rev1 - 30 Jul 2021 - 17:13
writes: … WAPA will fly out for lunch at the new restaurant at Keene, NH. We'll meet up for lunch at 1:00 PM. Several of us will be up at Worces…
rev1 - 21 May 2021 - 22:34
writes: … Fly out or drive and meet at the Red Baron for 11:00 AM, at Southbridge Airnav:3B0 We'll follow this with a Zoom meeting on Wednesday t…
rev1 - 23 Jan 2021 - 01:56
writes: … Our first WAPA meeting will be held via Zoom on Wednesday January 27th at 6:30 PM. If you are interested in attending and did not receiv…
rev1 - 11 Jan 2020 - 02:02
writes: … "Seaplane Operations in New England!" Seaplane Operations in our area presented by a local professional pilot and flight instructor. On …
rev2 - 11 Jan 2020 - 02:01
writes: … We are heading back to The Overlook in Charlton for this year's Christmas party. Same price as last year, $35 per person. Menu is upda…
rev1 - 21 Aug 2019 - 16:52
writes: … The WAPA annual fly in picnic will be held on Saturday 8/24 at Airnav:GDM starting at around 11:00 AM. So far the weather is looking go…
rev1 - 28 Nov 2018 - 03:50
writes: … The signup page for the Holiday Party is ready to go. We are a little late this year in getting all the information posted. Back by po…
rev1 - 15 Nov 2018 - 05:28
writes: … Featured Speaker: Doug Stewart * Tuesday November 27, 2018 6:30 PM * Worcester Airport, Baggage claim area Flying the New York SF…
rev2 - 24 Sep 2018 - 14:11
writes: … We kick off the fall meetings with a cookout and presentation: When: Tuesday September 25th. Cookout at 6:00 PM, Meeting at 7pm. We'll …
rev1 - 19 Sep 2018 - 00:55
writes: … It's a busy weekend this coming week. There are several events of interest to pilots: * The Collings Foundation Wings of Freedom to…
rev1 - 17 Aug 2018 - 15:37
writes: … The annual WAPA fly out picnic will be held on the planned rain date Sunday August 19th. 11:00 AM until the food runs out. If you a…
rev1 - 18 Jun 2018 - 16:14
writes: … Ken MacLean will bring in a training simulator for running a Static System / Altimeter / Transponder certification that's required by FA…
rev1 - 07 Feb 2018 - 22:20
writes: … The next WAPA meeting will be a dinner meeting at O'Connor's Restaurant. * When: Wednesday, Feb. 21, 6:30 PM * Where: O'Connor's R…
rev3 - 07 Feb 2018 - 22:21
writes: … CANCELLED due to predicted snow storm. When: Wednesday 1/17, 6:30 PMWhere: Worcester Airport Main Terminal Speaker: Doug Stewart Weathe…
rev1 - 06 Nov 2017 - 19:07
writes: … A repeat performance at the Overlook in Charlton. Saturday, December 16th, 4:30 PM. We'll have the book swap again, but with videos ad…
rev1 - 06 Sep 2017 - 17:30
writes: … The Collings foundation Wings of Freedom Tour is returning to Worcester on September 22 24. See http://www.collingsfoundation.org/event…
rev1 - 13 Jun 2017 - 23:03
writes: … Join the Worcester Area Pilots Association at 6:30 PM for light refreshments prior to the seminar. The FAA has put the final touches o…
rev2 - 09 May 2017 - 20:38
writes: … We are pleased to announce that the April 19th WAPA meeting will feature local pilot and guest speaker Jonathan Wood. * Wednesday Apr…
rev1 - 14 Mar 2017 - 00:16
writes: … With the predicted 18 24" of snow for tomorrow, I suspect getting dug out for a noon fly out on Wednesday will be pretty unlikely. We'v…
rev1 - 18 Nov 2016 - 02:54
writes: … The WAPA Holiday Party will be held on Saturday December 10th, at 5:00 PM, at The Overlook in Charlton. Reservations are required, so pl…
rev4 - 12 Nov 2016 - 14:35
Picnic is ON for Saturday, Rain or Shine. Fly in or Drive in. Plenty of food, see you there! writes: … The annual WAPA Fly in Picnic will be hel…
rev1 - 09 Aug 2016 - 15:28
writes: … Dominic Scaler has asked us to pass along an invitation to the 29th annual Pokki Cub Haven Chicken Ribs BBQ. It will be held on Sunda…
rev2 - 09 Aug 2016 - 15:20
writes: … The Annual Meeting and elections of directors and officers will be held on Wednesday evening, 6:30 PM at The Mill 185 in West Boylston M…
rev3 - 17 Apr 2016 - 00:17
writes: … WAPA members will be flying out to Chatham Airport (Airnav:CQX) this coming Sunday, April 17. Plan is to meet up at CQX at 12:30 for lu…
rev1 - 06 Mar 2016 - 04:51
writes: … Wed, Mar 16, 2016 19:00 EST Juniper Hill Golf Course 202 Brigham St. Northborough, MA 01532 FAASTeam Rep. and retired FAA Runway Sa…
rev1 - 14 Jan 2016 - 02:43
writes: … FAASTeam Rep. Kenneth MacDonald and FAASTeam Program Mgr. Jim Adams will present this eye opening safety seminar on preventing loss of a…
rev1 - 26 Nov 2015 - 05:06
writes: … The annual Holiday Party is being held again at the Overlook in Charlton. It starts at 5pm on Saturday the 5th. Reservations required,...
