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CMQ Bookings
Club Info
Members Info
CMQ Bookings
The club recently installed a new remotely operated switch for the aircraft Tanis Heater.
The new switch can be activated from any device with an internet connection, including your desktop, laptop or smart phone. To turn the Tanis heater on, go to the members' only page where you will see the controller interface, a screen shot of which is below.
The image above shows the Tanis heater as off. When switched on, the background colour changes to green and the text displays, 'Heater is ON'.
To turn the heater on, click the 'ON 3hr auto off' button. Once switched on, it can only be turned off from the hangar or by the System Administrator. The heater remains on for 3 hours or until switched off at the hangar.
Pre-heating is required whenever the outside air temperature is 5°C or colder.
The angle of the PAPIs, for both Runways 13 & 31, have been adjusted to provide greater clearance over obstacles.
The standard 3° slope was considered to be too close to trees so the club was recommending that all pilots make a steeper descent than that indicated by the PAPI. This necessitated a non-standard use of the PAPI, requiring pilots to fly 3 white over a single red light.
In response to pilots' concerns, the PAPIs have been adjusted to 4°. This now provides ample clearance over all approach obstacles within 10° of the runway centreline to a range of 4 statue miles from the threshold. With this adjustment to the PAPIs, all pilots can now fly the approach following the standard 2 white over 2 red lights indicating.
As well as adjusting the PAPIs, the airport has removed the large oak tree that was situation on final approach to runway 13, slightly to the left of the extended runway centreline.
Kudos to Edenvale aerodrome for recognizing a potential hazard and taking swift action to ameliorate the approaches.
Now that Runway 13/31 has ARCAL lighting, club members can once again enjoy the thrills of night flying.
As previously reported in the August newsletter, all club pilots require a night check out before flying out of Edenvale at night.
The lighting at Edenvale includes a PAPI to both runways 13 and 31. With the single lit runway, in the middle of a large expanse of unlit terrain, Edenvale fits the classic definition of a Black Hole Approach.
Pilots also need to be aware that there are no taxiway lights at Edenvale. Combined, this makes flying at night from Edenvale a challenge, which is why the club is insisting that everyone gets a night check out. Both Randy Vanness and Sam Sciscione are available to conduct night check outs.
For those that want to get their night rating, we have made arrangements with Brad Furch, from Future Air, to conduct night training on CMQ. You can contact Brad at bradthepilot05@hotmail.com to coordinate training with him.
Download a PDF version of the Canada Flight Supplement (99MB).
The file has been zipped so you will need a program such as WinZip, older and free versions of WinZip or Stuffit (free and paid versions).
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.
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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