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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.

 

 

Check out COPA Flight 84's COPA for Kids Event on July 21st, 2018.

Club News & Events

June 2018

Submitted by Webmaster on Wed, 2018-06-06 08:34

President's Message

Hello BFC Members,

I am happy to report it looks like summer is here and the flying weather has vastly improved. The return of summer weather will no doubt bring more traffic to Edenvale and the surrounding area. Please be more cautious flying in the busy season.

I would like to remind all flying members about the importance of checking NOTAMs.  Here are a couple of local examples.  One NOTAM describes the CNV8 Skydive operation that is back for the summer. Another recent NOTAM covered airspace and CYLS access restrictions due to the Borden Airshow.  This COPA article cites 16 incursions into the airshow airspace causing delays to the show.  Don't be complacent: carefully review NOTAMs for every flight as it is easy to get into a sticky situation if you miss something.

The 2018 Board of Directors has been established with some familiar and some new faces:

  • President – Harrison Drake
  • Vice President – Allan Ross
  • Secretary – Mark Szwarc
  • Treasurer – Paul Grenier
  • PRM – Steve Methot
  • Membership Director – Clive Oosthuizen
  • Events Director – Gran Lloyd
  • Director – Len Martin

I would like to thank all of these gentlemen for their contributions to the club, it is much appreciated.

2018 Annual General Meeting

Submitted by Webmaster on Mon, 2018-04-16 17:51

2018 Annual General Meeting

Saturday, May 5th, 10:00 at the Edenvale Aerodrome

The Borden Flying Club Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held at the Edenvale Aerodrome in the conference room at 10:00 on Saturday May 5th, 2018.

It is important to be invovled in the business of our fine club. But if that isn't enough motivation, we will have some BFC branded hats and a shirt as door prizes.  So please do what you can to be there!

Harrison Drake
President

What's Up

Events and Announcements

We’re looking ahead to a great spring and summer of flying and events, as hard as it may be to believe looking out the window today. Here’s the events on our calendar for the next 3 months. Hopefully lots of members find the time to participate.

May 26: Airport Doors Open and Pancake breakfast. COPA event -hoping for lots of fly-in guests too.

June 23: Our annual BFC BBQ.  We’ll do Saturday lunch again this year as it seemed to be a popular option last year.

March 2018

Submitted by Webmaster on Sat, 2018-03-10 07:34

President's Message

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Greetings Aviators,

I hope this message finds everyone well. As I write there is absolutely no snow to be seen on my lawn, which is bad for my snowmobile season but has me thinking more about springtime and flying. The Borden Flying Club has a major achievement to report in our 60th year of flying. Your flying club is now the proud owner of PDW! The final payment for the balance of the airplane went through and the cheque didn’t bounce! I want to thank all the current and previous board members whom contributed to this major milestone.

I would like to remind all members to ensure the hangar door is closed and locked once you are done. The hangar door was discovered open and all the lights were on. Please ensure you lock up and shut down the lights when done.

April is approaching which means it's time to pay our 2018 Annual Membership Dues:
Flying Members: $300.00
Social: $50.00

The 2018 Annual General Meeting will be held May 5. This is a little later than typical, however due to scheduling conflicts this is the soonest it can be held. A reminder has been sent out asking members to considering volunteering for the Board of Directors. Members in good standing with the club are able to vote to elect Board Members.

Safe flying,

Harrison Drake
President

2018-2019 Board of Directors - Call for Volunteers

Submitted by Webmaster on Mon, 2018-03-05 06:55

2018-2019 Board of Directors

Call for Volunteers

Aviators,

<<Standing and shouting, high on my soap box:>>

It is that time of the year again! The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Borden Flying Club is fast approaching along with what we hope is a busy spring and summer of flying. The date of our AGM is to be determined: we will notify you soon.

I wanted to send out this email ahead of that announcement to ask club members to consider volunteering for the Board of Directors. For the 2018 year, we require volunteers to assist in the administration of the club on the Board. Like most of our members, I am passionate about aviation. The Borden Flying Club offers the aviation enthusiast the opportunity for economical access to an airplane. The alternative to tear holes through the sky comes at a substantially greater cost or on less desirable aircraft (We are all very proud of PDW!).

The Borden Flying Club was incorporated in 1958, and this year 2018, represents 60 years of service to General Aviation (GA). The Board volunteers put in countless hours to ensure the tradition of the flying club and GA in Canada carries on for the future generations. I truly hope the club can continue on for another 60 years.

The sustainability of our flying club is dependent upon the volunteer’s contributions to keep members flying. I urge any members who are interested in contributing to the Board of Directors to click here to fill in the nomination form or drop me a line (President@BordenFlyingClub.com) if you have any questions.

February 2018

Submitted by Webmaster on Sun, 2018-02-04 07:26

President's Message

Busy Winter

Hopefully the worst of the winter is behind us. Flying looks like it is picking up on the airplane. I thank all the members who have contributed to snow removal around the hangar so far this winter. Please ensure everyone is careful when walking around the ramp and hangar in the slippery conditions.

A reminder about the Switchbox/Tanis heater email: the decision has been made to keep the airplane Tanis heater plugged in at all times during the cold winter weather. Please do not turn it off via the app.

I look forward to the February 17 club meeting and talking more with COPA.

April is fast approaching, which means the Annual General Meeting (AGM) and the election of the Board of Directors. If any members are interested in volunteering for any position on the board I ask that you reach out to me. I want to thank the existing board for the many hours of work you have contributed, without you there would be no club.

Harrison Drake
President

Flight Operations

Inside the Envelope

A gentle reminder of the club’s currency requirements:

1. Initial checkout, all new members.

2. Minimum, every 60 days log PIC time.

3. Annual Review check (which may be combined with a 60-day recurrent check), once every membership year.

Additional privileges,

4. Night checkout (must already have Night Endorsement).

5. IFR checkout.