rev1 - 14 Aug 2015 - 18:28
writes: … The annual WAPA Fly in picnic will be held at Gardner Airport. We will be flying it to an active micro jet airshow, so be sure to announ…
rev1 - 12 Jun 2015 - 01:39
writes: … The next WAPA meeting will feature a presentation by Graeme J W Smith 2015 is the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain – the most s…
rev1 - 01 May 2015 - 14:50
writes: … The WAPA Annual Meeting will be held at the Tweeds Pub Restaurant, on Wednesday, May 20th at 6:30 PM. Agenda: * Nominations and Ele…
rev2 - 22 Nov 2014 - 01:58
writes: … The Christmas party for 2014 is scheduled for Saturday December 6th at 6:00 PM. This year we've moved the event to the Overlook in Char…
rev2 - 28 Jun 2014 - 03:08
writes: … The fly out this evening to Turners Falls Airnav:0B5 is still looking like a go. Plan to depart your local airports to meet up between …
rev3 - 02 Jan 2014 - 17:34
_ writes:_ … The 2013 Holiday Party is on for Friday December 6th, 2013. We are returning to the Grill on the Hill again for what has proven to be g…
rev3 - 12 Sep 2013 - 22:55
_ writes:_ … Wednesday September 18th, Worcester Airport, WAPA and the Fitchburg Pilots Association will be co hosting a cookout and two safety semi…
rev1 - 26 Aug 2013 - 02:16
_ writes:_ … The fly in was well attended with 7 aircraft flying in for the event. The cookout and both the hangar and real flying was enjoyed by al…
rev1 - 25 Aug 2013 - 16:09
_ writes:_ … Dominic at the Garner Airport asked us to pass along an invitation to Pokki Cub Haven 26, Fly In or Drive, rain or shine on the Gardner…
rev2 - 09 Apr 2013 - 02:38
_ writes:_ … A 32 mile TFR has been announced for Monday afternoon, for President Obama's trip to Connecticut. The two TFR's are: * 3/0012 * 3…
rev1 - 07 Apr 2013 - 02:00
_ writes:_ … The FAA announced yesterday that they will temporarily delay the tower closings until June 15th, but at that all towers would be closed…
rev2 - 27 Mar 2013 - 21:39
_ writes:_ … The FAA has published the schedule for contract control towers. (Though it's announced as a euphemism "Federal Contract towers where fu…
rev1 - 03 Feb 2013 - 20:04
_ writes:_ … The next WAPA / ORH Safety Seminar will be held on Wednesday Feb. 13, at 7:00 pm. Do you fly at night? Are you aware of all the night f…
rev1 - 01 Dec 2012 - 02:11
_ writes:_ … Find out at the upcoming safety seminar. Wednesday December 5th, Worcester Airport, 7:00 pm. Reserve your seat here Attend this exciti…
rev1 - 20 Aug 2012 - 16:30
_ writes:_ … The 2012 Labor Day fly in at Tanner Hiller Airport (Airnav:8B5) will be held from Friday August 31st through Sunday September 2nd. (Cl…
rev1 - 20 Aug 2012 - 16:07
_ writes:_ … This year in addition to the new badge readers, there is now mandatory driver training that must be accomplished annually. Which means …
rev1 - 30 Jun 2012 - 03:36
_ writes:_ … New badge readers have been installed at ORH, and the access procedure has changed. Previously, you entered your PIN and then scanned t…
rev2 - 30 Jun 2012 - 03:40
* _ writes:_ … The hard work by several folks has paid off, and the SPAGS initial approach fix is now active. As reported earlier, Anthony "Spag" B…
rev2 - 30 Jun 2012 - 02:55
_ writes:_ …There are 30 Mile TFR's over the area on Monday and Tuesday of this coming week. * Portsmouth NH, 2/1255 Monday June 25th * Bost…
rev2 - 04 Apr 2012 - 20:53
_ writes:_ … Two 30 mile TFR's will be active tomorrow Friday March 30, 2012. * 2/8611 Portland, ME * 2/8615 Burlington VT As usual, check wit…
