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10 Electric Planes to Watch
Check out this article from the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers): 10 Electric Planes to Watch. It's interesting, but not surprising, that these aircraft are all gliders or glider-like. |
Last Summer
Rain Rain Rain Time for Reminiscing of warmer days with 2 miles of lift...... Here is a portal to 15 minutes of last Summer, a collection of clips that tell a single story of soaring flight from Wenatchee, WA, climbing west to the mountains to escape the sweltering heat of July. For best effect, choose 720p resolution (gear icon) if your connection will support it. If you made it to Wings and Wheels last Fall, you saw this already, but outside light doesn't do it justice. It looks much better inside with normal PC monitors. Enjoy! Mark |
Airfield Closures
![]() Beginning Monday, May 13th, the airport will be undertaking a construction project to fill and re-grade a portion of the terrain under the approach to Runway 30. This project will require temporary closures of various airfield surfaces and turning off lighting and/or navigational aids.
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Wings over Sweden
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Congratulations, Mark!
Club-member Mark Adams has landed another one of his photographs on the front cover of this months Soaring Magazine. Congratulations, Mark! By the way, that's Marks handiwork across the top of our webpage. That photo was taken from the cockpit of the club's L-33 from high over Badger Mountain, which is a just few miles North-East of our home field. |
New favorite glider videos
Here is a sample YouTube video from "Balleka's" channel...nice! Stick with this one until the 2:15 mark, then it really gets going. Enjoy! |
Happy Holidays!
Hope everyone is ready for the holidays. Looking for last minute gifts? A glider ride is always a good idea! Need something for a soaring pilot you know? Cumulus Soaring has a nice page of gift ideas here. Of course, if you want to go big, don't hesitate to check out some more options here! |
Aviation Day, Saturday October 6th
Aviation Day at Pangborn Airport is this Saturday, October 6th. There will be lots of activities, including a pankcake breakfast put on by the local EAA chapter, and a glider display by Cascade Soaring Society. If you want to learn more about general aviation, and especially about flying gliders, come check it out! |
Glider operations area NOTAM removed
Happy Friday to All,
The Taxiway Alpha Lighting and Airfield Safety Improvements Project came to a halt more than a week ago due to the extremely smoky conditions, particularly at night. We are optimistic and wanted to give you the schedule for the next two weeks.
On Monday, October 1st, Runway 12-30 will be closed from 8:00 PM to 11:30 PM and then from midnight to 5:30 AM. This will continue daily until Friday morning at 5:30.
The glider operations area has been reopened and the NOTAM removed.
Taxiway F will be closed from 10:00 AM through 8:00 PM on Monday, October 8th. If you will be flying between those hours and you are in the east hangar area please tie your aircraft down on the ramp prior to the closure. Monday, October 8th Runway 12/30 will be closed from 8:00 PM to 11:30 PM. On Tuesday, October 9th, Taxiway Bravo and Charlie will be closed from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Don’t hesitate to call if you have any questions.
On another note, we hope to see many of you at this year’s Aviation Day, held Saturday October 6th from 10 to 4. The EAA is hosting a pancake breakfast at 9:00 (8:00 for local pilots and participants) – the cost is $5 per plate. Thanks to the many businesses and tenants who are involved in this year’s event!
Have a good weekend, Tina
Tina Flohr Administrative Manager Pangborn Memorial Airport (509)884-2494 x 209
Fly local from Pangborn Memorial Airport with www.alaskaair.com and www.seaportair.com |