March 2020

Dearest Friends and Family of W10,
We certainly hope that this newsletter finds you healthy and strong. Hopefully you've been able to watch a couple extra movies or play a few extra games and have had some extra time with your immediate families.  I have found the outdoor walks/runs to be priceless and help in so many ways.  We are fortunate to be in a beautiful location where nature remains unaffected by the current events.

W10 Gatherings
Little did we know, when we sent our February newsletter, that our March newsletter would be so drastically different.   As you might expect, our Saturday social will be cancelled for April. 

The most current information for the Cafe in the Woods is that starting on Wednesday, April 1st, they reopened for call in orders / curbside pickup Tuesday - Saturday from 9am-3pm.  As you are aware, things have been changing quickly, so best to check with them before flying in. 
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We have also temporarily suspended all flight school sessions and talks.  W10 is still operational though as long as all social distancing precautions are met.  

W10 Projects
Tree Clearing
The approach and departure to the south has been opened up(!)  This should provide for roughly 20% less pucker, depending on what you fly =) 

The PIREPS so far are that the approach is much more 'normal' and you can see the end of the runway from the turn to final all the way in.  The wind may also be more stable when blowing from the north.  Wind may be less stable when blowing from the south though, so take extra care when using runway 16 until accustomed.  There is also additional clearance to the trees east of the runway.

Our next step is to work on cleaning up the tree debris/stumps and move dirt around at each of the areas to prep them for their intended uses.  We will continue to move forward as best as we can while following the most up-to-date science and recommendations.

EAA Chapter
It is a particularly bad time to try to set up a new social group like an EAA chapter, but it is still on the list as something that we would like to do this year.  There will be more announcements on this front in the future, but if you know that you would like to be involved in a W10 based EAA chapter please let us know, and we will bring you into the discussion for how we get started.  Just call or e-mail us and we will start a list.

Young Eagles @ W10
W10 would love to host another Young Eagles event in the future.   In order to host such an event we rely on volunteer pilots to participate.  If you are interested in becoming a Young Eagles pilot there are some requirements that must be met, so go do that now so you can be ready when we are able to get together and go flying again! 

For more information about these requirements you can visit the EAA Young Eagles page.

If you are interested in participating at the W10 event please send us a quick email at [email protected].  If you would like to get in touch with a pilot who has volunteered for this program before, just let us know and we'll hook you up.  It is a very rewarding day!

Crawford Road Resources
For more information about the surrounding neighborhood here at W10, the Middle Crawford Road Association (MCRA) has set up a great website full of information and resources at www.CrawfordRoad.org.   

For those that may not know, Crawford Road is similar to W10 in that it's privately owned, but public use, creating a very complex situation with regards to maintenance and sustainability.  Even with it's complex history MCRA has been relentlessly trying to not only keep Crawford Road passable but also trying to build a strong community that will be welcoming to the residents and visitors alike.

Instructor's Corner - Carburetor Icing Re-Visited
From the desk of Dave Bennett:
https://mcusercontent.com/124d2905c10cd6b0b74963d33/files/3186e93a-6165-4906-bab4-9a271695c1c7/April_Carb_Icing.pdf

And some timely information from Dave on the effects of COVID-19 on volunteer pilot operations:
https://mcusercontent.com/124d2905c10cd6b0b74963d33/files/9aaf1011-b110-49f9-91cc-984a30d15180/COVID19_considerations_for_VolunteerPilotOrgs.pdf

W10 Swag
Whidbey Airpark Caps in Black or White text* ($20)
Cinch Bags* ($15) 
W10 oval vinyl stickers ($5) 
50 sheet post-it notes ($3)
*Add a custom name or tail number to the cinch bags or back of cap for an additional $5.
Available now so you can represent your favorite little airport in the woods.  All proceeds go towards the airport to help with maintenance and improvement projects.  

Tara and Sky Rudolph
Phone: 360-321-0510
e-mail: [email protected]