September 10th to 13th, 2009
Here are some
important new considerations for those of you planning to fly in from
the United States
eAPIS and the 406 ELT - latest updates
(July 3, 2009) |
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Friday - Sunday: Pilots’ Sessions 9:30 to 12:00
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Friday: Dennis Schuller from Aviall,
a leading provider of services for the
aerospace, defense and marine industries,
and Ray Crist a Lycoming
regional manager and support specialist, will
bring us up to speed on the latest on aircraft engines. Bring
your questions.
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Friday: COPA President Kevin Psutka will discuss the
latest on the 406 ELT as well as other COPA initiatives.
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Ed
McNeil will provide a short update on the SPA Foundation.
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Jim Hodgson will provide an update on Polar 5.
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Saturday and Sunday: SHOP TALK & FLYING FORUM:
Lake experts, Elton Townsend, Harry Shannon and Jim Hodgson will take you
through several topics of interest and answer your questions. These include
flying tips and pilot techniques as well as maintenance tips and general
mechanical airworthiness discussions.
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Companion Sessions: 9:30 to 12:00
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Friday: In the morning Ellen Gorecki will introduce
us to the art of water color. The afternoon will provide us with the
opportunity to practice what we have learned.
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Saturday: Beth Kreuter and Betsy Maine will lead us
in a craft
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Saturday: Besty Maine will lead the discussion of our
favorite books. We’ll again be doing a book exchange, so bring along
any books that you’d like to pass on to others.
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Afternoons:
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Saturday afternoon there will be a
guided nature walk.
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Also, on Friday and/or Saturday, there will be a
fly-out to a local destination.
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As always, there’s
hiking,
canoeing, or just relaxing.
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Evening events:
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Beth
Bennett and Chris Harmon will share their experiences flying in the
Governor Generals Air Rally
http://www.airrally.com/2/rally.htm
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Friday: By popular demand, Dr. Randy
Knipping (Aviation medical examiner for Transport Canada, US FAA and
a number of foreign jurisdictions, ER physician, special interest in
Preventive Medicine) will be back on Friday evening. He'll discuss
the latest research and practice on stress reduction, including
(possibly) an evening and morning meditation session.
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Saturday night
auction:
Please bring along new item or used item in good repair. Proceeds go
to various airplane and seaplane associations. This year we are
again requesting ‘no alcohol’ as auction items.
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