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Downsview Park shuts down Toronto`s Canadian Air & Space Mus
Toronto -- September 24, 2011 -- Toronto's Canadian Air & Space Museum has received notice from its landlord Parc Downsview Park that the Park will be locking the doors today and closing the Museum to regular business.
The Park, a branch of the federal government, has control over the Museum's access after changing the locks following Tuesday's original eviction notice. This threatens to bring a sudden and disappointing close to the Canadian Air & Space Museum's 13-year operation of providing the public an opportunity to experience Canadian history.
continued here: http://casmuseum.org/news_rel_sept24.php
The Best Poutine!
This was a flight just for the Poutine! WOW - 12bucks and you may have to dump fuel to get home - Huge and Tasty.
Worth the flight, worth the money - Airport is English Friendly too
Great Yuppy type town
Very nice small airport. Close easy walk to town. Nice shops and restaurants. Try the restaurant down by the ferry dock, my daughter says its great.
Grass
My first grass strip landing! Bumpy but I enjoyed it so much, I did it three more times! Nothing here but grass. You should get permission before you land.
Decent
Decent small airport. No services on field. Great place to land and camp. State park is down the hill on the North end of field. Call Tiffany's Resort (about six miles around the lake). They will come get you. They have cabins and boats. Great fishing dock, nice trout, I have fished here for years. They also run the resort in the winter months for hunters. http://tiffanysresort.com/
Stop here if your engine is about to fall off
I stopped, I looked and I left. Interesting approach to the field is the most exciting thing about Tonasket airport. Long ways to town.
3 miles to town
Three mile bike ride to town. Long steep hill just outside of town. Not much here.
Nice
Great college town, to far to walk. Great FBO on field.
Great airport
Very pleasant people here. Small air carrier on field as well as a small air guard squadron of aging fighter jets. If you need a repair definitely call Ken Gooch 541-882-5856. This is his cell. The man is a master! Just ask anyone on the field, they all know him. Funny too! He saved my butt. I landed and the fan immediately quit turning. It took Ken about thirty seconds to locate my problem and less than an hour to get me back in the air.
Quality
Very clean tidy airport. The pilots lounge is maintained wonderfully. There is even pop, goodies and cookies in the frig. Camp on the grass and walk on the beach. If the water level is low, don't let the mosquito's pack you off.
Nice
A bit of a walk to town but a great small airport.
I loved this town!
Great small airport. The pilot lounge is great. TV, couch, recliner microwave etc. Sleep here if you need to or borrow the ports bicycles and get some exercise on the short (1 mile) trip to town. Definitely eat at the Coyote Pass Cafe in town. I told the patron that her Starbucks quality mocha was way under priced and she told me she doesn't run the restaurant to make a killing she just loves to serve people. I believe it, the food was first class! Be sure to stop by the museum. The down home very pleasant ladies that run this place will happily and very pleasantly tell you a story about each of the museums artifacts. Be sure to ask them to darken the room with all the rocks and also be sure to check out the meteorite. I plan to return. I pitched a tent on the grass by the fair grounds and slept just fine. No fear in this wonderful small town.
Wind and Tuna
Watch the wind here, It blows often. Great strip, close to town (1 mile to center of town). Stop at Merino's Seafood in town and load up on the best canned tuna you will ever eat. You will never eat a can of Chicken of the Sea again! www.merinoseafoods.com Small family owned business. They use only pole caught tuna. You won't be disappointed! I fly there once a year to just for their canned tuna.
Decent grass strip
Watch for the "marked" power lines at the North end of field. Not an issue, just be aware. Need permission from a property owner to land. Just land and ask, that's what I did. :)
Decent grass strip.
Supposedly need permission to land but all the numbers associated with this field have been disconnected. Land and ask an owner on the field, I'm sure you won't have a problem. No near by towns.
