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The Journal of the Canadian Owners and Pilots Association
APRIL 2021
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CONTENTS
DEPARTMENTS
4 PRESIDENT’S CORNER
OPENING UP COPA TO REMOTELY
PILOTED AIR SYSTEM MEMBERS
6 NEWSLINE
COPA MARITIMES BY-ELECTION AND
18 RECOGNIZING DAVID DUNSMORE
9 INCIDENTS AND ACCIDENTS
WATER FILLED DITCH LANDING AND
MORE LASER STRIKES
FEATURES 14 CONTROL COLUMN
MY FIRST SKI FLIGHT, BUILDING NEW
18 THE POTENTIAL OF ELECTRIC AIRPLANES SKILLS AND LASTING ADVENTURES
Opportunities and challenges for e-planes to become a reality in Canada 15 PROGRAMME DE PRIX
RECONNAÎTRE LES CONTRIBUTIONS
22 BUYING YOUR FIRST AIRCRAFT AU MONDE DE L’AVIATION
Tips on how to select the right aircraft to meet your mission 16 PLANE TECH
EFFECTIVE SURVIVAL KITS FOR
26 TRIP OF A LIFETIME 0FF-AIRPORT LANDINGS
Realizing a decades long dream to fly a floatplane across the Rockies 38 DISPATCHES
THE PERFECT VALENTINE’S DAY WITH
A SKI PLANE AND GREAT WEATHER
ON THE COVER: Collin Caneva in 2016 purchased the Cessna Skylane 182 flown by
his father in the 1960s and 1970s, after his brother, who works for the FAA, found
it during an accident investigation. The aircraft is now featured in a YouTube series
called The Old Green Plane, www.oldgreenplane.com. (Photo: The Old Green Plane)
Clark Morawetz
905-809-4835, cmorawetz@copanational.org
Québec
COPA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
READER SERVICE Jonathan Beauchesne, Treasurer
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Email: jdoshi@annexbusinessmedia.com
Mail: 111 Gordon Baker Rd., Suite 400, Kate Klassen
Atlantic
Toronto, ON M2H 3R1 604-366-8211, kklassen@copanational.org
Bill Mahoney, Eastern Vice-Chair
EDITOR 709-685-6885, bmahoney@copanational.org
Alberta & N.W.T.
Jon Robinson
Henry Vos, Treasurer
jrobinson@annexbusinessmedia.com Newfoundland and Labrador
647-448-6188 780-835-1992, hvos@copanational.org
Bill Mahoney, Chair
709-685-6885, bmahoney@copanational.org
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Ken Zachkewich, Western Vice-Chair
Dave Bodner, Peter Campbell, Phil Lightstone, Gord Mahaffy, 780-623-0673, kzachkewich@copanational.org
Brian Pound, Anna Rusinowski, Ken Zachkewich Maritimes
Brian Pinsent
MEDIA DESIGNER Saskatchewan
506-383-1867, bpinsent@copanational.org
Brooke Shaw Candace Pardo
306-621-7181. cpardo@copanational.org
DISPLAY & CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING SALES Ex-Officio
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Manitoba & Nunavut
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204-293-5402, jbell@copanational.org
ACCOUNT CO-ORDINATOR
Barb Vowles Canadian Owners and Pilots Association
Northern Ontario
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3 COPA FLIGHT | APRIL 2021
PRESIDENT’S CORNER WITH CHRISTINE GERVAIS
COPA – THE CANADIAN OWNERS
AND PILOTS ASSOCIATION OF MANNED
AND UNMANNED AIRCRAFT
Without a doubt, Remote Piloted tainment. More noticeably, drones are controlled or uncontrolled. COPA must
Aircraft Systems (RPAS), commonly being used for shipping, an idea that is be part of the conversations leading
known as drones, are becoming part revolutionary for delivering, as an ex- to the establishment of these new
of the Canadian airspace landscape. ample, emergency medical equipment regulations governing RPAS operations.
RPAS technology is developing at a to remote areas. Education, on both sides, manned and
rapid rate and safety regulations must I was a survey pilot for several years unmanned operations, will be crucial to
be established as integration with the and flew in parts of the world that were our safety.
manned aircraft population is inevita- inhospitable. Flying 200 feet above the This month, April 2021, we intro-
ble. peaks of the Andes Mountains in South duced a new membership welcoming
Drone sales are on the rise with each America for geological mapping came the RPAS community to the COPA
passing year and are no longer just with some risks to myself, my co-pilot family. COPA is in an excellent position
for the enthusiasts, as these systems, and the equipment on board the air- to ensure that both manned and un-
ranging from micro to aircraft size, craft. Although I cherish those mem- manned aircraft understand the impor-
have penetrated the world of aerial ories, remember them with fondness tance of diligence and attentiveness in
technology and are being consumed and wouldn’t change a thing about that order to operate safely, especially in ar-
by businesses and individuals alike. time in my life, these hazardous flights eas where the pilot, whether they be in
With all this attention, these unmanned could easily be replaced, quite safely, the air or manning the remote system
aerial vehicles (UAV) are now finding with modern drone technology. from the ground, determines the wind,
more practical and innovative uses and The benefits of RPAS are definite. the runway and everything in between.
applications. However, with all these drones utilizing COPA has developed seminars which
Today, drones are being used by the the same airspace as manned aircraft, are part of the COPA Safety Programs
military in defense as they can easily regulations are required and, in some that are geared toward the RPAS pilot
penetrate restricted airspace giving instances, need to shift from segrega- but should be attended by all pilots.
PHOTO: FREEPIK.COM
them access to critical information. tion to safe integration. Segregation We will continue our mission to
RPAS are also prominent in the media works in some airspace, but as some promote, preserve and advance our
and film industries, generating a wide of us well know, not all manned aircraft freedom to fly literally from the ground
range of new possibilities for our enter- operate from aerodromes, whether up!
