GREETINGS FROM COPA FLIGHT #68

Greetings from ...
COPA Flight #68
Wiarton/Keppel Airport CYVV
Wiarton Keppel Airport Newsletter
Publication #107

CO-CAPTAIN's MESSAGE:

2008 has started off as a very busy year for our flight members!

On January 10, Chair Paul Kastner and myself traveled down to Durham to meet with Marilyn Dickson and Akky Mansikka for our first Eileen Vollick committee meeting of the year. Plans for the event are beginning to come together nicely, and as of a week ago, we have had several RSVPs from our special guests indicating that they will be here. We will keep you updated as plans are finalized.

Last month we reported on the ownership of the airport -

an issue between Georgian Bluffs and the Town of South Bruce Peninsula. During the first week of January, I received a call from the CAO of Georgian Bluffs, Bill White, asking if I would be willing to present our powerpoint about CYVV to their manage- ment team. I readily agreed, and on the 16th a small group consisting of Bill, Michael Day (operations manager), Holly MacArthur (treasurer) and Bill Klingenberg (chief building official) gathered for the viewing of the presentation. Outstanding dialogue transpired after the powerpoint show, and Bill, on behalf of Mayor Alan Barfoot and Deputy-Mayor Dwight Burley, asked if I would be willing to present the same to their full council.

A week later, on the 23rd, I was back at Georgian Bluffs with Captain Hank, where the powerpoint was shown at their regular council meeting. Again, dialogue followed the presentation, and Captain Hank reiterated our pledge - that we at COPA flight #68 are willing to do anything to help save the airport - and emphasized that we would like to be an equal working party with the structuring of the airport towards a more profitable future.

Mother Nature was in a good mood on January 26th, and I was able to join COPA Flight #84 for one of their regular meetings as a guest speaker. Lorne Schroeder traveled to Edenvale with me to help with setup, etc.

We showed two powerpoint presentations to Captain Fred Simpson and about 18 Flight #84 members - one regarding the new 406 ELT ruling that goes into effect on February 1, 2009, and the other on the Platinum Triangle Poker Run. Everyone in Flight #84 is looking forward to participating this year! We were also happy to pass along that a new 406 ELT could be purchased from Brant Aero in Brantford - pricing on the two Artex models ranges from $2195-$2895 (plus tax) which is better than the original suggested price of $4000! A few days later I received a wonderful thank-you letter from Captain Fred for speaking at their meeting. Fred, the pleasure was all mine, and I look forward to our next visit!

At our regular monthly meeting this past Saturday, we were pleased to have the mayor of Georgian Bluffs, Alan Barfoot as a guest. Mayor Barfoot took the floor and responded to all the questions posed from our members in attendance. Unfortunately there has been no movement from either side as both mayors have been away on winter vacations. The first problem that needs to be resolved is the rightful ownership of the airport and until this has been sorted out, everything else is more or less at a standstill. Captain Hank once again retiterated what our position was, offered our continued support and thanked him for speaking to us. We will keep you posted as things unfold!

We are proud to say that our float with Willie in his aircraft won 2nd prize for best entry! Thanks to organizer Glenn Goodyear and parade volunteers (Joan, Bob, Lorne, Bob White & Harold Fry) for sticking around after our monthly meeting to participate in the parade!

Click here to see a video of Willie making his prediction!

Until next month!
Harold Fry
co-Captain
COPA Flight #68
CYVV

PS: I look forwarding to meeting COPA Flight #85 this month!

UPCOMING EVENTS:

It's never to early to send us your 2008 events!
Send JENN or HAROLD the stats and we will post it here and on our website - free of charge!
PS: Harold visits numerous aviation events with his camera....
tell us about your event and a story about it may be featured in our newsletters' co-Captain's Message!

