Vol.2 Issue 8 November Issue 2015

PlaneTalk from The Aviation Historical Society (SAHS)

Well, for those of you that have our limited edition 2015 calendar, you will remember the “grounded” Canadair CE-133 Silver Star

displayed for June. Just in case you hadn’t heard, C-FCQT is finally home! Doran, Tom and Bud get the front wheel assembly attached and broken wing stubs off. We are happy to announce that it is currently in the shop and we have started to put it back together. It will be some time before it will be

Tim and Bud work on getting the undercarriage down The aircraft is being restored to static We will be spendng the next while going through a restoration display condition plan for CQT and deciding on the best way to proceed with the and work is work and presenting the finished result to you and the public. expected to go on throughout the

upcoming winter A BIG thanks goes out to and spring. Points North Group and Northern Resource Trucking for their time and dedication in getting CQT home.

Thanks also to Transwest Air Tom lifts the tail into place while Bud attaches the bolts to attach the 2 components. for providing transportation ______for our volunteers to and from Points North Landing to get the aircraft ready for its long

trip back.

We are happy to announce that the documentary on the BCATP In Saskatchewan is progressing well.

Watch for upcoming stories on CQT’s past accomplishements in In carrying out interviews around the province Tim says he has Saskatchewan and around the world! obtained some very good information and is looking forward to showing the documentary. Watch for more information soon! 1

We would like to hear from you! Drop us a line if you have any questions, stories, photos or artifacts you wish to donate or share with the society. E-Mail Us At: [email protected] ______

from Royal Canadian Air Force Public Affairs

From November 6 to 11, 2015, six Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members and a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) visited Ottawa to participate in the 2015 Remembrance Day Sentry Program. These outstanding individuals took on an important role in the national Remembrance Day ceremony on November 11. Each participant in the Sentry Program was nominated by his or her respective services, with selections based on several factors, including deployment experience, community involvement, physical fitness, and deportment. New Pilots Corner “The seven individuals selected for the Remembrance Day Sentry brought to you by: Program were chosen for the tireless dedication they have shown in service to ,” said General Jonathan Vance, Chief of the Defence Staff. “This honour is well-deserved, and I applaud their continuing great work in performing their duty.” Hi, here are Mitchinson’s student achievements for the month October: Nathan Yeager - PPL flight test. Tyler Schwartz - IFR Ride. The seven sentries also participated in various other activities Donovan Noiger - 1st solo. King Sandoval - Night rating no photo. during their visit, including a dinner hosted by Canadian Forces Will Bates - 1st solo. Chief Warrant Officer Kevin West, and visits to Parliament Hill and Terry Bird - 1st solo. Julia Milne - PPL flight test pass, fully licensed. the RCMP Technical and Protective Operations Facility. Theo Ring - 1st solo. Created in 1998, the Remembrance Day Sentry Program Ryan Anderson - PPL flight test. Congratulations to all of them from Mitchinson Flight Centre recognizes outstanding Regular and Reserve Force sailors, soldiers, airmen and airwomen of the CAF, and a member of the RCMP, for their dedication, professionalism and performance. Participation in this program is a unique experience for those selected.

