AVIATOR EXPRESS # 781 - September 26, 2018

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In order to improve your experience reading us, we decided to migrate our bi-weekly Aviator Express to a new platform. This delivery is the first brood.

We hope you will like the format. If you have any comments whatsoever, do not hesitate to send them to the following address info@aviateurs.quebec

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LOBSTER DINNER AND 2019 ANNUAL ENCAN

Aviateurs.Québec is pleased to announce that the 2019 Lobster Dinner 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.

MARINA VENICE TAKES ITS OPERATIONS AS A HYDROBASE (CST8)

We have learned that Marina Venice will definitely cease its activities as a Hydrobase on October 31st.

The owners of Marina Venice, the Thomas Marine Group have decided as well. After Mascouche, this is the second aerodrome to close in less than two years on the north shore of Montreal. Thirty devices will have to find a new nest by then.

THE AVIATORS.QUÉBEC INTERNET PORTAL

Have you visited our website?

Here is a little tutorial that will explain how to connect and visit the website of Aviateurs.Québec .

Click on the image on the left to start the video.

FREE MEMBERSHIP OF ONE YEAR TO AVIATEURS.QUÉBEC 

Did you know that with your first solo certificate you qualify for a one-year free membership to Aviateurs.Québec, the largest French-speaking pilot association in the Americas.

Do like Benoit Viau who recently completed his first solo at the school Aéroloisirs de Mont-tremblant. Bruno is now a proud member of our association.

If this is your case, or if you know someone who made their first solo, contact us for more details at 514-255-9998 / 1-877-317-2727

Being a member of Aviateurs.Québec, it means:

  • Whether you are represented as a private pilot or aircraft owners in the regulatory and legislative decision-making processes affecting general aviation.
  • That you benefit from the advice of specialists in all areas related to the use and ownership of a private aircraft.
  • That you have a one-year subscription to Aviation magazine (delivered directly to your home).
  • You are also constantly informed about aeronautics news via our website www.aviateurs.quebec or our Facebook page .
  • You benefit from discounts on gasoline at several airports in Quebec (1 to 15 cents / L depending on the partner).
  • You are eligible for free registration to the knowledge update sessions organized by Aviateurs.Québec and approved by Transport Canada.

You also have exclusive access to several online services:

  • Useful documentation for pilots such as best practices in flight, craft tips, use of the iPad, flight procedures in the United States, VFR flight in controlled area, etc.
  • Legal assistance - under certain conditions
  • Free publication of classified advertisements on the website as well as Aviation magazine.

SEPTEMBER 29: FLYING POKER RUN IN TROIS-RIVIÈRES (CYRQ)

 

September 29: First Flying Poker Run of the Mauricie Pilots Association

What is a Flying Poker?

The game consists of going to five predetermined airports to pick up an envelope containing a game card and bring it back to the destination airport.

Upon the return of the participants, we will open the envelopes to reveal your (poker hand) which will determine the winners of the three best positions.

Who can participate?

All registrants (pilots, co-pilots, passengers) can participate, as long as their gaming rights are paid. Each participant will have to pay $ 10 to be registered.

What places will be visited?

Departure from Trois-Rivières CYRQ, Victoriaville CSR3, Sherbrooke CYSC, St-Hyacinthe CSU3, Sorel CSY3, and return to Trois-Rivières CYRQ.

What do we gain?

The pleasure of flying, meeting other aviation enthusiasts, visiting different regions or fall landscapes that start to color and bonus the best poker hand will earn $ 100, the second $ 75, and the third $ 50,

Progress of the activity

From 8:30 to 10:00, registration of participants at the Trois-Rivières airport and a first envelope will be given, from then you can browse the other 4 airports to do the freelancing of your other 4 envelopes. At 4:00 pm, all participants must be back in Trois-Rivières to open the envelopes and determine the winners.

Come have fun!

You will not want to miss this first Flying Poker!

Submitted to Sunday, September 30th bad weather.

For more information ,

Pilots Association of Mauricie

Michel Beauchemin, President

apilotemauricie@gmail.com

819-293-7043

 

RVA OF SAINT-BERNARD DE LACOLLE

Last Saturday took place the 2nd RVA of Saint-Bernard de Lacolle. A great success. The weather fully cooperated and about twenty planes rolled on the grass track. This was another opportunity for our pilots to meet new people, to fraternize, to discover a new airfield.

André Lafrance, owner of the aerodrome and organizer of the event, was very satisfied with the way things went. 

Already, he plans the 3rd edition in 2019. Mark your calendar, it will be 20, 21 and 22 September 2019.

For the photo album on the event, follow the following link RVA de Saint-Bernard de Lacolle

GAS REBATE - ONE OF THE MANY BENEFITS FOR OUR MEMBERS

Did you know that the Sherbrooke Airport offers a discount of $ 0.15 / l?

To find out more about the gas discounts offered by our various business partners, consult the following link: Gasoline Discount

Do not forget your membership card, you will need it. If you have not received it yet. contact us at 1-877-317-2727.

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

September 29 - Flying Poker Run of the Mauricie Pilots Association

November 3 - Saguenay Lac Saint-Jean Pilots Association, Méchoui at Saint-Honoré

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

December 15 - Saguenay Lac Saint-Jean Pilots Association, Christmas party

February 23, 2019 - RVA - At MO

May 25, 2019 - Lobster Dinner and Annual Auction

21, 22 September 23, 2019 - RVA of Saint-Bernard de L acolle

 

PHOTO CONTEST 2018

Vote!

It's time to participate and vote for the September round!


The voting period for this round ends Monday, October 8 at 22 hours .

Congratulations to Nathalie Fortin, winner of the August round with her photo entitled <Perspectives Questions>

Nathalie is awarded one of the following prizes, cap or T-shirt or gift certificate $ 10 Gift
certificates can be cumulated 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 September round.

Send your photos to photos@aviateurs.quebec  before September 30th 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

 

RENEWING YOUR MEMBERSHIP, IT'S EASY!

If you receive a renewal notice by email, please note that the procedure is quick and easy.

Enter your member file at the top of the home page.

Click on the RENEW button .

 

If you do not see the RENEW button , contact us by phone and we will activate it.

To pay with your credit card (if you do not have a PayPal account), click on the image that will appear on the screen and follow the instructions.

Do not use the CONTINUE SHOP button

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AVIATEURS.QUÉBEC

AVIATORS.QUÉBEC IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT MISSIONS TO:

"To bring together and represent the airmen of Quebec to promote general aviation and flight safety, to promote accessibility and to protect the right to it, to facilitate exchange between members and to provide access to resources help, training and information. "

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