Let's Fly WA Destination Videos

Let's Fly WA will begin releasing videos, slideshows, downloadable information and other items to help showcase some of Washington's attractions.

Pilots love to explore new areas but it can be difficult to find that special place sometimes. In this day and age of high priced fuel it is even more important to have all of the information you can in an effort to get as much fun and adventure out of your trip as possible.

Along with attraction information we will include airport info and in flight videos showing the approach to some of the more interesting airports in the state. We all hate going in to an airport without having access to some local knowledge.

View a quick preview below and then subscribe to either our Patreon page or our YouTube feed so you don’t miss an episode. 

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One of our goals has always been to provide our readers with more than something to browse and forget or a cute little video of blue sky and a propeller spinning.

We are currently filming short segments that highlight one or two reasons to fly to a particular airport. It could be an on airport cafe, beach access, local attractions or simply the wonderful customer service on the field.

All of our videos are free but if you like, we do have a donation page at Patreon that would help acquire better cameras and sound equipment as well as allowing us to offer more content.

Alaska Flying Video

Lets Fly WA's Patreon Page

Please follow the links above for more information or to simply enjoy a quick video of flying in Alaska.

As always, fly safe!

2014 Aviation Conference and Trade Show

Don't forget to check out the 2014 Aviation Conference and Trade Show February 22 & 23rd in Puyallup Washington!

 

 

Conference & Trade ShowFebruary 22 & 23, 2014
Washington State Fair Events Center Puyallup, WA
SATURDAY 9-5:30 | SUNDAY 10 - 4 PM
ADMISSION: $5.00
FREE parking | FREE kids 17 and under

 

 

Here is some information taken directly from the even web site http://www.washington-aviation.org/hours.html

 

Frequently Asked
Attendee Questions:
 

What is it? This two day event brings pilots, mechanics, aircraft owners and their families together for seminars and presentations as well as over 350 exhibits.
Big NEWS for 2014!
Apart from the great new line up of aviation seminars SAT and SUN, in 2014 we will once again expand the event with sessions designed to help businesses, airports and students at the 2nd Annual NW Aviation Business & Career Forum. NOTE: This FRIDAY event is held independently from the Conference and Trade Show and does not impact attendees or exhibitors at this unless they wish to participate.
Looking for a place to stay?
Click here for a list of available lodging.more
Flying to Thun Field (Pierce County Airport)?
Spencer Aircraft has partnered with SIM - Safety in Motion to provide a FREE shuttle for pilots. The shuttle will begin at KPLU 1/2 before the show opens and conclude 1/2 hour after show closes.
How much does it cost?
Admission to the event is $5.00/day, kids 17 & under are free. Tickets are available at the Blue Gate entrance Parking is FREE in the Blue Lot. Special events, like Fridays Aviation Business & Career Forum, or Saturdays IA Maintenance Renewal Seminar, have separate fees.
Where is it?
The Northwest Aviation Conference and Trade Show is hosted at the Washington State Fair Events Center in Puyallup WA (directions). 35 minutes from SEATAC International Airport.
We occupy the Showplex Exhibit Hall which is accessed by the Blue Gate on Merdian. The hall is 122,000 feet and includes food court, 5 seminar rooms, keynote area, static displays and over 350 exhibitors.
What Presentations are scheduled for 2014?
We were pleased to welcome Mark Baker, AOPA president, who is the keynote speaker Saturday at 1 pm. Steve McCaughy, JJ Greenway, and Johnny Summer

• IA Maintenance Renewal
• FRI: Business & Airport presentations
• FRI: Aviation Career Forum
• Keynotes including: Mark Baker, AOPA president; JJ Greenway, Johnny Summer, and Steve McCaughy.
• Weather Workshop
• Helicopter & Seaplane Workshops
• Additional line-up coming soon!!

CALL NOW: 866-922-7469/ locally 360-427-5599 or email Rachel with any questions! 



Lake Hood Seaplane Base

The Seaplane Base at Lake Hood (PALH) is about three miles southwest of Anchorage, AK 

Lake Hood has about 200 flights a day making it the world's busiest seaplane base. 

The seaplane base is actually located not just on Lake Hood but also Lake Spenard. 

Watch where you are going if you are interested in flying in to Lake Hood for the first time as its about 1 nautical mile from the Ted Stevens International Airport. (PANC) 

Have fun and be safe!

Lake Hood Seaplane Base

Where is the Spruce Goose

Ever wonder what happened to the famous Spruce Goose?

The largest airplane of its time is housed at the Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum in McMinnville, Ore.

This huge seaplane was the brain child of Henry Kaiser and with the backing of Howard Hughes became the largest wooden aircraft ever built.

In Search of Amelia Earhart at Seattle Museum of Flight

In Search Of Amelia Earhart

The museum of flight in Seattle Washington is hosting an exhibit profiling the life and times of the most famous woman pilot of her time.

The exhibit includes photos, newreel footage, personal items and the only remaining piece of her Lockheed Electra airplane.

Find out more about this exciting exhibit at the museum's website.

Click Here

For more information on the Museum or Boeing Field, follow the link below.

Flight Destinations

Why do you fly to your chosen destination?

There are many web sites that give you information on what to expect at different airfields as far as fuel, FBO services, maintenance and other useful items but you don't normally find local attractions or reasons to go to these airports.

What I would like to do is collect some information from you as to why you choose to fly to different places. I know that many pick their destinations based on business needs, family visits and vacations.

I want to put together a list of fun or useful attractions at these airports like my information page on Roche Harbor Washington.

Help me build these pages by submitting your favorite destination and attractions, feel free to include pictures of the airfield, FBO, local attractions and anything else you feel that would be useful.

Send your suggestions and info to me at Lets Fly Wa

New web site is now open

I am proud to announce the opening of my new web site Lets Fly Washington!

The purpose of this site is to offer a place for pilots in Washington State to meet and share information about places to fly, rent airplanes, join a co-op to reduce ownership costs and just meet new people.

We will also be offering a page to sell your plane, search for planes forsale and to purchase shares of a plane through our co-op plan.

The site is still under construction so please feel free to offer suggestions and tell us about your favorite destinations so we can add them to the site.

I'd love to include a video or two of your favorite trips as well!

Don't let the name fool you, Lets Fly Washington is for everybody that loves aviation and we will accept listing for any type of aircraft from any location so don't be shy!

Come visit Lets Fly Washington!

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Air fields with no available services

I am interested in finding out what fields in the Washington, Oregon and Idaho area pilots fly in to and wish that they could fill their tanks and their stomachs.

Do these fields get used often or infrequently?

What services would you like to see at these fields?

Please leave your comments so I can get a better feel for this matter even if its to say "don't waste your time".

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Flying destinations, fuel and FBO list.

I have added this map to help collect information on fun or interesting places to fly to as well as locating good prices for fuel, good FBO service and help track pilot friends.

Please feel free to add your info so that others my share your fun places to fly.

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