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Filling Seams and Sanding the Aircraft Model areas where putty and Tenax-7R was used. Be extra cautious not to sand off too much, as you may end up losing some of the finer surface details. You can then dip a paintbrush in water, and moisten the entire sanded area. Once again, using 600 ALO paper, wet sand the area until it begins to look smooth. For an accurate sanding job, this process should always be done under a strong light so that rough areas can easily be spotted. Before moving forward, clean your aircraft model using water and dry it with a rag or paper towel. Once the plastic scale model has dried completely, do a thorough check for rough patches and use 400 ALO or 320 SIL Removing the seams and joint lines is necessary when building paper to repeat the process, sanding and wet sanding the model airplanes. Many assemblies often result in unnatural gaps working area. You can complete this technique using a fine 150 or cracks in the fitting. Among the most common problem areas SIL sanding paper. This final sheet will leave your aircraft model are the wing roots and the mating lines between both sides of the looking smooth and natural, without any visible blemishes. This fuselage. To produce an authentic looking aircraft model, I step does not require wet sanding. Simply run your 150 SIL recommend the following technique. paper over the entire sanded area. Once this is complete, your To begin, you will need various grades of sandpaper, including aircraft model is ready for painting. 600ALO, 400ALO, 320SIL and 150SIL. Other necessary tools include; a sharp hobby knife, a paintbrush and a container with a small amount of water. We will also cover the use of model putty and Tenax-7R, a fast-dry formula used for welding plastic scale model parts. I should remind the reader that when building model airplanes using hazardous materials, it is very important to have plenty of ventilation around the working space. You should also pay close attention to all the warnings that come with each chemical, usually found on the product container. This technique will be illustrated using the fuselage parts of the aircraft model. You can begin by welding the left and right sides using Tenax-7R. With medium pressure, hold both sides of the fuselage together and simply touch the entire seam using a paintbrush. Once you have completed the application, gradually Whether you fly, build, restore or simply enjoy airplanes and increase your hold pressure over the next 10 seconds until you aviation, you are welcome to attend our events and join our have a firm bond. Tenax-7R will actually fuse the plastic scale chapter. We are a group of aviation enthusiasts, aircraft model by slightly melting the parts together. Allow about 5 builders, and pilots who get together with like-minded people minutes for the weld to dry and lightly scrape off any excess to share ideas, exchange information, encourage safety, serve chemical using a hobby knife. the local aviation community and have a lot of fun doing so. Should there be any imperfections on the aircraft model, such as For more information on our chapter, please contact ; gaps, pits or scratches, you can apply model putty (filling material) Bert Hamilton – Phone: 306 731-2221 using a toothpick. Be very careful not to smudge or place it on areas where it is not necessary as excess putty will go a long way Email: [email protected] in hiding surface details such as rivets and panel lines. If possible, Ron Wood – Phone: 306-751-1064 mask off the crack or opening to be filled using tape. Then, apply a E-Mail: [email protected] thin coat of putty and allow about 30 minutes for drying time. Once the putty has dried completely, sand the area down to the level of the tape using 600 ALO sanding paper. If the gap has not filled, or if the putty has dried and contracted to a groove between the parts, re-apply more putty and repeat the dry time and sanding process. Once you have a level surface, remove the tape and begin fine sanding your work. As one of the most important steps in building model airplanes, the sanding process should be very meticulous. You can begin sanding the aircraft model using 600 ALO paper to go over all the 3

rounds were fired at the responding Police officers and the public. Tactically using information from Air 1, the Police Tactical response unit utilized an armored rescue vehicle to rescue the family in crisis. A Police negotiator talked the accused safely into custody and Police did not fire one round in response to the situation. If it were not for Air 1 being able to tactically have eyes on the scene and place officers where they were safe, this event would have ended with tragic consequences.

