DOCSLIB.ORG

Aviation Community

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text

Load more

The Journal of the Canadian Owners and Pilots Association FlightDECEMBER 2018 Members Choice Awards 2018 WINNERS ANNOUNCED AFFORDABLE AUTOPILOT TRUTRAK PMA VIZION REVIEWED ENGINE FAILURE WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW SERVICE QUALITY LET’s HELP TCCA IMPROVE THEIRS More than 80 Classified Ads (P.45) PM#42583014 CONTENTS DEpaRTMENTS 4 PRESIDENT’s CoRNER PROTEctING OUR YOUTH 6 MAILBOX NIGHT VFR, SPECIAL VFR 8 NEWSLINE TRANSPORT CANADA SERVICE SURVEY 16 CoLUMNS INSURANCE, NEW TECH 26 ON THE HORIZON 38 MARK YOUR CALENDARS 30 REGIONS FEatURE MEMBER ActIVITIES 38 MEMBERS CHOICE awaRDS BY LAUREN NAGEL ON THE COVER: Some of the businesses that are vital to our freedom to fly go above and be- Winter flying is under way in most parts yond to serve the general aviation community. We canvassed COPA members of the country and the uncrowded skies to tell of the exceptional experiences they’ve had and we present their picks and calm air make it a great time to fly. for the Members Choice Awards. Photo by Jean-Pierre Bonin Doug Ronan Flight Southern Ontario (705) 327-4730, [email protected] COPA BOARD OF DIRECTORS Clark Morawetz BC & Yukon Southern Ontario EDItoR Dave McElroy, Chairperson (905) 809-4835, [email protected] (778) 215-4114, [email protected] Russ Niles Québec [email protected] Jonathan Beauchesne, Trésorier / Treasurer David Black 250.546.6743 (514) 585-3959, [email protected] (604) 351-6851, [email protected] ASSOCIATE EDItoR Mathieu Delorme Steve Drinkwater Alberta & NWT (514) 248-5379, [email protected] Bram Tilroe (780) 986-2601, [email protected] Atlantic GRAPHIC DESIGNER Bill Mahoney, Eastern Vice-Chair Shannon Swanson Larry Biever (709) 685-6885, [email protected] (403) 651-3048, [email protected] Maritimes DISPLAY ADVERTISING SALES Brian Pound Katherine Kjaer Saskatchewan (902) 652-2822, [email protected] 250.592.5331 Shane Armstrong, Western Vice-Chair [email protected] (306) 370-1440, [email protected] ~ Vacant Position ~ Ex-Officio Manitoba CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Bernard Gervais, CEO and President SALES & PRODUCTION COORDINatoR Jim Bell, Secretary (204) 293-5402, [email protected] Roberta Drinkwater Canadian Owners and Pilots Association 1.800.656.7598 Ontario 75 Albert Street, Suite 903, [email protected] Ottawa, ON K1P 5E7 Lloyd Richards 613-236-4901 | www.copanational.org Northern Ontario Find us on Facebook CIRCULatION 613-236-4901 (705) 267-7111, [email protected] ACCOUNTING Anthea Williams Kevin Elwood COPA Members $15 per year Non-Members $30 per year Southern Ontario Single Copy Price $4.95 ASSISTANT ADMIN Rajei Gill (705) 444-9461, [email protected] (includes mailing in Canada) CAOP FLIGHT | DECEMBER 2018 3 FROM THE TOP PRESIDENT’s CORNER WITH BERNARD GERVAIS WE DESIGN AND& BUILD HANGARS COPA FOR Individual • Corporate • FBO’s • T-Hangars KIDS IN 2019 VULNERABLE SECtoR CHECKS FoR PILOTS NOW REQUIRED Here’s wHaT WE CAN DO FOR YOU: Architectural & Engineered Drawings Municipal Applications & Permits Airport Applications & Approvals Transport Canada & NavCan Applications Many of you may have seen this covered flights outside of an organized Complete Construction in our COPA for Kids guide. The COPA for Kids event day, such as with decision to implement the Vulner- neighbours, friends, work colleagues or Questions? Phone 519.857.7639 able Sector Check (VSC) require- anyone, whether youth or adults. or visit www.secandco.com ment was not taken lightly, nor is it We tried to make it as easy as pos- If you already have a design or something we particularly wanted sible for the pilots by stipulating that if drawings, send it along for a free estimate. to do. In the end it boiled down to anyone has done a check for another BAS Inc. FE 2011 Email (CAD or PDF) to [email protected] BASBAS Inc. Inc. FE FE 2011 2011 or fax 519.679.2200 a combination of our lawyers and organization, such as Cadets, Scouts/ BAS Inc. FE 2011 insurance providers both telling us Guides, school teams etc., we would BASBAS Inc.Inc. FEFE 20112011 that there was not much of a future accept a copy of that check provided U S C O M B E • • L C E S S F T N for COPA for Kids without some sort it is not older than three years. We are A A R • C H P I C P of industry-standard, recognized counting on pilots’ commitments to E E E N2849A R B vetting of those working directly in the cause of COPA for Kids and the A I R C S R E preservation of GA, that they would A I positions with the kids. R F INC O T BAS S S S AF CE ETY AC After all these years that we have not see this as a reason not to partici- HARNESSES AND offered COPA for Kids, we are very pate. We also tried to give as much BEECHCRAFT • LUSCOMBE • CESSNA • PIPER proud of the fact that there has never [email protected] advance warning as possible about the been either an incident or an