4 COPA FLIGHT | APRIL 2021
MOT DE LA PRÉSIDENTE PAR CHRISTINE GERVAIS
LA COPA, L’ASSOCIATION CANADIENNE
DES PILOTES ET PROPRIÉTAIRES
D’AÉRONEFS PILOTÉS ET TÉLÉPILOTÉS
informations critiques. Les SATP sont fonctionne dans certains espaces
également très présents dans les mé- aériens, mais comme certains d’en-
dias et l’industrie cinématographique, tre nous le savent, tous les aéronefs
générant un large éventail de nou- pilotés ne volent pas à partir d’un
velles possibilités pour nos loisirs. Plus aérodrome, qu’il soit contrôlé ou
notablement, les drones sont utilisés non. La COPA ce doit de faire partie
pour le transport de marchandises, des conversations avec le régulateur,
une idée révolutionnaire pour livrer, Transport Canada, menant à la mise
par exemple, du matériel médical en place de ces nouvelles réglemen-
d’urgence dans des régions éloignées. tations régissant les opérations des
J’ai piloté pour une compagnie SATP. L’éducation du pilote opérant
de surveillance aérienne pendant avec ou sans équipage, sera essenti-
plusieurs années dans des coins du elle pour notre sécurité.
monde qui se disent non hospitalières. Ce mois-ci, en avril 2021, nous avons
Voler à 200 pieds au-dessus des som- introduit une nouvelle adhésion accue-
mets des Andes en Amérique du Sud illant ainsi la communauté des SATP au
pour établir des cartes géologiques sein de la famille de la COPA. La COPA
Sans aucun doute, les systèmes comportait certains risques pour moi, se retrouve ainsi dans une excellente
d’aéronefs télépilotés (SATP), com- mon copilote et l’équipement à bord position afin d’assurer que les pilotes
munément appelés “drones”, font de l’avion. Bien que je m’e souvienne d’aéronefs pilotés et télépilotés com-
désormais partie du paysage de l’es- de ses expériences avec affection prennent l’importance de la diligence
pace aérien canadien. La technologie et que je ne changerais rien à cette et de l’attention d’opérer en toute
des SATP se développe à un rythme époque de ma vie, ces vols dangereux sécurité, en particulier dans les zones
rapide et des règlements de sécurité pouvaient facilement être remplacés, où le pilote, qu’il soit dans l’air ou qu’il
doivent être établies car l’intégration en toute sécurité, par la nouvelle pilote le système à distance depuis le
avec la population des avions pilotés technologie des drones. sol, détermine le vent, la piste et tout
est inévitable.
Les ventes de drones augmen-
tent chaque année et ne sont plus La COPA se retrouve ainsi dans une excellente position
réservées aux amateurs, car ces
appareils, qui vont de la taille micro à
afin d’assurer que les pilotes d’aéronefs pilotés et
celle d’un avion, ont pénétré le monde télépilotés comprennent l’importance de la diligence
de la technologie aérienne et sont
consommés autant par les entreprises
et de l’attention d’opérer en toute sécurité.
que par les particuliers. Avec toute
cette attention, ces véhicules aériens
autopiloté (UAV) trouvent maintenant Les avantages d’un SATP sont ce qui se retrouve entre les deux. Nous
des utilisations et des applications évidents. Cependant, comme tous avons par ce fait, établis certains sémi-
plus pratiques et plus innovantes. ces drones utilisent le même espace naires du programme de sécurité de la
Aujourd’hui, les drones sont utilisés aérien que les avions pilotés, des COPA visant les opérations SATP.
par les militaires dans le domaine réglementations sont nécessaires Nous poursuivrons notre mission de
de la défense car ils peuvent facile- et, dans certains cas, il faut passer promouvoir, préserver et faire pro-
ment pénétrer dans un espace aérien de la séparation à l’intégration et gresser notre liberté de voler littérale-
restreint en leur donnant accès à des ce en toute sécurité. La ségrégation ment à partir du sol!
COPA FLIGHT | APRIL 2021 5
NEWSLINE
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
COPA BOARD OF DIRECTORS, MARITIMES BY-ELECTION 2021
The COPA Maritimes region has two for this very important work. The term of Candidates should:
allocated Board of Director positions. office for this election shall commence af- • Have a strong belief in COPA’s mission;
Brian Pinsent holds one position and ter the 2021 Annual General Meeting be- • Have a passion for aviation;
the second position has become va- ing held June 26, and continue until the • Have a high standard of personal ethics
cant due to Debbie Brekelmans re- summer Board meeting in 2024. • Be forward thinking;
cently announcing her resignation. We Nominations for this position are now • Want to make a lasting contribution to
would like to thank Debbie for all the being accepted. general aviation;
hard work and attention she has given • The deadline for receiving nomina- • Be able to spend a minimum or 15
to COPA and wish her the very best on tions is Friday April 30, 2021. days per year on COPA business (at
all her future endeavors. • Candidates will be announced May 3, three Board meetings per year and at
A regional by-election must be held to 2021. regional events); and
fill this newly vacant position. • The election will open May 3, 2021, and • Have ready access to email for Board
Any COPA member in good standing will close May 14, 2021. communications.
from the Maritimes region (Prince Edward • Ballots will be counted and results will
Island, Nova Scotia or New Brunswick) be announced in the June COPA Flight For the nomination form and more de-
may run for this position. If you have a magazine and on the COPA website. tails, please visit to www.copanational.
passion for General Aviation and feel you • The new Director elected will be pre- org/en/current-elections.
have something to contribute to COPA, sented to the COPA membership at Completed nomination forms must be
both on the Board and as a regional rep- the Annual General Meeting in June received no later than Friday, April 30,
resentative, please consider volunteering 2021. 2021.