rev2 - 20 Mar 2012 - 03:41
_ writes:_ … A Larger than usual presidential TFR over Manchester and Nashua tomorrow Thursday March 1st. It's a 35 mile outer ring, pushes right …
rev2 - 29 Feb 2012 - 19:08
_ writes:_ … As political season cranks up, expect to see more. There will be 9 3 mile 3000 foot TFRs tomorrow Thursday February 23rd beginning at 1…
rev1 - 02 Jan 2012 - 18:56
_ writes:_ … Have you recently renewed your drivers license, passport or other ID used to prove identity in order to obtain an access badge? If so, …
rev1 - 22 Nov 2011 - 01:36
_ writes:_ … The 2010 party at Grill on the Hill was a resounding success. Be sure to sign up soon for the 2011 event. $25 per person, reservations …
rev1 - 19 Sep 2011 - 01:06
_ writes:_ … The Collings foundation Wings of Freedom tour will be returning to Worcester for an extended visit, Friday September 23rd through Wedne…
rev2 - 04 Sep 2011 - 13:25
_ writes:_ … There will be a TFR starting tomorrow Thursday August 18, over the Cape and Islands due to President Obama's vacation. Like last year…
rev1 - 12 Jun 2011 - 02:55
_ writes:_ … Here are a few more details on the destruction of Southbridge airport. According to a report in the Telegram. "Fifteen airplanes and tw…
rev2 - 09 Jun 2011 - 22:55
_ writes:_ … Can SPAGS return as the "Initial Approach Fix" for ILS 29 at Worcester? The FAA has had the identifier SPAGS reserved for a number of y…
rev4 - 01 Jun 2011 - 14:37
UPDATED: Windsor Locks TFR amended _ writes:_ … Let's everyone try to avoid close encounters of the "F 18" kind. There are multiple VIP TFR's for…
rev1 - 24 Jan 2011 - 15:28
_ writes:_ … New vehicle access procedures for ORH. The 2010 stickers expire on 1/31/2011. No vehicles without a 2011 sticker will be permitted on t…
rev8 - 09 Jun 2011 - 17:11
_ writes:_ … I'm deeply saddened to report that this morning, aviation lost one of it's great. Gregg Andrews lost his life this morning a little bef…
rev1 - 21 Nov 2010 - 02:41
_ writes:_ … The annual Holiday Dinner Party for 2010 will be held Wednesday evening, 6 10pm. WAPA members, former members, and hopefully future mem…
rev3 - 09 Nov 2010 - 02:27
Andy Davis asked that we pass along the following sad news: It is with deepest regret to announce the passing of Worcester Airport Operations Shift Ma…
rev2 - 09 Nov 2010 - 02:28
_ writes:_ … The October meeting and Safety Seminar has been postponed to Wednesday October 20. We didn't want to pass up the opportunity to have Do…
rev5 - 30 Sep 2010 - 14:12
UPDATE 9/28 Runway reopened 0800 Thursday WAPA will post updates as received.! _ writes:_ … The WAPA Meeting on September 8th featured a cookout f…
rev2 - 02 Sep 2010 - 18:00
_ writes:_ … The president will be on the Vineyard for 10 days, resulting in a TFR covering much of the Cape and Islands. The good news is that ther…
rev2 - 18 Aug 2010 - 14:31
_ writes:_ … WAPA's annual cookout is set for August 7 (raindate August 14). Time is noon 3pm. Location is Gardner Airport (GDM), CTAF/Unicom 122….
rev2 - 23 Jun 2010 - 13:45
_ writes:_ … At a signing ceremony this morning, Governor Deval Patrick, Lt. Governor Tim Murray, Worcester City Manager Michael V. O'Brien, Chairma…
rev1 - 22 Jun 2010 - 01:11
_ writes:_ … The FCC issued proposed rules on June 15th that will outright ban the use of 121.5 MHz ELT transmitters effective 60 days from publicat…
rev2 - 09 Apr 2010 - 00:56
Alex Kittenplan is looking for pilots to participate in an impromptu Flyout on Saturday, in support of Sambel's Restaurant at Montpelier (Airnav:MPV)....
