Tony Burton is a retired CF (and RCAF) officer living in Claresholm since 1980. He has long been active in many sporting and organizational aspects of soaring. He soloed in 1968 and has about 3600 hours in 46 glider types including 480 hours of instructing time. Tony is particularly active in cross-country and contest flying and in making record attempts – it keeps skills sharp and the mind focussed, he says. He has recorded about 87,000 km of cross-country flights (three over 700 km) that include many competitions and 22 national records to date.
While serving as a CF Exchange Officer in the USA in the 70s, he built a glider in which much of the above flying was done. He currently flies one of the smallest sailplanes on the market, the Russia AC4-C, which has a 12.6m wingspan and weighs only 350 lbs.
In the mid-1980s he was the organizer and project pilot for the joint Canada/US "Chinook Project", in which an instrumented 20m sailplane (the Alcor) was flown to gather high altitude atmospheric data. These flights were made from Claresholm and High River.
Organizationally, he has run two national competitions, wrote a manual on contest organization, was the Executive Director of the Alberta Soaring Council for 18 years, has been the editor of the national magazine Free Flight since 1982, and is a member of the international committee that writes the rules governing the sport.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Someplace To Fly To
We are starting a spot on the blog called "Someplace To Fly To". Here is a copy of part of an article I found in EAA Chapter 1410 newsletter. This ought to be a close flight and interesting.
We are challenging YOU to fly over and take a photo and then bring the photo to the next meeting. We will try to do this each month and then there will be a prize for the one with the most photos at the end of the year.
Happy Flying!!!
We are challenging YOU to fly over and take a photo and then bring the photo to the next meeting. We will try to do this each month and then there will be a prize for the one with the most photos at the end of the year.
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(click on the photo to enlarge and read)
We will have to find a new location each month and maybe it will be only a long/lat. and a unique object to photograph, so if you have any ideas - please e-mail them to lenlou@telus.netHappy Flying!!!
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Midnight Sun Challenge
You'll have to come to our next Flying Club meeting on September 9th to hear all about the adventures of participating in Midnight Sun Challenge to the Yukon!
Doug Murray and Lennard Nichols ready to head out!
Jim & Caroline Alcock on the way to Wetaskiwin the first day.
Doug Murray and Lennard Nichols ready to head out!
Jim & Caroline Alcock on the way to Wetaskiwin the first day.Friday, July 16, 2010
Midnight Sun Challenge
Four of our Flying Club members took off yesterday to participate in the Midnight Sun Challenge. After staying the night in Wetaskiwin last night, they headed out for Fort Nelson today and will arrive in Whitehorse tomorrow. We will post updates as we receive them!
Thursday, June 10, 2010
4th Annual Cardston Fly-In
The morning of June 5th brought beautiful blue skies and a perfect day for a fly-in! After being weathered out the last few years, the members of the Cardston Flying Club were relieved to see good weather! With almost 100 people in attendance and 22 planes to enjoy, the Fly-In was definitely a success. Breakfast was excellent (as usual) - thank you to all those who helped cook, serve and clean up.
We would like to thank our local political representatives for supporting our efforts at the airport. We were happy to see in attendance: Cardston's mayor, Rick Schow; Town counselor, Dave Smith; and a representative of the Wildrose Alliance party, Paul Hinman.
It was gratifying to see planes fly in from all over Alberta including: Airdrie, Fort MacLeod, Glenwood, Hillspring, Calgary, Medicine Hat, Okotoks, and Springbank. The long distance award goes to the pilot from Provo, Utah!
Enjoy some photos from the day!
What's everyone checking out on this plane from Provo, Utah?
Amazing mural!
Watching planes coming in and heading out.
Some of the planes on display.
Another view.
Doug Murray handing out a door prize to Cyril Clarke as Bob Farren and Paul Hinman look on.
Beautiful day... and beautiful 'birds'!
"Double parked"!
Full parking lot too!
We would like to thank our local political representatives for supporting our efforts at the airport. We were happy to see in attendance: Cardston's mayor, Rick Schow; Town counselor, Dave Smith; and a representative of the Wildrose Alliance party, Paul Hinman.
It was gratifying to see planes fly in from all over Alberta including: Airdrie, Fort MacLeod, Glenwood, Hillspring, Calgary, Medicine Hat, Okotoks, and Springbank. The long distance award goes to the pilot from Provo, Utah!
Enjoy some photos from the day!
What's everyone checking out on this plane from Provo, Utah?
Amazing mural!
Watching planes coming in and heading out.