APPEL AUX CANDIDATURES
CONSEIL D’ADMINISTRATION DE LA COPA, ÉLECTION PARTIELLE DE LA RÉGION DES MARITIMES 2021
La région des maritimes de la COPA ager de vous porter volontaire pour ce • croire dans la mission de la COPA
compte deux postes de directeur au travail très important. Le mandat de cette • être passionés pour l’aviation
conseil d’administration. Brian Pinsent élection commencera après l’assemblée • avoir un haut niveau d’éthique person-
occupe l’un de ces postes et le second générale annuelle de 2021, qui se tiendra nelle
est maintenant libre due à la demission le 26 juin 2021, et se poursuivra jusqu’à la • être une personne qui a une vision vers
récente de Debbie Brekelmans. Nous réunion d’été du conseil d’administration l’avenir
tenons à remercier Debbie pour tout le en 2024. • vouloir apporter une contribution
travail et l’attention qu’elle a accordés Les candidatures poste sont mainte- pérenne à l’aviation générale
à la COPA et nous lui souhaitons bonne nant acceptées. • être en mesure de consacrer un mini-
chance dans tous ses projets futurs. • La date limite de réception des candi- mum de 15 jours par année à la COPA
Une élection partielle régionale doit datures est le vendredi 30 avril 2021. (trois réunions du conseil d’administra-
être organisée pour combler ce poste • Les candidats seront annoncés le 3 mai tion par année en plus des événements
nouvellement vacant. 2021. régionaux)
N’importe quel membre de la COPA • L’élection sera ouverte le 3 mai 2021 et • avoir un accès au courrier électronique
en bonne et due forme de la région des se terminera le 14 mai 2021. pour les communications du conseil
Maritimes (Île-du-Prince-Édouard, Nou- • Les bulletins de vote seront comptés d’administration.
velle-Écosse ou Nouveau-Brunswick) et les résultats seront annoncés dans le Pour le formulaire de nomination et
peut se présenter comme candidat. magazine COPA Flight de juin et sur le plus de détails, veuillez consulter le site
Si vous avez une passion pour l’avia- site Web de la COPA. www.copanational.org/fr/elections-en-
tion générale et que vous pensez avoir • Le nouveau directeur élu sera présenté cours/.
quelque chose à contribuer à la COPA, aux membres de la COPA lors de l’as- Les formulaires de nomination dûment
tant au conseil d’administration qu’en tant semblée générale annuelle de juin 2021. remplis doivent être reçus au plus tard le
que représentant régional, veuillez envis- Les candidats doivent : vendredi 30 avril 2021.
6 COPA FLIGHT | APRIL 2021
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APPRECIATION AWARD
To advance, promote and preserve
the Canadian freedom to fly.
FOR DAVID DUNSMORE
Avancer, promouvoir, et préserver
la liberté de vol des Canadiens
BY KEN ZACHKEWICH, AB/NWT DIRECTOR, WESTERN VICE CHAIR
Did you know that as a COPA
member you can enjoy many of the
benefits we offer?
David Dunsmore of Calgary, AB was
Saviez-vous qu'en tant que membre
presented with a COPA Appreciation
de la COPA, vous pouvez profiter
Award by member Trekker Armstrong
de nombreux avantages que nous
on January 26, 2021. Armstrong is the
offrons?
chair of the COPA Neil J. Armstrong
Scholarship and has a long working
This includes but not limited to: relationship with Dunsmore on the
Cela comprend, entre autres: Scholarship Selection Committee.
In 2019, Armstrong nominated Dun-
Group Insurance Programs: VIP smore to be eligible for an award for
Aircraft, Health & Dental, Home & his contributions toward this commit-
Auto and Emergency Medical tee over several years.
Travel. Dunsmore was the inaugural winner
Programme d’assurance: VIP of the COPA Neil J. Armstrong Schol-
aviation, maladie & dentaire, arship in 1996. As the inaugural winner,
maison & auto et urgence médicale he was willing to participate on the
en voyage. Selection Committee for future Schol-
arship awards. He did so for the next
Monthly COPA Flight Magazine. 16 years. Since the fund’s inception in
Revue COPA Flight mensuelle. 1996, COPA has awarded 70 recipients
with more than $267,000.
Website Members only section. The competition for these awards
Accès au section du site web is always significant. Successful recip-
réservées exclusivement aux ients demonstrate an interest in avi-
ation as a career or strong interest in
membres. David Dunsmore is recognized
general aviation in Canada. They are for contributions to COPA’s Neil J.
proven self-starters who demonstrate Armstrong scholarship committee.
Discounts: Car, Hotel,
a willingness to learn. Academic skills
Magazines (Wings, Helicopter),
and community contributions are also who exemplify the fine character, opti-
Survival Kits, Red Canoe wear,
taken into account. mism and love of adventure which were
Sirius XM, etc.
The qualities character, citizenship, epitomized by Neil Armstrong.
Rabais: locations voiture et hotels,
and responsibility have been well The Armstrong family along with CO-
Revues (Wings, Helicopter), Kits de
demonstrated by Dunsmore, making PA’s Selection Committee would like to
survie, achats Red Canoe, SiriusXM, him a worthy recipient of both the first thank David and extend our apprecia-
etc. Neil J. Armstrong Scholarship and this tion through this award for his contri-
Appreciation Award. butions over the years.
Join Now and support The Neil Armstrong Scholarship In addition to his contributions on
General Aviation! Fund was first established in April 1995 this committee, David is also active in
Adhérez maintenant et supportez through contributions from friends of the General Aviation community. He
l'aviation générale! Neil Armstrong, COPA members and was a founding member of the Calgary
the Canadian aviation community. Mosquito Aircraft Society and served
Visit/Visitez www.copanational.org, The purpose of the fund is twofold: for several years on its Board (www.cal-
Email/Couriel:copa@copanational.org First, to honour one of Canada’s fore- garymosquitosociety.com). He is also
Tel: 613-236-4901 most aviation members and, second, to an active member of the local chapter
provide flight training to worthy young of the Canadian Aviation Historical So-
Get your membership today! people who might not otherwise be ciety (www.cahs.ca). Congratulations
Devenez membre dès aujourd’hui! able to pursue their love of flight and David!