rev3 - 09 Apr 2010 - 00:55
WAPA will be starting back up with a cookout in front of the terminal building, after 6:PM. So if you want to grab a burger and dogs, come early to th…
rev3 - 04 Apr 2010 - 19:51
_ writes:_ … Word from the FAA and AOPA there will be a TFR on Thursday April 1st, 2 3PM centered on Portsmouth NH. Another over Portland ME from …
rev4 - 22 Jun 2010 - 01:14
_ writes:_ … For the 2nd time in a month, Norwood ( Airnav:OWD ) is under water. Word from Airport Manager Russ Maguire: Unfortunately, I was forced…
rev2 - 22 Jun 2010 - 01:14
_ writes:_ … Two aviation surveys are available now please respond to both of these ASAP. First, from the Massachusetts Department of Transportati…
rev3 - 30 Sep 2009 - 03:40
_ writes:_ … With a gusty crosswind early this afternoon, three WWII aircraft arrived at ORH, beginning a 3 day visit with tours and rides available…
rev5 - 02 Sep 2009 - 01:53
_ writes:_ … Update Another TFR, this one over Boston, goes into effect Friday August 28th at 9:00 PM, running through Saturday August 29th at 5:00 …
rev2 - 01 Jul 2009 - 01:26
_ writes:_ … With the recent signing of the Massachusetts Transportation Reform Legislation, the Massachusetts Aeronautics Commission has been elimi…
rev3 - 29 Apr 2009 - 01:34
_ writes:_ … News from WAPA. The WAPA nominating meeting for officers and the BoardOfDirectors was held prior to the FAA Safety Seminar on April 1st…
rev1 - 12 Feb 2009 - 00:53
writes: … We had a good meeting in February and an opportunity to meet the new Airport Director at Worcester Andrew Davis. Andy took time to go…
rev1 - 06 Jan 2009 - 15:46
writes: … As of January 2009, the WAPA meetings will move to Wednesday evenings. The primary reason for the change is to accommodate the Thursday…
rev2 - 03 Sep 2008 - 15:49
writes: … Chip Jarry wrote in with a reminder from the AOPA ASN. The Biddeford Maine Airnav:B19 fly in will be this Saturday, August 30th. From…
rev2 - 20 Aug 2008 - 23:58
writes: … Jim Adams wrote in with the August Safety Seminars. This one is a "Don't Miss" Program. Topic: VFR charts, all you ever wanted to know…
rev3 - 28 Aug 2008 - 23:28
writes: … Eric Waldron contacted me to let us know that the FAA is considering a proposal by the Tersian Carmelites to install a large wind turbi…
rev1 - 01 Jul 2008 - 23:13
writes: … Budget bill reported out of legislature conference committee did NOT include repeal of the aviation sales tax exemption. Back to: WebHo…
rev2 - 02 May 2009 - 04:30
Mel Turmelle writes… Here are the revised Letters of which I wrote in March/April. Please make them available to all users. Letter to Aimen 08 1 mer…
rev2 - 14 Jun 2008 - 02:58
writes: … At Wednesday's WAPA meeting, Airport Manager Eric Waldron and others from Massport presented plans for construction at ORH over this sum…
rev1 - 12 Jun 2008 - 04:10
writes: … There are a couple of new sources for weather and flight planning out there. The Unisys weather weather.unisys.com site offer up a num…
rev1 - 06 Jun 2008 - 11:54
writes: … Effective November 8, the coding format for all TAF's will change. In addition, TAF's for certain airports will be provided for a 30 hou…
rev1 - 04 Jun 2008 - 16:49
writes: … District 3 Councilor Paul P. Clancy Jr., proposed cutting a significant portion of tax levy subsidy the city provides for Worcester Reg…
rev3 - 13 May 2008 - 14:28
writes: … Please contact your Senators ASAP and share your opinion. Attached are an updated contact list and a brochure from the Mass Airport Ma…
rev2 - 30 Apr 2008 - 22:50
writes: … See the Telegram article discussing a 10.8million dollar grant for the Airport, that is being questioned. http://www.telegram.com/artic…
rev2 - 26 Apr 2008 - 21:40
writes: … There will be two 30 mile TFR's tomorrow Friday April 25th over Hartford and South Kent. These include the 10 mile no fly zones and the…
rev3 - 17 Sep 2017 - 03:22
writes: … Update: Response to Dave Libbey from George Peterson, Minority Leader "The new bill that is being reported out of the Committee on Wa…
rev2 - 02 Apr 2008 - 00:42
Jim Adams wrote in with the March schedule. Attached is a PDF version of the calendar. Please post at your local airports. * MAR08pgmPdf.pdf Bac…
