WATSONVILLE
PILOTS ASSOCIATION

August 2023

Call for Donations * PVAA Scholarships * Specialized Aviation Update * Repair Parts Running Out * G100UL * NorCal Avionics * NonTowered Flight Operations

November 2022

* UFS Access & FAA Compliance * Las Trancas Airstrip * New Cessna 150 for Rent * WAAC Meeting 10-26-2022 * ALP Review Meeting * Airport Year In Review 2022 *

Jan-June 2020

* Steady Progress, by Ryan Ramirez * Stories From Our Local Pilots, by Jeremy Lezin & Barry Porter * Editor's Note, digital distribution" * KWVI Management Highlights, by Rayvon Williams * A Special Donation * Upcoming Events *

Oct-Dec, 2019

* WPA Recasting, by Ryan Ramirez * Legal Committee Update, by Sarah Chauvet * 2018-2019 Airport Year In Review, by Rayvon Williams * Upcoming Events *

July-Sept, 2015

* Airport Manager's Year in Review, by Scott Williams, Editor; * AOPA Highlights KWVI, by Scott Williams, Editor; * Salinas Fly In Follow Up, by Scott Williams, Editor; * JACOB BORACCA MAKES THE MOST OF HIS PVAA SCHOLARSHIP, by Marjorie Bachman, ATP, MEI, CFII; * Annual Membership Letter Elicits Big Response to Fiscal/Legal Issues!, by Dan Chauvet-WPA's Secretary for Legal Affairs; * Automatic Dependent Surveillance (ADS-B), by John Cowan, WPA VP

Apr-Jun, 2015

* Golden Nuggets From the WPA Seminar, by Scott Williams; * Accidents Happen. The Public Should Be Protected., by Dan Chauvet; * Flying With The Most Dangerous Multi-engine Student, by Dan Chauvet; * New WATSONVILLE THREE Instrument Departure;

Jan-Mar, 2015

* Ella's At The Airport Opening in February, by Scott Williams; * Watsonville Three Departure Update, April 2015, by Scott Williams; * Study Shows Too Much Automation Affects Pilots' Thinking Skills; * WRAP Successful in 2014, by Dan Chauvet;

Oct-Dec, 2014

* Watsonville Emergency Airlift Command Team (W.E.A.C.T.); * They Flew Over Closed Roads, by Dan Chauvet; * 25 Years Ago and The Next One, by Dan Chauvet; * Tarweed and Taxiway, by Dan Chauvet;

July-Sept, 2014

* CALLING ALL RUSTY PILOTS!, by Marjorie Bachmann; * Watsonville General Plan: Stee-rike Three!, by Dan Chauvet; * Airport Debt Being Recalculated, by Dan Chauvet; * WRAP Batting 1000; * Airport Update; * Coming Events

April-June, 2014

* Inequitable Charges to the Airport Budget?, by Dan Chauvet; * WRAP Fundraiser a Success, by Dan Chauvet; * Watsonville Emergency Airlift Command Team, W.E.A.C.T.; * KWVI on YouTube - Check it out!; * Airport Accepts Credit Cards for Hangar & Tie-Down Fees; * Coming Events

Jan-March, 2014

* End of Year Party, by Scott Williams; * Safety Tip---Carburetor Icing Prevention, by Marjorie Bachman * Jacob Boracca Awarded Pajaro Valley Aviation Academy Scholarship; * Second Saturday at KWVI---Survey; * Upcoming Events

Oct-Dec, 2013

* HOW DOES DENSITY ALTITUDE AFFECT YOU?, by M. Bachman; * MONTEREY BAY ACADEMY AIRFIELD (CA66); Update; * WAAC Meetings and Progress, by Dan Chauvet; * Grants and Partnerships Fund Construction at KWVI, by R. Williams; * Events You May Have Missed Over the Past 3 Months; +Coming Events

July-Sept, 2013

* Monterey Bay Acadamy Airfield--private airport with public use; * A Chance for Settlement (regarding development around KWVI); * Airport Projected Budget is Balanced, But Questions Remain; * Airport Manager, R. Williams, looks ahead to 2013-14; * Scholarships; * Events You May Have Missed Over the Past 3 Months

Jan-March, 2012

* A Look Ahead; a Look Back 2011-2012; * FAA Safety Team---Safer Skies Through Education; * Lonnie Autry Receives Highest Award; * Community Mtg for Watsonville Vista 2030 Plan-Jan 18th, 6-8pm

Jan-March, 2011

* FAA Safety Team Seminars Schedule 2011; * Looking Back and Forward--2010 and 2011; * INSPECTIONS OF EMERGENCY LOCATOR TRANSMITTERS

October, 2010

* California Flight School Regulation Delayed to 2011; * Governor Vetos SB 1141 [regarding Airport Land Use Commissions]; * WPA Litigation Status Update; * October 30th – The Annual Watsonville Regional Airport Promotion – PAC Dinner

July, 2010

* National Weather Service...tools you can use!; * Watsonville Fly-In & Air Show Sept 3,4 & 5 --- Volunteer Sign-ups; * Post Lawsuit Actions are Critical---General Plan 2030 is coming!

March, 2010

* A GREAT VICTORY FOR KWVI AND ALL CALIF. AIRPORTS; * IT'S TIME TO GET PLASTIC CERTIFICATES ---by March 31st!; * FAA Safety Team Seminars Schedule 2010

February, 2010

* Proposed Project 280 ft from runway at Half Moon Bay Airport; * SKYDIVING NIXED AT NEW HAMPSHIRE AIRPORT; * FAA Safety Team Seminars Schedule 2010

January, 2010

* FAA Safety Team Seminars Schedule 2010; * Look Back at 2009---Litigation; * Looking Ahead at 2010---Litigation and WAAC