8 COPA FLIGHT | APRIL 2021
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NEWSLINE
INCIDENTS +
ACCIDENTS
600, Chemin des Patriotes
These reports are taken in part from grid road. No injuries, no damage to air- St-Mathias-sur-Richelieu, Quebec
Transport Canada’s CADORS website. craft, no impact to operations. (450) 658-2041
info@aviationbl.com
www.aviationbl.com
PACIFIC REGION A coyote crossed near the threshold of
A privately registered Cessna 150K Runway 35 as a Cessna 172N from Cal-
from Vancouver/Boundary Bay, BC gary/Springbank, AB (CYBW) to Cal- YOUR SPECIALIST:
(CZBB) to Abbotsford, BC (CYXX) en- gary/Springbank, AB (CYBW) was short
tered the Langley, BC (CYNJ) control final for a touch-and-go. C-GLLV elect-
zone from the southwest (SW) at 1700’ ed to conduct a go-around as a result.
and proceeded east and exited south
out of the zone at 1828Z. The Cessna ONTARIO REGION
150K passed as traffic to an overflight. A privately registered Cirrus SR22 on
a flight to Sault Ste. Marie, ON (CYAM)
A privately registered Cessna 172RG
from Quesnel, BC (CYQZ) to Prince
landed on Runway 30 at CYAM. The
aircraft blew its front tire upon landing
FOR PROPELLERS
George, BC (CYXS) took off from CYQZ and became disabled at the main inter-
at approximately 2120Z without con- section. The garage was advised and a
tacting Williams Lake Flight Services or tow was provided. The incident closed
following “no radio” (NORDO) proce- the runway for 15 minutes, causing mini-
dures. mum delays for local users.
A Beech B300 on a MEDEVAC flight A Cessna 182T on a flight to Muskoka,
from Grand Forks, BC (CZGF) to Kelow- ON (CYQA) advised in its initial trans-
na, BC (CYLW) reported a green laser mission that it had landed and was off
strike while on approach to CYLW. of the runway. The Timmins/Victor M.
Power, ON (CYTS) flight service station
The flight information centre called to (FSS) inquired and found out that the
advise that a Cessna 180J from Bam- aircraft was transmitting its intentions
field, BC (Water) (CAE9) to Tofino, BC and position on 126.7 MHz instead of
(Water) (CAB4) would potentially be 122.3 MHz while on its way in.
transiting from CAE9 to CAB4 without
radio, with an estimate to the field of A privately registered Piper PA-24
2202Z. The aircraft was observed land- from Ottawa/Rockliffe, ON (CYRO) to
ing at Tofino/Long Beach (CYAZ) in the Ottawa/Rockliffe, ON (CYRO) departed
water filled ditch parallel to Runway 29. from CYRO, turned left and entered the
Ottawa/Gatineau, QC (CYND) manda-
PRAIRIES AND NORTH REGION tory frequency (MF) zone without con-
A Cessna 150M on a flight from Saska- tacting the flight service station (FSS).
toon/John G. Diefenbaker, SK (CYXE),
while not in contact with air traffic QUEBEC REGION
control (ATC), was observed on radar A privately registered Robinson R44
squawking an emergency code. The on a flight to Quebec/Neuville, QC
CYXE tower received a report from the (CNV9), on a secondary surveillance ra-
pilot, via cellphone, after 10 minutes. dar (SSR) code of 1200, entered Class
The aircraft had experienced an engine C airspace in the Ile d’Orleans sector
failure followed by forced landing on a without authorization, and navigated
COPA FLIGHT | APRIL 2021 9
NEWSLINE INCIDENTS + ACCIDENTS
between 1700’ and 1500’ in the termi- A Diamond DA 20-C1 from Moncton/ BC, pourrait transiter de CAE9 à CAB4
nal airspace to its destination of CNV9, Romeo LeBlanc, NB (CYQM) to Monc- sans radio, avec une estimée à l’aéro-
where it landed at 2030Z. ton/Romeo LeBlanc, NB (CYQM) re- drome à 2202Z. L’aéronef a été vu qui
ported laser strikes from the north end amerrissait à Tofino/Long Beach, BC
A privately registered Cessna 150H of Moncton. (CYAZ) dans le fossé rempli d’eau qui
from Joliette, QC, to Parent, QC (CYPP) est parallèle à la piste 29.
appeared to be late for its arrival at RÉGION DU PACIFIQUE
CYPP. The information request (INREQ) Un Cessna 150K, d’immatriculation RÉGION DU PRAIRIES ET DU NORD
phase was initiated. At 1702Z, the air- privée, de Vancouver/Boundary Bay Un Cessna 150M sur un vol au départ de
craft informed the flight information (CZBB), BC, à Abbotsford (CYXX), BC, Saskatoon/John G. Diefenbaker (CYXE),
centre (FIC) that it had a cell phone est entré dans la zone de contrôle de SK, alors qu’il n’était pas en contact
problem and was unable to report being Langley (CYNJ), BC, depuis le sud-ouest avec le contrôle de la circulation aéri-
on the ground as planned. (SW) à 1 700 pi et a poursuivi vers l’est enne (ATC), a été observé sur le radar
et est sorti au sud de la zone à 1828Z. In- émettant un code d’urgence. La tour de
ATLANTIC REGION formation sur le Cessna 150K transmise CYXE a reçu un rapport du pilote, par
A Cessna 172M on a transborder flight à un survol. téléphone portable, après 10 minutes.
from Presque Ile, ME (KPQI) to Grand L’aéronef avait subi une panne moteur
Falls, NB (CCK3) called at 1725Z to close Un Cessna 172RG, d’immatriculation suivie d’un atterrissage forcé sur une
its flight plan, which had an estimated privée, de Quesnel (CYQZ), BC, à Prince route en grille. Aucun blessé, aucun
time of departure (ETD) of 1700Z. The George (CYXS), BC, a décollé de CYQZ dommage à l’aéronef, aucun impact sur
flight plan was not activated because vers 2120Z sans contacter les services l’exploitation.
the departure time was never transmit- de vol de Williams Lake et sans suivre
ted by the agency responsible for KPQI. les procédures « sans radio » (NORDO). Un coyote a traversé près du seuil de
The aircraft did not have an alerting ser- la piste 35 alors qu’un Cessna 172N de
vice or a valid flight plan to cross the Un Beech B300 effectuant un vol Calgary/Springbank (CYBW), AB, à
border. MEDEVAC de Grand Forks (CZGF), BC, Calgary/Springbank (CYBW), AB, était
à Kelowna (CYLW), BC, a signalé une en courte finale pour un posé-décollé.
