Promoting the safe enjoyment of aviation for pilots, aircraft builders and enthusiasts.
The author expresses frustration over a harsh winter but continues flying in extreme cold, noting advancements in GPS technology for pilots. They discuss their reliance on GPS for navigation and safety while highlighting various iPhone apps, particularly Air Navigation, as useful tools for flight planning. They ultimately choose the Pro version as their primary navigation aid.
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The author's experience at the Sun 'n Fun event in Lakeland, Florida, highlights the warm weather, numerous flight demonstrations, and innovative products like the Mosquito XET ultralight helicopter. They recommend at least two days for attendees, also visiting the Fantasy of Flight Museum and expressing excitement for the upcoming airshow season.
As spring approaches, pilots prepare for a season of flying, considering aircraft maintenance and planned trips, including events in Oregon and Yukon. With dynamic weather to monitor, more daylight allows for increased flying opportunities. A farewell gathering at Tipitinas celebrated eight years of the restaurant, attracting many pilots for a final lunch.
The author challenges the notion that flying and aircraft ownership are prohibitively expensive, emphasizing the affordability and year-round utility of their club's airplanes. They encourage potential pilots to visit airstrips, engage with pilots, and explore flying as an enjoyable pastime, asserting that it can be surprisingly reasonable.
In this column, the author wishes everyone a Happy New Year while reflecting on the joys of flying and the hard work of those maintaining airstrips. They remind readers to renew memberships and inform about changes to Calgary/Springbank flight frequencies effective February 11, 2010. The annual banquet is upcoming in February.
On October 10th, the Calgary Recreational and Ultralight Flying Club hosted COPA For Kids Day, allowing 47 young participants to become Junior Aviators. Despite cold weather, the event featured five flights per child using seven aircraft, thanks to over 16 volunteers. Both kids and parents expressed great enjoyment and appreciation for the experience.
On August 29, 2009, I finally accepted Pat's invitation to fly. The day was beautiful, and the camaraderie among pilots was refreshing. After a smooth flight to Linden and a delightful breakfast, we continued to Ram Falls, highlighted by picturesque views and a perfect landing. Despite initial fears during approach, it ended as a glorious day.
This summer has been challenging for flying, with a four-week hiatus due to poor weather despite usually logging 30-40 hours. Notably, I attended a fly-in breakfast for the newly opened Linden airstrip. I faced some engine temperature anomalies during a flight to Medicine Hat, but resolved them swiftly. Another flight nearly involved a collision with a deer on the runway.
COPA Flights enhances summer experiences by facilitating children's first flying opportunities through the COPA For Kids program. Participating pilots, who must be COPA members, receive additional insurance at no cost. Safety policies require public liability insurance. Non-flying volunteers are also covered. COPA and EAA programs cannot be combined. More details are available via the COPA guide.
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