Saskatoon City Police’s Air 1 The program was put together and built by now retired Sgt Saskatchewan Aviation has had many firsts. The fist fight in th Gary David and Superintendent Jeff Bent. Today ten years later, Saskatchewan was on May 17 1911. It was at the spring fair in Saskatoon is still the smallest city in Canada to have an air Saskatoon when owner Bob St Henry’s Curtis Pusher Biplane was support unit. Air 1 as it is referred to today is called upon by shipped by rail from Edmonton to Saskatoon for that historic first more than the Saskatoon Police Service. So far in 2015 SPS Air flight. In 1946 the Saskatchewan Provincial government started an 1 has been called upon by the RCMP in Saskatchewan 30 times air ambulance program. This air ambulance turned out to be the to respond all over the province. Both the Saskatoon fire first air ambulance in North America. In the late 1950’s department and the Saskatoon and Saskatchewan Emergency Saskatchewan was again the first in North America to deploy Measures Offices also use us on a regular basis as their needs firefighters or smoke jumpers from an airplane to fight forest fires. require. Almost 100 years Today we operate later on June 16, from a leased1998 2005 the Saskatoon Police Service first took to the air in a leased Cessna 172. The aircraft had no special equipment other than two police officers and a set of gyro-stabilized binoculars. The goals for the E.A.G.L.E Cessna 182 model S. (enhanced air guided law enforcement) project were simple. We Unlike in the beginning we now rely upon our FLIR 8500 wanted to respond quickly to emergency situations and decrease thermal gyro-stabilized camera system that provides us the our response times to in progress calls. We wanted to act as a ability to see stable recorded video both day and night from watchdog for industrial areas where there were problems and also the aircraft. It was our provincial government insurance be able to direct ground units responding to calls for service to agency SGI that first supported the program with the purchase increase officer and public safety. Almost 10 years later the goals of this camera. Since then, the eyes of this camera have caught of the project remain the same. approximately 1000 offenders and enabled the police to lay On August 11, 2014 2600 criminal charges that would not have be laid without The Saskatoon Police aviation law enforcement in Saskatchewan. Service and Air 1 I am often asked if it is still successful operating a fixed wing made international aircraft for patrol support in an industry dominated by headlines after a very helicopters. In April 2015 alone Saskatoon Police Air 1 dangerous domestic responded to 78 calls for service resulting in 36 arrests and 155 violence situation criminal charges and safely managed 4 criminal pursuits. In the unfolded on previous 18 months ending June 2015 Saskatoon Police Air 1 Coppermine Cr in had safely managed almost 30 criminal pursuits. One of the Saskatoon’s north most noteworthy stats is that 8 people captured in these end of the city. A Air 1 helping SPS and RCMP to arrest persons wanted for multiple home invasions. pursuits were wanted for and charged with murder while family in crisis had multiple guns were recovered. I would say as a member of Air 1 called 911 asking for help as a family member who was struggling program, the Saskatoon Police Service and resident of the City at the time turned a gun on them in the house. As police ground of Saskatoon this program continues to be a success. The units and Air 1 arrived, five family members running from gunfire future of police aviation in Saskatchewan is bright. found shelter behind the engine block of a large pickup truck parked in front of their house. The police had an active shooter on their hands and as ground units arrived they also received gunfire. In total up to 50 4

(639 flights, 124 hours), and the K-6 was used for conversion to single seat and for soaring (44 flights, 23 hours). By 1979, total glider activity increased to a total of 345 flights totalling over 170 hours.

In 1979 it was decided that the club should acquire its own towplane. With limited capital but keen interest and dedication of members, a group within the soaring club formed a syndicate and purchased a Cessna 150-150 (C-GQOK). They

provided the capital, bought the towplane, and leased it to the Gliding and soaring has taken place around Saskatoon for many club. Eventually the soaring club was able to buy out the years. The Eley brothers, at Colonsay built one of the first gliders syndicate members and get title to the towplane. Again, many and operated it from their farm during the early 1930's. Gliding members bought debentures ($1000 with 0% interest) to help clubs were formed in Regina and Saskatoon in the early 50's. A with the financing. These have since all been repaid. club operated for a few years in Moose Jaw during the early 60's. Formation of the Soaring Association of Saskatchewan assisted There were a number of gliders built in Saskatchewan in the 50's with grant funding through the Sask Sport Association. and 60's, including pilot owners in North Battleford and Prince

Albert. The early Saskatoon Club operated in Colonsay for a time, The K-6 was damaged in 1986, and the club was without a and also at a field near . This club became inactive in single seat aircraft for the remainder of that and the following the 60's when an attempt to purchase a new glider from a German season. Also in 1986, the club received notice that Chovin's manufacturer led to financial problems. The money was raised Skyport (Vanscoy) was shutting down operations, and the club and sent for the purchase, but in the meantime the manufacturer would have to relocate. The strip at Hanley served for two went bankrupt and the Saskatoon club ended up with neither years, but there was only one runway and it was very rough. In money nor glider. the meantime, the club was looking for a new "home".

Cudworth offered two runways, hangar space, local towpilots, The current club was formed in 1976 largely due to the efforts of fuel,, and a welcoming attitude. A lease was signed for the use original club member Jim Koehler. Jim had flown with the original of the airport, and purchase of the hangar and adjacent land Saskatoon Club, and had an opportunity to perfect his skills and was arranged for flying starting in 1989. obtain an instructor's rating while in Australia. With a core group of interested potential members, mostly colleagues at the The Phoebus (C-GAZO) was owned privately by a club member, University of Saskatchewan, Jim advertised and chaired a meeting but offered for sale. The purchase of the Phoebus for the 1988 of about 50 potential members in January of 1976. This positive season upgraded the soaring capability of the club, and also response led to the formation of a club with about twenty assured the continuation ofhigh performance funding that was members. Each contributed $500 as a startup contribution. Of available from Sask Sport. The lease of the second Blanik from this, $150 was a joining fee, the other $350 was an equity the Provincial Association and the recent addition of the winch assessment. As original members left the club, they could apply brings the fleet to its current level. for refund of equity in order as new members paid their equity assessment. After a time, this was removed and replaced with a In the spring of 2002 the Phoebus was sold and the club straight $500 joining fee, and later reduced to $150. purchased a new L-33 Solo as the club single seat aircraft.