Condition
The airport that got left behind. I landed here back in 1979 and I believe nothing has been repaired since. The runway surface then was great! Today its a crumbling poor example of a runway. Very sad.
Great field
Slept the night here (in my plane). No close hotels but one of the best airport cafe's you could ever ask for. Small in a hanger pilot shop with great people. A real down home feel to the place. Stop and relax over a great meal at the Tail Dragger Restaurant.
Food
Food and hotels within walking distance. I saw no active business on the field other than a card lock fuel station.
In the middle of nowhere.
No amenities. Great touch and go light mountain practice.
First class country type service
KDLS is one of those out of the way "Gem" airports. No real close amenities but the airport has a couple "free use" courtesy cars. Fill her up of course when done and show basic respect for the property. They will toss you the keys, no paper work not even Id just plain old country courtesy. Short drive to town for all your needs. I recommend the Country Cousins Hotel / Motel for a nights sleep. Be sure to eat at the Cousins restaurant, show up hungry. Big Jim's restaurant for a burger. When I was there the line was out the door so everyone in town likes the place too. I'm not one to frequent the Corporate places but you will find all those in town too.
Fly the Gorge, its beautiful. Watch for power lines and stay on your side of the road if flying low altitude. If flying under low clouds, when you reach the narrow part, fly to the center until clear. This is not my personal experience however passed to me from a worker / flyer at the airport. Very bumpy in the gorge when the wind is up. (Sept 2011)
Evergreen Aviation Museum
The museum has been drastically updated over the past few years. If you were there say more than five years ago you won't recognize the place. Definitively worth a visit. After you land, either call the museum or ask the FBO for a shuttle ride. The walk to the museum is a short f or ten minutes but the 4 lane highway with a turn lane is busy and dangerous to cross. Cross at the light if you prefer to walk. I did, after the long flight from KBVS the walk was refreshing. Watch out for circling hawks at KMMV. There were a dozen or so the day I landed (September).
Was Land-o-lakes
This used to be a great little strip called Land-o-lakes or something like that and was very friendly.
I understand that has all changed which is really too bad since there are very few other options in the area.
I'd like to be the first visitor, you're fairly close to us.
I'm looking for a home for my 1942 Taylorcraft - L - 2A
My qualifications: aircraft does not eat much, does not take up much space and is fairly quiet, is not very heavy - "will not leave deep ruts." It is in original trim.
Thanks,
Brian Neri
Boston, New York
britmotors@juno.com
My Dad's Legendary Takeoff from Flying Patch
I remember hearing stories of my Dad (Jerry Vaught) and Brother (Greg) piloting a large Cessna 195 aircraft safely in AND out of this tiny airfield. I just recently found the entry in my Dad's logbook. The aircraft was a beautiful 1952 Cessna 195 (N302GT) that my Dad owned at the time. By the way, Hallmark Ornaments used this exact aircraft as the model for their 2007 "Sky's The Limit" Christmas ornament, only they changed the N-Number to N302JB from a previous designation. Nevertheless, my Dad and Brother fondly remember the fateful day in Oct. of 1982 when they attended an Antique Airplane Association fly-in at Ozark's Flying Patch in the 275HP aircraft. Landing was fairly easy, but the takeoff was tense. People attending the fly-in asked my Dad how he was gonna pull off a 900 ft. grass strip takeoff in an aircraft that big. So when show time came, everyone lined up to watch what they thought would be a disastrous takeoff attempt. My Brother recalls helping my Dad push the aircraft's tail back to a small dirt road along a tree line, Dad doing a thorough engine check, putting on full flaps, holding the toe brakes tight, then winding the engine up to near takeoff RPM while my Brother helped Dad keep back pressure on the yoke to keep the tail down. (Sounds kinda like a Navy carrier takeoff doesn't it?) With a quick snap, Dad released the brakes and gave her full throttle. According to both my Dad and Brother they rolled off the end of the runway at the edge of the bluff and sunk down into the valley just moments before the wings really started to take lift leaving the landing gear a few close feet above the valley tree tops. Moments later as they circled around to buzz the tiny airfield to let everyone know their takeoff was successful, my Dad turned to my Brother and simply said: "Son, that was a close one."
re: C59 - Lake Lawn Lodge - Hope it reopens
Reply to @airbound:
Current NOTAM (as of 21-Sep-2011) AD CLSD NGT - looks like airstrip is open again. Will be visiting in next few weeks for lunch and post review.
