AVIATOR EXPRESS # 783 - October 24, 2018

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THE NETWORK OF LOCAL ASSOCIATIONS IN QUEBEC

Did you know that a network of local associations exists in Quebec?

These local associations bring together pilots who share their passion for aviation. They organize aerial meetings throughout the province, Youth in Flight events, fundraisers for local organizations. These events make it possible to raise the profile of aviation and to demystify it in their community.

There is also the social background that these organizations sponsor and which give the opportunity to its members, their spouses, their friends to share and fraternize. All in a relaxing and pleasant atmosphere.

Aviateurs.Québec is proud to contribute to the success of these local associations, among others with the training and updating of knowledge program . This program is made available to local associations for the benefit of its members.

Click on the image to find the local association closest to you. If you are not already a member, we invite you to contact them and join them. We will all be stronger.

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OCTOBER 21 - CENTRAL OPERATION IN GATINEAU

October 21, 2018 was a fundraiser for Centraide Outaouais. The event was organized by the Association des gens de l'aviation de Gatineau. 

Nice and good day despite difficult flying conditions with north-west crosswinds of 12-15 kts with gusts sometimes up to 22 kts and local snow showers at the beginning of the day in one area of ​​our course. For safety, we stopped our flights about 30 minutes in the morning to let the snow flurries pass.

For this occasion 6 pilots with 5 planes made 38 flights carrying 105 happy passengers, some of whom had a full smile. We warmly thank all the volunteers who gave their time for the success of this event. A special thank you to the signalers who steered the aircraft on the ramp, to the Gatineau FSS specialists for their expertise and invaluable cooperation, and to the Gatineau / Ottawa Executive Airport staff for their support. To allow parents to fly, a childcare service for young children was provided by Louise Caron-Dufresne and Nicole Filiatrault.

Many were disappointed that they could not fly in a helicopter (Normand Benny's R44 was damaged in a hard landing in September and was no longer available) so we'll see if we can put that back in the program next year. We had about 30 volunteers to help with the task including the vintage Wings Signalers. The first flights started around 09:30 and the last flight was around 15:00. Our day ended with a group debriefing and a chicken dinner courtesy of Benny & Co. As the weather may be uncertain in October, next year we expect to move the event forward for the second half of September if it does not. does not conflict with the air show at CYND.

Thanks to TD's sponsorship for our essence , our final result surpasses last year's over $ 600.

We are giving Centraide a total amount of almost $ 4,500.

For more photos, we invite you to visit the AGAG Facebook site

Contribution by Daniel Morrissette and Rémi Cyr

FLIGHT PLANNING IN WINTER

Here are some things to check before you fly. This should help you ensure safe and trouble-free flying during the cold season.

A few hours before your flight, watch carefully the weather forecast for aviation. Focus on fronts, forecasts, icing and upper winds.

Photo: Jean-Pierre Bonin

  • Watch the winds. Winter brings high winds, both at altitude and on the surface.
  • Make sure you have enough fuel to fight against this headwind and sufficient margins to land safely with gusty winds. In winter, increase fuel reserves.
  • In the event that your aircraft is parked outside, preheat your engine, especially if temperatures fall below -20 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • If you plan an instrument flight (IFR), make sure all altitudes are free of ice and ice.
  • Make sure you know the area of ​​your destination, not just the airport. Are there mountains? Some lakes? Is the ice thick enough to accommodate an aircraft in an emergency?
  • If you are on a VFR, always file a flight itinerary and / or flight plan for any flight over 25mm outside your departure airport.
  • Isolate your aircraft interior, if you can, it will be more comfortable for you and your passengers if there is any.
  • Dress warmly. Do not forget your gloves, a good hat, scarf, and good sunglasses.
  • Do not forget your cell phone and your GPS ... In winter we can not afford to wait another hour or two.
  • Make sure you have a small kit on board including candles, a blanket, and some treats like chocolate.
  • If you need to clean your plane of snow or ice, arrive early to get the job done. Remember, all surfaces must be clean and smooth. Attention no ice must be tolerated on surfaces.

Hoping that this small checklist will contribute to the most enjoyable winter flights.

Consult a flight instructor to find out more about this topic. For questions or comments, you can contact the author of this text, Jean-François Blanchet, Chief Instructor at Avitas flight school at 450 562 7780 or info@ecoleavitas.ca good flight!

This article is courtesy of www.cielquébecois.com

TRANSPORT CANADA AND THE LEGALIZATION OF CANNABIS

Transport Canada recently published its position on the legalization of cannabis. We invite you to consult this text by clicking HERE

DO YOU KNOW THIS LINK?

The purpose of TC's Aeronautical Information Manual ( TC AIM) is to consolidate pre-flight information of a sustainable nature into a single document. TC AIM provides flight crews with a single source of information on air rules and procedures relevant to the operation of aircraft in Canadian airspace.

For your free copy, click here

HAVE YOU RESERVED THIS DATE IN YOUR AGENDA?

We remind you that the lobster dinner, edition 2019, will be held at the La Madeleine Golf Club on May 25, 2019.

The club is located at 3501 Montée du 4e Rang, Ste-Madeleine J0H 1S0.

We will have our auction again online and an auction cried on site.

Book this date for an exceptional evening in the company of aviation buffs like you.

More details to come in future editions.

CESSATION OF AVIATION INSURANCE PROGRAM.QUÉBEC

The partners of the Program, Charette Assurances and Global Aerospace, announced their withdrawal from the partnership, respectively on August 1, 2018 and August 31, 2018. This means that our insurance program in its current form has ceased. exist on September 1st.

Note that insurance coverage contracted prior to this date remains in effect for the remainder of the policy year. Subsequently, Global is willing to offer aviation insurance coverage outside the Aviateurs.Québec program, via Charette or any other broker.

In the meantime, your Board of Directors is continuing its efforts to develop a new insurance partnership, in the best interests of Aviateurs.Québec and its aircraft-owning members.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS TO COME

CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES

November 11 - Training session and update of knowledge at Neuville airport.

November 24 - Meeting of representatives of local associations and the Aviateurs.Québec executive at Saint-Hyacinthe airport.

November 25 - Training session and update of knowledge  in Trois-Rivières

February 23  - RVA - At MO

May 25 - Lobster dinner and annual auction

May 31 to June 2 - RVA for a Corvée in Casey

September 21-22-23  - RVA of Saint-Bernard de Lacolle

PHOTO CONTEST 2018

Participate!

It's time to participate!

Congratulations to Carl Lambert, winner of the September round with his photo "James Bay".

Carl is awarded one of the following prizes, cap or T-shirt or gift certificate $ 10 Gift
certificates are cumulative over the year.

Rules of the photo contest

In order to allow everyone to have the chance to win during the year, the same person can not be declared winner of the month more than four (4) times in the year. Monthly and annual gift certificates can be accumulated for a maximum of $ 105

Send us your vacation photos!

We are currently accepting photos (related to aviation, read the regulations) for the October round.

Send your photos to photos@aviateurs.quebec  before October 31st at 10pm.

The winning photos of each month plus the photos having the most votes during the year, up to a total of 20, will be finalists. So you can vote for any of your favorite photos throughout the year 2018 The winning photos of 2018 will be determined by an external juror during the month of January 2019 (see rules) and unveiled at the AGM 2019.

New in 2018

The prices for the contest have changed!

Big annual winner : $ 75 gift certificate plus trophy

2nd and 3rd annual : gift certificate $ 25 plus trophy

Monthly Winners : Cap or T-shirt or gift certificate $ 10 Gift certificates can be accumulated over the year.

The complete contest rules can be viewed here

 

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