A Beech 1900D from Goose Bay, NL attaque au laser vert en approche pour C-GLLV a par conséquent décidé de
(CYYR) to St. John’s, NL (CYYT) report- CYLW. remettre les gaz.
ed a laser strike while on short final for
Runway 16. A green laser was observed Le centre d’information de vol a ap- RÉGION DE L’ONTARIO
off of the aircraft’s right side. The police pelé pour signaler qu’un Cessna 180J Un Cirrus SR22, d’immatriculation
and the Gander (YQX) area control cen- de Bamfield (hydroaérodrome) (CAE9), privée, effectuant un vol à destination
tre (ACC) shift manager were advised. BC, à Tofino (hydroaérodrome) (CAB4), de Sault Ste. Marie (CYAM), ON, a at-
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terri piste 30 à CYAM. Le pneu avant Un Piper PA-24, d’immatriculation Un Cessna 150H de Joliette, QC, à Parent
de l’aéronef a éclaté à l’atterrissage et privée, d’Ottawa/Rockliffe (CYRO), (CYPP), QC, était en retard par rapport
l’aéronef s’est immobilisé au niveau de ON, à Ottawa/Rockliffe (CYRO), ON, a à son arrivée à CYPP. Déclenchement
la principale intersection. Le garage décollé de CYRO, a tourné à gauche et de la phase de demande de renseigne-
a été informé et un remorquage a été est entré dans la zone d’utilisation de ments (INREQ). À 1702Z, l’aéronef a
fourni. La piste a été fermée pendant 15 fréquence obligatoire (MF) d’Ottawa/ indiqué au centre d’information de vol
minutes à cause de l’incident, ce qui a Gatineau (CYND), QC, sans contacter la (FIC) qu’il avait eu un problème de télé-
occasioné des retards minimes pour les station d’information de vol (FSS). phone cellulaire et qu’il n’avait pu signal-
usagers locaux. er qu’il avait atterri tel que prévu.
RÉGION DU QUÉBEC
Un Cessna 182T effectuant un vol à Un Robinson R44, d’immatriculation REGION DE L’ATLANTIQUE
destination de Muskoka (CYQA), ON, a privée, effectuant un vol à destination de Un Cessna 172M de Presque Ile (KPQI),
indiqué lors de sa transmission initiale Québec/Neuville (CNV9), QC, affichant ME, à Grand Falls (CCK3), NB, a appelé
qu’il avait atterri et dégagé la piste. La un code radar secondaire de surveil- à 1725Z pour fermer son plan de vol. Le
station d’information de vol (FSS) de lance (SSR) de 1200, est entré sans au- plan de vol n’a pas été activé, car l’heu-
Timmins/Victor M. Power (CYTS), ON, torisation dans l’espace aérien de classe re de départ n’a jamais été transmise
s’est renseignée et a constaté que l’avi- C dans le secteur de l’Île d’Orléans, et a par l’organisme responsable de KPQI.
on transmettait ses intentions et sa po- volé entre 1700 et 1 500 pi dans l’espace L’aéronef n’a pas eu de service d’alerte
sition sur 126,7 MHz au lieu de 122,3 MHz aérien terminal jusqu’à sa destination de ou de plan de vol valide pour traverser
alors qu’il était en route. CNV9, où il a atterri à 2030Z. la frontière.
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COPA FLIGHT | APRIL 2021 11SPONSORED CONTENT
Inside view of a Diamond Doors bi-fold door.
THE RIGHT DOOR
From off-grid buildings to commercial airport hangars, Diamond Doors
delivers custom bi-fold doors to its clients by Carroll McCormick
The Cessna taxis in and pauses in front ership of founder and pilot Dick Suderman. His drive
of the hangar. The pilot sends a signal to for quality, simplicity and convenience, and a competi-
a control box. Locks disengage, a gearbox tive approach to innovation and service, quickly caught
hums, cables tighten and a wide, hinged door begins the attention of other pilots. Before long, the company’s
to fold up. Less than a minute later, a limit switch project list would include bi-fold doors for arch-roofed
stops the door’s motion. The pilot rolls the plane into Quonset huts, older wooden structures, and commer-
the spotless hangar, taps the remote again and the cial airport and GA hangars.
door unfolds to make a tight seal against the building. A spectacular, and nearly the largest example of the
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The pilot keys in an alarm code, slips outside through company’s work, is the 118-foot by 38-foot bi-fold door
a pedestrian door in the bi-fold door and locks engage, installed this January at the new Royal Aviation Mu-
securing the plane inside. seum of Western Canada at the Winnipeg James Arm-
It’s been another fine day in the sky and Winker, strong International Airport. When it is not keeping out
Manitoba-based Diamond Doors has helped make the the weather, it raises out of the way so the museum can
flight a little easier. connect with outdoor events on the Aviation Plaza.
Diamond Doors has been designing and fabricating Commercial airport installations include multiple
custom aircraft hangar doors since 1998 under the lead- doors at the Mirabel International Airport, the Iqaluitpopular application. We work with our cus-
tomers to offer the best solution for their
building, might that be using the self-sup-
porting header, having mitered corners to
allow for roof overhang, or extending the
door frame past the roofline.”