Self serve 100LL
AVGAS 100LL Fuel and SAE 65 and 80 Oil. Our fuel system is a self serve Master Card or Visa system and the fuel price as of September 15, 2011 is $1.69 per litre.
Leaside Aerodrome
Opened in 1917, site of Canada's first-ever airmail flight in 1918, closed in 1931. A few buildings remain.
Cool
This looks like a pretty remote place to me. Though there is a road to it as well as an airport.
re: can fly airlines
The only thing I could find on CanFly Airlines is this promotional video from 2007 on YouTube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QY1yDbnAmo Unless you are planning on virtually flying somewhere, I think you might be out of luck.
can fly airlines
Can someone please assist me in finding info regarding the new flights out of airdrie on can fly airlines?
Tobago Airport
Never been there, but my wife has!
re: Friendly and helpful
Self serve credit card fuel available 24 hours a day now. 1.94 a litre all taxes in
Customs and Immigration
Pilots can clear Canada Customs or US Customs at Eckharts, but for north bound flyers you have to call 1800CANPASS and give 2 hours notice. The grass runway is kept in good condition and there is an 800 ft strip of blacktop that is on quite a steep incline. The wind is generally out of the south, but the best landing, obstical wise is north bound on 33. Use 122.8 for Creston/Port Hill traffic. Remember that because the airport is in the US you will have to check in with US Customs even if you are north bound.
re: Emergency Landing
Reply to @Cougar20:
OMG - what if that was your Granny, Mother, Sister, or Auntie? Is your life that horrible that you cannot find anything else in your heart to comment on other than you had to wait! What is this world coming too? You honestly need to pray and search for guidance in your life. HONESTLY
Airframer course in Courtenay
Is there an airframer course near Courtenay ?
Mark A. Steele
250-384-3396 / 243
venturehullscanadaincorporated@yahoo.ca
re: Still a nice place
The airport was struck by lightning during the big storm a few weeks ago, it took out the runway lights, arcal controller , fuel dispenser circuit board and popped a few circuit breakers.
the repair costs have exceeded $4,000 but all systems are functioning very well now.
The fuel cost is usually lower than surrounding airports and CNP8 is the only one around with Mogas
The airport is a no winter maintenance facility, but it is cleared when the snow is not too heavy
re: Second runway planned
Reply to @FortMc: thanks for the link. It looks interesting, though I think the architect who made the 3D model might have been over-optimistic about how many airliners would be on the ramp at once. :)
re: Second runway planned
Reply to @david:
Here are the plans for the new airport http://fortmc.ca/general-discussion/new-fort-mcmurray-airport-ymm-flyby-t42.html
re: Emergency Landing
Reply to @Cougar20: maybe next time it will be our life at risk and youll realize what a jerk you are for complaining about a 2 hour wait
Not the prettiest - but the cheapest
Airport is slowly getting flixed up - but in some places - they only painted a turd.
Runway is nice - but backtrack for 13 can be a pain. Grass strip is not bad - and makes a nice shortcut to clear runway/get to the terminal on busy days. Wildlife can often be a problem on the runways.
What comes after greasy spoon?? ... because that is what the restaurant is. (but some of the food - and the hours - are good)
Cheapest fuel in Southern Ontario - and their new cardlock can get pretty busy on most days because if it.