allega- new requirement so that no one was [email protected] N2849A tion of impropriety coming out of the being caught off guard or unable to N2849A [email protected]@[email protected]@basinc-aeromod.com program. However, given the current complete the checks due to the vary- state of the legal world around these ing processing times across the coun- BAS INC AIRCRAFT SAFETY HARNESSES AND ACCESSORIES issues, we were advised that with- try. It is worth mentioning that anyone out having this requirement in place, thinking of volunteering as a COPA for as has become the standard for all Kids pilot should get the check done, groups providing programming for which is valid for three years, and then youth, we — COPA and the COPA they are able to volunteer as they see Flights — would not be able to show fit or their schedule allows. we had exercised our reasonable duty The details can be found on our of care to the minors participating in website under Events and COPA for our program. Consequently, it could Kids, where you will find the guide that potentially be financially ruinous for has all the required information. Thank COPA, the individual COPA Flights and you for your understanding and your the pilots themselves were we forced cooperation. to fight an allegation in court. This Until we meet again next year at becomes particularly more relevant as our events and our gatherings, from we expand the program to allow pilots everyone at COPA, Seasons’ Greetings to conduct sanctioned, insurance- to all. www.basinc-aeromod.com 4A COP FLIGHT | DECEMBER 2018 LE Mot DU PRÉSIDENT BERNARD GERVAIS COPA POUR LES JEUNES EN 2019 LES VÉRIFICATIONS REQUISES POUR LES PILOTES paRTICIpaNTS Vous l’avez probablement vu dans soit avec des voisins, des amis, des notre guide COPA pour les jeunes collègues de bureau ou peu importe (« COPA for Kids ») ou par d’autres qu’ils soient jeunes ou adultes. moyens mais la décision de mettre Nous avons essayé de simplifier le en œuvre l’exigence de Vérification processus le plus possible pour les des antécédents en vue d’un travail pilotes en stipulant que, si quelqu’un auprès de personnes vulnérables a eu une vérification pour un autre (VAPV) n’a pas été prise à la légère et organisme comme les cadets, les ce n’est pas quelque chose que nous scouts ou les guides, des activités voulions nécessairement faire. En fait, parascolaires, etc., nous accepteri- nos avocats et nos assureurs ont tous ons une copie de cette attestation à deux déclaré que sans un tel encadre- condition qu’elle ne soit pas plus veille ment et une telle vérification recon- que de trois ans. Nous nous fions à nue dans l’industrie, l’avenir de notre l’engagement des pilotes dans la cause programme de COPA pour les jeunes de COPA pour les jeunes et pour la était compromis. préservation de l’aviation générale Nous sommes fiers de constater afin que les pilotes ne voient pas cette qu’il n’y a jamais eu d’incident ou vérification comme un empêchement à d’allégation compromettante du- participer au programme. Nous avons rant toutes ces années depuis que le également essayé de communiquer le programme de COPA pour les jeunes mieux possible le besoin de la nouvelle existe. Cependant, étant donné la exigence afin que personne ne soit sensibilité sociale actuelle et très pris au dépourvu et que tous soient ca- probablement future en ce qui a trait pables de faire les vérifications néces- à ces enjeux délicats, nous avons saires dans des délais raisonnables été avisés que sans cette exigence, (mais variables) à travers le pays. Il est SEATS! cette vérification est devenue la important de mentionner que toute 3 norme pour tous les groupes of- personne qui envisage devenir pilote frant des programmes aux personnes bénévole auprès de COPA pour les vulnérables dont principalement les jeunes doit passer par le processus moins de 18 ans. COPA et nos Clubs de cette vérification, valable pour devrons démontrer avoir exercé trois ans. CH 750 SD notre responsabilité morale d’avoir Les détails se trouvent sur notre site agi avec une diligence raisonnable Web sous Événements et COPA pour The all new SUPER DUTY envers les mineurs participant à notre les jeunes où vous trouverez le guide STOL series from Zenair! programme. Cela devient particulière- contenant toutes les informations req- ment pertinent puisque nous élargis- uises. Merci de votre compréhension Standard kits, quick builds sons le programme pour permettre et de votre coopération. or factory assembled. aux pilotes d’effectuer des vols non En attendant de se rencontrer lors We make it easy! seulement avec les jeunes mais à tout d’un de nos événements au cours de le monde qui devrait vivre cette ex- la nouvelle année, Joyeuses fêtes à call: 705-526-2871 périence, même au-delà d’une journée tous de la part de tout le monde à Email: [email protected] organisée par COPA pour les jeunes, COPA.
Recommended publications
  • 2020 Annual Noise Contour Report