Some of the planes on display.
Another view.
Doug Murray handing out a door prize to Cyril Clarke as Bob Farren and Paul Hinman look on.
Beautiful day... and beautiful 'birds'!
"Double parked"!
Full parking lot too!Thursday, June 3, 2010
FLY-IN
Well - it appears like we may get treated with some good weather this year. Lets all plan to arrive around 0700 on Saturday and see how many people come. Bring your aircraft and let see how many flights we can give. See you all on Saturday.
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Reach For The Sky
1) NAVIGATION: If you are flying at 100 knots and travel for 25 minutes, how much distance will you cover? (Use E6B)
2) GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What is calibrated altitude?
3) AIR LAW: When overtaking an aircraft in front of you, what must you do?
ANSWERS:
1) You will travel approximately 42 NM.
2) Indicated altitude corrected for instrument and position error.
3) The aircraft that overtakes the other must pass to keep the one being overtaken on the left side. The one being overtaken has the right of way.
2) GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What is calibrated altitude?
3) AIR LAW: When overtaking an aircraft in front of you, what must you do?
ANSWERS:
1) You will travel approximately 42 NM.
2) Indicated altitude corrected for instrument and position error.
3) The aircraft that overtakes the other must pass to keep the one being overtaken on the left side. The one being overtaken has the right of way.
Humor in Flight
A plane was taking off from Kennedy Airport. After it reached a comfortable cruising altitude, the captain made an announcement over the intercom, 'Ladies and gentlemen, this is your captain speaking. Welcome to Flight Number 293, nonstop from New York to Los Angeles. The weather ahead is good and, therefore, we should have a smooth and uneventful flight. Now sit back and relax... OH, MY GOD!' Silence followed, and after a few minutes, the captain came back on the intercom and said, 'Ladies and Gentlemen, I am so sorry if I scared you earlier. While I was talking to you, the flight attendant accidentally spilled a cup of hot coffee in my lap. You should see the front of my pants!'
A passenger in Coach yelled, 'That's nothing. You should see the back of mine!'
A passenger in Coach yelled, 'That's nothing. You should see the back of mine!'
Discount on SPOT Tracking Service for COPA Members
Discount on SPOT Tracking Service Available for COPA Members
(updated October 28, 2009)
by Kevin Psutka
SPOT Personal Tracker www.findmespot.com is a GPS reporting device that has several features for peace of mind for you and your loved ones. Even though Transport Canada does not consider it as an alternative to an ELT, it is a relatively inexpensive way to provide additional protection for you and your passengers, and in many ways, makes up for many of the shortcomings of ELTs.
When you purchase a SPOT (there are several dealers listed on the SPOT site http://www.findmespot.ca/en/locateadealer) there is a requirement to purchase an annual subscription to various levels of service. The basic service (unlimited check-in, help and 911 messages) is $99.99 U.S. per year. There is an additional Track Progress service which provides a breadcrumb trail for your flights (see the SPOT website for an explanation). This is perhaps one of the most important features to have in addition to 911.
Normally, the Track Progress service is an additional $49.99 per year but for COPA members it is free when the promotion code is entered during the activation process. To get your free promotion code ($49 U.S. value) simply contact COPA after you purchase your SPOT (email Cathy cstanton-gaudon@copanational.org or 613-236-4901 extension 100). She will record your name and membership number and then issue you a unique code.
Click here for details on how to subscribe to the service and get the COPA discount. The document also contains suggestions on how to use SPOT in your aircraft to ensure that you get check-in and tracking messages.
Canadian Owners and Pilots Association, 71 Bank Street, 7th Floor, Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 5N2 Tel: 613.236.4901 Fax: 613.236.8646
(updated October 28, 2009)
by Kevin Psutka
SPOT Personal Tracker www.findmespot.com is a GPS reporting device that has several features for peace of mind for you and your loved ones. Even though Transport Canada does not consider it as an alternative to an ELT, it is a relatively inexpensive way to provide additional protection for you and your passengers, and in many ways, makes up for many of the shortcomings of ELTs.
When you purchase a SPOT (there are several dealers listed on the SPOT site http://www.findmespot.ca/en/locateadealer) there is a requirement to purchase an annual subscription to various levels of service. The basic service (unlimited check-in, help and 911 messages) is $99.99 U.S. per year. There is an additional Track Progress service which provides a breadcrumb trail for your flights (see the SPOT website for an explanation). This is perhaps one of the most important features to have in addition to 911.
