President's Message:
Well, as of this writing "official" spring is just around the corner (next week), but in our part of Ontario it looks like spring started a couple of weeks ago. I managed to get our Maule out of hibernation and flew it off of our grass strip a few days ago. This is the earliest spring flight ever for me as we normally still have a couple of feet (or half a metre for you young people) of snow around. It felt gooooooooood to get flying again after a few months off.
As you probably know, we sold the chapter's Zenith project to Rob Fleck and Graham Smith a while back. This has replenished the chapter's coffers and will allow us to do some much-needed renovations/repairs to the chapter hangar and lounge. One job that MUST be done is the replacement of the windows in the lounge, which will force a lot of drywall repair and replacement. While we have access to the wall internals, we will fix the Gordian Knot of electrical wiring that is there and, possibly, work around the panel in the hangar bay. All of this to say that we (especially Chris H) could really use some help with this. Not only physical labour but also the acquisition of new/replacement windows and, if you have the knowledge/licence, help with fixing the electrics. We are years past due addressing these issues.
And a final note before signing off; we have a Young Eagles event coming up on 25 May. Andrew Henry is looking for pilot and ground crew volunteers for the event. Please think about helping out and contact him at Young.Eagles@eaa245.org
Now, get out there and go flying.
Cheers
Mark
Membership Coordinator's Message:
As we enter 2024, need I remind those members who have not renewed their membership, to please do so. The success of our chapter relies on the support from all of our members and not just the executive. Please send your remittance to treasurer@eaa245.org and we will do the rest. Please check out Membership for information regarding membership renewal or becoming a member.
18th May 2024 General Meeting
Our own Dwayne Price will be presenting ADSB in Canada and the US.
Here's what the presentation covers:
- Reasons for Upgrading
- US Federal Regulations
- US ADS-B Coverage
- Equipment Selection
- In-Flight Demonstration
- Benefits of ADS-B
- ADS-B in Canada
- ADS-B in the USA
The presentation goes into US Federal Regulations, current incentives, TIS-B, FIS-B, 978 UAT vs. 1090ES, and includes a demo of TIS-B and FIS-B services in Canadian airspace.
There will also be an in-flight video illustrating US ADS-B data in Canadian airspace and a NAV CANADA video outlining their strategic ADS-B plan.
Additionally, we cover Canadian ADS-B implementation dates for class C, D, and E airspace, and reference relevant aeronautical information circulars and CARs rules.
20th April 2024 General Meeting at the Diefenbunker and the follow on BBQ was a great success.
The pictures below were taken by Sebastien Baldauf who was one of the Montreal group.
Note: All chapter presentations will now be conducted on the third Saturday of the month at 10:00AM, excluding December and July, and will be held at the EAA chapter lounge unless announced by our president.
VMC Club Meeting
The March VMC Club meeting will be held at the EAA Chapter 245 hangar and will follow our presentation by Dwayne Price.
This Month’s Question:
Question: How do airplane flight characteristics change as the CG is moved from a forward position to an aft position, and why?
|