With the capital raised, the new members arranged to purchase an L-13 Blanik (C-GXDU), then about two years old and available in Red Deer. Members built the trailer in Saskatoon, then travelled to Red Deer to get it. It was first assembled and flown at Corman Park Airport, using a leased Super Cub as a towplane. When the crosswind made Corman Park unsuitable, it was often towed a short distance to a strip owned by Don Glazier. There was plenty of enthusiasm that first year, with records indicating the Blanik made 482 flights and logged over 161 hours in the air.

In 1977 the training and soaring operation moved to a former military triangular strip owned by Don Choving near Vanscoy. The club arranged for the lease of a Cessna L-19 towplane for use at Vanscoy. With interest in soaring growing quickly, the club arranged the purchase of a used single seat Schleicher K-6 sailplane during the season. (Again, members went into their own pockets to finance the purchase). The Blanik became the trainer 5

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The '2016' Jim Glass Humanitarian Award

Congratulations to the 2016 recipient, Joe Sparling of Air North. This award is given annually to an employee of an operator member company who has demonstrated progressive advancement to and within management positions. He was presented this award at the YXE’S QUALITY OF SERVICE IS LEADING THE COUNTRY 2015 ATAC Conference & Tradeshow in Montreal, QC. Saskatoon International Airport (YXE) is pleased to announce that it has the highest customer satisfaction scores across Canada for the second consecutive quarter. YXE’s customer satisfaction scores are measured through Airport Council International – North America and its Airport Service Quality (ASQ) program. The ASQ program is used to benchmark airport performance worldwide. “Saskatoon International Airport is committed to be the most valued airport experience in Canada,” says Stephen Maybury, The Estevan Flying Club President and CEO of Saskatoon Airport Authority. “Together with our airport partners, we have made significant strides in The Estevan Flying Club paid tribute to one of Saskatchewan’s improving service quality to earn the top standing in Canada”. YXE oldest active pilots on Nov. 1 when about 40 people gathered plans to continue to build on these scores to improve key areas at the Estevan Municipal Airport to toast Maurice Monteyne, such as parking and other value-adding terminal services. YXE is 88, while handing him a plaque commemorating the event. also being recognized for having the top On-Time Performance (OTP) scores in the country yearto-date. “Our guests have a stated departure time on their boarding pass,” says Maybury. “We work Earl Kickley, on behalf of club president Neal Linthicum, made collaboratively with all of our partners to facilitate efficient the presentation, noting there weren’t many pilots in operations and contribute to a positive experience at our airport”. Saskatchewan who were still active and who had charter OTP is considered leaving within 15 minutes of the scheduled memberships in their local flying clubs. Monteyne, who joined departure time. “Significant investments have been made to the local flying club at its inception, said he got his first flying achieve top scores in both Service Quality and On-Time license in 1948 at a cost of $300. But, he noted, “if you passed Performance,” explains Maybury. “Completion of the $53 million the physical/medical examination, the province refunded you terminal expansion in early 2015 has created space for guests to $100, so the first few licenses I got for $200.” be comfortable and to enjoy the new experiences the airport has to offer.” In addition, YXE has expanded its operations by Kickley noted that Monteyne’s local flying club card was dated providing 24/7 support that assists in meeting airlines’ 1951 and he is also a charter member of the Saskatchewan departure/arrival schedules and responding to challenges as they branch of the Flying Farmers, which took root with a charter arise. event in Estevan in 1955.

Thank you to Our Sponsors for your continued support! Monteyne was also honoured at the recent Flying Farmers annual gathering in Waskesiu where he was given an award for being a charter member.

Another veteran pilot who attended the airport gala on Sunday, Bill Maher, said he and Monteyne enjoyed a couple of flying trips up to East Trout Lake in the northern part of the province in the early 1950s.

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