    2020 Annual Noise Contour Report

    Minneapolis St. Paul International Airport (MSP) 2020 Annual Noise Contour Report Comparison of the 2020 Actual and the 2007 Forecast Noise Contours February 2021 MAC Community Relations Office and HNTB Corporation MSP 2020 Annual Noise Contour Report Metropolitan Airports Commission Table of Contents ES EXECUTIVE SUMMARY .................................................................................................. 1 ES.1 BACKGROUND ...................................................................................................................... 1 ES.2 AIRPORT NOISE LITIGATION AND CONSENT DECREE .............................................................. 1 ES.3 MSP 2020 IMPROVEMENTS EA/EAW ..................................................................................... 2 ES.4 THE AMENDED CONSENT DECREE ......................................................................................... 2 ES.5 2020 NOISE CONTOURS ......................................................................................................... 3 ES.6 AMENDED CONSENT DECREE PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY ............................................................. 3 ES.7 AMENDED CONSENT DECREE PROGRAM MITIGATION STATUS ............................................. 3 1. INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND ................................................................................. 8 1.1 CORRECTIVE LAND USE EFFORTS TO ADDRESS AIRCRAFT NOISE ............................................ 8 1.2 2007 FORECAST CONTOUR .................................................................................................
  • G410020002/A N/A Client Ref

    G410020002/A N/A Client Ref

    Solicitation No. - N° de l'invitation Amd. No. - N° de la modif. Buyer ID - Id de l'acheteur G410020002/A N/A Client Ref. No. - N° de réf. du client File No. - N° du dossier CCC No./N° CCC - FMS No./N° VME G410020002 G410020002 RETURN BIDS TO: Title – Sujet: RETOURNER LES SOUMISSIONS À: PURCHASE OF AIR CARRIER FLIGHT MOVEMENT DATA AND AIR COMPANY PROFILE DATA Bids are to be submitted electronically Solicitation No. – N° de l’invitation Date by e-mail to the following addresses: G410020002 July 8, 2019 Client Reference No. – N° référence du client Attn : [email protected] GETS Reference No. – N° de reference de SEAG Bids will not be accepted by any File No. – N° de dossier CCC No. / N° CCC - FMS No. / N° VME other methods of delivery. G410020002 N/A Time Zone REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL Sollicitation Closes – L’invitation prend fin Fuseau horaire DEMANDE DE PROPOSITION at – à 02 :00 PM Eastern Standard on – le August 19, 2019 Time EST F.O.B. - F.A.B. Proposal To: Plant-Usine: Destination: Other-Autre: Canadian Transportation Agency Address Inquiries to : - Adresser toutes questions à: Email: We hereby offer to sell to Her Majesty the Queen in right [email protected] of Canada, in accordance with the terms and conditions set out herein, referred to herein or attached hereto, the Telephone No. –de téléphone : FAX No. – N° de FAX goods, services, and construction listed herein and on any Destination – of Goods, Services, and Construction: attached sheets at the price(s) set out thereof.
  • My Personal Callsign List This List Was Not Designed for Publication However Due to Several Requests I Have Decided to Make It Downloadable

