Hey All,

1-1/2 weeks to go to Arlington, I am really looking forward to seeing so many of you! I think we have everything we’re going to have pretty-well set up, just the last details to arrange. Here are the latest updates:

We have a new website, Amy B has volunteered her time to put it together for us and has done a great job.

The Mystery Tour on Thursday will end with a group tour of the Museum of Flight at Boeing Field before returning to Arlington. For those who have not been, this is a must-see attraction, first-rate. We’ll enjoy discount admission and a guided tour. Boeing Field is a great place to fly, too, very friendly and lots of jets to see. That’s the only clue you get though…the other stops on the way are still a mystery!

Avtek Mike Peter will be giving his “Bonding and Grounding” presentation on Friday afternoon. It is an excellent presentation, one not to miss.

Bob DeBorde of RMD Aircraft Lighting will be on-hand Friday and Saturday with some demonstration hardware. See the difference between incandescent, LED, and HID landing lights for yourself, compare the quality of his fiberglass products, and bring any questions you have.

We’re still on track to visit NAS Whidbey Island and fly the P-3 Orion full-motion simulator. To rent the bus is only $15 per seat and space is limited, so it will be first-come, first-served. The bus will stop at Deception Pass, a stunningly beautiful Kodak moment.

On Wednesday and Friday, a bunch of folks will be having their props dynamically balanced. If you’ve ever wondered what was involved, how they do it, what difference it makes, and if it’s worth it do to, this is your chance to watch the process first-hand.

Dave and Janis Wheeler are warming up their instruments for our hangar party Saturday night. The party will feature catered dinner, this year it’s Mexican! If you’ve not heard Dave and Janis perform with their Flying Blind Blues Band, you are in for a treat!

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What: West Coast Cherokee Fly In

When: July 11-15, 1012

Where Arlington, WA (KAWO) during the regular Arlington Fly In

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE:

-Wednesday:

* Fly In, set up

* 1000 – All Day, various times – Prop Dynamic balancing – Ken Davies, Faisal Jaswal, Wade Sullivan

* 1700 – Dinner at the camping area – Jeff Soares

* 1800 – Dinner Discussion – How well did the waxes hold up on Bill Davis’ airplane plus open discussion

-Thursday:

* 0800 – Breakfast in the camping area – Dick Filson

* 0900 to 1700 – Fly out / Mystery Tour (DON’T MISS THIS) – Jeff Soares

* 1700 – Dinner at the camping area – Jeff Soares

* 1800 – Dinner Discussion – Installing an Airtex interior by Dick Filson plus open discussion

-Friday:

* 0800 – Breakfast in the camping area – Dick Filson

* 1000 – Cherokee-specific forum/demo – Landing Gear strut seals by Dave Wheeler

* 1000 – All day – Demonstrate installing AMR&D Vortex Generators – Ken Davies

* 1000 – All day – Demonstrate installing new wing root seals – Wade Sullivan

* 1000 – All day – Demonstrate installing new RMD wingtips – Wade Sullivan

* 1000 – All day – Demonstrate Finishing products and processes – Faisal Jaswal

* 1000 – All day, various times – Prop Dynamic balancing – Dick Filson, Paul Smith, Mike Ryan

* 1300 – Cherokee-specific forum/demo – Bonding and Grounding, Mike Peter

* 1500 – Watch the aerobatic demonstrations

* 1700 – Dinner at the camping area – Jeff Soares

* 1800 – Dinner Discussion – The Restoration of N63BA by Rick Sullivan plus open discussion

-Saturday:

* 0800 – Breakfast in the camping area – Dick Filson

* 0830 to 1500 (might be late getting back) – Tour NAS Whidbey, fly the P-3 simulator – Ken Davies

* 1500 – Watch the aerobatic demonstrations

* 1500 to 1800 – Vote for your favorite Cherokee in several different categories

* 1800 to 2100 – Catered Dinner and Party at Dave Wheeler’s hangar

-Sunday:

* 0800 – Breakfast in the camping area – Dick Filson

* 1000 – Cherokee-specific forum (TBD)

* Tear down, Fly home

Check out some of our other flying activities around the Pacific Northwest. There’s always something happening around this beautiful area that you can get involved in!

Washington Pilot’s Association-State site

Washington Aviation Association

Washington Seaplane Pilot’s Association

Pacific Northwest Flying Forum

Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association

Experimental Aircraft Association

Ninety Nines Inc