The Buttonville Flying Club COPA Flight 44

Summer is fast approaching! (OK, so this is hopeful thinking...) I would like to get feedback on your interest in the following Fly-in possibilities, plus any others that interest you:
IFR Flyout for VFR Pilots:
BFC has possibly the highest concentration of private IFR pilots anywhere in Canada, but many of our members have never experienced a flight in "The System". This flyout would feature IFR pilots hosting VFR pilot-passengers on an IFR flight to somewhere with an ILS and food. Even members of Billy Lowe's "No IFR" club can come. See what all the fuss is about. Summer date to be decided. Lets hope for some cloudy weather!
Bahamas and Sun 'n Fun:
Sun 'n Fun will be served up at Lakeland Florida April 13-18, 2010. The suggestion is to depart for the Bahamas at the beginning of April. Easter is April 4, so departure that weekend or shortly after (April 5?), then Lakeland on the way back. Some of you may have already seen my accommodation offer at ImperiaLakes. Bahamas Billy Lowe will be calling a planning meeting for this soon.
 

Dayton Air Show: July 17-18, 2010
Located at Dayton International Airport
Website: http://www.usats.org/
http://www.usats.org/pages/04_guestInfo/FlyIn.html
We could make this part of an air adventure, and tie in a tour to other items along the route, such as Pelee Island, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame or other Ohio highlights. Sporty's Pilot Store, anyone?
 
Oshkosh: July 26 - August 1, 2010
Website: http://www.airventure.org/
 
Highlights this year are a visit by one of Paul Hayes' favourites, Hawk One, a Canadair Sabre jet painted in Golden Hawks team attire. Also featured is the 50th anniversary of the Piper Cherokee.
 
Killarney Picnic in June...
Famous for its fish n chips, there is also a classic lighthouse at the south end of the channel about 20 minutes' walk from the airport. A beautiful spot for a picnic. Lets pack our hampers and cameras and try this. 
Suggested date: Saturday June 26, 2010 with a rain date on the 27th. That gives the black flies a chance to get out of town.
 
I'd also like to know if anyone is interested in a Killarney getaway. We would book a block of rooms at the newly renovated Sportsman's Inn for an overnight, including a canoe excursion in Killarney Provincial Park. George Lake is a beauty!
 
Montreal International Jazz Festival: June 25 to July 6, 2010
Fly to St Hubert (unless you have money to burn, in which case, try Trudeau's $35 landing fees and $55/day ramp fees) and we'll spend a weekend in Old Montreal. I have some serious discount shlep with Fairmont Hotels (Queen Elizabeth), but there are lots of other choices. let's pick some dates and try this out. There is so much street entertainment at Place des Arts plaza, you can see a lot without even buying a ticket to a show. The July holiday weekend seems like a good time for this. And of course, BFC members will have to sample some of Montreal's fabulous restaurants. We fly for food!
 
Website: http://www.montrealjazzfest.com/default-en.aspx
 
 
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Also coming up (as listed by COPA):

February 27, Midland, ON: COPA Flight 73 Annual Winter Fly-in. New location Midland Huronia Airport. Wheels or skis. Chili, hot coffee etc. Unicom 122.85.  Alternate weather date February 28. For more information please contact President Paul Turner at 705-322-1149.
February 27, Ottawa River, 5 KM NW, Aylmer QC: COPA Flight 169 Pontiac, Mo’s fly-in starting at 10:00 a.m. Located on the QC side 1 Mile West of Ottawa VOR. Co-ordinates N 45 26 57 W 75 55 48. Frequency 123.20. Recommended ski landing. A strip for planes on wheels will be arranged weather permitting. Landing is at your own risk. For more information please contact Maurice Prud'Homme at (h) 819-682-5273 or (c) 819-360-0706. 
May 30, Stratford, ON (CNM4): 2nd Annual Fly In for all types of RV aircraft, Harmon Rockets,related aircraft, and anyone interested in RV type aircraft. BBQ burgers and hot dogs, drinks. Donations accepted. Proceeds to Breast Cancer Research. Located at the Stratford Municipal. Co-ordinates 43 24"52" North/80 56"08" West. For more information please email David Carswell at pcarswell@rogers.com

 
April 21, Toronto, ON: Transport Canada System Safety Seminar – Floats on the Water. Our annual float-flying seminar held in conjunction with the Ontario Seaplane Association.  Speaker topics and synopses to follow. Contact our main number at 416- 952-0175 for information on the seminars or other offerings.
 

