Maas	Active	Quincy April
Tom Connelly	Sport Pilot	Maas	Active	Quincy April
Wes Truax	Sport Pilot	Maas	Active	Pending Cross Country
Bill Ruby	Sport Pilot	Robertson	Active	In Progress
Craig Dawson	Ultralight	Robertson	Active	In Progress
Don Wagner	Ultralight	Robertson	Active	In Progress
Fritz	Sport Pilot	Robertson	Active	In Progress
Zoe Presley	Discovery	Robertson	Active	Pending Schedule
Darrell Amundson	Pending	Unassigned	Pending	Awaiting Confirmation
Flight Reviews	4/4/2010
NAME	LOCATION	PPC RATING	FAA RATING	SCHEDULE
Flight Reviews	PENDING
Jim Payne	Memorial Day
Bob Rector	Memorial Day
Denny Homer	Memorial Day
Sport Pilot Testing	4/4/2010
NAME	LOCATION	PPC RATING	FAA RATING	SCHEDULE
Proficiency Checks	PENDING
Sport Practical Checks	PENDING		Status	Instructor/Examiner
Mark Martin	Memorial Day	Sport Pilot	Pending Endorsements	Maas
Donald Oliver	Memorial Day	Sport Pilot	Pending Endorsements	Maas
Charlie Brocksmith	Memorial Day	Student Pilot	Pending Endorsements	Lersbak

  EVENT CALENDAR

EAA 127 Rallies

Non Club Events

WPPA Meetings

 

 

DATES	ACTIVITY	CONTACT
Thursday May 27-Monday May 31	EAA 127 Memorial Day Rally & General Membership Meeting	Doug Maas Tim Vedder
Thursday June 18-Sunday June 20	EAA 127 Rally, Central Oregon	Mike Lockling
Wed July 7-Sunday July 11	EAA 127 Rally at Arlington N.W. Air Show & General Membership Meeting	Mike Lersbak Doug Maas
Thursday Aug 5-Aug 8th	WPPA Western Regionals Competition	Doug Maas
Thursday Aug 26-Sunday Aug 29	EAA Rally at Brownsville Oregon & General Membership Meeting	Garey Cosentino
Thursday Sept 23-Sunday Sept 26	EAA Rally Lacrosse, Washington & General Membership Meeting	Steve Camp

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GETTING AND STAYING CONNECTED

•  THE POWERED PARACHUTER This is a new print or digital magazine created by Mike Lersbak of Sport Pilot Academy. The digital download version of the “ppcer” is about $2 a month!  Just go to https://1spa.infusionsoft.com/cart/store.jsp?view=1&i=13&navicat=13 to subscribe.
•  SPORT PILOT ACADEMY is the most unique on line training site for powered parachutes anywhere.  Another creation of Mike Lersbak, this site provides everything from full supervised or non supervised ground school to an ongoing pilot proficiency program. Go to http://www.sportpilotu.com/ to sign up!
•  WPPA BULLETIN If you want to receive regular information about the sport, events, training and news on the West Coast, you will receive this bulletin.  If you have someone who would like to join this bulletin list steer him or her directly to http://sixchuterwest.com/?page_id=259.  You will find a page to download the most current training catalogue and a “news” form on the lower right hand side of the page.  Fill that out to automatically receive the monthly news.
•  EAA ULTRALIGHT CHAPTER 127 If you want to network directly with other PPC enthusiasts in the Northwest, check out the N.W. Powered Parachute Coalition at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nwpoweredparachutecoalition/
•  SIX CHUTER OWNERS If you own a Six Chuter powered parachute join the Six Chuter Owner’s Website at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sixchuterowners/ Just go to the site and “request to join”.  This site provides an exclusive site where Six Chuter owners can access resources specific to their powered parachutes, and exchange ideas among other owners.
•  If you want to receive free regular information on Six Chuter Inc. powered parachutes you may receive a monthly free E-bulletin from Six Chuter.  If you are not receiving this bulletin already go to this site and sign the “news” form on lower right hand side of the page. http://sixchuterwest.com/  
•  PPC SALES If you are in the market for a new or used powered parachute and would like to review monthly classifieds and other information about aircraft and support services check out http://sixchuterwest.com/?page_id=8 
•  PPC ACCESSORIES If you are shopping for powered parachute accessories up to and including canopies, go to https://1spa.infusionsoft.com/cart/store.jsp  
•  MAINTENANCE If you need service on your Rotax engine there are three authorized Rotax service stations in the region:
• • Portland-Vancouver Vancouver Ultralight Services, Rolando Santiago 360 904 8766 http://sixchuterwest.com/?page_id=294
  • Eastern Washington-Oregon Freedom Aerosports LLC, Steve Camp, sbcamp@wildblue.net 5095493321 www.freedomaerosports.com
  • Puget Sound- http://www.rainierultralightengines.com/ Clyde Poser Phone: 253-447-4398 Tech support: tech@rainierultralightengines.com Information: info@rainierultralightengines.com
  • Portland-Vancouver Perry Robertson, CFI, Repairman, Troutdale, OR 503 913-8536 perrobertson@comcast.net HTTP://www.p3-sports.com

 

SPORT PILOT TRAINING AND TESTING

 

If you are not receiving the monthly Student-Testing supplement from WPPA and would like to, email Doug Maas at westernppa@comcast.net  this report tracks our students, our testing schedule and instructor assignments. If you would like to receive a copy of “Sport Pilot Maneuvers” you can request a copy from the same email address or download from the “files” section of the club website.  Go to the WPPA website www.westernppa.org to download the current year training catalogue and find other resources.

