April 2019 NEWSLETTER
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April 2019 NEWSLETTER “A national organization dedicated to promoting the viability of Regional and Community Airports across Canada” www.rcacc.ca RCAC MEMBER AIRPORT PROFILE: Campbell River Airport (CYBL) - Part 2 The Campbell River Airport is designatedJJul as a Port of Entry; our runway is 6,500 feet by 150 feet. Two parallel taxiways (Bravo and Charlie) offer easy access to the runway of choice. Aircraft parking options include grass tie down area, itinerant paved parking and commercial operational stands. The airport regularly serves aircraft from Cessna 150’s up to Boeing 737’s, Globals, Gulfstream’s and all other corporate clients, our infrastructure is build to a pavement load rating of 12. Our friendly maintenance staff provides excellent customer service to all airport users, staff also provides aviation fuel. Our low key approach provides corporate clientele discrete access and egress from our facility. The Air Terminal building has recently been modernized amenities include, two commercial airlines Central Mountain Air and Pacific Coastal Airlines the Fuel up Café, Budget and National car rentalsJj and passenger screening by G4S contracted to CATSA. The public parking lot is monitored by video surveillance 24/7 we offer short term and long term parking solutions. Campbell River Airport YBL has a strategic advantage as a leading location for Aviation. First, it is located in the Centre of Vancouver Island; a small plane or helicopter can make it to any point on the island within 1.5 hours. Second it is also close to the narrows between the mainland and the island. An aircraft does not need to fly over a large stretch of water to get over to the mainland. This may seem insignificant, but it is a huge flight planning obstacle for small airplane/helicopters. Third, you can fly low level in poor weather from Campbell River Airport YBL to the West Coast through Gold River and from Campbell River Airport YBL to the BC interior through Knight Inlet. No other airport has this advantage on the island. Campbell River Airport YBL has many small islands close by that have a unique blend of communities and industry which need aircraft support. Islands south of Campbell River Airport YBL are residential based, ferry supported and have little need for commercial aircraft. Islands north of Campbell River Airport YBL are mostly industrial based with less residential area. All the lodges on Stuart Island, Sonora Island and Dent Island would have much more difficulty operating without aircraft support from Campbell River and Campbell River Airport YBL. To confirm this, all you need to do is look at the number of helicopter and floatplane operators in Campbell River. The number is higher than any other town on the West Coast apart from Vancouver. Campbell River is the aviation hub for Vancouver Island. Campbell River Airport YBL is the only airport on the island that has all the aviation services (ILS, high visibility lights etc) and ample room to expand. One of the biggest difficulties airports face is room to grow. Most airports are located conveniently close to a town, which over time; residents wish the airport was not there. Any expansion is always treated with resistance. Edmonton City Centre, Toronto’s Billy Bishop and Buttonville airport are all good examples. The purpose of the Campbell River Airport Advisory Committee is to provide policy advice and recommendations to Council, on various issues related to the airport including long range planning, economic development, marketing, air transportation planning, and environmental and sustainability issues. The following matters are within the mandate of the Committee to investigate and make recommendations to Council on the following: Airport zoned lands for aerospace or any other aviation related or complimentary commercial venture that is consistent with the Airport Master Plan; Economic development and marketing for the airport; Air transportation service for Campbell River and region; Any other matter referred by Council. RCAC NEWSLETTER News items for information only, source as indicated. Photos copyrighted as per caption credit. Provided for members of RCAC Contact us at: Suite 220, 10610 Airport Drive, Grande Prairie, AB, T8V7Z5 or email: [email protected] Website: www.rcacc.ca RCAC UPCOMING SCHEDULED MEETINGS Monthly Conference Calls: The Regional Community Airports of Canada Board of Directors meets for a conference call every second Wednesday of every month. During these conference calls the board discusses any current and emerging issues brought forward by our membership. All RCAC Members are encouraged to participate in these meetings at any time with your comments and concerns. This