January 2024

YouTube Year in Review at This Month's Second Saturday!

At this month's Second Saturday, we'll be presenting our annual YouTube Year in Review! There's no lack of aviation videos to be found on the Internet — everything from amazing aerobatic displays to the occasional skids, bumps, and gear-up landings. And while we often find ourselves amused and entertained by the skill (or folly) of others, there also is a lot to learn from what we find online. We've collected some of our favorite YouTube clips for discussion — drop by this month's seminar to see everything we've selected, along with a few tips that should improve your flying skills.
 
This month's Second Saturday gets underway on Jan. 13 at 1100 in the Education Hangar at Willamette Aviation. The event is certified for FAA Wings credit and there is no charge — drop by or sign up on the Wings website to save your spot. After the event, everyone is welcome to stick around for this month's Apple Pie Social. We'll be serving hot apple pie and other treats. We'll see you there!

Short Finals…

· We're delighted to welcome a new Piper Cherokee to our fleet of rental aircraft! Piper 5232L is a 1975 model, and pilots who prefer low wings will appreciate its reliable character. This new-to-us aircraft features an upgraded 180-hp engine and new avionics. Our other Piper Cherokee, 7280C, is a "Cruiser" model, which means it doesn't have a back-seat. Fans of that plane may be pleased to know that 5232L has rear seating, permitting room for up to four passengers (within weight-and-balance limits). Are you ready to get a Cherokee checkout? Contact us to get on our schedule!
 
· Our Private Pilot Ground School winter session gets underway this month — it's good value for student pilots, people who are getting ready to fly, and anyone who needs a refresher. The 40-hour, FAA-certified course is led by certified instructors and includes five complimentary hours in our Flight Lab (instruction fees apply), as well as free attendance to any future private pilot course. Classes start on Saturday, Jan. 20, and run each Saturday for 12 weeks from 0800-1200. Tuition for the session is $649, while course materials are $269.95. Please contact us for more information or to sign up.
 
· Finally, pilots who are on a career track will want to know that the Horizon Airlines Pilot Development Program application period will be open from Jan. 1 through Feb. 29. Willamette Aviation is proud to work in partnership with Horizon Airlines, helping to train the next generation of airline pilots. Certified pilots interested in joining Horizon's training program are welcome to contact us for more information.

Look for more from Willamette Aviation in the next newsletter. Until then, fly smart and safe!

David F. Waggoner
Willamette Aviation
dave@willametteair.com
(503) 678-2252

Calendar

Jan. 13: 1100: Second Saturday Seminar: Year in Review (Willamette Aviation)

Jan. 13: 1200: Apple Pie Social (Willamette Aviation)

Jan. 18: FAA medical exams (Janice Buenafe M.D.) (Willamette Aviation)

Jan. 20: 0800: Private Pilot Ground School: Start of Winter Session (Willamette Aviation)

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Willamette Aviation Service, LLC
23115 Airport Road NE
Aurora, Oregon 97002