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The year has swiftly passed, marked by club activities such as fly-ins and COPA for Kids. We revamped our website and enjoyed engaging speakers. As I celebrate 10 years in the club, I urge members to renew and nominate new leaders. Looking forward to upcoming events despite the cold.
Over the past year, the author enjoyed various mountain flying adventures, culminating in an impromptu trip to Ram Falls with fellow pilots. They tackled challenges like an elevated airstrip with crosswinds but successfully landed. After exploring the park, they returned to Carstairs, reflecting on a memorable flying day. Next meeting is September 9th.
The new president expresses gratitude for the role and emphasizes a collaborative approach to enhance club membership and activities. A revamped website is introduced, aiming to attract new members and showcase the club's enthusiasm for flying. The president aspires to create a television ultralight program and appreciates outgoing executives for their contributions.
The COPA for Kids event is canceled due to inclement weather. Recent enjoyable flights occurred in September, including a trip to Rocky Mountain House. Upcoming club elections are in December. The successful COPA convention had over 180 planes and 140 volunteers. Guest speakers for the October meeting will discuss their missionary flying in Africa.
After three years, the author visits Oshkosh with Carl Forman, opting for a rented place in Waupaca instead of camping. While Carl succeeds in finding avionics, the author fails to locate the Thatcher CX4 and purchase a Zulu headset due to pricing issues. Overall, the trip was enjoyable but less crowded than in previous years.
In August, the author enjoyed flights, taking a friend new to small planes on a trip to Drumheller and later Linden and Sundre. They appreciated the experience of sharing aviation. A successful event for the club's power line removal was also noted. Monthly meetings resume September 10th, with volunteer positions available.
In December, severe cold weather arrived, preventing flights, which was unusual for the past eight years. Despite this, the previous flying season was enjoyable, highlighted by a new plane and a trip to Oshkosh. Upcoming events include the COPA convention, membership dues increasing to $30, and an annual raffle for current members.
Winter approaches as the author shares recent flight experiences, including a successful landing in Nanton and a visit to Lacombe with fellow pilots. They highlight upcoming December elections for club positions, a presentation on aerobatics by Kevin Hopkins, and an update on an RV-10 construction project at the November meeting.
The club is considering a name change to attract new members and better represent its diverse offerings beyond ultralights. Discussions around this topic have sparked interest among members, while upcoming elections for vice president and secretary will occur in December. Additionally, exciting presentations and successful flight events have engaged the membership.
This month featured improved flying weather, allowing a successful trip to Rockyford with Stu Simpson to meet John Munchrath, followed by lunch in Linden. The narrative also highlights an ultralight crash near Granum, reminding pilots of the importance of thorough aircraft inspections. Additionally, recent events, including safety talks and raffle tickets, were mentioned.
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