7th Annual Cardston Fly-In

Please join us at our annual Fly-in - Everyone is welcome!

Places to Fly

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Guest Speakers

We would like to thank the Pedersen's for coming to our meeting this month.  It was very interesting hearing all about their adventures at Sun & Fun this year.

Gotta Laugh

Deepest Condolences

Our hearts are saddened to let you know that a member of our Flying Club has passed away. 

Stewart Pollock passed away in Phoenix yesterday, January 29, 2013.  Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife, Rose, and his children, William and Shannon.  He will be missed.

William, Stewart and Shannon

P-51 Progress

As you can see, there has been huge progress made on the P-51 project!  We are looking forward to seeing it done and on display this year!

How Long Has It Been Since YOU Have Flown?!

Have a Merry Christmas!

Did You Do Your Pre-Flight?!

Guest Presenter: Dr. Darren Scarlett

We couldn't have asked for better weather Saturday morning (the 8th)!  Over 20 people attended our meeting with four airplanes making the trip in.  We started the morning out with a pancake breakfast and then turned the meeting time over to our guest presenter, Dr. Darren Scarlett (from Calgary).  Darren talked about some of his flying experiences and gave us some tips and tricks on cross border flying.  We would really like to thank Dr. Scarlett for taking the time out of his busy schedule to fly down and speak to us.  It was very informative and a good time was had by all.

Beautiful morning!  Everyone out visiting before the breakfast started.

 Dr. Darren Scarlett sharing some of his flying experiences.

 Checking out the handouts from Darren.

Sharing a few flying stories (air horn!) afterwards.  Thanks, George!

Fuel Available at the Cardston Airport!

Local members are now enjoying the availability of fuel at the Cardston airport. 
In order to take advantage of this benefit you must be a member of the Cardston Flying Club. 
(Annual fee: $25/year)

$1.65/L

Call Doug Murray at (403)653-2087 for more information!

NO minimum quantity required!  NO plane too small!

6th Annual Fly-In a Great Success!

Thank you to all those who were able to attend our 6th annual Fly-in this past Saturday!  It was a great success with 13 planes on display and over 100 people that enjoyed the pancake breakfast. 

6th Annual Fly-In

P-51 Progress Update

Current work project update - it's looking good!

Progress Report!

All the work parties that have been held are starting to pay off!  Here's what the P-51 is looking like now.  Keep up the good work!

Thank you to all those who have spent countless hours sanding!

This will be a unique asset to our airport when it's done.

Vinyl Wall Art

Thought this would look nice in the Pilot's Lounge.  What do you think?!

Reach for the Sky - Trivia Answers

Medical and Human Factors: What is the term given to the tendency of the human eye to focus at a point several feet away due to a lack of stimulation?

     Answer:  Empty-field myopia.

Theory of Flight: What type of stability does the tail plane provide?
     Answer:  Elevators provide longitudinal stability.

Air Law: What is the minimum flight visibility for VFR flight in a control area?
     Answer:  3 miles.

General Knowledge: What kind of illusion do you get when turning from downwind to upwind?
     Answer:  When turning from downwind to upwind you will get the illusion of the skid.

Reach for the Sky - Trivia

Medical and Human Factors:  What is the term given to the tendency of the human eye to focus at a point several feet away due to a lack of stimulation?

Theory of Flight:  What type of stability does the tail plane provide?

Air Law:  What is the minimum flight visibility for VFR flight in a control area?

General Knowledge:  What kind of illusion do you get when turning from downwind to upwind?

Answers to come tomorrow!

Reach for the Sky - Trivia Answers

Meteorology: In a weather report, what do the letters CS mean?

     Answer:  Cirrostratus

Metereology: In a weather report, what symbols will be used for altocumulus castellanus?
     Answer:  ACC

Navigation: What does the symbol L mean on a map?
     Answer:  L means that runway lighting is available.

Navigation: What is magnetic deviation?
     Answer:  This is a correction applied to a compass when the compass is swung.  It is often as a result of interference with components in the aircraft.

Reach for the Sky - Trivia!

Meteorology:  In a weather report, what do the letters CS mean?

Metereology:  In a weather report, what symbols will be used for altocumulus castellanus?

Navigation:  What does the symbol L mean on a map?

Navigation:  What is magnetic deviation?

Answers will be posted tomorrow!