rev1 - 07 Feb 2008 - 01:46
writes: … Gregg Andrews forwarded a note from the Mass. Airport Management Association, which is included behind the "read more..." MAMA worked ha…
rev1 - 07 Feb 2008 - 02:30
Charley Valera contacted us with news of a fund raising raffle for the Fitchburg Pilots Association Scholarship Fund. Winner will receive round trip c…
rev1 - 24 Jan 2008 - 01:14
Flightglobal.com has an article online with pictures of the new SpaceShipTwo, and a twin fuselage White Knight 2 under construction. A comprehensive …
rev2 - 23 Jan 2008 - 04:15
writes: … I've had a subscription to NASA's Aviation Safety Reporting System's monthly newsletter Callback for many years. It was free, and only …
rev2 - 20 Jan 2008 - 00:34
writes: … * Raul uploaded a photo gallery from our Cirrus display. * Risks digest Risks:25.02 has a number of aviation related articles i…
rev1 - 16 Jan 2008 - 01:31
writes: … From Telegram Gazette: The city of Worcester and MassPort have agreed to extend the operating agreement for the airport for another ye…
rev1 - 06 Jan 2008 - 00:16
From the What were they thinking department Wired Magazine is reporting that the FAA is concerned about the systems design of the new Boeing 787 Dream…
rev4 - 19 Jan 2008 - 14:57
Watch this space: Looking good for tomorrow night. Aircraft and pilot are lined up, so if all stays on schedule, we'll be all set! Cirrus Design an…
rev1 - 01 Jan 2008 - 03:18
writes: … The Risks digest is reporting in Risks:24.93 that Qantas Airlines at Melbourne International Airport was topping off Oxygen Systems with…
rev2 - 06 Jan 2008 - 00:17
writes: … Jim Adams sent in the December calendar. For your viewing pleasure, and please post at your local airports. * DEC07pgm.doc MS Word…
rev2 - 07 Dec 2007 - 23:37
writes: … This is a great opportunity to bring along your spouse or significant other to meet the rest of the WAPA crowd! And WAPA will subsidize …
rev3 - 07 Dec 2007 - 23:37
Update: Don't forget to reply to the mailing and attend the 12/5 meeting if you have any interest in a new hangar. for the details. writes: … …
rev1 - 20 Nov 2007 - 03:26
SteveF wrote in with an update about Alton Bay (Airnav:B18) from the 170 mailing list. Looks like they have great plans for 2008. So we need to hop…
rev2 - 08 Dec 2007 - 01:03
Jim Adams wrote in with the November schedule. Get your copies here. And if you can print them and post at area Airports, please do! And don't forg…
rev2 - 20 Nov 2007 - 02:53
writes: … Signs on the Swissport building at ORH say that the lot will be closed for paving and repairs on Sunday and Monday the 11th and 12th. C…
rev1 - 05 Nov 2007 - 00:49
Alex Kittenplan wrote in with some disturbing news. He attached a press release from Precision Airmotive part of which is excerpted here: Precisio…
rev4 - 05 Nov 2007 - 00:53
writes: … The next WAPA Meeting will be a FAA Safety Seminar. The seminar will cover Spatial Disorientation and attendees will get a chance in t…
rev2 - 25 Oct 2007 - 00:07
writes: … Several WAPA Members and guests were able to get together on short notice for glider rides at Sterling Airport (Airnav:3b3), with the Gr…
rev2 - 05 Nov 2007 - 00:53
writes: … Better late than never… the October 2007 Seminar Schedule has arrived from Jim Adams at the FAA. You can get your copies here, and as…
rev3 - 19 Oct 2007 - 03:26
writes: … AOPA Expo comes to Hartford next week. Richard Gammon reminded everyone on Unicom today that AOPA has published arrival procedures for …
rev1 - 26 Sep 2007 - 02:43
… And is it true that the Captain always has the first officer do the walk around? This photo has been floating around for a while, and word from th…
rev4 - 07 Oct 2007 - 01:04
writes: … Heads up! FAA has issued a NOTAM from this Tuesday Sept. 18th through Friday October 5th to cover the U.N. General Assembly. In additi…
rev1 - 19 Sep 2007 - 01:40
writes: … Reuters reports in this article that Nepal Airlines has taken to sacrificing goats to appease the Hindu sky god. KATHMANDU (Reuters) …
rev2 - 08 Sep 2007 - 17:21