February 6, 2008 - TAKE THE CHILL OFF..
Host: Collingwood (CNY3)
Join flying fans for this winter get-together! Guest Speaker John Nagy (Instructor, Commercial pilot) on airmanship, situational awareness, short field, take-offs to landings, how to use FSS, signs of carburetor icing, winter flying, cold starts, and more ... the simple stuff that we forget as time passes! Bring your questions! Air Motive - Technoligies Group. Inc. West end of OLD terminal building. Hot Coffee & snacks. Aviation literature, door prizes, Transport Canada Videos, Prize Draws ... draw for a free COPA membership! Only $5.00 for this informative and fun evening. For more info / to book your seat, call Bud McCannell 705-446-2227 or 705-445-2663.

*NEW* February 9, 2008 - WESTPORT SKI FLY-IN
Host: Westport (CRL2) 10:00am-2:00pm
Bring a friend! Free chili for all pilots and passengers. Gifts for all pilots. Bonfire and marshmallow roast for kids. Catch up on all the latest innovations in cold weather starting and more!! Contact 613-359-9951 for more info.

*NEW* February 27, 2008 - GUY DOHERTY's WINTER SERVICE SEMINAR
Host: Owen Sound Billy Bishop Airport (CYOS) 1300-1700hrs
2008 is "the year of Bring a Friend". The challenge: Bring someone new with you to this years event. Everyone who answers my challenge will be entered into a special draw! Guest speakers include Wayne Juniper of Transport Canada on maintenance issues and 406 ELT requirements, Greg Mansell of Leavens Aviation Inc. on engine care and seasonal storage issues, Dr Gino Ferri on What You Must Know On How To Survive In The Bush. Attendance at this seminar qualifies you for the Transport Canada 2-year Recency Requirement. $5.00 registration fee. Fantastic door prizes, light lunch & refreshments. Contact Guy Doherty, 519-372-2220.

August 2, 2008 - EILEEN VOLLICK CEREMONY
Host: Wiarton (CYVV)
Join us at CYVV as we celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Wiarton native Eileen Vollick ... the first licensed Canadian woman pilot. A full day's worth of activities are planned to celebrate Eileen's trailblazing determination for woman pilots in Canada, including the official renaming of our terminal building, displays of vintage memorabilia, entertainment, a gourmet lunch, and more! Stay tuned for more details.

August 18-23, 2008 - PLATINUM TRIANGLE POKER RUN
Host: Kincardine (NS7)
Plans are underway for what is promising to be another great poker run! Cash prizes for the top 5 hands plus many more additional prizes! More to come as details are confirmed!

Visit www.copa70.com/FutureEvents.html to check out all of the Oshawa Flight activities.

Full event details as they are passed along to us are listed on our website; click here to view our events page.
All events listed according to most recent.

ROOFTOP CAFÉ:

Our Rooftop Café always has coffee and snacks available!

-- 2008/2009 accommodation sponsors --

AVIATION SCHOLARSHIP:

Cecily Keeshig was the recipient of the FOTA/COPA Flight #68 Peter Bulmer Memorial Aviation Scholarship Award in 2007.... it could be you in 2008!

Our annual scholarship is awarded to one lucky qualifying student from Grey or Bruce County. Visit our website or email Jenn or Harold to request an application form!

Applicants must meet qualifications to be eligible for Scholarship. If you are, or know of a student who would be interested in applying for our Scholarship, check out our website's Scholarship page for complete details.

-- 2008/2009 sponsor --

SERVICES ADVERTISING:

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 a small donation!

EVENT ADVERTISING:

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!

LINK EXCHANGE:

While browsing through our website, you may have noticed a page titled Ontario Airports. We initiated this page in 2003 to share information from 'neighbouring' Ontario Airports with our website visitors.

In 2004 we started a "Link Exchange". If you would like your airport included in this space (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!

-- 2008/2009 sponsors --

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¢ 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

-- 2008/2009 accommodation sponsors --

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!

Also, 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!

We LOVE hearing from you! Send your comments, questions or suggestions to:

Harold E. Fry (hfry@bmts.com)
co-Captain, COPA Chapter #68
Wiarton/Keppel Airport - CYVV
or
Jenn MacLeod (aubyn@bmts.com)
Publications Designer, COPA Chapter #68
Wiarton/Keppel Airport - CYVV

~ Watch for our next Newsletter: February 4, 2008 ~
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