Promoting the safe enjoyment of aviation for pilots, aircraft builders and enthusiasts.
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.
This summer, our family traveled extensively in our RV10, culminating in a significant trip to Canada's Maritimes. Despite challenging weather, we visited friends and family, enjoying scenic flights. We encountered storms but successfully navigated, ultimately reuniting with relatives and sharing joyful moments before facing the return journey amid unpredictable weather conditions.
As the year ends, the author reflects on enjoyable flying experiences, including a recent trip to the Vulcan RCAF airfield. They express gratitude for their presidency and the camaraderie with fellow aviators. Membership renewals and raffle ticket sales are ongoing, featuring appealing prizes. Upcoming speakers promise engaging discussions.
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.
The author shares their passion for flying, sparked by a Facebook post about a ride in a Super Petrel. They have flown various aircraft and aim to fly 50 different types by age 50. This reflects a lifelong enthusiasm for aviation and a desire to explore new flying experiences.
October was an active month for flying, with spontaneous trips and a new mailing list, CalRUFC, established to improve communication among club members. This Yahoo!Group facilitates flight invitations and aviation queries. Additionally, the author is taking a TIG welding course to enhance skills for future airplane building, encouraging member contributions to the newsletter.
The author recounts a trip to retrieve their RV-9 from Eugene, Oregon, navigating diverse weather conditions and air traffic. The journey included a flight to Kalispell, a visit to Van's Aircraft, and a successful return trip to High River, emphasizing the importance of weather monitoring and flight planning for a safe experience.
The COPA for Kids event, originally set for October 3rd, has been postponed to October 10th due to adverse weather. Despite this, September was notably successful for flights, including a trip to Lethbridge. The author also shares insights on aircraft imports, highlighting their significant costs and recommendations for buyers.
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.
Calgary Recreational Flying Club YYC 