Oshawa
COPA flight 70
Previous Fly-outs
Fly-out Sunday Oct 19th
Elmhirst Resort
The flyout for
the 11am Brunch on Sunday Oct 19th was a success.
(Update:
Sunday Oct 19, 17:44 pm )
The weather was pretty questionable first thing in the
morning, but cleared up by 9:30am,,,
about
10 planes on wheels showed up, and 5 on floats. Some drove as
well.
There were about 30 people for the excellent Brunch,
The menu had everything from bacon and eggs, to crab legs,
scallops, omelets,, oysters on the half shell, shrimps,
salmon, lox, herring, roast beef, ham, ,, every thing
you could imagine was served, all top quality, with the
best possible service.
Here are a few pictures, courtesy of Gord Mahaffey
Doug, Cheryl, and
Wayne
From the left,
clockwise, in red: Francine, Joyce, Louis, Dorothy behind Doug's
right arm,
Doug, Barb, Karl, and Cory
Louis, and Doug
Elmhirst Resort is on the north shore of Rice Lake. It
is about 39 nm from Oshawa.
The strip is east/west, grass, 2800 feet, listed under
"Keene" in the CFS.
If you rent, you should check with the school, they may require
you to take an instructor there the first time,
to check you out on the field.
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Morrisburg Trip by Doug Raine
August 18'th, I went with John and Francine Levasseur, and their
grandson Ryan, to one of Ontario's undiscovered
"Great places to fly" .
It was a 1.8 hr flight in the Cherokee, to the Morrisburg
airport.
We were picked up at the airport by Gerben Schaillee of the Parks
dept, who saw us land, and driven out to the
Dinosaur place. http://www.c360.ca/morrisburg/pw/
There are about 60 full size replicas of Dinosaurs, very well
made and maintained in a wooded park type area. Gerben gave us
his cell # and said he would pick us up later, and take us
somewhere to eat, which turned out to be the Club House at the
Golf Course. The food was good, and very reasonably priced. He
also arranged for the golf course to
take us the 1/2 mile back to the plane in golf carts.
We did not have enough time to visit Upper Canada Village, so we
will have to make another trip for that. http://www.uppercanadavillage.com/home.htm
This is a place I would highly recommend to take the kids, and
the wife, for a great day.
I don't play golf, but there is a course at the east end of the
runway, (with a good restaurant)
http://www.tee-off.ca/courses/on706.htm
Doug Raine
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July 5th Fly-out to Killarney and Manitoulin East: Photos and writeup
Friday June 27th for dinner,,,and Go Karts at
Lindsay,
Everyone had a
great time .
We had 10 people for Dinner, and Go-Karting. It turned out
to be a half price night at the track, so was twice as much fun.
If anyone wants to plan a
group outing, it's easy. Just pick a destination, and spread the
word. I can put it here, and send an email around to the
group. It's lots more fun with a group, than by yourself.....
The next Oshawa COPA meeting will be:
Thursday Dec 4th,
7:00 pm, at the 420 Wing, Oshawa
Everyone is welcome.
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The following tips have been
provided by Calgary Flying Club member Patrick Wass, who has been
to many air shows and has volunteered a few ideas to help you
stay comfortable and safe the next time you attend a show
Take a small backpack - some space to carry stuff is really
useful. A backpack can be worn conveniently while you look around
and get to and from your viewing position.
Moist towelettes, "Wetwipes", etc. Airshows
normally have outdoor bathroom facilities and having a way to
"freshen up" afterwards is a good idea.
A hat - a good hat can make a lot of
difference to your comfort level. Ball caps are OK but watch out
for sunburn on your lower face and neck. Many people prefer to
wear hats with wide brims for better protection.
Sunglasses - use a good pair of sunglasses.
Polarized lenses are especially good for shows that take place
over water since they reduce glare.
Something to sit/lie on. Take something to use as a drop sheet
if you are going to be on the ground. You can lean on your
backpack for some support. Lawn or camping chairs can often be
used if you prefer. Keep in mind that you'll be looking up at an
angle for most of the show so a chair that is somewhat reclined
may be more comfortable.
Sunscreen - you'll probably be in the sun a lot.
Beware cloudy or hazy days - you may get more sun than you think.
Bug Spray - insects might be a problem depending
on the location of the show.
Rain gear - be prepared for some showers just in
case. Many air shows will continue in light rain as long as the
clouds are high enough.
Water - don't let yourself get dehydrated.
Refreshments are normally available but your own supply of water
may come in handy. Note that alcohol may make your dehydration
worse so if you do visit the "beer tent" then drink in
moderation.
Snacks - most air shows have food concessions
(hamburgers, hot dogs, etc.) but if you need a lighter snack you
may need to bring it along.
Notebook and pen - you may see something you want to make
a note about, like website addresses at displays.
Binoculars - low and medium power binoculars tend
to work well for checking out detail. Higher powers are difficult
to use for aircraft in flight. Watch out for the sun while your
chasing down that aircraft!
Air Frequency scanner - if you have access to a scanner you
might enjoy listening to the air show controllers and pilots.
Camera and film - many airs shows have disposable
cameras and film for sale but you'll probably be happier if you
bring your own along.
Earplugs - depending on your sensitivity you may
be bothered by some of the aircraft. Jets can make a lot of noise
in some cases, or you may find yourself next to an overly loud
speaker system for the air show announcer.
Do's and Don'ts
Do come early and leave
late - you can avoid
some of the traffic. Most air shows have static displays of
aircraft, etc. Take some time to look around.
Don't touch the aircraft. Many aircraft in static displays have
bits and pieces that can be damaged, broken, bent, etc. if you
don't know what you're doing. Never touch an aircraft unless
someone in authority invites you to do so. Never move a propeller
- in fact you should keep clear of the "prop" at all
times.
Don't smoke around
aircraft. Planes in a
static display sometimes vent fuel as the plane heats up in the
sun. Some fabric-covered aircraft have coatings that are highly
flammable.
Do find out where you can get medical aid or seek
assistance if you need it. If you are in a group and you get
separated, where will you meet? If you have children with you
make sure they know how to get help if they get lost.
Do consider where to sit. Most people insist on getting as close
to "front and centre" as they can. While this is fine,
you might be just as happy sitting farther back or at the end of
the viewing area where it may be less crowded.
Don't litter. Clean up your viewing area once you are
done.
Do stay aware. There are often vehicles or machinery
moving around public areas such as the static displays.
Do ask questions. Often there are aircraft owners or
representatives at the static displays. Most people are very
proud of their airplanes and they'll be happy to answer your
questions.
Do appreciate all the
aircraft, not just the
fastest and the loudest.
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Short Final...
Heard on a pre-flight announcement from an Air Canada pilot:
"On our flight today, we will be flying at 35,000 feet. To
give you an idea of how high that is, we would be able to fly
over 50 CN Towers stacked one on top the other.
"Our speed will be about 500 miles per hour. That is just
over the muzzle velocity of the standard military Browning
pistol."
"We will be pushed along by two Pratt and Whitney JT-8D-200
turbofan engines. While thrust to horsepower varies with
altitude, the total 40,000 pounds of thrust is greater than the
combined power of 10 D-9 diesel locomotives."
"In other words, we're faster than a speeding bullet, more
powerful than a locomotive,
and able to leap tall buildings in a single bound.
The Young Eagles
Volunteers lunch this year was sponsored by Jim Cox of Aviation Supplies.
Thanks Jim.
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last updated Mar 6/06