writes: … The September 6th meeting will be a presentation by a CFI Glider from the GBSC Greater Boston Soaring Club on adding a Glider Rating…
rev3 - 20 Aug 2007 - 23:02
writes: … No Lobster or Ice Cream by air this weekend. Jaffrey Airport is closed through Monday the 20th for the annual Jaffrey Festival of Firew…
rev1 - 17 Aug 2007 - 02:33
writes: … Steve Foley inquired about a Massport legal notice in Tuesday's Telegram. There is a public hearing scheduled for Wednesday September 5…
rev1 - 17 Aug 2007 - 01:16
writes: … Bruce Schnier's Blog has an interesting interview with the TSA's head Kip Hawley on airport passenger screening and security. It wa…
rev2 - 23 Sep 2007 - 22:58
writes: And we worry about flour bombing contests… An A 10 Thunderbolt with the Air National Guard managed to drop a practice bomb on the runway a…
rev3 - 12 Aug 2007 - 21:18
writes: … FAA and AOPA have both sent out notices about the upcoming VIP TFR over Kennebunkport starting Thursday afternoon 8/9 and running throug…
rev1 - 08 Aug 2007 - 01:19
writes: … Better Late than Never… Jim Adams wrote in with the August 2007 seminar schedule. Get your copy here. You can get the PDF or MS Word…
rev2 - 08 Aug 2007 - 01:19
writes: … Jim Adams wrote in with the July schedule. Copies are attached here. As usual, if you get a chance, please post at your local airports…
rev8 - 02 Jul 2007 - 22:40
writes: … AOPA sent out an alert that there are two TFRs that will be in our backyard starting today Thursday June 28. The 2nd TFR runs from Thur…
rev8 - 19 Sep 2007 - 00:52
CANCELED! The Elmira trip has been canceled. For further information, contact feedback #64;worcesterapa.org If nobody shows up, does a fly out still…
rev3 - 19 Sep 2007 - 00:50
Update: 9/15/07 Due to program changes at the EAA, WAPA is no longer permitted to conduct organized Young Eagle events. We will still attempt to ass…
rev4 - 09 Aug 2007 - 03:15
writes: … John Munn reports that WAPA and the FAA have arranged for a special return visit by Bob Martens on July 12th. Bob's topic will be Dying…
rev1 - 17 Jun 2007 - 17:28
writes: … WAPA Clerk David Libby posted the meeting minutes for our May Annual Meeting, and our June general meeting and directors meeting. WAPA …
rev1 - 17 Jun 2007 - 17:22
writes: … The June 11th Risks Digest has an interesting report by a pilot regarding the impact of FSS Privatization on services and the risk to fl…
rev1 - 28 May 2007 - 13:25
writes: … Jim Adams wrote in with the 2007 FAASTeam program schedule. He asks that everyone post these at their local airports. The schedules ar…
rev3 - 24 May 2007 - 03:14
writes: … The FAA has issued a notam restricting flight inthe area during President Bush's planned visit on Wednesday, May 23. There will be a lar…
rev4 - 19 Jun 2007 - 01:46
writes: … The AOPA has been leading the way in a battle to stop proposed GA user fees. For more information and the latest on the FAA funding …
rev4 - 02 Jun 2007 - 01:53
writes: … The May calendar of events is attached below. As usual, post at your local airports if you have a chance. Updated: Bob Adelizzi wrote i…
rev2 - 06 May 2007 - 23:28
CANCELED Runway closed at 1B1 writes: … Steve F. is organizing a breakfast fly out to Columbia County 1B1 for Sunday May 6th. Leave ORH at 8:4…
rev4 - 07 May 2007 - 12:51
writes: … Have any of you tried the new automated weather that has replaced the 1 800 WXBRIEF ? It is at 1 877 484 2799 and is a computer generate…
rev2 - 25 Apr 2007 - 01:29
writes: … There will be a TFR over NY City on Tuesday, April 24th. Latest information has it running from 11:45 AM until 8:10 PM local, but times …
rev6 - 05 May 2007 - 03:29
writes: … When: Thursday May 3, 6:30 pm Gathering Time Where: The Annual Meeting will take place at Tweeds Restaurant, 231 Grove Str…
rev2 - 06 Apr 2007 - 04:31
writes: … At tonights Safety Seminar several people asked for pointers to the NTSB animation of the June 2005 BOS runway incursion. Links to the …
rev2 - 24 Apr 2007 - 01:30
writes: … This Tuesday, April 10th, the Fitchburg Pilot Association is holding a Safety Seminar preceded by a Picnic / BBQ at 6:00 PM. The semina…
rev4 - 24 May 2007 - 03:14
