Promoting the safe enjoyment of aviation for pilots, aircraft builders and enthusiasts.
The content outlines the distinctions between IFR and VFR flying, emphasizing the importance of planning for IFR. Key steps include selecting routes, verifying waypoints, and having an alternate airport. It highlights the necessity of filing flight plans with ATC, using updated navigational tools, and provides insights into approaching both small and large airports effectively.
The journey from Clearwater to Key West featured breathtaking coastal views and encounters with the Everglades. After enjoying Key West, the family navigated back, facing storms. They briefly stopped in Crystal River, where they kayaked and saw manatees. The flight home included challenging conditions, with humorous family moments during landing in Omaha.
Tomorrow, departing for Bathurst N.B., we have about 4hrs of flying before us. Weather looks good until Ottawa, then expect to dodge thunderstorms. Hoping for high enough ceilings to navigate. Planning to fly the Lake Ontario shoreline, stop in Trois Rivière, then get clearance from Boston Centre to go over Maine or follow the river. Exciting day ahead!
The annual raffle held successively rewarded winners, including Stu Simpson who selected an oil painting, Graham Millington who won $250, and Ken Beanlands who received a multi-tool. Additionally, discussions on COPA updates occurred. A flight to Red Deer was hampered by fog, leading to a special VFR experience for the passengers.
In April, a meeting followed record snowfall, featuring discussions on radio call sign confusions in aviation. An incident highlighted the importance of clear communication after misidentification led to confusion at Red Deer. The author reflects on radio procedures and the necessity of adhering to regulations regarding call sign usage, emphasizing safety in aviation communications.
On February 19, 2006, I took my co-worker Alan's wife, Rose, on her first airplane ride for her birthday. After thorough briefings and checking weather conditions, we flew over stunning landscapes, including Calgary and Drumheller. Despite some turbulence, Rose enjoyed the experience, expressing newfound confidence about flying. It was a memorable tour.
Calgary Recreational Flying Club YYC 