Many key features come with every door,
but customers can also choose options such
as a pedestrian door, custom trim colours,
cladding to match the building, windows,
insulation, and the remote and wireless
keypad. “This is one of the most conve-
nient features. The remote allows pilots to
open their doors from inside their aircraft,
much like a car garage,” Wiebe says.
How to ensure the safety of both plane
and owner has been well thought out.
Photoelectric safety sensors are standard
and prevent the door from closing if they
Bi-fold doors put less strain on buildings.
sense an obstacle. Multiple sensors can
be installed to create a photo curtain for
Airport, and an upcoming 100-foot installation at the Vancouver more asset protection.
International Airport. If a door stops partway through the
Suderman flew crop dusters for 25 years before founding opening sequence, the electric drive can
Diamond Doors. Eight of his 52 employees have their private pilot restart the door from any position. “This
licences and Suderman keeps a plane available for staff to build is a unique thing about the Diamond
flight time or work toward their licences. As he sees it, “Back- bi-fold door system. So for example if you
ground knowledge and learned experience is highly beneficial open your door halfway, pull your plane
when serving your customers. We understand the aviators’ unique into the hangar and then realize you did
needs because we have been where they have.” not open it enough to allow for the tail
Diamond Doors uses material and components that exceed to fit through, you can continue to open
industry standards, such as a high-strength steel frame, greaseless the door. We also have an electric brake
hinges and cantilevered rollers. The lift cables have a 10X safety on the door, so if the power is cut to the
factor. A unique CSA-approved electrical box and control panel building the brake is automatically on and
permit remote troubleshooting, among other features. The indus- your door will not come down,” Suderman
trial-quality enclosed gearboxes, which are oil bath lubricated for explains.
long life, are sized to each door. Diamond Doors Speaking of power, for pilots with han-
Every door is custom made. One building might require that founder Dick gars having no access to the grid, Diamond
the door be built to fit in the opening and be flush with the build- Suderman. Doors also supplies the operator and batter-
ing. Another building might have a smaller opening or top corners ies (the charging method is for the customer
partially built in. Here, the door can be mounted outside the open- to decide) for solar charging systems. “It is
ing so it will raise to an open position above the frame. Too, the common in remote locations when getting
doors are designed so customers can install them themselves. grid power to the hangar is not feasible,”
This design flexibility is key to successful retrofits, explains Wiebe says. “The door can cycle quite a few
Samantha Wiebe, Marketing Manager, Diamond Doors. times on one charge. We tested one and it
“Retrofit doors, which are installed in an existing building, are a ran over 20 times (that number would vary
by door size) on one charge consistently
“WE OPERATE ON THE VALUES
opening and closing it.”
What do customers think of Diamond
OF HONESTY, INTEGRITY AND Doors? Wiebe offers this testimonial from
Maurice Baril, one of the company’s Ontar-
EXCELLENCE. WE ARE COMMITTED TO io customers, who says that his bi-fold door
has allowed him to continue his hobby now
MANUFACTURING A GREAT PRODUCT that he no longer need struggle with large
awkward doors. “This door has extended
AND SERVING CUSTOMERS LONG my flying hobby for many years, not having
to wrestle with a large door every time I
AFTER A SALE IS MADE.” – Dick Suderman, Founder use my airplane.”CONTROL COLUMN BY ANNA RUSINOWKSI
MY FIRST SKI FLIGHT
DEVELOPING NEW SKILLS AND LASTING ADVENTURES IN FLIGHT
I
powered back in the Piper Pacer and began my first
decent onto a snowy lake in Western Ontario. With
the yoke all the way back, I gently landed and hardly
noticed when the skis touched the snow-covered ice.
With no runway below me, and a big lake in front, I
was overwhelmed by the feeling of possibility. There are a
lot of things to consider before going ski flying, but once
you’re there it is the most peaceful and reassuring flying I
have ever experienced. My good friend, and local CNY3 kid,
Nate Couchman was happy to show me the ropes. Nate, a
second-generation pilot, first became interested in aviation
after watching a ski flying video on YouTube. The potential
for having better outdoor experiences motivated him to take
up flying, following a passion of his father.
We began our day with a ground briefing on ski operations. Annie Rusinowski, with the support of Nate Couchman, learns
how to fly on skies with a Piper Pacer at CNY3.
Having flown the Piper Pacer before, I was confident I could
fly the thing but I was a lot less certain about take-off and
landing. Nate and I discussed the importance of checking the important so that you can do what you need to on the go
landing gear, inspecting the bungee cables, and making sure and prepare for take-off.
all the linkages are attached and not fraying, paying particu- The snow on the runway was deep but, with the momen-
lar attention to the aft cable. A winter essentials kit, survival tum we gained from turning the aircraft from our backtrack,
kit, snow shoes, and snacks, were packed away behind the we were able to use that inertia to help propel us into the
pilot’s seat and tied down securely. When the weather closes sky. We left the circuit and made our way to Orr Lake where
in and you find a nice lake to land, it’s no use if you don’t have I would have lots of space to practice with less traffic. My
the right equipment to get you through the night or whatever downwind checks remained the same and my approach
amount of time you might need to wait out the weather. speed had a little more power than normal. I held the aircraft
Lake operations in winter are similar to hard water float off the snow and landed so softly I had a hard time gauging
flying, in that you need to be conscientious of the lake con- when to push the control column forward to remove pres-
ditions. “The lake is ever-changing,” said Nate. “Snow condi- sure from the tail wheel and move it toward the nose. The
tions, ice conditions, as well as water in-between snow and snow was heavy and a little wet, so after doing a bunch of
the ice, are all factors to consider when you’re going into a touch-and-goes we departed Orr Lake and made our way to
place and deciding if it will be a suitable landing site. Just Penetanguishene Harbour.
