April 2023

Hello, Friends and Family of W10!
The nicer weather has certainly been bringing in more activity at W10.  Even as I write this I am hearing not only Scarlett flying around but several other planes coming and going.   I also heard a very vocal family of coyotes out on or near the field early this morning so continue to take caution of any coyote or deer crossing.  

Saturday Social @ W10
Be sure to come out this Saturday, April 1st (really, not a joke) at 10 am to Seabiscuit bakery for some yummy treats, coffee and good conversations with fellow aviators.

W10 Political Update
Thank you so much for all the letters written and support from the W10 community.  This is a slow process so even though public comments ended on March 28th, we won't know too much about whether the project gets added to the county's TIP (Transportation Improvement Program) until October but all the commissioners and the Public Works department, definitely heard our voices without a doubt.  The road association will continue to attend meetings and make comments as much as possible to try to get the county to help Crawford road out.  
As the North end of Crawford Road goes through the process, I will be starting to shift my focus back to trying to get compatibility protections in place for W10, as well as AJ Eisenberg (KOKH) and the Camano Island airfield (13W).  I will keep everyone posted with the progress and will let you know when I need help.  Cross your fingers that they will just understand that it's the right thing to do as well as keep them compliant with GMA requirements regarding airports.
Here's what the county has done right recently - besides asking for protections against incompatible encroachment, we have been trying to get the county to follow FAA notification laws when someone does build nearby.  They just recently created an overlay on a map of the areas that would need to comply with the notification laws.  We have so far been notified of 2 permit applications and we were able to provide feedback.  We will conintue to monitor and see how the process works and to try to provide input regarding safety, noise, compatibility and other considerations for new structures around W10.  

W10 Cessna 150 Flight SimulatorWe have so great volunteers lined up for this project but there is always room for more.  Sky has not been home to launch the project yet so if you are still interested there is still time to join in.
If interested please email [email protected] and we will get a group together and start orientation and planning on this project.  We are hoping for some folks in the group with some decent X-Planes experience, but interest is more important if you are willing to learn. 
Once it is up and running we will make another announcement for availability.  Long term goal is to get it certified, but we will want to work with it a bit first and ensure it is in a stable hardware/software configuration before we go for certification.
Instructors CornerIf you have questions related to aviation, or if you have any suggestions about other educational opportunities, you can reach Dave Bennett at [email protected].
Ground School @ W10
Ground school is held based on interest by enough potential sturdents.  Please let us know if you are interested in taking ground school.  Ongoing discussions are in the works regarding other possible class offerings.  Feel free to share your ideas and interests.  
Please contact Dave Bennett at [email protected] for further information or if you would like to attend ground school! Proceeds go directly to Whidbey Airpark (W10) to help cover maintenance, improvements, future programs, and facilities.
Scarlett and the South Whidbey Flying Club
Scarlett's been just as busy as always but now she has more traffic to deal with.  It's been busy!
A huge congratulations to Kolton (Kole) Kellison for soloing at the beginning of March!  We look forward to seeing you and Scarlett build those hours as you head towards your PPL.
 
(Scarlett ready for take-off)

If you are interested in aviation and would like to know more about learning to fly or about the South Whidbey Flying Club, contact Fred Lundahl via [email protected].  

W10 Projects

• Grounds keeping
  • Mowing & weed eating - I can't believe it's April and we have not had to mow yet, but with this warmer weather it will be time very soon.  Thank you, Rick for getting the mower up and running for the season!
  • Tree debris clean-up - lots of strom debris 
  • Removing scotch broom & blackberries
  • Filling dips and rehab grass
  • Extend fence
  • Patch runway cracks
  • Pressure wash the moss off of the runway
• Vehicle maintenance
  • Lawn mowers
  • Courtesy cars
  • Fire truck
  • Loaner bikes (including 1 electric bike)
• Facilities
  • Porter hangars
    • Roof & gutter replacement
    • Repair/rebuild doors
    • Siding
  • New FBO building
  • Northend Hangars
• Special projects
  • Convert PAPI hardware to LED & Solar, then install
  • Set up runway cameras and get them streaming to the internet (thank you to Dave Riffle for volunteering to work this project) 
  • Set up Live ATC stream for the field
  • Run firewood processor to turn cleared trees into firewood and prep area for the future hangars
  • Eric Hansen is working on the possibility of getting a weather station up on the tower SW of the airpark. 
• Political Advocacy
  • Join Tara (and sometimes Sky) most Monday's at 3pm for a Fireside chat hosted by Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon.
  • Attend other meetings (ie. Commissioner's meetings, planning commissioner's meetings, transportation (TAC) meetings, etc.)

*If you would like to volunteer for an upcoming project please contact [email protected].  If we seem slow getting back to anyone, we plead for you patience as we are working on many things.  Rest assured we are 100% grateful for your interest and will gladly accept any available help.

W10 Classifieds
Seabiscuit Bakery is now open 7 days a week! and they have extended their hours from 7a.m.- 3 p.m. or until sold out. Follow Seabiscuit on FaceBook and check out their Pizza nights and Friday's Cocktail's and Crumb's nights.  Click HERE to link to Seabiscuit's website.

Nose cozy for sale! 
The nose cozy located on the northwest side of the runway is for sale. The nose cozy will help protect the nose of your aircraft from the elements, is secured in its location, and has permanent tie down anchor points for your plane. The door facilitates being able to pull your airplane into the nose cozy without having to worry about pinning yourself between the nose cone and the nose cozy.
 
Asking $750 – Contact Kristin at [email protected] for more information
 Coffee and Treats!  


Job listing! We are looking to hire construction personnel for our QuickSilver Construction team! Seeking dependent and motivated folks that would be comfortable with both residential and commercial projects. Upcoming projects may include hangars, a multi-use facility, and small community projects. 
Please send your resume to [email protected]. 

Job listing! Get your resume ready, QuickSilver Aerospace, LLC is looking for high quality Engineers to join our Flight Test Team.  We are looking for individuals with top notch problem-solving skills that enjoy a variety of challenges, are able to travel globally, are well organized and can work independently as well as with a team.  For further information contact Sky at [email protected]

2017 Fisher Dakota Hawk
FOR SALE in LANGLEY: 2017 Fisher Dakota Hawk tailwheel LSA.  Only 7 hours on the airframe - both regular and tundra tires.  Engine: Continental 0-200 100HP with total time of 1700hrs (900 since top overhaul).  Prop: Cessna 150 low time.  All documentation /certification included.  Asking $18,000.  Contact Byron (360) 202-5337.


*If you have something you'd like to put in the classified section,  just let us know and we can add it to the newsletter.