Normally, the Track Progress service is an additional $49.99 per year but for COPA members it is free when the promotion code is entered during the activation process. To get your free promotion code ($49 U.S. value) simply contact COPA after you purchase your SPOT (email Cathy cstanton-gaudon@copanational.org or 613-236-4901 extension 100). She will record your name and membership number and then issue you a unique code.
Click here for details on how to subscribe to the service and get the COPA discount. The document also contains suggestions on how to use SPOT in your aircraft to ensure that you get check-in and tracking messages.
Canadian Owners and Pilots Association, 71 Bank Street, 7th Floor, Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 5N2 Tel: 613.236.4901 Fax: 613.236.8646
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
For Sale:
Runway markers for sale:
2'X4'; as is $20.00 and repainted and refurbished $60.00.
Solid orange $50.00.
Please contact Jim Alcock for more information.
E-mail: carolinepollock@hotmail.com
Phone: 403-553-2395
2'X4'; as is $20.00 and repainted and refurbished $60.00.
Solid orange $50.00.
Please contact Jim Alcock for more information.E-mail: carolinepollock@hotmail.com
Phone: 403-553-2395
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Recency Requirements
Recency Requirements
401.05(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Subpart, no holder of a flight crew permit, licence or rating, other than the holder of a flight engineer licence, shall exercise the privileges of the permit, licence or rating unless
(a) the holder has acted as pilot-in-command or co-pilot of an aircraft within the five years preceding the flight; or
(b) within the 12 months preceding the flight
(i) the holder has completed a flight review, in accordance with the personnel licensing standards, conducted by the holder of a flight instructor rating for the same category of aircraft,
(ii) the flight instructor who conducted the flight review has certified in the holder's personal log that the holder meets the skill requirements for the issuance of the permit or licence set out in the personnel licensing standards, and
(iii) the holder has successfully completed the appropriate examination specified in the personnel licensing standards.
(2) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Subpart, no holder of a flight crew permit or licence, other than the holder of a flight engineer licence, shall exercise the privileges of the permit or licence in an aircraft unless the holder
(a) has successfully completed a recurrent training program in accordance with the personnel licensing standards within the 24 months preceding the flight; and
(b) where a passenger other than a flight test examiner designated by the Minister is carried on board the aircraft, has completed, within the six months preceding the flight,
(i) in the case of an aircraft other than a glider or a balloon, in the same category and class of aircraft as the aircraft, or in a Level B, C or D simulator of the same category and class as the aircraft, at least
(A) five night or day take-offs and five night or day landings, if the flight is conducted wholly by day, or
(B) five night take-offs and five night landings, if the flight is conducted wholly or partly by night,
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(2) In order to comply with the requirements of 401.05(2)(a), any of the following are considered acceptable as recurrent training programs:
(a) completion of a flight review conducted by the holder of a flight instructor rating in the same category, shall include all items normally covered during the flight test for the issue of that permit or licence;
(b) attendance at a safety seminar conducted by Transport Canada Aviation;
(c) successful completion of a recurrent training program designed to update pilot knowledge, which could include subject areas such as human factors, meteorology, flight planning and navigation, and aviation regulations, rules and procedures that has been approved by the Minister as being satisfactory for those purposes;
(amended 2005/12/01; previous version)
(d) completion of the self-paced study program produced annually in the Transport Canada Aviation Safety Newsletter, which is designed to update pilot knowledge in the subjects specified in (c) above. The completed copy shall be the most current published by date and shall be retained by the licence holder;
(e) completion of a training program or Pilot Proficiency Check as required by Parts IV, VI or VII of the Canadian Aviation Regulations;
(f) completion of the skill requirements for issue or renewal of a pilot permit, licence or rating, including night rating, VFR over-the-top rating, instrument rating, multi-engine class rating, flight instructor rating, landplane or seaplane rating; or
(amended 2000/09/01; previous version)
(g) completion of the written examination(s) for a permit, licence or rating.
401.05(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Subpart, no holder of a flight crew permit, licence or rating, other than the holder of a flight engineer licence, shall exercise the privileges of the permit, licence or rating unless
(a) the holder has acted as pilot-in-command or co-pilot of an aircraft within the five years preceding the flight; or
(b) within the 12 months preceding the flight
(i) the holder has completed a flight review, in accordance with the personnel licensing standards, conducted by the holder of a flight instructor rating for the same category of aircraft,
(ii) the flight instructor who conducted the flight review has certified in the holder's personal log that the holder meets the skill requirements for the issuance of the permit or licence set out in the personnel licensing standards, and
(iii) the holder has successfully completed the appropriate examination specified in the personnel licensing standards.