like a lot of off-airport operations, you have to exercise good The inlet in Penetanguishene Harbour was packed down
decision making.” Not having much float flying experience from snowmobile traffic, so we had no trouble landing there
myself, I found this advice to be incredibly important and and stopping for lunch. The locals loved watching the aircraft
knew I would hear it ringing in my ears on future ski flying land and were eager to come by and say hello. Ice fishing
adventures. huts sat along the shoreline and families gathered around
Taxiing to the runway was a fun adventure on its own. With small fires taking in the sights on this perfect Canadian win-
the ski dogs on and the engine running, Nate walked along- ter day. Landing on that ice and pulling up next to town was
side the wing as I slowly taxied through the hangar rows. Ski a profound experience. It felt so foreign but most of all liber-
planes with fixed skis have no brakes and sometimes need a ating. After spending most of my time landing on airport, it
little bit of encouragement on the struts when making sharp was so refreshing to come to this place and enjoy a sandwich
turns. When I made it to the runway, I stopped and Nate along the docks with the airplane in the distance. It was a
jumped back in the airplane. When starting the run-up be- feeling I won’t soon forget and one I have developed a taste
side an active runway, it’s important to remember that your for. I’m looking forward to more ski flying adventures in the
airplane will likely start moving, especially at high-power future and I think every pilot should give this great Canadian
settings. Coordinating your run-up when clear of traffic is experience a try.
14 COPA FLIGHT | APRIL 2021PROGRAMME DE PRIX PAR BRIAN POUND, PRÉSIDENT DU COMITÉ DES PRIX DE LA COPA
RECONNAÎTRE LES
CONTRIBUTIONS
LES GRANDS JOUEURS COMMUNAUTAIRES QUI SOUTIENNENT NOS
MEMBRES
A
près avoir traversé le Can- ont permis de reconnaître 31 groupes et
ada, les États-Unis et les individus.
Caraïbes à plusieurs re- Tout d’abord, nous avons ajouté le prix
prises au fil des ans, j’ai été John Bogie Memorial (du nom du cofon-
invariablement frappé par dateur de la COPA). Le premier lauréat a
l’amitié et la camaraderie instantanées été la Fondation Vimy 2017. Cette organ-
qui se créent lorsqu’on atterrit dans un isation de bénévoles a construit et ap-
aéroport inconnu... surtout si vous avez porté plusieurs répliques de biplans de
un problème. Cela prend toute sorte de la Première Guerre mondiale en France.
formes : de la bouteille d’eau froide ten- D’anciens pilotes de la Marine et de l’Avi-
due généreusement, à la remise de clés ation canadiennes les ont fait survoler
d’une voiture, de l’utilisation d’un hangar le site où avait lieu la cérémonie com-
pour une réparation, de l’accueil à la mai- mémorative du centenaire de la bataille
son pour la nuit à cause d’une tempête de Vimy. À quel point pouvez-vous de-
de neige dans les montagnes. C’est aussi venir emblématique? Bien que la COPA
un TEA qui lâche tout ce qu’il fait, qui re- décerne toujours son prix du président,
tire le chargeur du moteur qu’il remontait elle a ajouté le prix du chef du conseil
pour que je puisse continuer mon vol en d’administration ainsi que les prix des di-
moins de deux heures. recteurs. Plus précisément, un seul prix
Nous savons tous à quel point il est du président et un seul prix du chef du
La COPA a revisité sa politique dans le
courant, après l’arrivée en avion dans conseil d’administration sont remis ch-
but de reconnaître la contribution de
un aéroport inconnu, que le temps plus d’individus par région. aque année, mais tous les directeurs de
d’une tasse de café ou d’un hamburger, la COPA peuvent honorer un membre de
nous soyons entourés de « nouveaux » C’est grâce à ces personnes spéciales et leur région.
amis perdus de vue. Tous les aéroclubs bénévoles qui acceptent d’assumer ces Nous recommandons à nos membres
semblent vibrer sur la même longueur obligations supplémentaires que nous de faire des suggestions au membre du
d’onde. Les discussions gravitent autour pouvons jouir de toutes ces formidables conseil d’administration concerné pour
des sujets les plus variés : la plus récente valeurs ajoutées à notre milieu de vol li- l’un de ces prix. Vous pouvez également
pièce d’avionique, les soins médicaux, le bre. Lors d’une discussion avec le prés- proposer des membres de la COPA qui
prix du carburant et parfois même votre ident de la COPA, Bill Mahoney, l’année ont contribué à améliorer votre milieu
dernier atterrissage « pas si en douceur dernière, nous avons estimé que nous de vol de façon notable pour un prix de
que ça ». Nous pourrions avoir tendance n’avions pas suffisamment pris le temps mérite. Il existe aussi un prix d’appréci-
à tenir pour acquis ce lien de confiance de remercier tant de personnes méri- ation qui vise à reconnaître l’apport de
que nous partageons si naturellement tantes au sein des membres de notre or- membres et de non-membres à l’organ-
dans notre milieu, et qui est malheu- ganisation. Cette négligence devait être isation de la COPA. Pour proposer une
reusement de plus en plus rare dans le corrigée. candidature à nos prix 2021, nous vous
monde aujourd’hui. Voilà, entre autres, pourquoi nous invitions à visiter le site Internet de la
Un aéroclub qui fonctionne bien dis- avons réorganisé la politique de la COPA COPA sous l’onglet « À propos », suivi de
simule beaucoup d’efforts. De nom- l’année dernière. Nous avions à coeur « Prix pour bénévoles ». Nous sommes
breuses personnes dévouées prennent à de reconnaître davantage de personnes impatients de vous remercier cette an-
leur charge la tenue des livres, l’entretien spéciales, tant parmi nos membres que née encore pour les efforts inestimables
du terrain et l’organisation d’activités dans la communauté. Ce faisant, ces qui sont déployés au profit de la commu-
comme la tenue d’un autre barbecue. modifications de notre politique nous nauté aéronautique canadienne.
COPA FLIGHT | APRIL 2021 15PLANE TECH BY PHIL LIGHTSTONE
SURVIVAL TECH
BUILDING EFFECTIVE SURVIVAL KITS FOR A POSSIBLE
OFF-AIRPORT LANDING
M
any pilots are glass half full, camping equipment; and food and water.