    My Personal Callsign List This List Was Not Designed for Publication However Due to Several Requests I Have Decided to Make It Downloadable

    - www.egxwinfogroup.co.uk - The EGXWinfo Group of Twitter Accounts - @EGXWinfoGroup on Twitter - My Personal Callsign List This list was not designed for publication however due to several requests I have decided to make it downloadable. It is a mixture of listed callsigns and logged callsigns so some have numbers after the callsign as they were heard. Use CTL+F in Adobe Reader to search for your callsign Callsign ICAO/PRI IATA Unit Type Based Country Type ABG AAB W9 Abelag Aviation Belgium Civil ARMYAIR AAC Army Air Corps United Kingdom Civil AgustaWestland Lynx AH.9A/AW159 Wildcat ARMYAIR 200# AAC 2Regt | AAC AH.1 AAC Middle Wallop United Kingdom Military ARMYAIR 300# AAC 3Regt | AAC AgustaWestland AH-64 Apache AH.1 RAF Wattisham United Kingdom Military ARMYAIR 400# AAC 4Regt | AAC AgustaWestland AH-64 Apache AH.1 RAF Wattisham United Kingdom Military ARMYAIR 500# AAC 5Regt AAC/RAF Britten-Norman Islander/Defender JHCFS Aldergrove United Kingdom Military ARMYAIR 600# AAC 657Sqn | JSFAW | AAC Various RAF Odiham United Kingdom Military Ambassador AAD Mann Air Ltd United Kingdom Civil AIGLE AZUR AAF ZI Aigle Azur France Civil ATLANTIC AAG KI Air Atlantique United Kingdom Civil ATLANTIC AAG Atlantic Flight Training United Kingdom Civil ALOHA AAH KH Aloha Air Cargo United States Civil BOREALIS AAI Air Aurora United States Civil ALFA SUDAN AAJ Alfa Airlines Sudan Civil ALASKA ISLAND AAK Alaska Island Air United States Civil AMERICAN AAL AA American Airlines United States Civil AM CORP AAM Aviation Management Corporation United States Civil
  • Management Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial Condition

    Management Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial Condition

    2016 MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION February 17, 2017 2016 Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial Condition TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Highlights ................................................................................................... 1 2. Introduction and Key Assumptions ............................................................. 3 3. About Air Canada ........................................................................................ 5 4. Strategy ..................................................................................................... 7 5. Overview ...................................................................................................17 6. Results of Operations – Full Year 2016 versus Full Year 2015 ....................19 7. Results of Operations – Fourth Quarter 2016 vs Fourth Quarter 2015 ........29 8. Fleet ..........................................................................................................40 9. Financial and Capital Management .............................................................43 9.1. Liquidity .................................................................................................43 9.2. Financial Position ...................................................................................43 9.3. Adjusted Net Debt ..................................................................................44 9.4. Working Capital ......................................................................................45
  • U.S. Department of Transportation Federal

