Once again…
Grounded HOGS
GALA DINNER
Grounded Hogs is a dinner hosted by the Washington Seaplane Pilots Association.
SAVE THE DATE: Feb 20 2026 - 6:00PM — 10:00PM
Kickoff the Northwest Aviation Conference by Joining us at the Museum of Flight for an evening of dinner, presentations, and our legendary raffle.
We thank our sponsors and guests for this amazing event.
This event is welcome to all Pilots, Co-Pilots, Not-Pilots, Members, and Non-Members - we look forward to your company.
Registration Coming Soon!
This year, we will again be in The Museum of Flight
Come see friends and enjoy the Grand Gallery of Aviation.
Program
Our Grounded Hogs event will be held in the T. A. Wilson (former Boeing CEO and Chairman of the Board) Great Gallery at the Museum of Flight. This is a 3 million-cubic-foot, six-story, glass-and-steel exhibit hall currently containing 39 full-size historic aircraft, including the nine-ton Douglas DC-3 hang from the space-frame ceiling in flight attitude. Dramatically lit at night, the Gallery is a stunning architectural achievement full of aircraft that trace the history of the first century of flight!
The evening will begin with a social hour, followed by an overview of initiatives and accomplishments from the past year. Our guest speakers this year are Peter Killin and Rick Matthews of Coulson Aviation, who regularly occupy the flight deck of the Martin Mars aircraft. The evening will conclude with our world famous raffle - with items and experiences sure to excite any pilot or aviation enthusiast.
KENOTE SPEAKER DETIALS COMING SOON
Museum Access Included
Early arrivals can attend Museum of Flight as entrance is included all day for event attendees. Check in at the admission desk and state that you are attending the WSPA event that evening. You will be given a private event wristband that will allow you to tour that day. Admission is only good or you and your guests that are attending the event that day.
Schedule
5:00 Museum of Flight Closes to Public for Event Set Up
6:00 Doors Open for Grounded Hogs - COME AT 6:00 [1800 Pacific Time]
6:00-7:00 Reception & Social Hour
Cash Bar
7:00-8:00 Seated Dinner
8:00 Raffle
10:00 Conclude
Cancellations
If you are unable to attend after registering, cancellations received before midnight on Wednesday, February 12 will be refunded, minus a $25 cancellation fee. If you find you are unable to attend after this date has passed, you are welcome to send a substitute in your place; however, we are committed to the space and will be unable to offer refunds. If you have any questions regarding this policy or to identify a substitute, please contact us.
More Information
For more information, photos, and to view our sponsors, visit our event website: www.groundedhogs.com. For questions, contact us at admin@washingtonseaplanepilots.org.
Video Credit: Museum of Flight 2017
Grounded Hogs is catered by local favorite restaurant McCormick & Schmick's.
BOOK YOUR TICKETS
TICKETS ARE LIMITED! Bruce Hinds will be there!
Donations and Amazing Sponsors
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