(2) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Subpart, no holder of a flight crew permit or licence, other than the holder of a flight engineer licence, shall exercise the privileges of the permit or licence in an aircraft unless the holder
(a) has successfully completed a recurrent training program in accordance with the personnel licensing standards within the 24 months preceding the flight; and
(b) where a passenger other than a flight test examiner designated by the Minister is carried on board the aircraft, has completed, within the six months preceding the flight,
(i) in the case of an aircraft other than a glider or a balloon, in the same category and class of aircraft as the aircraft, or in a Level B, C or D simulator of the same category and class as the aircraft, at least
(A) five night or day take-offs and five night or day landings, if the flight is conducted wholly by day, or
(B) five night take-offs and five night landings, if the flight is conducted wholly or partly by night,
******************************************************
(2) In order to comply with the requirements of 401.05(2)(a), any of the following are considered acceptable as recurrent training programs:
(a) completion of a flight review conducted by the holder of a flight instructor rating in the same category, shall include all items normally covered during the flight test for the issue of that permit or licence;
(b) attendance at a safety seminar conducted by Transport Canada Aviation;
(c) successful completion of a recurrent training program designed to update pilot knowledge, which could include subject areas such as human factors, meteorology, flight planning and navigation, and aviation regulations, rules and procedures that has been approved by the Minister as being satisfactory for those purposes;
(amended 2005/12/01; previous version)
(d) completion of the self-paced study program produced annually in the Transport Canada Aviation Safety Newsletter, which is designed to update pilot knowledge in the subjects specified in (c) above. The completed copy shall be the most current published by date and shall be retained by the licence holder;
(e) completion of a training program or Pilot Proficiency Check as required by Parts IV, VI or VII of the Canadian Aviation Regulations;
(f) completion of the skill requirements for issue or renewal of a pilot permit, licence or rating, including night rating, VFR over-the-top rating, instrument rating, multi-engine class rating, flight instructor rating, landplane or seaplane rating; or
(amended 2000/09/01; previous version)
(g) completion of the written examination(s) for a permit, licence or rating.
Monday, March 15, 2010
March Meeting
The March meeting was a chance for us to go over a number of general business items. Our budget from the Town has been approved for the 2010 year and so a number of projects are going to be in the works. We will be getting paving stones for the front of the pilot's lounge. Several other projects were discussed but not committed to at this time, such as signage for the airport and the construction of the maintenance building. These projects will depend on budget and time.
There was a high interest in obtaining fuel for the field. Several members were requested to look in to it.
Dave Wright announced that he will be starting his hangar as soon as the frost is out of the ground and the Cardston Flying Club welcomes him to the airport.
Our 4th annual Fly-In will be held on Saturday, June 5th. There will be brochures with all the details available at our next meeting.
Your comments and feedback are appreciated! Please click on the comment box and leave a message.
There was a high interest in obtaining fuel for the field. Several members were requested to look in to it.
Dave Wright announced that he will be starting his hangar as soon as the frost is out of the ground and the Cardston Flying Club welcomes him to the airport.
Our 4th annual Fly-In will be held on Saturday, June 5th. There will be brochures with all the details available at our next meeting.
Your comments and feedback are appreciated! Please click on the comment box and leave a message.