    U.S. Department of Transportation Federal

    U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ORDER TRANSPORTATION JO 7340.2E FEDERAL AVIATION Effective Date: ADMINISTRATION July 24, 2014 Air Traffic Organization Policy Subject: Contractions Includes Change 1 dated 11/13/14 https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/CNT/3-3.HTM A 3- Company Country Telephony Ltr AAA AVICON AVIATION CONSULTANTS & AGENTS PAKISTAN AAB ABELAG AVIATION BELGIUM ABG AAC ARMY AIR CORPS UNITED KINGDOM ARMYAIR AAD MANN AIR LTD (T/A AMBASSADOR) UNITED KINGDOM AMBASSADOR AAE EXPRESS AIR, INC. (PHOENIX, AZ) UNITED STATES ARIZONA AAF AIGLE AZUR FRANCE AIGLE AZUR AAG ATLANTIC FLIGHT TRAINING LTD. UNITED KINGDOM ATLANTIC AAH AEKO KULA, INC D/B/A ALOHA AIR CARGO (HONOLULU, UNITED STATES ALOHA HI) AAI AIR AURORA, INC. (SUGAR GROVE, IL) UNITED STATES BOREALIS AAJ ALFA AIRLINES CO., LTD SUDAN ALFA SUDAN AAK ALASKA ISLAND AIR, INC. (ANCHORAGE, AK) UNITED STATES ALASKA ISLAND AAL AMERICAN AIRLINES INC. UNITED STATES AMERICAN AAM AIM AIR REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA AIM AIR AAN AMSTERDAM AIRLINES B.V. NETHERLANDS AMSTEL AAO ADMINISTRACION AERONAUTICA INTERNACIONAL, S.A. MEXICO AEROINTER DE C.V. AAP ARABASCO AIR SERVICES SAUDI ARABIA ARABASCO AAQ ASIA ATLANTIC AIRLINES CO., LTD THAILAND ASIA ATLANTIC AAR ASIANA AIRLINES REPUBLIC OF KOREA ASIANA AAS ASKARI AVIATION (PVT) LTD PAKISTAN AL-AAS AAT AIR CENTRAL ASIA KYRGYZSTAN AAU AEROPA S.R.L. ITALY AAV ASTRO AIR INTERNATIONAL, INC. PHILIPPINES ASTRO-PHIL AAW AFRICAN AIRLINES CORPORATION LIBYA AFRIQIYAH AAX ADVANCE AVIATION CO., LTD THAILAND ADVANCE AVIATION AAY ALLEGIANT AIR, INC. (FRESNO, CA) UNITED STATES ALLEGIANT AAZ AEOLUS AIR LIMITED GAMBIA AEOLUS ABA AERO-BETA GMBH & CO., STUTTGART GERMANY AEROBETA ABB AFRICAN BUSINESS AND TRANSPORTATIONS DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF AFRICAN BUSINESS THE CONGO ABC ABC WORLD AIRWAYS GUIDE ABD AIR ATLANTA ICELANDIC ICELAND ATLANTA ABE ABAN AIR IRAN (ISLAMIC REPUBLIC ABAN OF) ABF SCANWINGS OY, FINLAND FINLAND SKYWINGS ABG ABAKAN-AVIA RUSSIAN FEDERATION ABAKAN-AVIA ABH HOKURIKU-KOUKUU CO., LTD JAPAN ABI ALBA-AIR AVIACION, S.L.
  • July - August 2013

    July - August 2013

    publication agreement number 40050880 July - August 2013 Recreational Aircraft Association Canada www.raa.ca The Voice of Canadian Amateur Aircraft Builders $6.95 Gary Wallace's Cessna 140 features From The Oshkosh Review President’s Desk Chris Horsten ..........................................................................................................................................4 The Birthday Present Gary Wolf Skip Reeves .............................................................................................................................................8 Fitting the RV-& Turtledeck Don Sinclair ..........................................................................................................................................10 Paul Poberezny passes right. Attendees may arrive and depart with part no. 892542 and part no. Paul Poberezny, founder of the EAA, by any legal means, even by aircraft as 892546 are affected. Pumps with Outside the Box has recently passed away. He started long as proper circuit procedures are serial numbers(S/N) as listed in the By George Gregory ................................................................................................................................12 the EAA in 1953 and fortunately made observed. SB-912-063UL R2 as originally it to the sixtieth year of its operation. A call to the Enforcement people installed in the engines and/or deliv- Basic Hi-Tech in the Cockpit From humble beginnings in Rockford confirmed that fly-ins are not even on ered as spare parts are also
  • Military Vehicle Options Arising from the Barrel Type Piston Engine