Unicom/FBO folks are extremely helpful. The AME onsite at the local shop (which restores/repowers old See-Bees) is very good
The new nicest airport in the area
Airport has been completely renovated. Runway is even longer. New restaurant in main terminal. (along with a few snack machines)
Fuel costs as much as Greenbank - but is full serve here - and has fully stocked FBO!
Usually very busy - but also very friendly. Has a nasty backtrack for 09. (but most small GAs only backtrack the first 1/4 mile or so from Delta - and I have seen a few roll right from Delta)
Has grass strip too that even some of the twins will use...but can be soggy in spring or after good rain.
Neat collection of old wrecks in north corner, dc3, tri-pacer and a few other interesting derelicts.
Still a nice place
The area is beautiful - but the airport has slowly fallen into disrepair since the accident a few years ago.
Still a nice little airport for a summer diversion to be sure - but not the cheapest fuel in the area any more (both Lindsay and Peterborough are considerably cheaper) ...and during my last few visits (3 of the last 5) the fuel pumps were not working at all. Also - do not count on the ARCAL J working - during my last visit, i spoke with a few of the local tenants who mentioned that it hasn't worked in awhile.
The grass is well kept - and they host a few fly-ins over the summer months. (if you visit during a fly-in, you usually find a nice distinct centerline mowed on 16/34)
Snow removal in the winter is extremely rare (but really nice when it happens).
re: Billy Bishop - isolated from town
Changes in Owen Sound. Airport now is operated by CYOS Aviation Management Inc. formed by Hangar owners, pilots on site, now with budget from the City. It is true over the years that the City ignored the potential of our airport but since July 1st, 2011, the local pilots group is operating the site, and changes are in progress. Hangar project underway with affordable 'hangarminium' holding 7 aircraft, 14' Schweiss doors, private entry, 100 amp service, finished steel ceilings, walls from $49K to $$76K. inexpensive leasing from the City, Sky Cafe with fresh home made sandwiches, drinks available, pay by honour basis, if arrivals during open hours, vehicle available most times from Guy's Aircraft AME on-site annuals at reasonable rates, COPA Flight 144, for info call: Terminal (519)371-6936. Open 8AM-5PM unicom 123.000. 100LL and Jet"A".
Re -José Martí International Airport
Excellent airport..easy in and out - only a 20 dollar taxi fare to anywhere in Havana and civilized too...in the departures area, while you're waiting for your flight, there's even a 'smoking lounge' for smokers.
OHAP airport
For several years, I have had OHAP as a base, flying a Cessna 150, C-FLUG. presently for sale. What's special about this private airport? The parking terrain and runway are very solid and well maintained. Some services available; best to phone first one of three numbers listed in Canada Flight Supplement 2011. LEON WOYCHUK is the local AME with a hangar at the SouthEast of the field. He has serviced my plane for several years. I can vouch for his quality workmanship. You are welcome for a fly-in visit.
Great small airport
Very active airport, great price on fuel!
Visit Rialto....while it is still there.
The city is still trying to close the airport to build yet another idiotic strip mall....that nobody wants or needs. For now thankfully the project is "underwater" because property values are only 1/3 of what the builder Louis Homes needs to just break even.
Aviating at Rialto:
If you like testing your crosswind skills L67 is the prime destination for it when the Santa Ana winds are blowing. If they get too much for you there is always rwy 35 to get you safely on the ground.
Fuel and pilot supplies are available at Art Scholl Aviation.
Westport seaplane base
Does anyone have any information on this seaplane base ?
Rhode Island seaplane base
Does any one have information on this seaplane base ?
re: Downsview Park shuts down Toronto`s Canadian Air & Space
🔗 Sun, 25 Sep 2011
— @ptomblin at Downsview Airport, Canada
Reply to @prattsoplenty: I'm very sad about this. I went to the museum last year, and was amazed to find it was in the same building where I'd been in the Air Cadets in the mid 1970s (188 Squadron). It's a great little museum - obviously underfunded, but a real labour of love.