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Places to Fly…

September 11, Tillsonburg, ON (CNQ4)

Canadian Harvard Aircraft Association Fly-Day & BBQ. Back seat rides available in Harvard and Tiger Moth. Located Tillsonburg Airport co-ordinates 42 55 37 N 080 44 59 W. For more information please contact Kevin Wittet at 519-842-2959 or email Kevin_Wittet@rogers.com.

Sept 11, Parry Sound, ON (CNK4)

7th Annual Fly-In & Drive-In 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come join the family fun with games, free raffles, face painting, art show & sale, BBQ and live entertainment by the Northern Lights Steel Orchestra. Displays & rides available by the DC-3 (CWHM), Helicopter, and Tiger Moth. Rain date September 12th. For more information please contact Neil or Tracey 705-378-2897 or e-mail parrysoundarpt@zeuter.com.

September 12, Orono, ON

RAA Oshawa 15th Annual HawkeField Barnyard Fly-In from 9:00 a.m. – 3 p.m. Come on out to the RAA Oshawa organized at Hawkefield, N44 00, W 78 39, 620 ASL (private strip). Overnight camping on field is available, no facilities. Keep all circuits to the West, avoiding residential areas. Frequency 122.775. Keep safety as a first priority and comply with Transport Canada regulations. Note: the runway 18 threshold is displaced 300 feet to avoid parked aircraft. Enter raffle! You could win a ride in a classic Tiger Moth Biplane! Donated courtesy Classic Wings Inc. phone 905-259–1280. For further information contact Chris Gardiner at 416-436-3361, cgardn628@rogers.com or Doug Raine at 906-697-2577, doug_raine@symatico.ca.

September 12, Brockville, ON

50th Aniversary. Brockville Flying Club and Flight 111 host an Old Fashion Fly-In breakfast 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. and BBQ hot dog lunch 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For Fly-In info contact Mike Bowen mwb@ripnet.com 613-342-6803, for runway info contact Kent 613-345-4511.

September 12, St. Thomas, ON

Fly-In breakfast. COPA Flight 75's 15th annual fly-in country style big breakfast. CWHM Avro Lancaster and Canso on static display - antique cars and lots of G.A. 8:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. For more information please email Ian Basson bassons@execulink.com.

Sept 12 ,Sarnia, ON (CYZR)

COPA Flight 7 Fly-In lunch at Sarnia Chris Hatfield Airport from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Tundra Tire Burgers (while quantities last), corn on the cob, and a beverage. For more information contact Chris Schooley 519-542-4555 or chris.schooley@sympatico.ca.

September 18, Midland ON

COPA Flight 73 Annual Summer Fly-In. Midland Huronia Airport. Burgers, cold and hot beverages etc. Classic car display, Tour of 3 different hangar designs available at expanding progressive airport in cottage country. Rain date September 19. For more information contact Thomas Massey at 705-526-5304.

September 18, Gatineau, QC

Vintage Wings hosts the annual fall Open House and Air Show on Saturday and will pay homage to Canada's Victory Cross recipients. An array of vintage and military aircraft will be on display at the Gatineau Executive Airport. Gates open from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Admission by donation. Public transportation available at select sites in Gatineau. For more detailed information about the event visit www.vintagewings.ca.

September 19, Stirling, ON (CPJ5)

Grassroots BBQ lunch Fly-In 11:00 – 14:00. Come out for our second fly-in of the year and see all of the new action at Stirling Airport. Aircraft based at Stirling range from powered parachutes to vintage taildraggers to light twins. All of this activity has resulted in a number of new hangers being built. Come on out and enjoy our unique paved/grass runway. Ultralights welcome. 100LL available. Oak Hills Flying Club, for more information please contact Nick Pfeiffer at 613-395-2360.

September 25, Buttonville Municipal Airport, ON

Foundation of Canada is hosting its 1st Annual Fundraiser for Ewing’s Sarcoma Cancer Research. Rally for the Cure is sure to be a fun filled day for the entire family, consisting of an Air and Car Rally with a treasure hunt theme. Following the rally is a BBQ, silent auction and live entertainment to be held at Buttonville Airport’'s Hangar 17. For Air Rally info please contact Paul Hayes, Southern Ontario Director and with COPA Flight 44 at phayes@copanational.org or 416-540-7630. » View poster.

Short Final…

A student became lost during a solo cross-country flight. While attempting to locate the aircraft on radar,

What was your last known position?

When I was number one for takeoff.

short final archives

Parting shot

Airline captain:
"If only I made as much money as people think I make, had as much time off as my neighbours think I have and had as much fun on stopovers as my wife thinks I have".

Want to find out more about the Borden Flying Club? Seen our ad in COPA Flight? Visit our new member's page for more info.New club members

Federally incorporated in 1958 as the Centralia Flying Club, the BFC changed its name after relocating to CFB Borden in 1967. In the fall of 2002 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 President@bordenflyingclub.com

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 Please Note

The oil dip-stick on CMQ was screwed down so tightly the other day that it needed a wrench to loosen it. It was about three-quarters of turn beyond the required tension. YOU ONLY NEED TO MAKE IT FINGER TIGHT (SNUG .... BUT NOT TOO HARD PLEASE!).

Club CFS - where are you?

The CMQ copy of the CFS is missing. It has probably been accidentally picked up. That copy should always remain with CMQ. Please check your kit and return it as soon as possible.

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General Discussion [Post]

thumbup CMQ back in service
June 25, 2010, 16:36 by Fred Simpson
Thanks to the efforts of Tom and Adrian, and the staff at Orillia Aviation, CMQ is back in service.
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xx CMQ Maintenance
June 24, 2010, 19:21 by Fred Simpson
During the oil change today we discovered the bracket that one of the lower cowling cam locks secures to was broken. Flew CMQ to Orillia to have it repaired. It is unlikely to be finished before the weekend as Orillia probably has to order parts.
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xx Sun June 6 Evening CMQ may be available
May 30, 2010, 09:27 by owensneath
I've booked the flight to the Red Bull race in Windsor until 9:30pm because I don't know what the program is down there. It is quite likely that we'll be back even by 5 or 6 pm so if anybody is thinking about flying Sunday evening, please post a StandBy booking and leave me your cell number - I'll let you know when we leave Windsor giving you at least 2 hours notice. Thanks, Owen
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Flight Operations [Post]

smiley Flight Op's Tips
November 07, 2009, 08:19 by vanness
At the board meeting this week a few things came up worth mentioning as a reminder.

First, to set the park brake effectively, apply toe brakes while setting the brake.

Second, now the colder weather is here, if needed, be sure the windshield defrost slides on the dash are fully open.

Third, on returning to the airport, if the runway can't be determined, for safety, I like to recommend everyone over fly the airport at 2000 ft AGL to check out the wind sock.
The CAR's states that one may fly at a lower altitude when observing the field for the purpose of inspection.
However it doesn't say how much lower, that's why the 2000 ft AGL, I believe, is the safest way. Then descend on the upwind side to circuit altitude and cross at mid field to join the circuit.
Cheers and happy flying
Randy Van Ness
Flight Op's Guy.
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xx Gyro Compass
September 09, 2009, 08:50 by tstiff
The Gyro Compass is currently not working and will be serviced shortly.
In the meantime do not depend upon it for directional assistance...it's just cute to look at for now Smiley!
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