    Military Vehicle Options Arising from the Barrel Type Piston Engine

    Journal of Power Technologies 101 (1) (2021) 22–33 Military vehicle options arising from the barrel type piston engine Pawe l Mazuro1 and Cezary Chmielewski1,B 1Warsaw University of Technology B [email protected] Abstract in terms of efficiency, meaning that piston engines can deliver enhanced range and endurance. This is benefi- The article reviews knowledge about requirements for engines in cial in missions requiring a stopover for refueling and state-of-the-art unmanned aerial vehicles and tanks. Analysis of particularly useful for unmanned supply, observation design and operational parameters was carried out on selected and maritime missions. turboshaft and piston engines generating power in the range of 500 - 1500 kW (0.5 - 1.5 MW). The data was compared In contrast, land combat vehicles have significantly with the performance of innovative, barrel type piston engines, different drive unit requirements. High mobility en- which are likely to become an alternative drive solution in the ables the vehicle to rapidly change location after de- target vehicle groups. tection. To this end, the torque curve as a function of the rotational speed of the shaft is of decisive im- portance. Keywords: military UAV, tanks, turboshaft engines, piston engines, barrel type piston engines The complexity of tank engines adds an additional layer of requirements, impacting the reliability and durability of the power unit, and they come with re- 1 Introduction lated manufacturing and operating costs. In military land vehicles, the engine should be as small This article consolidates knowledge on options and as possible; the space saved can be used for other capabilities arising from use of the barrel type piston purposes.
  • Global Volatility Steadies the Climb

    Global Volatility Steadies the Climb

    WORLD AIRLINER CENSUS Global volatility steadies the climb Cirium Fleet Forecast’s latest outlook sees heady growth settling down to trend levels, with economic slowdown, rising oil prices and production rate challenges as factors Narrowbodies including A321neo will dominate deliveries over 2019-2038 Airbus DAN THISDELL & CHRIS SEYMOUR LONDON commercial jets and turboprops across most spiking above $100/barrel in mid-2014, the sectors has come down from a run of heady Brent Crude benchmark declined rapidly to a nybody who has been watching growth years, slowdown in this context should January 2016 low in the mid-$30s; the subse- the news for the past year cannot be read as a return to longer-term averages. In quent upturn peaked in the $80s a year ago. have missed some recurring head- other words, in commercial aviation, slow- Following a long dip during the second half Alines. In no particular order: US- down is still a long way from downturn. of 2018, oil has this year recovered to the China trade war, potential US-Iran hot war, And, Cirium observes, “a slowdown in high-$60s prevailing in July. US-Mexico trade tension, US-Europe trade growth rates should not be a surprise”. Eco- tension, interest rates rising, Chinese growth nomic indicators are showing “consistent de- RECESSION WORRIES stumbling, Europe facing populist backlash, cline” in all major regions, and the World What comes next is anybody’s guess, but it is longest economic recovery in history, US- Trade Organization’s global trade outlook is at worth noting that the sharp drop in prices that Canada commerce friction, bond and equity its weakest since 2010.
  • V-L Bulletin-Automne-2011 Layout 1

    V-L Bulletin-Automne-2011 Layout 1

    BULLETIN MUNICIPAL de la Ville de Lachute Vol. 16 • No 3 • Automne 2011 • Dans l’air du temps, page 4 À lire dans ce numéro • Loisirs automne, pages 6 à 16 Y’a de l’action dans l’air ! ville.lachute.qc.ca Message du maire Message from the Mayor Chères citoyennes et chers citoyens, Dear Fellow Citizens, Si vous ne l’avez pas encore fait, je vous invite à If you have not already done so, I suggest you take profiter de l’été qui s’achève pour visiter notre advantage of the last days of summer to visit our aéroport municipal, qui se trouve à seulement quelque municipal airport, which is only about three kilometres trois kilomètres du centre-ville. Il représente un atout from downtown Lachute. It is a unique asset both unique, tant sur le plan industriel que touristique, et industrially and touristically, and serves a role comple- remplit une vocation complémentaire à celle de Mirabel. mentary to that of Mirabel. We are very proud of the current Nous sommes très fiers de l’expansion actuelle de cet expansion of this community facility, one of the drivers of our équipement collectif, qui constitue un des moteurs du développement city’s economic development. Over the last few years, the airport économique de Lachute. Depuis quelques années, l’aéroport attire en has been attracting more and more light aircraft owners as well as effet un nombre croissant de propriétaires d’avions légers, mais aussi companies that have decided to set up shop there. d’entreprises qui ont décidé de s’y implanter.
  • Star Alliance