 

The Pacific N.W. Powered Parachute Classifieds have been updated 3.16.2010.  We carry the largest inventory of new and used powered parachutes anywhere in the U.S.  Our dealer network has a large inventory of new and used powered parachutes.

We sell only aircraft that we have either assembled and serviced ourselves, or when we can verify the maintenance history of a used aircraft.

We also have the largest training and support network for powered parachutes anywhere in the USA and can package any sale with professional training and ongoing support.

The Spring season is upon us and there is no better time to make a commitment and fullfill your dream of flying a powered parachute.

Contact us at maas0755@comcast.net with questions or if you are looking for something that we don’t have in our inventory.

TRAINING BULLETIN

FEBRUARY 2010

 

OVERVIEW

 

With holidays, schedules and our inability to turn the weather spigot off for any extended period of time, there hasn’t been much training action in December and January.  But we are going to try to “jump start” the training season earlier this year with some group sessions in Vancouver, Quincy and other areas.  Mike Lersbak and I are tentatively scheduled for a four day stretch at Twin Firs February 18^th-21^st….all weather dependent of course. I have training to finish up in Napavine and new students signing on in Vancouver too. And Mike Lersbak has quite a back up of students in Arlington.  Despite huge progress last year (we exceeded one-hundred pilots who completed sport pilot), we have more new students signing up than ever before.

 

This can be one of those glass half full or half empty sort of things.  On the half empty side, we have more than forty students standing in line for attention while we are down active instructors due to changing personal circumstances, and our instructors are particularly challenged with having legal SLSAs, or gaining “letters of deviation” to allow them to continue to use their own ELSA trainers to continue flight training.  On the half full side, we have more instructors who are seriously trying to maintain ability to train than any other area of the U.S.  Here is a summary of our training network as we roll into the new season.

 

1.      Portland-Vancouver.  Mike Bird and I are set up for training out of Camas Groves airport and we will have two SLSA models so that you can train with us without having to own your own ELSA dual control installed ppc.  Perry Robertson has a nice training set up just south of Portland and we are working with him to try to get another SLSA in place at Lendhardt field.

2.  Arlington.  Mike Lersbak has a dual control SLSA and is in business full time.  This will likely be the location that we continue to do accelerated training at due to classroom and other support facilities.

3.     Quincy.  Tim Vedder has an SLSA available, and an awesome training field.  Mike Lersbak, Mike Bird and I will continue to schedule extended training weekends at twin firs turf farm to keep up with the training load there.

4.  Napavine.  Steve Rambo has access to a very nice training field and Grubby and I are available to assist with training students in that location.

5.  Spokane.  Bill Hansen is still active but I am uncertain of what his equipment status is.

6.  Stephen Brandon is active in Tracy, California, but until his letter of deviation is issued, likely available only for training you in your own legal ELSA.

7.  Bill Dotter is active in Helena Montana, but without an SLSA.  Bill is actively training students in their own dual control ELSAs.

All of this information is to encourage you to stay closely connected with your instructor and work hard and early to “gitter done”.  Once the season hits it will be increasingly difficult to get the time and attention you will need. We are doing our best, but still need more instructors!

Remember that you have essentially three options for training:

1.  Go part 103.  We can train you in your own single seat true ultralight and we have one available in Portland-Vancouver to allow you to train legally without a “special light sport” certified aircraft.
2. Training in your own ELSA.  If you have, or are looking to purchase an ELSA and make sure that it is equipped with dual controls, all our instructors can complete your flight training in your aircraft.
3. Train in our SLSA.  The disadvantage here is the relatively few SLSAs that we have available, and the fact that you will be paying us for rental time on our aircraft.

STUDENT SCHEDULE

 

This is the latest training data that I have on students and instructors.  If you are getting this bulletin and are not assigned an instructor and want to sign up for any level of training, please email me soon.  If your circumstance has changed and you need to change instructors, locations or otherwise modify your training, email me with that information.

 

Instructors…PLEASE help us keep the report up to date by reviewing and updating your student data.

