Archived Stories from 2004

• Barany Chair at the 1/15 Safety Seminar: rev1 - 02 Jan 2004 - 03:59 The January 15th Safety Seminar will cover Spatial Disorientation, and will demonstrate this with th…

• Winter Party for WAPA Members: rev2 - 17 Sep 2017 - 03:22 WAPA Members… Back in November we decided to hold a post Holiday party on Saturday, January 31st. …

• Rick Reilly's F-14 Tomcat Ride: rev1 - 24 Jan 2004 - 16:58 Bill Matukaitis forwarded me an article originally written by Rick Reilly of Sports Illustrated, des…

• CFI Tip of the Month: rev1 - 26 Jan 2004 - 01:59 MarcC writes "Winter Operations:BRRRRRR!!!! With 2 more months left in this icebox we call New Eng…

• WAPA Minutes, Feb. 5th, 2004: rev1 - 06 Feb 2004 - 04:49 George writes: The WAPA meeting was called to order and lively discussion was held on a variety of t…

• Amazing Photos from Sept. Thunderbird Crash: rev2 - 17 Sep 2017 - 03:22 AvWeb has an absolutely amazing set of pictures and movies from the September 14th 2003 crash of Thu…

• ORH Gates out of service: rev1 - 08 Feb 2004 - 18:46 I found out today that the new gates are out of of commission at ORH. The company that installed th…

• Keene, Alton Bay Festivals this weekend!: rev2 - 17 Sep 2017 - 03:22 The 3rd annual Keene Ice and Snow Festival will be held this Saturday, February 14th from 11:00 AM u…

• WAPA Meeting Minutes - March 4, 2004: rev1 - 07 Mar 2004 - 16:16 George writes: WAPA held a short business meeting on 3/4, followed by pizza and a movie. 18 member…

• Upcoming changes in the WAPA Board: rev1 - 10 Mar 2004 - 02:02 George writes: Nominations for the Board and Officers are upcoming in April, and we have several ope…

• ORH News: rev1 - 10 Mar 2004 - 04:32 News from Worcester:.... Fuel prices, WAPA Discount, Airfield Access, Master Plan, New Runway Lights…

• WAPA Member Survey + Prize Drawing: rev1 - 16 Mar 2004 - 03:32 There is a new WAPA Member Survey up on the web. The purpose of the survey is to evaluate WAPA act…

• New Unicom mailing list for Members: rev1 - 21 Mar 2004 - 04:41 George writes: We have a new e mail list for the WAPA Membership to use for member to member communi…

• TFR in Nashua, Boston, March 25th, 2004: rev2 - 16 Mar 2007 - 02:00 Update: The below image of the TFR's including VFR frequencies has been made available by the FAA. U…

• Minutes: Nominating meeting & Safety Seminar - 4/1/2004: rev1 - 03 Apr 2004 - 16:33 George writes: The April 1st meeting no joke here was a rousing success. We had 55 attendees, a…

• Another "Anti-Noise" organization begins making noise: rev2 - 15 Mar 2007 - 23:38 George writes: The feedback address at WAPA received a letter from another organization that is loo…

• For Sale: 1979 C172N Skyhawk II: rev2 - 17 Sep 2017 - 03:22 Dwight wrote in to say I've decided to sell my 1/3 share in N3330E, a C 172N based at ORH. Here is …

• Stop-the-Noise wants large N-numbers under wings: rev1 - 24 Apr 2004 - 17:24 AOPA is reporting here www.aopa.org that Stop the noise www.stopthenoise.org is petitioning th…

• Security etc.@ ORH & Hello from the Chairman: rev1 - 24 Apr 2004 - 23:41 Arthur G. Allen MAC Chairman writes "Dear WAPA, I would express my support for your organization. We…

• Upcoming Scheduled TWY & RWY Closures (April 26-28) 2004: rev2 - 17 Sep 2017 - 03:22 The following notice was posted up at Swissport from Ron Stella, Airport Operations Shift Manager: O…

• WAPA 2004 Annual Meeting - Minutes: rev1 - 08 May 2004 - 18:29 Main.GeorgeClark writes: The Annual Meeting of WAPA was held on Thursday evening, May 6th. The meet…

• Annual Safety Fest in Hartford: rev1 - 08 May 2004 - 18:39 The Annual SafetyFest / MaintenanceFest, entitled "Visions of the Future" will be held on Saturday M…

• TFR in Hollis NH, Bangor ME: rev1 - 09 May 2004 - 23:44 There are two TFR NOTAMs up for Monday May 10th, 2004. Be sure to check with FSS for the latest NO…

• TFR in New Haven, CT Sunday May 23, 2004: rev2 - 17 Sep 2017 - 03:22 FAA has announced a TFR in New Haven for Sunday May 23, 2004. Check with Flight Service for up to d…

