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Borden Flying Club

Up-to-date hangar facilitiesFederally incorporated in 1958 as the Centralia Flying Club, the BFC changed its name after relocating to CFB Borden in 1967. In the fall of 2004 the club moved to Lake Simcoe Regional Airport (CNB9) following Base Borden's decision to close the aerodrome and in March 2007 the club moved to its current home at Edenvale Aerodrome. The Borden Flying Club is open to everyone.

We have something to offer renters, owners and aviation enthusiasts alike. If you would like further information or are interested in becoming a member please contact us at membership@bordenflyingclub.com.

Click here for informaiton on COPA Flight 84's COPA for Kids Event on July 20th, 2019.

Club News & Events

August 2019

Submitted by Webmaster on Mon, 2019-08-05 14:22

President's Message

New Flight Ops Lead!

Finally the summer is upon us and the flying weather has been amazing. I’m glad to see that PDW is getting booked regularly during this great weather. Thanks to all our dedicated board members for keeping PDW in the air and safe, especially Thomas Stiff, our PRM, who works tirelessly to make sure it’s maintained in pristine condition.

I am pleased to announce by a unanimous decision of the Board of Directors, Mr. Jim Bertrand is now the new Flight Operations Director of the Borden Flying Club. Jim has extensive flying experience and brings a wealth of information and expertise to our flying club. Over the last month, Jim has introduced a number of new members and done countless annual reviews and re-current checks.

Many thanks go out to Jim and Leath Greenwood for their continuing effort and support of the club in Flight Ops.

Randy Van Ness
President

What's Up

Our COPA for Kids event had to be postponed due to weather that wouldn’t have allowed us to hold a safe and enjoyable event. We’ve rescheduled for September 21st. Hopefully, everyone who generously offered to donate their time for the July event will be available for September. It would be appreciated if you confirm with Karen or I when you get a chance.

July 2019

Submitted by Webmaster on Thu, 2019-07-04 18:50

President's Message

Summer is Here - Finally!

Well the hot weather has finally arrived along with some well deserved flying weather. First off I would like to thank Dr. Thom Stiff for an amazing job at coordinating the engine rebuild and break in procedure. Tom has spent countless hours ensuring that everything was completed as quickly as possible and within budget.

Also would like to thank all the members that contributed to the proper break in procedure for the first 25 hours. As it was done by the book, this engine should last us a long time. I also see that we have steady bookings on the airplane at the moment, which is a great sign that we have an active club.

On another note it looks like the rock concert at Edenvale has been canceled. The good news is this means flying as usual and the airplane will not be moved to another location. I hope everybody has a happy and productive summer, safe flying.

Randy Van Ness
President

PDW Maintenance

Maintenance Update

Annual Flying Member Survey

Submitted by Webmaster on Tue, 2019-06-11 20:35

A couple of people let me know that they didn't receive the email reminding them about the survey of flying members. If you use a mobile device like an iPad for the booking system, then you would also have missed the pop-up reminder. The survey is over due. If you are a flying member and have not completed it please do so as soon as you can. Here is the link: https://forms.gle/YTe78R51Wj13mo8N7. Once you have completed the survey email webmaster@bordenflyingclub.com if you have been locked out of the booking system and need to be reinstated. Thank you.

June 2019

Submitted by Webmaster on Mon, 2019-06-10 06:52

Annual Club BBQ - This Saturday!

The Annual BFC BBQ is on June 15 at our hangar at 1230. The club will provide burgers, sausages and soft drinks. Any sides or deserts members contribute would be appreciated. This event will take place rain or shine.  We have large canopies available to provide cover protection in the event of inclement weather.

If you can volunteer at the COPA for Kids on July 20, and haven’t already let Karen or I know, please take a minute and do so.

Grant Lloyd
Events Director

 

Snag Reporting

Please follow these guidelines when reporting snags...

The management of Snags is critical to the safe operation of PDW. If you encounter anything that needs attention please follow this process:

PDW Maintenance Update

Submitted by Webmaster on Wed, 2019-06-05 06:41

PDW Maintenance Update

Engine Break-In Continues

Thanks to the efforts of Randy, Jim, Bruce, and Mark (and Orillia Aviation)...

PDW is now returned to service.

The engine has had a top-end overhaul, a new ELT installed, a worn tire and tube replaced, and her wheel pants installed.

For at least the next 25 hours the engine must be operated under "break-in" limitations. This means:

  1. Normal run-up and takeoff procedures.
  2. No circuits! Long flights are best for break-in. Make throttle changes slowly and smoothly. Keep the engine hot!
  3. PLEASE: ABSOLUTELY NO CLOSED THROTTLE LANDINGS. Ease the aircraft down slowly. Smoothly and gradually ease back the power until roll-out. Closed throttle landings can lead to glazing and only honing the cylinder walls can remedy that.
  4. Keep a vigilant eye on the oil level. During the break-in cycle the oil consumption is sometimes excessive and random. Don't count on uniform oil depletion. USE ONLY AEROSHELL 100 Mineral oil. You will find lots in the hangar.
  5. Altitudes should be limited to 5500 feet, or thereabouts, to prevent the power from dropping below 65%; review the power settings in the POH. In cruise, vary the power settings every 15 or 20 minutes or so, bearing in mind not to drop below 65%. Keep the engine hot! 

PDW is a pretty lady! Treat her well and she'll be a great companion for many years.

Finally, with new tires all round, we should try to keep off the brakes. Heels on the floor.

Tom Stiff
PRM