WESTERN POWERED PARACHUTE ASSOCIATION
Student Status Report		2/11/2010
ACTIVE STUDENTS ULTRALIGHTS/SPORT PILOT
STUDENT	COURSE	INSTRUCTOR	STATUS	COMMENT
Updated	2/11/2010		ACTIVE
Terry Sterpa	Discovery	Bird	Active	Pending Schedule
Michael Pfeifle	Sport Pilot	Bird	Active	Mock Practical
Charlie Schonenberger	Sport Pilot	Brandon	Active	In Progress
Robert Kotcher	UL Pilot	Brandon	Active	In Progress
John Little	Discovery	Brandon	Active	Pending Schedule
Mel Creamer	Sport Pilot	Grubby	Active	In Progress
Andy Meyer	Sport Pilot	Gutierrez	Active	In Progress
Chad Norberg	Sport Pilot	Hansen	Active	In progress
Ron James	Sport Pilot	Hansen	Active	In progress
Bryan Lowe	Sport Pilot	Lersback	Active	In Progress
Charlie Brocksmith	Sport Pilot	Lersbak	Active	Pending Reschedule
Dane Stetner	Sport Pilot	Lersbak	Active	Pending Quincy Sched
Don Berg	PPCL Add On	Lersbak	Active	Pending Schedule
Hal Hawley	Solo	Lersbak	Active	In Progress
Jeff Burton	Sport Pilot	Lersbak	Active	Clyde transfer
Jim Selman	Sport Pilot	Lersbak	Active	Grubby Referral for 12 day
Kathy Moll	Solo	Lersbak	Active	In progress
Kelly Field	Sport Pilot	Lersbak	Active	Pending Quincy Sched
Kevin Cox	Sport Pilot	Lersbak	Active	Pending Quincy Sched
Kyle Cox	Sport Pilot	Lersbak	Active	Pending Quincy Sched
Raymond Cody	Sport Pilot	Lersbak	Active	Pending Schedule
Ron Clark	Solo	Lersbak	Active	Pending Quincy Sched
Chuck Moore	Solo	Lersbak	Active	Complete
Spud Anderson	Sport Pilot	Lersbak	Active	In Progress
Mick Gauthier	Sport Pilot	Lersbak	Active	In Progress
Barry Buehler	Sport Pilot	Maas	Pending	Pending Schedule
Brian Gilligan	Sport Pilot	Maas	Active	Pending Schedule
Buzz Kleemyer	UL Pilot	Maas	Active	Pending Schedule
Darrell Amundson	Discovery	Maas	Active	Pending Quincy Sched
Joe Charlton	UL Pilot	Maas	Active	Pending Schedule
Joe Ehm	Sport Pilot	Maas	Active	Pending Mock and Endorsements
Kathy Pohl	Solo	Maas	Pending	Pending Quincy Sched
Ken Stribling	Sport Pilot	Maas	Active	Pending Schedule
Larry Miner	Solo	Maas	Active	Pending Schedule
Lynn Pettit	Sport Pilot	Maas	Active	Pending Cross Country
Ramon Santiago	Ultralight	Maas	Active	Pending Schedule
Tim Vedder	Sport Pilot	Maas	Active	Pending Quincy Sched
Tom Connelly	Sport Pilot	Maas	Active	Pending Quincy Sched
Wes Truax	Sport Pilot	Maas	Active	Pending Cross Country
Craig Dawson	Ultralight	Robertson	Active	In Progress
Don Wagner	Ultralight	Robertson	Active	In Progress
Bill Ruby	Sport Pilot	Robertson	Active	In Progress
Fritz	Sport Pilot	Robertson	Active	In Progress
Flight Reviews	2/11/2010
NAME	LOCATION	PPC RATING	FAA RATING	SCHEDULE
Flight Reviews	PENDING
Sport Pilot Testing	2/11/2010
NAME	LOCATION	PPC RATING	FAA RATING	SCHEDULE
Proficiency Checks	PENDING
Sport Practical Checks	PENDING		Status	Instructor/Examiner

 

OTHER HINTS

 

If you are serious about getting involved in the sport, or already actively training, we highly encourage you to join EAA UL Chapter 127 “N.W. Powered Parachute Coalition”.  Email me at maas0755@comcast.net if you are interested.  This is the largest EAA powered parachute club in the U.S.!  Membership ($35) will allow you to attend five regional flight rallies this year, will gain you discounts on your flight checks, and if you join the EAA at the same time will cover you with an insurance policy when you are participating in club flight rallies.  We also have an awesome website-forum, to connect you with others in the Pacific Northwest.

 

 

Western Powered Parachute Association LLC

www.westernppa.org

C/O Doug Maas 360 360 771-4047

Maas0755@comcast.net

January 3, 2010

EAA UL Chapter 127 N.W. POWERED PARACHUTE COALITION

This email is being sent to many of our newest powered parachute pilots, aspiring powered parachute pilots and others who may not be aware of the N.W. Powered Parachute Coalition.  The Coalition is an EAA Chapter and is the largest powered parachute chapter in the United States! So if you are now actively involved in the sport or thinking about getting involved you need to seriously consider joining.  With over 100 members we are able to develop a budget that provides a lot to our members for only $35 for initial membership and $25 a year after that.

The season “kick off” event will be the 20^th Annual Memorial Day Rally held again this year at Twin Firs Turf Farm in Quincy, Washington.  That is followed by five other key events and club activities through the 2010 season.  Non members are very welcome to join us at these events but pay $35 to help pay for the costs involved in hosting the event.  So your membership will essentially pay for itself by attending only one event!  And if you are like most club members, once you have attended one, you will want to attend them all!

To join the chapter simply download the attached application, fill it out and return to us with $35 first year membership.  If you intend to join you can email me at maas0755@comcast.net and I will sign you into the club forum immediately.  We hope to see you as a member of our club and certainly look forward to flying with you in 2010.

MEMBERSHIP PRIVELAGES

Just a few reminders of why we think the club membership is a great deal.

