Just a general reminder to watch for birds while flying this time of year.  I even saw a flock of geese "in the way" at Kamloops airport on the weekend at -20C, probably rethinking their decision not to head south.
 Ken  flew his 172 through a flock of them the other evening landing at Langley after a Chilliwack outing.  Their speeds and direction were pretty close to his on his steep full-flap landing, so all he got was a few soft thuds and vegematic'd one with the prop (prop and crank are ok).  Goose sh$t all over the airplane but no damage - lucky.

This pilot in Botswana took a stork through the windshield of his Cessna 210, and was not so lucky.  Lost an eye.  The non-pilot passenger managed to land the airplane, though the gear never got down.

Sunshine Coast

Great day for flying. Some of the guys flew to Powell River for lunch and then to Texada for a visit. Dead smooth and not too cold.

Upper Pitt River. Approx 2 miles north of the lake.

Copa Presentation Delta Airpark.

This looks interesting, Check it out.

COPA Flight 5 - Boundary Bay Flying Club

Is hosting an Open House Night at Delta

Heritage Airpark (CAK3) at the RAA Roundhouse

Monday, November 17, 2014 at 19:30-21:30

All COPA Members, Flying Club Members

And aviation enthusiasts are welcome.

Guest Speakers

 

Kevin Psutka,

Canadian Owners Pilots Association

President and CEO

Kevin will be giving a COPA update on the proposed Aeronautics

Act ammendments relating to Aerodromes in Canada, and the 100LL

Avgas Replacement Project. This is an important issue to GA pilots.

 

Belinda Bryce,

The Magnes Group Inc.

Aviation Manager,

Belinda’s topic is Aviation Insurance 101

Langley Events Canceled

Greetings fellow Aviators,

I have been informed that the Langley pancake breakfasts have been canceled until further notice.

Thanks,

David

Delta Heritage Air Park Pancake Breakfast

Sunday, November 9th 2014
0900-1100
If the weather cooperates lets fly in, if not then drive in.

see you all there,

David

Scud running

Not much flying going on with the weather we have been having although some of us did make it to "The place for pie" at the weekend.


An object took flight at King George during the last windstorm and damaged one of our airplanes. I would like to suggest that we all secure any loose objects in our hangers before the next storm to prevent more damage.

New Aviation News Journal Magazine Nov/Dec 2014 ready for you!

Here is the new PDF copy for ANJ Nov/Dec 2014...

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Blue skies...
TEAM ANJ

Pacific Pilot Gathering

Greetings Aviators....

I would like to take this opportunity to update those who couldn't make it to our social gathering last Wednesday night.  I realize the weather was not ideal for driving, in fact a boat would have been a more logical form of transportation that night.

We had some new faces show up, which was wonderful to see.

Rob Halas, Elke Robinson, Bob Barron, Arvind AV, David Bianchi, Vignesh Rajasekar
Gary Morical, Greg Stump, David McIntosh, James Shepherd

There were some great topics shared that should be mentioned here.

• David McIntosh informed the group of an ambitious project in the works to bring an Avro Lancaster from the east coast of Canada to Abbotsford for restoration and display.  The restoration project is in the preliminary stages so stay tuned for more information.
  

• James Shepherd would like new pictures to update the blog banner.  If you have any great group shots please send them to James and he will update the banner.  

Upcoming Events:

• Delta Heritage Air Park pancake breakfast on the 2nd Sunday of each month.  We would like to make a presence and introduce ourselves to the local groups and flying clubs so we will try to arrange a group gathering for these events.
• Langley's pancake breakfast is on the 3rd Sunday of each month, again we should try to make an effort to make a presence there too.
• Remembrance Day ceremony at the Delta Air Park.  Keep an eye on their website for details.

http://www.deltaheritageairpark.org/ 

Remember the Christmas Luncheon on December 14th at 12:00.

Safe Flying,

David Bianchi

Social Gathering

Hello Pacific Pilot friends,

When: OCTOBER 22, 2014
Where: Delta Air park
Time: 1900 hours
What is happening: Pacific Pilot Social gathering at Mary's Place at the Delta air park.

James has generously donated coffee for the night, I will bring sugar and cream.
If anyone would like to bring some treats to share, I'm sure no one would object ;-)

Please feel free to invite anyone you like to come and hang out, meet new people, catch up with old friends.

If you have any questions please e-mail me at dcbianchi12@gmail.com

See you all there,

David Bianchi