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Snowy Owl Visits Paine Field

 

Snowy owl foraging on a crow near the north end of Paine Field.

Paine Field had an unusual avian visitor in November. A snowy owl spent several days in and around the Airport. Airport Operations, Maintenance, and USDA staff all found themselves trying to chase the large, white raptor away from aircraft movement areas. The snowy owl was undoubtedly having a rest-stop during its southern migration. Although beautiful and enjoyable to watch, the snowy owl should not be in the vicinity of moving aircraft. Its large stature and lazy nature is hazardous in itself, but it also attracts attention from other birds such as crows which form large flocks and relentlessly dive-bomb the owl. These flocks of crows present an additional hazard to aircraft. If you notice any wildlife hazard, particularly unusual activity, please contact Airport Operations at 425-610-8411. 

Tourism officials from all around Washington visit China.

Future of Flight Foundation's Sandy Ward joined representatives from the Port of Seattle, Delta Airlines, Seattle Convention and Visitors Bureau, Clipper Vacations, Crowne Plaza Hotels, Tacoma Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Washington State Wine Commission on a sales mission to Beijing, Guangzhou and Shanghai, China.  The group met with over 300 tour operators, travel agents and media.  China is the fastest growing and most stable overseas market for the Future of Flight & Boeing Tour.  In 2012, visitors to the Future of Flight & Boeing Tour from China are up 53% and visitors from Japan are up 36%. It is the second largest overseas market after Japan.  

The Future of Flight Foundation has a special connection with China.  Four Chinese students worked on the Summer Work and Travel program in 2012.  The students were all from Peking University in Beijing. 

L to R: Steve Waterman, Jennifer Eckman, Les Smith, and Sandy Johnson wrap boxes and barrels for the WPA's Christmas House toy and clothing collection.

Christmas House is a 100% volunteer, non-profit organization in Everett, Washington that provides an opportunity for qualifying, low-income, Snohomish County parents to select free holiday gifts for their children: age infant - 18 yrs old.  Many people contribute to the success of Christmas House and are responsible for putting bright smiles on the faces of over 10,000 children in Snohomish County on Christmas morning. 

Historic Flight's New DC-3. Photo by James Polivka

Historic Flight Foundation has received a new addition in time for the holidays.  The nostalgic DC-3 aircraft landed at Paine Field on Wednesday, November 7, joining a collection of vintage military and civilian aircraft from 1927-1957.  The Douglas DC-3 is perhaps the most recognizable propeller-driven airliner in history.  In over 75 years of flight, the DC-3 has carried more passengers, flown more miles, and broken more records than any other airplane in history.  It was the pivotal aircraft which made commercial air travel comfortable and reliable for the first time.   Fully restored,  the DC-3 now features a combination of executive-style VIP interior with classic Pan American Airways' livery, reflecting its varied duties.  The DC-3 will be on display to the public for a limited time before it is moved to a private hangar to protect it from the winter weather.  It will go back on display to the public for special occasions, and in the spring the plane will join the rest of the collection of flying aircraft at the Historic Flight Foundation at Kilo-7.  Stop by and visit!

Captain Mace's family deliver Thanksgiving dinners donated by QFC-Mukilteo and the IAFF Local 2597 Paine Field Firefighters to the Hawthorne School Backpack Program.

For the past four years, Hawthorne Elementary School has provided food for students through the 'Weekend Backpack Program.' The majority of students at Hawthorne eat breakfast and lunch through the school food program. However, on the weekends, many students go without meals. Every Friday, students take home a backpack filled with easy-prep meals for the weekend. They return on Mondays with their empty backpacks and they are refilled again on Fridays. Families have expressed great appreciation for this vital program!    

The Paine Field Airport and some of its tenants have food collection barrels located around the field.  If you wish to donate food the drop boxes are located at the Airport Administration Office, the Airport Maintenance Department, the Airport Fire Department, Regal Air, Precision Engines, RH2 Engineering - Bothell, Historic Flight Foundation, and the Snohomish County Department of Emergency Services.

All items should be inexpensive, light to pack for the kids, and easy to make. The school packs two days of kid-friendly, single-serving food into the backpacks for each child. Tear open or pop top packaging and no cook or heat with water in the microwave types of food are best!

The Paine Field Airport Operations department would like to remind all hangar tenants of important rules, to keep the Airport safe for tenants, users and the public at large:

• You are not allowed to drive or walk out onto the active runway or taxiway. This also applies to walking inside the fence-line of the AOA. If you have any questions about markings, signs or AOA areas please call operations at 425-610-8411 to arrange a refresher course or get your questions answered.
• Your guests are your responsibility!  If you bring someone to the Airport and they are driving make sure to brief them ahead of time and escort your visitors at all times. Never leave a guest to find their way off of the Airport alone!
• Do not allow follow through traffic. When you pass through a gate access to the Airport, it is your responsibility to assure that no one follows behind you. Remember it is everyone's responsibility to help keep the Airport secure.

As always, the Airport Maintenance and Operations staff is here to help with your questions or concerns. 

Northway Aviation has a collection barrel for the Toys for Tots program. 

The objectives of Toys for Tots are to help less fortunate children throughout the United States experience the joy of Christmas; to play an active role in the development of one of our nation's most valuable resources - our children; to unite all members of local communities in a common cause for three months each year during the annual toy collection and distribution campaign; and to contribute to better communities in the future.