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In July, the author and their father embarked on a 5100 km road trip to Oshkosh for an aviation event, enjoying camping at Camp Schroller. They encountered friendly neighbors and fascinating aircraft, while exploring new aviation products. The trip culminated in a presentation about the author's father's aviation history, attended by club members.
The newsletter reflects on summer flying adventures and highlights the maiden flight of a newly built Murphy Rebel by the author's father. Initial minor issues were resolved, and Transport Canada approved a higher gross weight limit. The father completed the 25-hour test flight period and awaits more flights, including a trip to Newfoundland.
As a pilot, I'm excited to return to Oshkosh for the 2011 event after attending multiple times since 1992. Our group plans a similar expedition to 2008's, departing July 22. Despite the complexities of arrival procedures, they are manageable. I invite fellow club members to join for this enjoyable trip, requiring over a week’s vacation.
The year ended with a memorable flying experience over the Kananaskis Valley during a visit from the author's parents. After a clear Boxing Day, the author and friends enjoyed a smooth flight, overcoming oil temperature regulation challenges with a new adjustable air intake for the engine. The joyful day concluded with successful flight procedures and exploration.
This month's Skywriter issue is delayed due to an exciting trip to Oshkosh. The author recounts the adventures of flying with friends and family, navigating customs, and experiencing the overwhelming sights at AirVenture 06. Despite challenges, including weather and air traffic, the journey was memorable with valuable time spent together.
In May, promising weather accompanied successful events like the Sundre Mother’s Day fly-in, featuring nearly 200 aircraft. Despite poor weather thereafter, training progressed with almost complete night rating hours. The author reflects on a vintage Hawker Hurricane, once played on as a child, now set to appear at Oshkosh, rekindling family aviation ties.
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