    Star Alliance

    Star Alliance Star Alliance is the world's largest global airline alliance.[2] Star Alliance Founded on 14 May 1997, its current CEO is Jeffrey Goh[4] and its headquarters is located in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.[3] As of April 2018, Star Alliance is the largest of the three global alliances by passenger count with 762.27 million, ahead of both SkyTeam (630 million) and Oneworld (528 million).[5][6] Its Launch date 14 May 1997 slogan is "The Way the Earth Connects". Full members 26 Star Alliance's 26 member airlines operate a fleet of approximately Non-voting members 40 affiliates 5,033 aircraft, serving more than 1,290 airports in 195 countries Pending members 0 on more than 19,000 daily departures. The alliance has a two-tier Destination airports 1,294[1] rewards program, Silver and Gold, with incentives including [2] priority boarding and upgrades. Like other airline alliances, Star Destination countries 195 Alliance airlines share airport terminals (known as co-location) Annual passengers (M) 762[2] and many member planes are painted in the alliance's livery. Annual RPK (G) 1,739[1] Fleet size 5,033[1] Contents Headquarters Frankfurt am Main, Germany[3] Management Jeffrey Goh, CEO[4] History Calin Rovinescu, Chairman 1997–1999: First alliance Alliance slogan The Way the Earth Connects. Additions 2000–2006: Expansion Website www.staralliance.com (http://w 2007: First decade ww.staralliance.com) 2008–2010: Second decade of operations 2011–present: further expansion and stability Member airlines and affiliates Members and affiliates
  • January - February 2016

    January - February 2016

    publication agreement number 40050880 January - February 2016 Recreational Aircraft Association Canada www.raa.ca The Voice of Canadian Amateur Aircraft Builders $6.95 From The features President’s Desk Frugal Man's Panel Saving money with consumer electronics / By Dan Oldridge ....................................................................4 Gary Wolf RAA 7379 Implementing a Basic Panel Graham Luckhurst customizes a Sonex panel ..........................................................................................9 RAA MAIL PROBLEMS committed, and no longer are there Tim’s article is printed in this issue. Composites Made Easy with Pre-Preg If you sent in a membership renewal some carrying the chapter and others Saving time and mess / by J-F Alexandre ..............................................................................................14 in December or January and received tagging on. Thank you Skip and ROTAX 915 IS it back marked MOVED-UNKNOWN, Collingwood members for this. Rotax has been teasing the market with Wisdom From The Future this was the work of one poorly trained promises of a turbo engine based on Barry Meek ...........................................................................................................................................16 postal employee at the sorting sta- FRED GROOTARZ RECURRENCY the 1350 cc normally aspirated 100 hp tion that handles the RAA’s incoming SEMINARS 912 S. The current 914 engine is based Midland Chapter's Zenith 601 Project mail. He took it upon himself to return RAA Toronto chapter president on the smaller 1200cc 80 hp normally Ian Reed updates on a chapter built project ..........................................................................................19 some hundred pieces of RAA’s incom- Fred Grootarz has for several years aspirated engine that started it all. The ing mail. The station manager was been providing recurrent training to aftermarket has lately been pump- Gyroplanes 101 apologetic and corrected the fellow RAA chapters in Southern Ontario.
  • Aviation Safety Letter

    Aviation Safety Letter

    TP 185E Issue 3/2013 aviation safety letter In this issue… Survival on the Hudson: Inattention to Safety Briefings, Life Vests and Life Lines Increased Risks After US Airways Flight 1549 Touched Down Aviation Weather —What You Need to Know Sharing of Safety Information Key to Effective Industry-Wide Safety Management Is Your Aviation Document Booklet Expiring? Flight Test—Ultra-light Aeroplane Watch That Hand Over the Governor Beep Switch! Approved Aircraft Maintenance Type Training SECURITAS—Report Transportation Safety Concerns in Confidence 2013 Flight Crew Recency Requirements Self-Paced Study Program Learn from the mistakes of others; you’ll not live long enough to make them all yourself ... The Aviation Safety Letter is published quarterly by To obtain information concerning copyright ownership and Transport Canada, Civil Aviation. The contents do not restrictions on reproduction of the material, please contact: necessarily reflect official government policy and, unless stated, should not be construed as regulations or directives. Public Works and Government Services Canada Publishing and Depository Services Letters with comments and suggestions are invited. All 350 Albert Street, 4th Floor, Ottawa ON K1A 0S5 correspondence should include the author’s name, address Fax: 613-998-1450 and telephone number. The editor reserves the right to edit E-mail: [email protected] all published articles. The author’s name and address will be withheld from publication upon request. Note: Reprints of original Aviation Safety Letter material are encouraged, but credit must be given to Please address your correspondence to: Transport Canada’s Aviation Safety Letter. Please forward one copy of the reprinted article to the editor.