• Membership provides you with free admittance to five major ppc rallies in the Pacific N.W.  These events are scheduled around the regional and are all structured slightly differently to provide you with range of opportunities from total lay back no rules, to more structured with educational forums, entertainment etc.
• Your spouse is automatically a member too and invited free to the same events.
• You have free access to the club forum throughout the year.
• Club members are not charged for educational forums and activities.
• Club members are extended considerable discounts from various business members.  The discount on a practical test or a biennial flight review is worth more than the membership!
• Club members, IF YOU ARE AN EAA MEMBER, have third party liability insurance at all club sponsored events.  I will send a separate email on this because the EAA membership is important.
• All that aside, the best reason to join is to meet new friends and fly with the best powered parachute pilots anywhere!

We know that there remain “a few” powered parachute pilots in the Northwest who for one reason or another don’t want to participate with the club.  Many, however, just don’t know about it yet.  So if you are flying with one of the non members, please encourage them to check us out.

Email me directly with any questions or concerns regarding the budget or dues.

Contact Art with EVERY OTHER problem!

 

Recent Messages on the Coalition Club Forum

 

THE ELECTION

Checking the voting polls it appears that we only had about 11 folks participate in the vote for annual budget and for officers.  Thats a bit dissappointing given that we have 138 members on the books.  Must be the time of the year thing.

Nonetheless, the majority of votes supported “re-election” of current officers for 2010.  We had one “write-in”, but never received the name.  Art of course is anxiously waiting for that name!

And the proposed budget was adopted.  The budget provides for no cost attendance at five rallies this year and some club support to proposed western regional competition tentatively scheduled in August. Note that there may be some small fees at some of the events depending on additional features such as catered food, entertainment etc.  Those local plans are left to our Regional Coordinators.

ANNUAL DUES

Our membership dues are what drive such a strong and active organization so we hope that you will all decide to “re-up” for another year of fun and comradarie.

I have “booked” the dues invoices and they will be sent out early next week via email.  Take note of the pay pal option when you get the invoice.  Just email me and I will set you up for payment that way.  Saves the club and you stamps and envelopes.

A few notes regarding your dues invoice:

1. The dues for new members is set at $35 this year.  This is the same fee that will be charged to non-members to attend each club event.
2. The annual membership dues are maintained at $25 this year and provides each member with free attendance at five rallies.
3. The annual membership fee is sent to each club pilot and allows for membership and admittance of spouse.
   • If the event serves no cost food or other activities the spouse is also no cost, but additional family members may be charged a small fee to help pay for the extra “stuff”.
4. Read your invoice carefully.  They are not necessarily all the same.  Some members have credits on the books and I applied them to this year’s dues.  Other members (a few) did not pay last year and may therefore have a double payment on the books.
5. We are sending invoices to ALL club members including those who may have had a complimentary membership on the books in 2009.  If you wish to remain a member of the N.W. PPC Coalition with access to our group forum, or if you plan on travelling back this way for even one event your membership dues are worth it.  If the membership was a one time thing just email me that you would like to discontinue your membership.
6. We are setting a tentative deadline for payment of dues as March 1, 2010.  After that date your membership will be marked inactive and “re-upping” will require payment of “new member” fee of $35.

EAA Membership

You do not need to be an EAA member to join the N.W. Powered Parachute Coalition (that us).

However, if you want to be an official member of EAA UL Chapter 127 “The N.W. Powered Parachute Coalition” (that us and them), you must first join the EAA and keep your membership up to date.

The primary reason you may want to consider this is that only EAA Chapter members are covered during club events by the third party liability insurance policy.  We know from recent experience how important that can be.

The EAA also has a lot of other benefits that you will want to consider.  You can join on line at http://www.eaa.org/membership/benefits.asp

I have uploaded a membership report dated today.  If you open that report and find your eaa membership and date blank then we do not have official record of your eaa membership.  If you are a member and we do not have your data please email me maas0755@comcast.net with your membership number and expiration date. 

EAA Ultralight Chapter 127

Doug Maas, Treasurer

maas0755@comcast.net

360 771-4047

The Six Chuter West team held their first annual planning retreat at the Six Chuter West center in East Wenatchee last week.  Six Chuter West is working with Six Chuter Inc.’s Dan Bailey to transition the majority of manufacturing and parts operations to Pangborn Memorial Airport in East Wenatchee.  Last year Six Chuter west purchased a contract from Six Chuter Inc. to give them the sole assembly, distribution and sales rights to Six Chuter powered parachutes in the western United States.  The new team is now readying itself for expanded operations in 2010.

The Six Chuter West LLC team spent the weekend with Dan Bailey discussing manufacturing operations and going over the current line of aircraft carefully to determine what, if any changes should be made in 2010.  The team is focused on a short list of changes that will made to the current P103UL and the Legend XL and in rolling out the Legend “Paragon”, Six Chuter Inc.’s new 912 model.

The Six Chuter West team also mapped out their own future by identifying key team members, roles, responsibilities and tasks for the coming year.  Read more About the Six Chuter Team on the about us page of Six Chuter West.

Another important part of the annual meeting was just hanging out at the Vedder house.  Tim and Deb cooked up an incredible meal of prime rib and potatoes romanoff.  For the cooks at heart, here is what we will call the Six Chuter West LLC “dinner of the year” recipe:

POTATOES ROMANOFF

This dish may be prepared the day before and refrigerated until ready to bake.

