Want your aviation news in video...?

If you have some time on your hands (study for exams got too much for you, perhaps?) this website features aviation news in video. Despite the relentless injection of short advertising clips, the content is varied and frequently exciting. An article on the Granleys, who have two generations in Canadian military flying, including Snowbird work, features a lot of display footage. Enjoy !

Forgotten Luxury of an Historic Airliner..

Many thanks to Al Baldry for information about this historic aircraft's restoration. Eighty years on, Vintage Aircraft (a Division of the EAA) has produced an article (click here to read it) about the Boeing 40C pictured above (US Reg N5339. No year of manufacture is given, but the restoration article indicates that the aircraft went down in October 1928. A hint of the pleasures of early airline travel can be gained from this picture of the interior luxury (note, the pilot sat in an open cockpit!).

And the crowning glory, for those on broadband, the restorers delightful video about the project - with FLYING footage...!

The home website of the marvellous Pemberton family, who have many more historic aircraft in their hangars, can be reached by clicking here. What a great job they are doing...

Practical Nostalgia...

So, you've always had that desire to own and fly a Spitfire, but worries about being able to keep it serviced have kept you from making the final move.. Now, there's no need to worry. Click this link to order the Haynes Spitfire Workshop Manual. You know you want to.

Matt scores a hat trick - Congratulations to our three intrepid aviators..

Many congratulations to the three pilots who successfully tackled their Flight Tests this weekend. Kaitlyn, Scott and Steve all did their instructors, and the Club, proud. It will make for a memorable weekend for all concerned. Hopefully, the achievement will pave the way for much more active flying within the Club, although at least one successful pilot is due to leave Kingston shortly. Although we're missing Kaitlyn's picture (it's traditional that we conduct at least one flight test in the gathering darkness eh, Glenn?) we do have pictures of two very happy pilots and a proud instructor. We'll catch up with Kaitlyn's picture before long.

Bush Flying Talk announced...

This coming Wednesday, at 7 pm, Gene Manion, a bush pilot with many tales to tell of flying in Newfoundland, where he ran the largest private air services operation after a career in the Air Force, will discuss his adventures and his recently released book, "Flying on the Edge". The talk will take place in the United Church Hall, which is on Victoria Street. Do note that the Wolfe Island Ferry is now running to its Winter Dock - taking the 6 o'clock boat is recommended.

Always a pleasant surprise at Corporate Aircraft..

When you're lucky enough to make fairly regular trips to Oshawa with Club aircraft for servicing, it's always interesting to see what's sitting in the hangar of our AMO, Corporate Aircraft Restorations. Today, the team were working on various aircraft, all of them immensely important to their owners. But, the aeroplane that stood out amongst the others was at the back of the hangar, close to the office complex. A beautiful, camouflage-painted Hawker Hurricane is in for some work from the collection of historic aircraft owned by Ed Russell. The aircraft, a Mark XII, was originally built in 1942 There are some great pictures of it in the open air on Airliners.Net. Enjoy!

Jim makes it a double today...

Jim was the second pilot to place himself in the hands of an examiner today. Getting into the air only after the cloud began to descend and the winds were a little stronger, he faced all the same challenges as Phillip - and maybe a few more besides. The great news is that he met all the required standards to achieve a pass and clear the Flight Test hurdle; something for all of us to celebrate at Thanksgiving.