April 25, Hanover, ON (CPN4): 
COPA Rust Remover held at Saugeen Municipal Airport. Transport Canada Civil Aviation Safety Inspector, Audra Oakes will openly share essential knowledge that every pilot should know regarding Aerodrome Safety. Topics include: the differences between an aerodrome, an airport and a heliport; operating procedures at uncontrolled (MF and ATF) and controlled aerodromes. Can you build your own aerodrome or can you land on your friend’s property or a road/golf course/lake/river. Also, effective methods to resolve potential conflicts with other traffic (both VFR and IFR) when operating near an aerodrome will be discussed.
 
Joe Thompson will hold a seminar titled Safely Summer Flying. Joe is an instructor at Seneca College at Buttonville Airport. Fly/drive in breakfast at 7 a.m. followed by sessions at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Lunch will be available at reasonable price. For more information please contact Phil Englishman at 519-881-3775, 519-377-3770, or email mickeyd@wightman.ca.

 
May 1-2, Mount Hope, ON: The Canadian Aviation Expo is Canada's Largest Aviation Trade Show and Canada's Largest Fly-in earning it the title of "Canada's Premier Aviation Event.” Held again this year at the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum located at the Hamilton International Airport. Visit www.canadianaviationexpo.com for more information.

May 15-16, Haliburton/Stanhope, ON, (CND4): Pancake breakfast/brunch/lunch. Start the summer flying season with a trip to one of Ontario’s prettiest airports.  Call John Packer at 705-754-2611. Visit our website for information and current weather stanhopeairport.com or email airport@halhinet.on.ca
May 15, Brampton, ON (CNC3): Chili Party start time 18:00. All events are at the Brampton Airport CNC3, north end at RAA Hangar 41. Everyone is welcome to all events! For more information please email Peter at raatoronto@gmail.com.
May 19, Toronto, ON: Transport Canada System Safety Seminar – Cleared for Take-off. This final seminar of this series is our annual spring/summer tune-up session and rust remover. Come out to find out ways to get both you AND your flying machine ready for the summer flying season in the warm temperatures, long daylight and lazy, hazy days of summer!  Contact our main number at 416- 952-0175 for information on the seminars or other offerings.

May 27-30: Interprovincial Air Tour. 2010 Air Tour route -  Kingston, Lac-à-la-Tortue, Mont Laurier, St Bruno-de-Guigues, Collingwood, Owen Sound. Special thanks to COPA Flight 25 and Kingston Flying Club; Bel Air Laurentian Aviation Lac-à-la-Tortue; APPA Mont Laurier; Danick Bergeron St. Bruno de Guigues; Flight 85 Collingwood;Flight 144 Owen Sound. Further info Carol Cooke 705-752-2223 or caron.cooke@sympatico.ca.
May 29, York ON (CPP6): Fly-In/Cruise-In/Walk-In, see "Men Cooking Again" 1100 to 1400 located at the York Airport. Rain date May 30.  For more information please phone 905-765-6289 or 905-957-0005.
May 29, Westport, ON (CRL2): Breakfast Fly / Splash in. Breakfast of ham, eggs and baked beans from 8:00 a.m. till 1:00 p.m. Transport from the Aerodrome / Waterfront / downtown available. Located at N44 40.012, W076 23.799 using 123.2 for communication. For more information please contact # 613-359-9951.