 6 Large potatoes 1 Pint sour cream or yogurt 6 green onions, chopped fine 1-1/2 Cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese Salt & Freshly ground pepper to taste Paprika

 Cook potatoes in their jackets until tender.  Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.  Butter a 2-quart casserole.

 Peel potatoes and shred into a large bowl.  Stir in sour cream or yogurt, onion, 1 cup of the cheese, salt and pepper.  Transfer to casserole.  Top with remaining cheese.  Sprinkle with paprika.  Bake 20 minutes, or until heated through.

Garlic Prime Rib

 1-10# Prime Rib Roast (preferably bone in) 10 cloves garlic minced (or use pre-minced garlic in jar) 6-Tblsp. Olive oil (I use lots of this) 4-tsp salt 4-tsp pepper 4-tsp dried thyme (Note:  you can double the amount of all ingredients above to put a nice covering over the Rib Roast)

 1.     Place roast in roasting pan with the fatty side up…very important)

2.     In small bowl mix the garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper & thyme.

3.     Spread mixture over the fatty layer and sides/ends of roast.

4.     Let the roast sit out until it is at room temperature (no longer than 1-hr.

5.     Pre-heat oven to 500 deg. F

6.     Bake the roast for 20 minutes @ 500 F, then reduce temp to 325 deg F and continue roasting 1-2 hrs. until internal temp of roast is 130 deg. F  (it will continue to cook once removed from oven when you cover it with aluminum foil.)

7.     Remove from oven and cover with Aluminum foil

8.     Allow the roast to sit 1-20 minutes.

The work was productive, the meal to die for, and the comradarie the best.

Six Chuter Inc. is approaching the 20th anniversary under original leadership and ownership of Dan Bailey.  Watch for the new Six Chuter website soon and a great story on Six Chuter over the last twenty years.  The Six Chuter West team for one intends to carry on the values of Six Chuter that makes this a great product and a great company.

November 2009

This is a regular informational bulletin published by the Western Powered Parachute Association, LLC, devoted to promoting the sport of powered parachuting through education, communications and participation.  If you would like to be removed from the mailing list go directly to the distribution site email maas0755@comcast.net   

 

“The mission of the Western Powered Parachute Association is to promote the sport of powered parachuting in the Western United States through Education, Participation and Resources.”

 In This Issue:

•        The Few, The Proud, The Cold!
•        Scanning the Horizon (Calendar)
•        Training Corner- -Seeking a Few Good Aviators (CFIs) Again!
•        Resources

 

Published by Western Powered Parachute Association LLC westernppa@comcast.net Doug Maas 360 771-4047Maas0755@comcast.net

Website: http://westernppa.org Newsletter Distribution Group Site: http://sixchuterwest.com 

 

Sign up to receive this monthly bulletin at www.sixchuterwest.com Just fill out the news request form on the front page. While you are on the Six Chuter West website, explore the many other “articles” in several categories.  These articles are published weekly and are archived in the various categories.

 THE FEW, THE PROUD, ….THE COLD!

 As the cold and wet weather set in during the month of November I came to realize that all powered parachute aviators are not equal.  There seem to be three distinct types in the Pacific Northwest.

•  The most common are those who simply park their aircraft and will wait until the rain stops.  This is usually in the late spring.
•  The second category is those who are posting those messages on our club site about how great the flying is in Arizona and other areas of the winter sun belt!  Honestly I wish I were solidly in this category of snow bird at this point in my life!
•  The third category are the very few, I think proud and I know cold pilots who will fly every chance the weather allows during the winter.  This category includes a very few students who are gritting their teeth and trying to get training done now so that when the Spring indeed comes they will be ready to enjoy the sport.

 The pilots who are watching the weather on nearly a daily basis for the chance of capturing a cool, clear, windless day will be those who enjoy some of the most awesome flights of the year. Here is a great post on the PPC Coalition club website:

 “I love this time of year. A good heavy overcast but the air is still warm and no turbulence. The leaves are changing colors, and the dust is settled so you can see forever it seems.I have never understood why so many people pack their machines up for the winter. I fly year round and tend to still my average days of fight per week up pretty good in the winter months.

Luckily I fly from a bunch of different hay fields around hear. Many of them are cut real short (to avoid having to burn them I think) but more importantly they sit on top of the south Salem hills. If it POURS down rain one day, they are flyable the next.

It has to dip below mid 20′s to keep me down. Anyone else kinda ‘die-hard’ in the area? I am always looking for someone new to fly with. Let me know if you want to join me sometime. I know lots of fun places to go.

Jason
Salem, OR”

 It is also this category of pilot who is in training that I encourage to hang in there and train if and when they can during the winter months.  Beyond the fact that indeed this can result in some of the best flights of the year, the training schedule is much more open than in the spring.  When you read our training report monthly you will continue to see nearly sixty students waiting in line for attention from about five active Certified Flight Instructors.  And inevitably what occurs in the spring is that EVERYONE wants to schedule time, at the same time!  And that occurs when our events begin that makes access to CFIs even more difficult. (See Training Corner on Seeking a Few Good Aviators)

 Those who coordinate closely with instructors and get as much flight training and ground school done during the winter will indeed be the winners in the spring of 2010.