• The Collings Foundation Open House: rev1 - 31 May 2004 - 03:12 Wheels Wings: Great and Small The Collings Foundation of Stow, MA is pleased to announce its annual …

• Good General Aviation Publicity: rev1 - 03 Jun 2004 - 16:36 Main.DeweySasser writes "From the current (June 2004) AVWeb Newswire, an idea that I thought was pre…

• Young Eagles June 12th: rev1 - 05 Jun 2004 - 01:47 George writes: WAPA now has 38 kids registered for Young Eagles flights on June 12th. We run the ris…

• Pancake Breakfast at ORH June 12th: rev1 - 05 Jun 2004 - 01:56 George writes: This Saturday June 12, 2004, is a Pancake Breakfast Fly In at Worcester Airport. Hour…

• Be afraid, be very afraid - DNC TFR: rev2 - 17 Sep 2017 - 03:22 Alex Kittenplan writes "Below is the "Flight Advisory" that was approved by ATA 200/ATP 200 yesterda…

• Young Eagles June 12th a GO!: rev1 - 11 Jun 2004 - 23:53 The weather looks great for today, and we are all set for the Young Eagle rides, and for the Pancake…

• Young Eagles a Fantastic Success: rev2 - 17 Sep 2017 - 03:22 The Young Eagles and Pancake Breakfast event at Worcester on June 12th, was a fantastic success. We…

• 2004 WAPA Raffle Results: rev2 - 17 Sep 2017 - 03:22 Main.GeorgeClark writes: The WAPA scholarship fund raising raffle was held at the Safety Seminar at …

• July 2004 Safety Seminar on Air Traffic Control: rev2 - 17 Sep 2017 - 03:22 George writes We had a great turnout at the July 1st Safety Seminar. Bradley Tracon, Worcester Towe…

• Security changes at ORH, and DNC TFR: rev1 - 03 Jul 2004 - 17:36 GeorgeClark writes: Interesting news from Eric Waldron at the Safety Seminar Thursday evening. Ther…

• Poker Run Saturday July 17: rev1 - 10 Jul 2004 - 03:24 POKER RUN sponsored by The Worcester Area Pilots Association (WAPA) from 8:00 to 1:00. Come out for …

• How do I get active in Flying again?: rev1 - 24 Jul 2004 - 17:22 Bruce Irving writes: "I've been out of flying for a couple of years and want to get active again. …

• 2004 Poker Run Results: rev2 - 17 Sep 2017 - 03:22 George writes: The results from the WAPA Poker Run and Picnic are in. Unfortunately it was pretty…

• Sign up for FAA Safety Seminar E-Mail: rev1 - 31 Jul 2004 - 13:40 Bob Martens writes: The FAA has been threatening to discontinue mailing the monthly seminar announc…

• George and Karl's 2^nd Big AirVenture: rev2 - 17 Sep 2017 - 03:22 Karl Barry writes: "I woke up at 3:45AM Monday morning so I could meet George at the airport (ORH) …

• TFR in Portsmouth and Kennebunkport starting Aug. 6, 2004: rev1 - 05 Aug 2004 - 23:28 George writes: TFRs have been announced for Portsmouth, NH and Kennebunkport, ME. Portsmouth runs ju…

• RNC Airspace Restrictions coming: rev2 - 17 Sep 2017 - 03:22 Bob Martens writes: Some challenges in the weeks ahead! Pls use your influence to disseminate the a…

• TFR 5 mile radius of Westover this Weekend!: rev1 - 12 Aug 2004 - 13:26 George writes: Don't let Friday the 13th be your unlucky day. A TFR will be at Westover for this F…

• Charley devastates Florida Airports: rev1 - 15 Aug 2004 - 15:34 News reports and e mail are reporting that Orlando Executive and Orlando International were both bad…

• AOPA ASF Runway Safety Program: rev1 - 15 Aug 2004 - 15:43 Cary Dillman writes: This is from the most recent AOPA newsletter. I thought our members might be i…

• Stupid News Crew Tricks: rev2 - 16 Mar 2007 - 02:06 Bill Matukaitis wrote in to share a bulletin from the National Air Tour. Here at the Aviation Found…

• ORH Security Memo: Terror suspects reported at ACK: rev2 - 17 Sep 2017 - 03:22 Eric Waldron writes: "Attached is a copy of the memo that I have written asking everyone at the ai…

• Question as seen on the AOPA web board.: rev1 - 24 Aug 2004 - 17:19 Alex Kittenplan writes "The following question was seen on the AOPA web board " Any CFI I s want to…

• NASA Aviation Safety "Callback" celebrates 25 years.: rev1 - 25 Aug 2004 - 01:13 George writes: The NASA Aviation Safety Reporting System (ASRS) monthly newsletter "Callback" celebr…

• "Small Plane Terrorism" article in Boston: rev1 - 26 Aug 2004 - 19:22 DaveR writes: … "The 8/26/2004 edition of the Globe has a pretty unfavorable article about GA …

