Well, that was a fast month. September is here already, and I hate to say it, but fall is soon to arrive! From the feel of some of these cool mornings, it might be sooner than we expect. But not to fret, with the cooler days come some of the best flying conditions of the year, usually clear and calm, and better performance out of our planes. I’ve only managed a couple of flights since returning from Oshkosh, with a trip out to B.C. to visit relatives in Kelowna. On a similar trip last year, I stopped in to check out the airport in Vernon to see if it might be a suitable retirement place. I ran into a member of the Vernon flying club, and he showed me around their clubhouse and gave me some info on their activities. It is a very nice facility, and the airport itself is quite GA-friendly. Although the majority of parking is outside, there would be opportunities to build if one was so inclined. We are quite fortunate to have the airports we do surrounding Calgary, enabling us some very economical storage of our prized possessions.

September 11th marks the date for our first meeting of the fall, with Gordon Hill as our guest speaker. Gordon is a WWII fighter pilot, so plan to attend for some of his memorable stories. The Evening at Indus will be on September 13th. This is a potluck supper event for us as well as the neighbors surrounding the airport. This has been a very successful evening in the past, giving the local residents a close-up look at what makes us pilots, tenants, and visitors appreciate a place to fly to and from. It keeps the dialogue open, allowing disgruntled residents the chance to come out and see for themselves what it’s all about. One of the things they like the most (besides Garrett’s deep-fried turkey) is a chance to get up close and see the planes. If you have the chance, fly on in and help make this another successful night! See you soon!