 Scanning the Horizon

 Just a few things that we are working on or at least thinking about for the year ahead:

1. More Discover Powered Parachuting courses will be schedule this coming season.  These are full half day sessions to supplement the brief discovery flight experience.  Our first session sponsored by Central Washington Powered Parachutes in Quincy this season brought 12 prospective pilots to us and resulted in several who signed on to advanced training.
2. Six Chuter Inc. celebrates 20 Years in 2010 and will sponsor the “20^th Annual Memorial Day Rally” this year.  Based on current planning we will be back at twin firs turf farm in May 2010.
3. Another Western Regional PPC Competition is being discussed.  WPPA sponsored and hosted the 2004 western Regionals and it seems time for another.  There is a lot to consider, but we are serious about putting it together.
4. Fractional Ownership Clubs are being discussed among a few business partners.  These would be clubs in three locations around the Pacific N.W., that would allow an entrance point for prospective pilots and owners who aren’t quite ready to step up to owning their own ppc.  We are in very early planning for clubs with two ppcs at each location in the Portland-Vancouver, Arlington and Quincy areas.
5. A full season of rallies is of course being planned by the N.W. Powered Parachute Coalition.  Partly based on this year’s success in Madras, the club is considering adding a Central Oregon rally to the already packed schedule.
6. Sport Pilot Academy continues to evolve with more and more resources and training available on line. http://sportpilotu.com/

 Needless to say, many of us will be busy trying to keep the activity rolling and to plan for yet another banner year in 2010. 

The Training Corner “Seeking A Few Good Aviators (CFIs)..Again!

 This is a reprint from about a year ago.  The reason for updating it and distributing it again is that despite the growth in our instructor ranks we continue to be pressed to keep up with the student load.  I continue to profess that the biggest inhibitor to growth in light sport aviation is simply the lack of instructors. That continues to seem curious to many who think our N.W. network of ppc instructors is one of the largest anywhere.  I encourage anyone with even a passing notion to instruct in powered parachutes, to read the article and give it some consideration.  We’d love to help you get started down this path.

 “Yah right”, is the response I get from most folks when I make the pitch for becoming involved in the world of Powered Parachute flight instruction.  Their natural question is, “if it is such a great job or opportunity why don’t you have enough of you?  Well they caught me there.  So I have pretty much quit sugar coating my recruitment efforts and am frankly more devoted to finding a very few, very good folks and spending considerably more time to make them successful.  Let’s start with a description of the current condition.  Then I will try to honestly provide you with the upside and downside of this glamorous job.  Oops, there I go again!

 THE CURRENT SITUATION

 In the Pacific Northwest (Oregon and Washington), we now have eight FAA Certified Flight Instructors, powered parachute qualified.  Seven are actually in Washington with Perry Robertson, P-3 sports being the sole ppc qualified flight instructor in Oregon.  In addition to our eight instructors we have three FAA designated flight examiners, and one designated instructor flight examiner.  Four of us can even provide private pilot powered parachute level training. If you look around the remainder of the U.S. you will discover that we really seem to be in quite an enviable position, which is better off than most anywhere else. So what’s the problem? Reality is the problem.

 More than half our instructors actually have real jobs (doesn’t currently include me)!  Thus their availability for full time instruction is limited by the reality of making family wages.  And those of us who have more time to exercise our instructor privilege actually have other things happening in our lives that detract from “instructing time”.  I spend a great deal of my time, as an example, managing a couple of businesses on the side and trying to be a good grandpa. Add to that the reality of the weather, the fact our students have lives and schedules too, and the shear numbers of interested parties and you can quickly calculate the basic problem.

 

Another issue in “current situation” is geographic.  We have only one CFI in Eastern Washington and only one in Oregon.  We are all concentrated in Western Washington.  Again, compared to many areas of the United States where instructors are thousands of miles away this shouldn’t be much of an issue to whine about.  But we have set the bar higher for ourselves in the Pacific Northwest.  Unless you have the means to sign into one of our 12-day courses and travel to us, the normal reality of trying to schedule a routine of lessons that will lead you to your sport pilot license is daunting. Thus the problem is an acute shortage of willing, and able instructors to keep up with the demand. On various scales I challenge that this is the fundamental inhibitor of the sport throughout the entire United States.

 WHY NOT?

 Now let me outline the “challenges” of becoming a qualified instructor.  I will warn you ahead of time that this list is not for the faint of heart! All of this is offered to help you “weigh the scales” and decide if this is for you.

 Meeting The Basic Requirements 

Getting to the starting line is the first challenge.  The following table displays the basic requirements.  The average powered parachute pilot probably logs only 50 hours a year.  Several of our best candidates in the northwest are simply trying to get to the starting line. 

