.and your subject line made me think that there was a fly-in at nearby KONT
in Ontario, CA J
Best regards,
Rob Housman
Irvine, CA
Europa XS Tri-Gear
A070
Airframe complete
From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Peter Zutrauen
Sent: Tuesday, August 31, 2010 4:59 AM
Subject: Europa-List: Ontario, CA Fly-in (for those not doing RR).
Just thought I'd let any folks in the North American North-East (who are not
attending the Rough-River fly-in) of:
WINGS OVER GATINEAU,
CANADA'S FIRST EAA FLY-IN!
Mark your calendars for the first Canadian National EAA Fly-in! September
17 through 19. Canadians will have the opportunity to take part in the
inaugural EAA fly-in in the Nation's Capital. September 18 is Vintage Wings
of Canada's Victoria Cross Airshow. This yearly event draws hundreds of
aircraft and spectators. This year will feature, among other aircraft,
their Goodyear FG-1D Corsair in honour of the Victoria Cross posthumous
recipient, Lt.Robert Hampton Gray. This date also coincides with the Battle
of Britain celebration held at Rockcliffe on September 19. Flying aircraft
will include the "Merlins'; Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum's Lancaster,
Spitfires, Hurricanes, and perhaps Russell's Bf 109 Messerschmitt.
So tentative plans include Vintage Wings Victoria Cross Airshow together
with a tour of the Vintage Wings collection of pristine warbirds, and
collector's aircraft at Gatineau; a bussing excursion to Rockcliffe for the
Battle of Britain celebration and re-enactment; a tour of the Canada
Aviation and Space Museum; all together with the camaraderie and making of
friends from across the nation that is expected from an EAA Fly-in.
Aircraft parking and camping with showers, etc., Plus camping and parking
for the wheeled variety of RV's will make the visit comfortable and
convenient. Local EAA Chapter 245 and a newly formed EAA Warbird Squadron
will host the fly-in. NavCan will declare the airspace as Class F with
arriving and departing aircraft under air traffic control. Transponders are
not required, but radio communications will be. Plans include a giant B-B-Q
on Friday night hosted by Vintage Wings, breakfast on Saturday morning
hosted by EAA Chapter 245, and a sit-down dinner with French Canadian
cuisine and live entertainment in the theme of the events on Saturday
evening. Breakfast on Sunday morning will also be available.
So check off these attractions: the sight and sounds of these magnificent
aircraft; Vintage Wings'salute to the Victoria Cross winners with their
annual airshow; EAA playing a supportive role to the event with our first
Canadian Fly-in; the battle of Britain re-enactment; the Canada Aviation
and Space Museum; the camaraderie of aviation enthusiasts; airplanes; our
unique cultural diversity; fantastic fall colours; Frenchcuisine.
What'snot to like?
Links:
Arrival Procedures and schedule:
http://www.vintagewings.ca/envol/
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Event Description (starts @ minute number 36) in the EAA video:
http://www.eaavideo.org/video.aspx?v=595033254001
Cheers,
Pete :-)
A239
EAA245 chapter member
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