About
Paine Field Chapter Mission
To advance and protect the interests of General Aviation in Washington State through advocacy, outreach, education, and social activities. We represent the pilots and aviation enthusiasts of Paine Field and its surrounding communities.
What We Are All About
Advocacy
Working closely with Airport Managers, Local Sponsors, WSDOT, State Legislators, and the FAA.
Outreach
Coordinating Airport Open Houses and presenting the benefits of GA to Media and Civic Groups.
Education
Organizing Hands On Safety and Maintenance Seminars for pilots
Social
Supporting and coordinating hangar picnics, parties, fly-ins, spot landing contests, and monthly meetings
Board of Directors
Paine Field Chapter
President
Sandy Allen
Acting VP
Richard Beckert
Treasurer
George Futas
Secretary
Larry Hinton
2025 Director
Peter Hickey
2024 Director
Rich Jones
2023 Director
Barbara Schach
The Washington Pilots Association (WPA) is the only Washington based non-profit organization of pilots and others interested in aviation focused on the need of serving pilots and promoting General Aviation in the State of Washington.
The Paine Field Chapter of the WPA is our local arm of this organization that allows local members work more closely on local issues thereby binging needed focus locally while supporting the larger statewide organization.