Dick Solar - PNAA Board Member for 5 Years Retires

Dick Solar has been a key member of the PNAA Board of Directors for the past several years.  As Secretary, he not only helped keep us organized, but also served as an enthusiastic promoter of our activities in the aerospace community.

Following his retirement after 15 years with Honeywell, Dick and his wife have relocated to sunny Florida. He was met by his wife on July 3rd, after a 9 day cross-country solo flight in his 1947 Luscombe Airplane. He clocked 36 hours riding low and slow, and says he had a great time, but will consider a faster craft next time.

Dick is not sure exactly what will fill his time during this next phase of his life, but fully intends to continue his lifelong love of avionics. He hopes to remain active in aircraft restoration work, and possibly as a flight instructor.

Dick will be missed by PNAA and we wish him the best.

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Chairman Bill King Nominated for French Knighthood

PNAA Chairman, Bill King recently received a high honor from outgoing French President, Jacques Chirac. On May 9, 2007, the French Republic named him “Chevalier” (meaning knight) of the French National Order of Merit.
“This distinction, awarded by the French Government, is a sign of high esteem my country has for the important contribution you have made throughout your career to the development and enrichment of French-American relations in aeronautics and space.”
The French National Order of Merit is the second level of French Chivalry behind the Legion of Honor.  Foreigners worldwide make up a very small percentage of awards given each year and, while not members of the order, are accorded the same honor and respect.
An excerpt of the award:

PNAA at the 2007 Abbotsford Airshow

Five PNAA Representatives attended a special event at this year’s Abbotsford Airshow. Under the theme ofPNAA Reps at Abbotsford Airshow “Expanding Aerospace Partnerships,” they enjoyed a day of networking and front row seating to the show, followed by more networking and lunch, all co-hosted by the City of Abbotsford, The Canadian Consulate General - Seattle, Western Economic Diversification, the Aerospace Industry Association of British Columbia and Cascade Aerospace.
Photo: Bill King, John Graham, Jim Sheehan, Kevin Steck &  Karl Fagan in Abbotsford

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