writes: … Jim Adams wrote in with the April 2007 calendar of Safety Seminars for the Bradley FSDO. Also, Bob Adelizzi forwarded notices for the B…
rev1 - 11 Mar 2007 - 16:56
Flyout March 17th Some of us delayed by frozen aircraft plan to make the trip to Schenectady on Saturday March 17. Members, send a note to unicom #6…
rev3 - 25 Feb 2007 - 22:14
writes: … Finally completed. 234 articles published on the original WAPA web have been migrated into the new TWiki format. You can find an index …
rev2 - 25 Feb 2007 - 20:29
writes: … AvWeb and others are reporting that the new Federal Air Tour rule published in the recent Federal Register directly impacts Young Eagles…
rev4 - 09 Mar 2007 - 23:53
writes: … ORH pilots should have received a letter from Eric Waldron this past week detailing the new TSA Security Directives that were discussed …
rev2 - 25 Feb 2007 - 20:04
writes: … Seminar schedules and some other information… Jim Adams wrote in with the March 2007 seminar schedule. And a few other notices came o…
rev2 - 25 Feb 2007 - 20:33
writes: … Members Only Dave Libbey has submitted the minutes from our Feb. meeting. They are now available for viewing in WapaSecure.MeetingMin…
rev2 - 25 Feb 2007 - 20:31
writes: … Main.SteveF and Dewey wrote in with a bit of a trip report. Sounds like it was a good time. Hopefully we'll get some pictures to put up…
rev1 - 20 Feb 2007 - 03:05
writes: … Main.SteveF and Dewey wrote in with a bit of a trip report. Sounds like it was a good time. Hopefully we'll get some pictures to put up…
rev1 - 08 Feb 2007 - 01:17
writes: … I found this story referenced on http://slashdot.org/ It appears that Gulfstream has come up with a new unique way to do skywriting….
rev2 - 15 Feb 2007 - 20:05
writes: … Bob Adelizzi wrote in with notice about an upcoming FAA Safety Seminar in Warwick RI, nearby the T.F. Green airport. The seminar is spo…
rev3 - 01 Feb 2007 - 00:43
writes: … AOPA is reporting that a TFR will be up around NY City tomorrow (Wednesday) for President Bush's planned visit. The AOPA information on…
rev1 - 22 Jan 2007 - 17:31
writes: … The 2007 Vehicle Access Stickers are available and 2006 stickers will no longer be valid for use after January 31st, so you should rene…
rev1 - 18 Jan 2007 - 00:32
Jim Adams wrote in with the February 2007 Seminar Schedule. Get your copy here, and if you can, please post a copy at your local airports. * FEB0…
rev2 - 29 Jan 2007 - 04:58
Commander Joseph Zwirblia writes: … Aviation Headset Raffle Benefiting Civil Air Patrol #8217;s Goddard Squadron Cadet Program Located at Worces…
rev2 - 29 Jan 2007 - 04:59
writes: … Jim Adams wrote in with the January 2007 Seminar Schedule. The schedule is attached below in MS Word and Adobe PDF formats. WAPA and t…
rev2 - 21 Jan 2007 - 01:18
writes: … We just received late notice that there will be a Community Meeting held at Worcester Airport, Wednesday December 13, 2006, at 6:00 PM i…
rev28 - 11 Mar 2007 - 16:10
We will be running the trip on March 17th as well for members who were unable to fly in February. writes: … Steve Fogarty has planned a joint fl…
rev3 - 21 Jan 2007 - 03:01
Update 12/3/2006: Late last night AT T removed the block. writes: … This SPAM blocking is getting to be really annoying. Now we are blocked b…
rev3 - 21 Jan 2007 - 03:02
writes: … Bob Adelizi and James Adams wrote in with the BOS and BDL seminar schedules attached here for your reading pleasure. Please pass them…
rev5 - 21 Jan 2007 - 03:02
Updated 11/30/06: We've been approved for the AOL "white list". Hopefully we won't be blocked again unless somehow SPAM starts getting through our s…
rev4 - 21 Jan 2007 - 03:03
writes: … The December meeting, originally planned for Thursday December 7th has been cancelled. WAPA members have been invited to a pot luck Hol…
rev1 - 21 Oct 2006 - 01:30
writes: … Phil Boyer of AOPA wrote a Great Editorial about the recent news coverage and editorials about banning light aircraft traffic over major…
rev1 - 21 Oct 2006 - 02:36
writes: … A recent posting in the Risks Digest suggests that there is a risk from the more accurate navigation delivered by modern avionics. The…
