trooper1064

Hello everyone, Im a State Patrol pilot in Washington I fly Cessna 182's, 206's and King Air 200's. I see a huge experience base in these forums and learn alot from all of you. Im a newbie to these forums but you got to start somewhere as we all have with flying!

vagabond

Welcome to the forums!! Do you fly the I-5 corridor? If you see a dark blue car going the speed limit, that would be me!

You are correct, there is a breadth (not breath!) of experience here and I hope you become an active participant. There are a few law enforcement types here, you know, the gun wielding kind.

trooper1064

Yes I do fly the corridor almost daily. Thanks for the welcome!

de727ups

Do you ever fly in Eastern WA? I know it's very hard to get into the aviation division. I learned to fly in Wenatchee and now live in Spokane.

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trooper1064

I started there in Yakima for one year then transfered, and I do fly over there all the time. I started flying in Spokane at SFF. Wenatchee is beautful and so is Spokane, I lived in the Valley for a couple of years while I was in the Air Force 89-91.

74plb

A CHP officer gave me my PPL checkride in Santa Rosa in the early 90's. Nice guy and had some funny stories after the checkride was over.
I live in beautiful downtown Camas. Welcome!

trooper1064

Thanks, Im sure he has no shortage of stories Ive been a Trooper since 91' and the things you see you couldnt even begin to make up. How come its always windy when I fly down there? To PDX or I think its Pearson field if memory serves me when Im on the WA side. Thanks for the welcome

74plb

Yes, Pearson would probably be your airport of choice. If you come down to Camas, the Grove AP has quite a contingent of airline people both active and retired. The Columbia Gorge does put out a bit of wind thats for sure.
Sounds like a great job you have flying nice equipment..

trooper1064

Yes we do have top notch equipment. The equipment we carry in the 206's is worth more than the plane. Its a great job and I love going to work everyday.

kevin7720

I live in Washington as well Gig Harbor and I happenned to see one of your C182 at KTIW. Nice plane! I was having lunch with my dad and he retired out of WSP. I am currently a professional firefighter with a BS Public Administration and working on my ratings and was wondering if you had all of your ratings prior to entering WSP?

I am working on becoming a CFI part-time and keep the job with the fire department. But maybe WSP is a better path to follow my passion of aviation and stay in Washington.

Is their a long list of interested people trying to get into the aviation division? I was once told you need to be a trooper first then apply. Does your position in aviation have some sort of incentive based pay over trooper wages? Are you looking into advancing your career into commercial aviation?

I hope that you can shed some light on your profession for me I am interested!

Thanks,

Kevin