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The Airberta Air Rally's second day is smooth and eventful, covering multiple destinations in Alberta. From Coronation to Lacombe, the journey spans 460 miles and 8 airports, showcasing the province's aviation culture. The diverse experiences and encounters promise an exciting adventure for the participants, with anticipation for the upcoming leg of the rally.
The first Airberta Air Rally took place with clear weather and light winds. The pilot made multiple stops, including Rocky Mountain House and Red Deer Forestry strip. They met fellow rally participants and visited non-rally airports for historical significance. The day ended at Bassano Airport, where they were warmly welcomed. The group plans to continue the rally the next day.
The narrator described a flight in November ferrying a Zenair CH250 to Nelson, BC, encountering weather challenges. After failed attempts, a successful flight was made on Nov. 24. The narrator landed in Creston to refuel and appreciated the airport facilities. The flight ended with an eventful landing in Nelson. It was a memorable experience.
In the event of a partial power loss during flight, immediate actions include reverting recent changes and following a mental engine failure checklist. Maintain altitude and glide speed while assessing landing options, plan for an emergency landing, and ensure situational awareness. Practice power-off landings to enhance preparedness.
The narrator reflects on a challenging Day 5 of flying, during which they encountered mechanical issues with the ailerons and faced unexpected delays. They navigated remarkable landscapes and weather, spotting various aircraft, and successfully landed at Santa Fe. Day 6 continued with a reunion with Bob's son, culminating in a warm dinner with friends.
The journey of a young man from aspiring pilot in 1985 to achieving an Ultralight Pilot Permit in 2018 illustrates the passage of time and life’s distractions. After decades of delays due to work and family, he returned to aviation, completing training and exams, and ultimately fulfilling his long-held dream of flying.
Today, I attended the cactus desert fly-in at Casa Grande with friends, exploring backcountry flying and camping essentials. We admired vintage planes, enjoyed formation flying by young pilots, and flew to a desert landing spot. After a scenic day in the air, we celebrated with milkshakes, marking another successful flying adventure.
Inbound pilots should avoid making the call "any traffic please advise" on the CTAF, as it is not a recognized phrase and can block vital communications. This call may flood the frequency with responses, reducing safety instead of improving it. Instead, monitoring the CTAF for proper announcements is advised for situational awareness.
Norm shares his recent flying experiences, detailing a trip from Carstairs to Flagstaff Regional. He enjoyed lunch at the Wooden Spoon with Jim after visiting nearby towns. Despite facing challenging winds on the return flight, smooth air made for an exhilarating experience. Norm praises the exceptional winter flying weather this December.
In 2016, Bob Kirkby sought to reclaim a biplane he once owned, the Stolp Starduster Too. After purchasing it in Oklahoma, he enlisted a friend to help retrieve it safely across 1200 miles. Despite weather and mechanical setbacks, the adventure concluded successfully with warm welcomes upon their return to Canada and new memories made.
Calgary Recreational Flying Club YYC 