Type A personalities who Key to survival is warmth, calories, med-
launch into a flight with ical attention and a positive mental atti-
the perspective that the tude. Camping components provide the
flight will end without inci- necessities to create a shelter, start a fire
dent. As our flight hours grow, we can get and get out of the weather. Conserving
lulled into a false sense of security, think- body heat is critical to ensure that hypo-
ing that the next flight will be like the last. thermia does not set in. With the on-set
Having the necessary survival equipment, of hypothermia, your cognitive skills be-
however, helps safeguard body and soul come impacted, creating a spiral dive into
after an off-airport landing, while awaiting deeper hypothermia symptoms, if left un-
search and rescue (SAR). treated, resulting in mortality. To maintain
There are two approaches to having a
Preparation and training are key to sur- a positive mental outlook, consider a two-
survival kit in your aircraft: Find a list
viving an off-airport landing. Smartpilot. of gear and go shopping at Canadian way satellite communicator, like SpotX or
ca has a nationwide directory of compa- Tire or purchase a survival kit. Garmin’s inReach, to keep you in touch
nies offering wilderness survival courses. with SAR personnel. Don’t forget to test
The International Canadian School of Survival (ICSOS) has two your fire-starting skills – it can be trickier than you think.
survival courses tailored for aviators, with an emphasis on wil- There are two approaches to having a survival kit in your
derness training. ICSOS was founded by Dave MacDonald, a aircraft, find a list of gear and go shopping at Canadian Tire
retired RCAF search and rescue technician (SARTech). With or purchase a survival kit. Some commercial survival kits have
25 years of military service, including training SARTechs, Mac- their components vacuum packaged, in water-tight cases, re-
Donald retired and founded ICSOS. He promotes the personal ducing the size of the kit. A small axe should be securely added
PHOTO: CRASHKIT INTERNATIONAL
safety triangle: Navigation; first aid; and survival. The Level One into your aircraft, making gathering firewood easier.
aviator course spends one day in the classroom and one day Clean water is critical to survival. Survivor Filter (www.survi-
outdoors and costs $300 (plus tax). The Level Two course is vorfilter.com) offers a variety of filters from straws to pump fil-
three days long, with one day in the classroom, two days and ters. The Survivor Filter Pro has a filtration level to 0.01 microns,
one night outdoors and costs $450 (plus tax). Group rates are the highest level available on the market today for any portable
available. water filter, protecting against tested virus, bacteria, parasites,
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Crashkit International was founded 20 years ago by Curtis
Peters, a flight instructor teaching mountain flying in Spring-
bank, Alberta (CYBW), after his instructor friend, while con-
ducting mountain flying instruction, flew into a mountain side
in 2004. This prompted Peters to create a kit for his personal
requirements. Through word of mouth, he began supplying pi-
lot friends with survival kits, leading to survival-kit business.
Crashkit has three different types of products: Personal
Flight Series; Professional Flight Series; and first aid kits (a new
product offering). The personal kits have enough food and wa- Crashkit’s Personal Flight Series includes the Bravo kit,
with 76 items, and Charlie kit, with 106 items.
ter for a single person and are designed to be carried by the
pilot in their flight bag, perfect for renters. The professional kits
are designed to stay in the aircraft and are sold based upon Survival kits have time expiry based products such as food,
the number of people in the airplane. The contents of the kit acetaminophen, hot chocolate mix, tea bags, Aquatabs and
are vacuum sealed, allowing the smallest case to be used. For hand warmers, which varies depending on the product. For
those who are curious about the contents of the case, it’s best example, all food and water products have a five-year shelf
to check out Crashkit’s website. Once the case is opened, the life, while most medical supplies (acetaminophen, benzalkoni-
contents will not fit back into the case. um chloride, sting-stop, etc.) need to be replaced every year.
Crashkit’s Personal Flight Series is comprised of its Bravo and Aquatabs are five years, while hand warmers are good for four
Charlie kits. Bravo has 76 essential survival items and weighs years. Crashkit has a standard recertification cost for each
1.6 kg, while Charlie has 106 items and weighs 1.85 kg., both kit, plus a packaging cost of $25. For example, re-certifying a
exceeding the minimum Transport Canada requirements. Both Charlie would cost $45 (plus shipping and taxes). Crashkit rec-
kits include Crashkit’s FireCord which has multiple additional ommends that its kits be re-certified every two years or based
strands, including a hemp jute fire starter, cotton sewing thread upon compliance to your aircraft’s maintenance standards.
along with a green fishing line. New on the horizon from Crashkit is a line of first aid kits and
The Charlie kit includes Aquatabs Water Purification, Spark-Li- two and four person survival kits. The new survival kits will be
te Flint/Tinder kit, to name a few. It is packed with ready-to-eat available as full or lite kits. The full kits will have all the basics
Mainstay Food Rations containing 400 calorie individualized plus nice to have components, whereas the lite kits will have
portions. Charlie is packed in a water-tight Pelican 1120 case, the must have items. More to come as Crashkit finalizes the
PHOTO: CRASHKIT INTERNATIONAL
measuring 8.12” x 6.56” x 3.56” and is priced at $406.37 (plus designs and costs of the new kits.
shipping and taxes). The Bravo kit is $316.94. Crashkit offers As they say, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
COPA members a 15 per cent discount. Pelican no longer sup- The best addition to any flight bag is good judgment, which
plies its 1120 case without the foam insert, which has caused is learned over time, experience and is priceless. Checkout my
Crashkit to re-evaluate the manufacturer of a water-tight case. PlaneTalk podcast interviews of Curtis Peters and Dave Mac-
Crashkit will be offering the Charlie and Bravo kits in a soft case, Donald on Apple, Google, Spotify, YouTube and at www.Plan-
which should reduce the price and weight of the kits. eTalk.ca.
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