Another Pilot joins the ranks...

Phillip completed the long journey to full certification this morning by successfully tacking the formal Flight Test. Conditions were very good, with high, broken clouds ensuring that there was no glare, and winds light enough to be almost negligible. All those conditions combined to ensure that Phillip was over the test hurdle by 1:30 pm. Congratulations on a great performance.

Book me in for the Flight Test - the Written is behind me..

It's not clear that Scott actually said that this morning after he cracked the Transport Canada written exam, but I'm sure that it's what he was feeling. Most people believe that the most daunting aspect of gaining certification is successfully passing the four written papers. With that behind him, Scott is ready to tackle the pure delight of the Flight Test.

Piper Tri-Pacer pops in for breakfast..

This locally owned Piper Tri-Pacer, based on Wolfe Island, was the first aircraft to make it into CYGK for our Fly-In Breakfast, taking advantage of a short break in the rain showers and occasional thunderstorms that marked the first hour or so of the event.

Ultralight Eagle..

This Challenger Ultralight from the Kingston Ultralight Club was one of the aircraft to brave the elements and make it into Kingston for our Fly-In Breakfast on October 4th. It sported a very well executed Eagle paint job, which the pilot remarked had, 'come with the airplane'.

Unusual Aircraft at the Fly-In

Perhaps the most unusual aircraft to fly in for the Club's breakfast last weekend was a Velocity, which made it down from Arnprior. Certainly deserving of the description 'complex aircraft', this type features a pusher engine, canard foreplanes, swept wings and retractable undercarriage. As the name and appearance strongly suggest, this is a fast aircraft, with sustained cruise speeds in excess of 175 Knots. To really see this aircraft type to best advantage, watch this video compiled at Air Venture's Velocity Cook-Out.

Historic Jet visits Kingston

The weekend of October 4th was an important one for the Club. As part of the Fly-In Breakfast organized to celebrate our 80th Anniversary - in the 100th Anniversary Year of powered flight in Canada - we were honoured to have the F-86 Sabre Jet currently flying in the famous colours of the Golden Hawks aerobatic team join us in Kingston.

The accompanying photographs are just a few of the dozens dedicated to capturing the presence of this wonderful example of a flying historic aircraft.

Glenn rounds off a great day..!

Glenn brings his aircraft to the ground, after a successful flight test, with landing lights on and in the gathering dusk. He'd had a long day's wait to demonstrate his proficiency, but that didn't daunt him at all. Congratulations on a great job... Another certified pilot joins the ranks.