Website http://co-opa.com	May 2020, Vol. 20, Issue 3

President's Message:

We are back baby!  Deschutes County has started to lift the lock-down
and we can meet again as long as we maintain the social distance.  So
once again we are back at the Bend Builder’s Assist hanger on the
Third Thursday this May 21st at 6pm.  Many thanks to Mike Robertson
allowing us to use his space.  Instead of a potluck, everyone will bring
their own dinner and utensils, to eat at 6:30pm.  Then we will finish
up with a short informal meeting a 7pm.  Depending on who you ask, and
when, the weather for Saturday will be Sunny, or Partly Sunny, highs in
the 60’s, and wind calm to 10 mph.  Perfect day for a Fly-out.  Bring
destination ideas to discuss

Airshow:

The Airshow of the Cascades, is still on the schedule for August 28
and 29.  Obviously the details will depend on the mercy of what our
state government will allow.  Fingers crossed!

New Airport Manager:

As of April 27th, Tracy Williams is the new KBDN Airport Manager.
With luck we can all meet her soon.  I can only imagine how hard is was
to move this April.  I’m sure she will apply that bravery to her new
job.  Let us hope that our Central Oregon winters don’t scare her off.

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Calendar:

21 May – Monthly Meeting
22 May – Monthly Fly-out

18 June – Monthly Meeting
20 June – Monthly Fly-out

16 July – Monthly Meeting
18 July – Monthly Fly-out

Fly-Out(s):

Fly-outs turned into the perfect chance to get out of the house and
head to airports we normally skip due to their lack of food service near
the field.  Strictly bring your own lunch for now.  All while observing
a healthy anti-social distance from our fellow pilots. Once at our
destination we took the opportunity to stretch our legs and appreciate
the sights and smells of the Oregon Outback.

In March we headed out to Monument Airport (12S).  The runway is
short, narrow, curved, and inclined with a ridge-line where the cross
wind leg should be.

April took us to Oakridge State Airport (5S0).  Another inclined
runway, but sitting on a mesa, deep down in the middle of the narrow
Willamette River Valley.  Surrounded by a manicured lawn, with picnic
tables, camping sites, and nice views.

We did have one little scare, the wall of fog from Eugene came up the
valley, but stopped a few miles west of the airport, where the sun was
shining.

In early May we headed to Condon State Pauling Airport (3S9).  About
as easy a paved runway as you can get.  Right in the middle of wheat
country.  Next to the pioneer cemetery and the Country Fairgrounds.