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Wiarton/Keppel Airport
Monthly Newsletter
Issue #116
May 2009
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July 8, 2009
Annual Fly-In
Wiarton (CYVV)
July 11-12, 2009
RAA N. Region Fly-In
Collingwood (NY3)
August 2, 2009
ABC Gathering
Kincardine (NS7)
August 17-22, 2009
Platinum Triangle Poker Run
Wingham (CPR7)
visit our events page for full details
Welcome Spring! It's great to be back in the air!
CYVV had a quiet winter - no major catastrophes due to the weather (phew!)
 On March 6/09 Wiarton Airport had a Hercules C130 Aircraft (owned & operated by Bradley Air Services Ltd., located in Kanata Ontario) land to pick up a large earth moving machine, on its way to Great Slave Lake in the Northwest Territories. While visiting we understand they purchased 11,000 litre of fuel! Although I was not present at the airport the pictures and story were relayed to us by fellow COPA member Lorne Schroeder. Lorne told us that on takeoff the big "Herc" used up most of our 5021 feet of runway!
Thanks Lorne! (more pix of the Herc our this year at the airport page)
 With the winds gusting 30-40mph a few days later on the 11th, it was impossible to fly to Guy Doherty's 9th Annual Winter Service Seminar (held at the Billy Bishop Airport in Owen Sound), but that didn't stop the 68 aviation enthusiasts from attending the event.
 As usual, Guy Doherty had a fine day lined up with 6 outstanding speakers holding seminars on both floors. Wayne Juniper of Transport Canada spoke about maintenance issues we face; Kevin Psutka, President and CEO of COPA presented an update on the 406 ELT issue and spoke on General Aviation; Greg Mansell from Leavens Aviation presented information and tips on Engine Care and Winter Storage;  Carl Bertrand from Discount Avionics discussed the different types of 406 ELT'S available from his company; George Dailide from Leavens Aviation spoke of propeller issues; and Will Kalyn, also from Leavens Aviation had a display and discussion on Aircraft Products.
Audience participation was excellent throughout the afternoon and the day was enjoyed by all. As the day drew to a close, Guy doled out his usual array of excellent door prizes and made sure our stomachs were filled with piping hot pizza before we left with our recurrency sticker for our individual log books.
Guy has already started preparing next years event, which will mark his 10th anniversary of Winter Maintenance Service Seminars. He promises it will be bigger and better than ever!
On behalf of all the participants we would like to extend our sincere thanks and appreciation to Guy, and we will see you next year!
Harold Fry
COPA Flight #68
Wiarton, CYVV
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Summer is coming, which means a new school year is just around the corner! Have you (or someone you know) been accepted into a recognized aviation college? Our annual scholarship is awarded to one lucky qualifying student from
Grey or Bruce County. If you have applied in previous years, please do so again! Visit our website or email Jenn or Harold to request an application form!
Applicants must meet qualifications to be eligible for Scholarship. Complete details can be found on our Scholarship page.
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Our newsletter reaches over 1000 flight enthusiasts in Ontario, and we are constantly expanding our mailing list. If your Airport is hosting an event, and you would like us to advertise it in our newsletter and on our website's 'Events' page, simply send Jenn or Harold the details and we will gladly add the information to our publications, free of charge!
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If you or your company offers an aviation-related service, simply send Jenn or Harold the details and we will gladly add the information to our publications (12 months on flywiarton website & newsletter), for only $50!
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While browsing through our website, you may have looked at our Links page. If you would like your airport, aviation or local link included on this page (don't forget to include your web address, description, call number, special features, contact information, etc.) simply send Jenn an email with the details. In return, all we are asking for is a link to our website (www.flywiarton.com) on yours! |
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Wiarton/Keppel Airport - the only Airport around that offers a discount on fuel purchases!!
When you buy 100 low-lead fuel at the Wiarton Airport and pay with cash*, you get
a discount of 5 cents per litre! (for example, on 80 litres, you save $4.00!)
Not only do you have the opportunity to save money with your gas purchases at the Wiarton Airport,
you meet fantastic people and even can opt to take a tour of the beautiful Bruce Peninsula!
What more could you ask for!?!
(*The term "cash" refers to cash or cheque*)
debit card purchases are not eligible for gas discount as of September 17, 2004
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Don't be shy - To find out more about what the Wiarton/Keppel Airport has to offer,
visit our user-friendly Website at www.flywiarton.com. You'll be glad you did!
Our website offers accommodation information and restaurant locations. If you are
planning on visiting us and would like information on places to stay or eat, check it out!
Also, check out our links for area information and things to see and do!
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We LOVE hearing from you! Send your comments, questions or suggestions to:
Harold E. Fry (hfry@bmts.com)
COPA Chapter #68
Wiarton/Keppel Airport - CYVV
or
Jenn MacLeod (aubyn@bmts.com)
Publications Designer, COPA Chapter #68
Wiarton/Keppel Airport - CYVV
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~ Watch for our next Newsletter: June 8, 2009 ~
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