• Presidential TFR for Nashua Monday 8/30: rev1 - 28 Aug 2004 - 02:59 writes: … DaveR writes "AOPA has announced that there will likely be a Presidential TFR in the M…

• RNC TFRs - More Details: rev2 - 17 Sep 2017 - 03:22 writes: … Bob Martens sent through a number of word documents and graphics on the RNC Convention…

• "GPS Beyond Direct To" Seminar Tuesday Sept. 14: rev1 - 05 Sep 2004 - 01:27 WAPA and Worcester Airport are co sponsoring the AOPA Air Safety Foundation Seminar: "GPS, Beyond Di…

• comp.risks reports on cause of LA ATC Outage: rev1 - 21 Sep 2004 - 01:16 The Sept. 16 "Risks Digest" is reporting more details on the major ATC radio outage experienced in t…

• TSA orders new Flight Instructor Procedures: rev1 - 22 Sep 2004 - 03:59 AOPA is reporting that the TSA has imposed new procedures on all flight schools and instructors, inc…

• FAA ends mailings for Safety Seminars: rev2 - 17 Sep 2017 - 03:22 Bob Martens requested that we post the following information and get wide distribution for the Octob…

• TFR at Manchester NH - 10/1/2004: rev2 - 17 Sep 2017 - 03:22 A TFR has been posted for Manchester NH. It comes with the usual 10 mile radius no fly zone and a 30…

• Over to departure….: rev1 - 04 Oct 2004 - 01:27 Jon Filleul writes "Well, the time has come. Friday, October 1 was my last day at Swissport. I'd lik…

• Legal Tips for Safer Flying: rev1 - 05 Oct 2004 - 22:39 Bob Martens writes: Remember, no mailer this month, so widest dissemination for Thursday's seminar T…

• X-Prize won, VirginGalactic taking names: rev2 - 17 Sep 2017 - 03:22 The Ansari X Prize was won on Monday by Burt Rutan's Scaled Composites, and VirginGalactic is alread…

• Important meeting Thursday Nov. 4: rev1 - 28 Oct 2004 - 23:33 Next WAPA Meeting will be held Thursday November 4th at the American Legion Hall on Mill Street. Piz…

• TFR expected in Manchester and Portsmouth Friday 10/29: rev1 - 28 Oct 2004 - 23:40 The President is making a last minute trip to New Hampshire tomorrow Friday October 29. Accordingly …

• Fitchburg Airport under fire: rev2 - 17 Sep 2017 - 03:22 Alex Kittenplan wrote in to report that the Fitchburg Sentinel Enterprise has published a rather ala…

• November Safety Seminar schedule: rev2 - 17 Sep 2017 - 03:22 Bob Martens writes Sure its overkill, but as we adjust to the loss of the FAA monthly mailing of the…

• Nov. 2004 WAPA Brainstorming Minutes: rev1 - 06 Nov 2004 - 01:27 WAPA held a Membership Meeting on Thursday November 4, 2004. Meeting began with Pizza, and was calle…

• ORH Featured in 11/4 Worcester Magazine: rev1 - 06 Nov 2004 - 01:59 Worcester Magazine cover story for their November 4, 2004 issue features a top 10 list of things tha…

• Zen And The Art Of Pumpkin Bombing: rev1 - 04 Dec 2004 - 18:23 Dewey Sasser Writes: Found the following on AvWeb Skywritings: "Ah, autumn birds on the wing, a cr…

• MAC 2005 Registrations due: rev1 - 04 Dec 2004 - 18:33 George writes: The applications for MAC 2005 registration arrived a few weeks ago. Don't forget that…

• Worcester Airport Master Plan Meeting 12/9/2004: rev2 - 17 Sep 2017 - 03:22 George writes: I just received word that there will be a meeting at ORH Thursday night, December 9th…

• “Santa-One, You Are Cleared on Final”: rev1 - 13 Dec 2004 - 17:35 Anonymous Coward writes #8220;Santa One, You Are Cleared on Final #8221; Every year, the #8220; #8…

• Web site security changes: rev1 - 17 Dec 2004 - 01:24 Update 12/21/2004: Patches have been made available and applied. The search and submit functions hav…

• January 2005 Safety Seminar Calendar: rev2 - 17 Sep 2017 - 03:22 Bob Martens writes: Attached is the January Safety Seminar schedule. Pls disseminate to the best of …

• Jeppesen Nav Data Card Error -Safety Begins at ENT: rev1 - 28 Dec 2004 - 02:29 Amos Heckendorf writes: "Let's hear it once again for using check lists to keep ourselves safe. I ha…

• Major software update on the WAPA Website: rev1 - 29 Dec 2004 - 03:59 George writes "The WAPA Website has been updated to the latest version of the "Slashcode" software. …