Check the FBO before you Walk around the wrong plane…
You may have noticed that sometimes the aircraft you originally booked online is not the aircraft you actually fly. This can happen due to maintenance, need for a specific aircraft for spin or IFR training, for a maintenance need when trying to plan and avoid multiple aircraft timing out at once, or an array of […]
New Tower in CYQF—The Inside Scoop with Robbie Benusic
On November 5th, at approximately 7:30 am, I had the privilege of issuing the first IFR, taxi and take off clearance to an aircraft after opening the Red Deer Control Tower. This was a long time coming, the process was thrice delayed due to the COVID pandemic. Originally, it was slated to be opened in […]
Staying Productive!
Many of us are finding ourselves with more time on our hands then we are use to. Yes, It may feel strange but why not embrace it! We are living through a major historical event and we will all look back on it, speak about it and I’m not sure about you, but I want […]
Perry’s Recommendations on Aviation Reading
Books to Read Part 1. After not sitting left seat in a 172 in 4 years I was looking forward to flying Sunday Feb 9 @ 230pm. However CYEG & CZVL TAF’s showed 0915/0924 with winds 310@12G22KT 2SM & BKN @ 1500’. So not ideal VFR flying for this guy! So instead I offer up some of […]
CASARA Corner – Jan 2020
Another year off to a cold start this time (although as a glass half full person it certainly eliminates the immediate threat of mosquitos and poisonous reptiles). The New Year is a rather arbitrary marking of time but it seems a good way to establish goals, take stock of recent performance and place our benchmarks. […]
Why I Fly
When I offered to write a second article for the Dec. Slipstream I should have had at least some idea on what to write about. Instead I spent the better part of 3 days with writer’s block. Finally I thought why not write about why any of us fly! Flying, to me, is the most enjoyable […]
Christmas Shopping Made Easy with EFC!
Every year many of us struggle to think of what to get for the perfect gift or what to say when your family or friends ask you what you need or what you would like this year. This year is especially tricky as so many of us are trying to be economically conscious and practical. […]