rev2 - 21 Jan 2007 - 03:03
writes: … Jim Adams mailed out the November safety calendar. As usual, you can also sign up for e mail alerts or search for nearby seminars at th…
rev2 - 21 Jan 2007 - 03:04
writes: … Pete Lindberg wrote in with the October schedule for the Bradley FSDO. WAPA and Worcester Airport are sponsoring a seminar on Thursday …
rev2 - 21 Oct 2006 - 01:19
writes: … Bob Adelizzi and Peter Lindberg have sent in the September seminar schedules, and Steve Fogarty points out that AOPA is holding a semina…
rev2 - 06 Sep 2006 - 01:40
Channel 4 Boston is reporting that Allegiant Air is ceasing its Worcester service. I've not been able to find any formal announcements from Allegiant…
rev2 - 12 Sep 2006 - 00:26
Charley Valera wrote in: … I'm with the Fitchburg Pilots Assoc. We're having our annual fly in this year on Sept. 9, 2006. Rain date is the 10th…
rev3 - 28 Aug 2006 - 03:49
writes: … AOPA reported today that there will be a Presidential TFR up at Kennebunkport this week, running Thursday thru Sunday, 1045 LOCAL 08/24/06…
rev3 - 21 Jan 2007 - 03:04
We've gotten word on a few things worth pointing out: * Jaffrey Airport will be closed August 17 thru August 21 August 19th is the Annual Firework…
rev4 - 12 Sep 2006 - 00:26
The 2006 Annual WAPA Picnic / Fly in will be held at Garnder Airport on Saturday August 12, 2006. The event starts at Noon, and will be held along wi…
rev4 - 12 Sep 2006 - 00:27
Pete Lindberg sent in the schedule for the Bradley FSDO sponsored Safety Seminars. Read the details here: * August 2006 Bradley FSDO Programs (MS W…
rev7 - 21 Jan 2007 - 03:05
%ANOTHER TRIP IS ON FOR TODAY SUNDAY 7/30. The Owls Head trip is Saturday July 29 with a rain date of Sunday July 30. There is a lot to see at Owl #8…
rev14 - 21 Jan 2007 - 03:05
The Rhinebeck trip is on for Sunday 7/9 the trip is a go as the weather is to be perfect. See you at Kingston 20N from 10 to 1 and after the show …
rev4 - 13 Jul 2006 - 23:53
At the June meeting we had a brief training session covering airfield access procedures. Here is an update, and a reminder about the upcoming access b…
rev7 - 08 May 2022 - 03:50
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rev1 - 17 Jun 2006 - 02:31
Peter Lindberg sent in the July FAA Safety Seminar schedule. We had initially planned to skip the 7/6 seminar due to the proximity of the July 4th ho…
rev1 - 08 Jun 2006 - 03:09
writes: Dave Libbey submitted minutes from the June 1st meeting. They are posted for WAPA Members in the secure section of the web. Members can read…
rev5 - 02 Jun 2006 - 23:56
writes: The next WAPA meeting will be held on Thursday June 1st in the terminal building at Worcester Airport. The meeting starts at 6:30 PM. The pr…
rev3 - 27 May 2006 - 17:31
AOPA pointed out that there will be a Presidential TFR this Saturday May 27th centered on West Point NY. It will cover into Connecticut, including Da…
rev6 - 03 Jul 2006 - 03:58
Peter Lindberg wrote in with the June 2006 Safety Seminar schedule. It is attached below in MS Word and Adobe PDF formats. And Bob Adelizi sent in…
rev3 - 25 May 2006 - 00:05
Did you know about Runway Safety Week? Take our poll: Comments Back to: WebHome Main.GeorgeClark 18 May 2006
rev2 - 26 May 2006 - 02:25
writes: The old web page had a poll asking what one thing should WAPA accomplish in 2006. There were 16 responses, with a tie for "Organized Flyouts…
rev11 - 01 Jul 2006 - 13:01
writes: This is the beginnings of a new WAPA Web Site. We are moving completely over to the Wiki and will eventually shut down the old wapa news web …
rev4 - 17 Sep 2017 - 03:22
Bob Adelizzi wrote in to thank WAPA for hosting his visit in January. At that meeting he promised a copy of The Pilot's Guide to Boston Consolidated …
rev2 - 26 May 2006 - 02:36
Amos Heckendorf raised a question at the January Safety Seminar… It appears that GOZZR is gone, PUMPP is relocated and is now the IAF. The changes c…
rev8 - 30 Aug 2007 - 00:33
Bruce Irving writes: "Yesterday's flight to the Hudson River VFR Corridor was awesome! The weather was great and NYC never looked so good. I flew do…