Friday, February 19, 2010
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Membership List
ALCOCK, Jim & Caroline - Box 296, Fort MacLeod
403-553-2395 carolinepollock@hotmail.com
BECK, Jim - Box 1038, Glenwood
403-626-3458 jim@canhydro.com
BRINKHURST, Gordon - Cardston
403-653-1552 g-ab@telus.net
BYSOUTH, Bob & Kay - Box 2019, Cardston
403-653-1420 pkbysouth@gmail.com
GOSLING, Margaret P. - Box 495, Fort MacLeod
403-553-0085 mwickham@telus.net
MURRAY, Doug & Susan - Box 100, Mountain View
403-653-2087 dgmurray@toughcountry.net
NELSON, Andrew - Box 2087, Cardston
403-653-1424 anelson@toughcountry.net
NICHOLS, Lennard & Mary Lou - Box 502, Cardston
403-653-1114 lenlou@telus.net
PILLING, Mark - Edmonton
780-481-8267 pillingmm@aol.com
POLLOCK, Stewart - Cardston
bigcoho1@hotmail.com
PORTER, George - Box 1146, Glenwood
403-626-3814 gl.porter@hotmail.com
WRIGHT, David - Raymond
403-752-4448 ddwright@telusplanet.net
403-553-2395 carolinepollock@hotmail.com
BECK, Jim - Box 1038, Glenwood
403-626-3458 jim@canhydro.com
BRINKHURST, Gordon - Cardston
403-653-1552 g-ab@telus.net
BYSOUTH, Bob & Kay - Box 2019, Cardston
403-653-1420 pkbysouth@gmail.com
GOSLING, Margaret P. - Box 495, Fort MacLeod
403-553-0085 mwickham@telus.net
MURRAY, Doug & Susan - Box 100, Mountain View
403-653-2087 dgmurray@toughcountry.net
NELSON, Andrew - Box 2087, Cardston
403-653-1424 anelson@toughcountry.net
NICHOLS, Lennard & Mary Lou - Box 502, Cardston
403-653-1114 lenlou@telus.net
PILLING, Mark - Edmonton
780-481-8267 pillingmm@aol.com
POLLOCK, Stewart - Cardston
bigcoho1@hotmail.com
PORTER, George - Box 1146, Glenwood
403-626-3814 gl.porter@hotmail.com
WRIGHT, David - Raymond
403-752-4448 ddwright@telusplanet.net
February Meeting
Our Flying Club meeting was held on Thursday, February 11th, 2010 at 7:00pm at the Cardston Airport. Charlie Russell was the guest speaker for the evening.
Charlie Russell is a well-known Canadian naturalist famous for his study of grizzly bears. Not only that, but he is a pilot! He shared some of his flying experiences that he has had while studying brown bears in Kamchatka, Russia for 12 years.
It was an excellent evening for all those who were able to attend. Thanks Charlie!
Charlie Russell is a well-known Canadian naturalist famous for his study of grizzly bears. Not only that, but he is a pilot! He shared some of his flying experiences that he has had while studying brown bears in Kamchatka, Russia for 12 years.
It was an excellent evening for all those who were able to attend. Thanks Charlie!
Friday, January 29, 2010
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Happy 57th Birthday, EAA!
EAA Founder Paul Poberezny (far left) with the association’s board of directors during a meeting the in the 1950s, held in the basement of the Poberezny’s home.January 26, 2010 — On the cold evening of Jan. 26, 1953, about three dozen airplane enthusiasts met in Gran-Aire’s facilities at Curtiss-Wright Airport in Milwaukee, Wis. It was a meeting that included some longtime airplane builders as well as one 31-year-old Korean War veteran named Paul Poberezny, who had just recently returned to his hometown.
That group had no idea of the influence they would have on aviation history around the world for the next 50-plus years. From this group would grow the Experimental Aircraft Association, which now has more than 160,000 members in over 100 countries, nearly 1,000 chapters and one of world’s premier aviation events in EAA AirVenture Oshkosh.
“I remember the meeting was in the dope-and-fabric shop at Curtiss-Wright Field,” Poberezny said on the 57th anniversary of that first meeting. “We had to carry benches up for everybody to sit, because it was an upstairs room.”
Paul had an idea that he wanted to explain, about forming a Milwaukee airplane homebuilders club. Some of the people had been airplane builders since the 1930s – local friends such as Harold Gallatin and others, who Poberezny called “sparkplugs for my interest in airplane building.”
Poberezny was named the group's first president and suddenly found himself involved in more details than expected, as flying homebuilt aircraft was much more tightly controlled than today.
“No one realized how much government work was involved,” he said. “Most people have never heard of the early history.” That included convincing federal officials that giving additional flying freedom to aircraft builders was a good idea.
One tenet from EAA’s early days has remained, however: Membership is open to all who wish to participate. That welcome to all has created tremendous opportunities for EAA, its members and all of aviation in the more than half-century since.
Not bad for a group of guys who simply wanted to share information on their hometown airplane projects 57 years ago – an accomplishment that never ceases to amaze EAA’s Founder.
“I never expected it to become what it has,” Poberezny said
http://www.eaa.org/news/2010/2010-01-26_birthday.asp
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Sunday, January 10, 2010
2010 Midnight Sun Challenge Promo
Check out out this 30 second clip on the Midnight Sun Challenge. Have you signed up yet?!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YN7BcqYEeLQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YN7BcqYEeLQ
New Blog
The Cardston Flying Club is proud to announce their entry into the electronic age. We are hopeful that this blog will be useful to Flying Club members and friends of the Club. Please feel free to leave comments and suggestions for things you would like to see on the blog. The monthly newsletters will be posted here, as well as useful links, events, barbecues, etc.
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