Ecola

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Just chatted on the phone with Larry Oswald from the Oregon State Parks. At this point, it seems that we are only likely to have to endure a few ripples of disturbance with our flying at Ecola. There are concerns of conflicts with other users and a general desire to meet with us and find out more of who we (PG Pilots) are and what our uses would be. Not just at Ecola, but for most of the north coast. (I'm still unclear how far south the local jurisdiction reaches.) The next step is to leave him alone until after Labor Day weekend. Seems they get a bit busy this week! I will be setting up an appointment to meet with him after this weekend.

His general demeanor was very accepting, and more than anything it seems it's just past time for us to have been in touch with our 'landowner' and find out what their current needs are.

I will keep you posted, as to what all this portends. With Ancils' assistance, this really doesn't have the feel that it's going to be that much of a problem at all.

Hope to fly at Ecola again soon!

Brad

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Brad and Maren
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