If you are applying for a flight instructor certificate with a sport pilot rating for . . .	Then you must log at least . .	Which must include at least . . .
g) Powered-parachute category privileges,	(1) 100 hours of flight time as a pilot,	(i) 75 hours of flight time as pilot in command in powered aircraft, (ii) 50 hours of flight time in a powered parachute,
		(iii) 15 hours of cross-country flight time,
		(iv) 5 hours of cross-country flight time in a powered parachute, and
		(v) 15 hours of flight time as pilot in command in a powered parachute that is a light-sport aircraft

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Passing the Tests

 Assuming you build the minimum time required then you get to prepare for the tests.  These include two FAA written tests, the dreaded fundamentals of instruction, and the instructor pilot knowledge tests.  Let me warn you neither is easy and if the sport pilot written intimidated you then these two will certainly challenge you. There is simply too much material to play the memorization game.  You actually need to know all this stuff! And, unlike the powered parachute specific test you experience at the sport pilot level, you are studying for tests that require you to know the information for all categories of aircraft because you can teach in any aircraft you are qualified in, once you have the certificate. And once you are successful in passing (after paying of course) both these written tests then you get to have another FAA flight examiner in your back seat.  Actually in this case you may find the examiner in your front seat playing the role of student.  If you have really prepared and are truly ready the practical test flight portion is really kind of fun.  On the other hand the ground portion of the practical test is rather grueling.  The average time for ground portion of the sport pilot practical test is one and a half hours.  Compare that to the average time for the same portion of the instructor exam of three and a half hours! You REALLY need to know it by the time you get to this level.  The examiner will pass you only when they can sincerely report that you meet the practical test standards and have a personal comfort that you will indeed have the “right stuff” to be an instructor.

 Positioning Yourself to Actually Instruct

 Congratulations you have your certificate!  Now you get to face the operational realities of instructing.  These might include some of the following:

 Liability.  Most of us have been operating without benefit of credible and affordable liability insurance.  That is now available, at a cost of course, yet understanding and managing liability will hover over you so long as you instruct.

Equipment=SLSA. Here is a challenge.  Assuming you were able to meet all the qualifications and pass the tests, you have until January 2010 to purchase and operate a Special Light Sport powered parachute!  That is, if you want to train others in your[1] aircraft.  If you are shopping you will quickly discover that it is unlikely you will find a special light sport powered parachute for under $20,000.  Currently, there are only Three “SLSA” powered parachutes in the Pacific Northwest.  One is in Arlington, WA, the other Quincy, WA and third in the Portland-Vancouver region. And once you have your “SLSA” you will quickly discover that you can’t do anything but preventative maintenance.  Annual inspections are preceded by 100 Hour inspections, all of which need to be done by A & P qualified or persons with specific repairman certificates.

Operations.  Then of course you need to be in actual position to have students show up, study with you and fly.  Access to equipment, airfields and all the training resources is required. My simple learned lesson on this one is that it is a rare individual who will be able to do all this on his or her own.  If you are blessed with owning your own perfect powered parachute airfield, have the equipment, classroom, and access to training resources you are among the rare.

The Work. Being a flight instructor may at first glance be a very appealing goal.  When the reality of the daily schedule hits, it may be entirely different.  Don’t forget that we need to be up most days before the sun is up.  And an “hour” long lesson in a powered parachute usually turns into a four-hour “logistics” exercise due to staging of equipment.  And of course we expect you to do this while actually working for a living elsewhere! More on this later.

 Being Successful.

 This is for me the big deal.  This is the reality that being a great powered parachute pilot does not equate with being even a good powered parachute instructor. My experience is that there are nearly two totally different, yet compatible, skill sets here.  Yes you need to know how to fly a powered parachute.  Yet being a good instructor requires an incredible additional array of skills in communications, people skills and pure teaching ability. I will never encourage you to go through this gauntlet unless you first inventory your knowledge, skills and abilities and can honestly say that it is your love of teaching others to fly that is leading your forward.

 And I want you to really think about what the nature of instructing is.  Imagine strapping yourself in the back seat of the powered parachute and giving up control at several points during your aerial adventure to a person who doesn’t initially have the appropriate experience to do what you are asking them to do!  In many ways I think instructing in powered parachutes is a job for a younger person (Younger than I anyway).  Yet the catch 22 is that by the time most have all the assets required to be an instructor we have exceeded that ideal requirement.

 Keeping It.

 Assuming you made it through the gauntlet congratulations!  Did I forget to mention that unlike your sport pilot certificate that is good for life, your instructor privilege expires every 24 months?  Yes there is an expectation that you are actually going to instruct and that requires proof of ongoing activity, and knowledge.

 WHY?

 Whew!  After all that what incentive is left to step up? Well actually a lot.

 The Sport Needs You.

 If indeed you have the right stuff and have some interest in seeing the sport survive and thrive then one reason to consider stepping up is simply because we need you.  If you ask most of the current instructors in the Pacific Northwest why they bothered their response will likely include, “somebody had to.”  This reason, in and of itself, of course is insufficient.  Nonetheless this needs to be a consideration.

 You Can Make Money.

 I don’t know of any powered parachute flight instructor who is making a living simply by flight instruction.  Nearly all the top-notch ppc instructors I know are retired or have other supplemental businesses or income.  However, if you have realistic goals you can indeed make money through professional flight instruction.  You might pay for your own flying gas, your own flying machine, or actually supplement other income with money from your instructing.

 You Don’t Need to Do It All.

 Being a Certified Flight Instructor does not imply that you need to participate at all levels of flight instruction.  A CFI certificate means that you can actually charge for “discovery flights”, the practice of taking somebody up for a one-time flight.  In the Pacific Northwest these flights usually are $75 for an hour of your time.  All Sport Pilots need a biennial flight review.  This means that you could decide simply to provide the minimum one-hour ground and one hour flight time to pilots who line up at our flight rallies to stay current.  We have a strong team approach to instructing in the Pacific Northwest and having CFIs taking care of these two activities frees time for others to do the more challenging work of soloing new students.  And our network provides you with access to all the resources you need and support to help you get started.