conference call is open to all RCAC members to participate in. Start Time: 11:00 am MST Directions to join the RCAC conference calls is as follows: Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://www.gotomeet.me/RCACMeetings You can also dial in using your phone. Canada (Toll Free): 1 888 455 1389 Canada: +1 (647) 497-9391 Access Code: 686-241-053 # Joining from a video-conferencing room or system? Dial: 67.217.95.2##686241053 Cisco devices: [email protected] First GoToMeeting? Let's do a quick system check: https://link.gotomeeting.com/system-check Quarterly Board Meetings: May 14th & 15th, 2019 – Winnipeg, MB All Regional Community Airports of Canada members are welcome to attend the quarterly meetings via conference phone or in person. If you would like to attend in person, please email [email protected] at least one month prior to confirm seat confirmation. RCAC NEWSLETTER News items for information only, source as indicated. Photos copyrighted as per caption credit. Provided for members of RCAC Contact us at: Suite 220, 10610 Airport Drive, Grande Prairie, AB, T8V7Z5 or email: [email protected] Website: www.rcacc.ca RCAC UPCOMING SCHEDULED MEETINGS Cont. Annual General Meeting: May 14th & 15th – Winnipeg, ON The AGM and General Membership meeting will be taking place at the following location: The Four Points Sheraton Winnipeg Airport Hotel 1999 Wellington Avenue, Winnipeg R3H 1H5 Canada Winnipeg, MB R3H1H5 Ph. +1 204-775-5222 Agenda for the General Membership Meeting are as follows: May 14th Topic Speaker 9:00am-12:00pm Governance Patrick Doyle, Patrick Doyle Consulting Overload Operations of Airfield 1:15pm – 2:15pm Greg Cuneo, AVIA NG Pavement Guy Héneault, Program Manager, 2:15pm-3:15pm Regulations Aerodrome Standards, Transport Canada Tom Meilleur, VP of Operations, 3:15pm -4:15pm Aviation NorthStar Air May 15th Topic Speaker Safety Management Systems (SMS) How NAVCanada manages and 9:00am-10:00am Jim Daher, Shift Manager, NAVCanada collaborates with airports regarding safety issues. 10:00am - AGM Meeting RCAC Members 12:00pm Fitti Lourenco, Director, Government 1:15pm-2:15pm Passenger Bill of Rights Affairs - Federal Government and Ontario, Air Canada Aviation Service & Facilitates Craig Skornberg, Executive Director / 2:15pm-3:15pm Agreement (ASFA) APM, St Andrews Airport If you would like to attend the AGM in person or sponsor an event, please email [email protected] at least one month prior to meeting date confirm seat confirmation. A registration form will be provided in the March newsletter and on the website at www.rcacc.ca RCAC NEWSLETTER News items for information only, source as indicated. Photos copyrighted as per caption credit. Provided for members of RCAC Contact us at: Suite 220, 10610 Airport Drive, Grande Prairie, AB, T8V7Z5 or email: [email protected] Website: www.rcacc.ca RCAC NEWSLETTER News items for information only, source as indicated. Photos copyrighted as per caption credit. Provided for members of RCAC Contact us at: Suite 220, 10610 Airport Drive, Grande Prairie, AB, T8V7Z5 or email: [email protected] Website: www.rcacc.ca RCAC NEWSLETTER News items for information only, source as indicated. Photos copyrighted as per caption credit. Provided for members of RCAC Contact us at: Suite 220, 10610 Airport Drive, Grande Prairie, AB, T8V7Z5 or email: [email protected] Website: www.rcacc.ca RCAC BOARD OF DIRECTORS Board of Directors The board of directors for RCAC can be contacted anytime for questions. Chairman: Curtis Ross Vice Jack Santerre Thompson Regional Airport Authority Chairman: North Bay Jack Garland Airport [email protected] Corporation [email protected] Director: Brian Grant Director: Ian Darling Grande Prairie Airport Kativik Regional [email protected] [email protected] Director: Carmen Hendry Director: James Lindsey Northwest Regional Airport, Terrace- The Pas Airport Kitimat [email protected] [email protected] Director: Graham Ingham Director: Dave Dayment Red Deer Airport Timmins Victor M Power Airport [email protected] [email protected] Director: William Stewart Director: Tyler Massee Peace River Airport Campbell River Airport [email protected] [email protected] Director: Ben Hancharuk Director: Jeff Huntus Sioux Lookout Municipal Airport Medicine Hat Airport [email protected] [email protected] Secretary Peggy May Associate Adam Zimpel /Treasurer: Southport Airport Director: Sudbury Airport [email protected] [email protected] RCAC NEWSLETTER News items for information only, source as indicated. Photos copyrighted as per caption credit. Provided for members of RCAC Contact us at: Suite 220, 10610 Airport Drive, Grande Prairie, AB, T8V7Z5 or email: [email protected] Website: www.rcacc.ca RCAC SUB COMMITTEES & WORKING GROUPS RCAC has several working sub committees, if