 Building Time and Experience.

 Historically the main reason for instructing in the general aviation arena was to build time and experience that counted towards higher ratings and ultimately to qualify you for a job in commercial aviation.  That isn’t all practical in powered parachuting, but indeed much of your flight time can be used to earn higher pilot ratings.  So if you are working upwards towards a career in general aviation the experience of instructing is valuable.

 You Got to Love It.

 All of the reasons cited so far likely will not outweigh the considerable challenges I have written about.  But one will.  That is a fundamental love of flying and teaching others to fly.  I have often said that I love flying, but my closest second is helping a person realize a lifelong dream of flying and leading them through their first solo flight.  I have seen grown ups nearly in tears with so much joy upon landing after their first solo flight. And back to being successful.  That is very unlikely to happen without this attribute.  No matter how well positioned you are to flight instruct and no matter how well you did on the tests, you are unlikely to become a truly good flight instructor if you don’t just love it!

 ACCELERATED FLIGHT TRAINING

Our 4 day student pilot or ultralight pilot course has been our most popular this year.  We have graduated over a dozen thus far and continue to have folks sign up.  This course is made more popular because we are hosting it with the help of Central Washington Powered Parachutes in Quincy, Washington, as well as at our primary accelerated training location at Arlington.  As the training season nears end of summer we will increasingly be “stretched” to accommodate the training load in this class.  If you have folks who are interested in signing up for the course have them contact Doug at maas0755@comcast.net ASAP. Keep an eye on the training schedule at http://sixchuterwest.com/?page_id=259

 Road Map to Staying Connected

 WPPA BULLETIN If you want to receive regular information about the sport, events, training and news on the West Coast, you will receive this bulletin.  If you have someone who would like to join this bulletin list steer him or her directly to http://sixchuterwest.com/?page_id=259.  You will find a page to download the most current training catalogue and a “news” form on the lower right hand side of the page.  Fill that out to automatically receive the monthly news.

 EAA ULTRALIGHT CHAPTER 127 If you want to network directly with other PPC enthusiasts in the Northwest, check out the N.W. Powered Parachute Coalition at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nwpoweredparachutecoalition/

 SIX CHUTER OWNERS If you own a Six Chuter powered parachute join the Six Chuter Owner’s Website at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sixchuterowners/ Just go to the site and “request to join”.  This site provides an exclusive site where Six Chuter owners can access resources specific to their powered parachutes, and exchange ideas among other owners.

 If you want to receive free regular information on Six Chuter Inc. powered parachutes you may receive a monthly free E-bulletin from Six Chuter.  If you are not receiving this bulletin already go to this site and sign the “news” form on lower right hand side of the page. http://sixchuterwest.com/  

 PPC SALES If you are in the market for a new or used powered parachute and would like to review monthly classifieds and other information about aircraft and support services check out http://sixchuterwest.com/?page_id=8 

 PPC ACCESSORIES If you are shopping for powered parachute accessories up to and including canopies, go to https://1spa.infusionsoft.com/cart/store.jsp  

MAINTENANCE If you need service on your Rotax engine there are three authorized Rotax service stations in the region:

• Portland-Vancouver Vancouver Ultralight Services, Rolando Santiago 360 904 8766 http://sixchuterwest.com/?page_id=294
• Eastern Washington-Oregon Freedom Aerosports LLC, Steve Camp, sbcamp@wildblue.net 5095493321 www.freedomaerosports.com
• Puget Sound- http://www.rainierultralightengines.com/ Clyde Poser Phone: 253-447-4398 Tech support: tech@rainierultralightengines.com Information: info@rainierultralightengines.com
• Portland-Vancouver Perry Robertson, CFI, Repairman, Troutdale, OR 503 913-8536 perrobertson@comcast.net HTTP://www.p3-sports.com

 SPORT PILOT TRAINING AND TESTING

If you are not receiving the monthly Student-Testing supplement from WPPA and would like to, email Doug Maas at westernppa@comcast.net  this report tracks our students, our testing schedule and instructor assignments. If you would like to receive a copy of “Sport Pilot Maneuvers” you can request a copy from the same email address or download from the “files” section of the club website.  Go to the WPPA website www.westernppa.org to download the current year training catalogue and find other resources

 [1] FAA recently adopted a process to extend your ability to use your ELSA to train others if it has been previously certified for that.

 

The 2010 Western Powered Parachute Training Catalogue is available as a free download. Just click on the link to go to the training page and fill out the form to receive your complimentary copy.

You will find much valuable information in this catalogue including:

-    Why the sport of powered parachuting is considered one of the safest and most economical ways to experience aviation.
-    Why the Western Powered Parachute Association is among the most extensive and professional powered parachute networks anywhere!
-    A description of our complete training programs from discovery flights through instructor training.
-    Information on locations of our training affiliates.

We encourage you to connect directly with the training affiliate nearest you but want you to also feel free to contact us directly with any question you might have regarding our aircraft, or the sport in general.  

We look forward to meeting you and helping you to realize your dream of flying!

Click Here to Download the Training Catalogue.

 Doug Maas, President
Western Powered Parachute Association LLC
Maas0755@comcast.net
360 771-4047