Saturday
3pm - 4pm |
ASTRONAUT Dave Williams: SPACE
Join Canadian Warplane Heritage's very own Canadian Astronaut Dr. Dafydd Rhys Williams as he talks about his missions and experience in Space.
With nearly 700 hours in Space, Dave Williams holds the Candian record for Spacewalks having spent over 17 hours outside the Shuttle. In 2001, he became an aquanaut through his participation in the joint NASA-NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) and became the first Canadian to have lived and worked in space and in the ocean. Having retired from active astronaut status in 2008, Dr. Williams now serves as the director for the new McMaster Centre for Medical Robotics at St. Joseph's Hospital. |
Saturday
12:30pm - 3:30pm |
Transport Canada - The Aging Pilot:
Health and Medicals
This presentation will look at some of the common medical problems encountered by pilots as their flying career progresses and how these issues might affect the medical certification for their aviation license. Dr. Jim Pfaff has been involved in the pilot medical certification process for Transport Canada in Ontario for the past decade. His 45 years in aviation as a pilot and flight surgeon have given him a unique perspective and growing empathy for the issue of aging and flying.
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The Cessna Perspective
Saturday
10:30am - 11:30am
Sunday
2:00pm - 3:00pm
The Diamond and Piper Perspective
Saturday
1:30pm - 3:00pm
Sunday
10:30am - 12:00pm |
Aircraf Ownership 101
Dreamed about owning an airplane? You may have considered it but the process of researching, buying and owning an airplane may appear complex at first.
Aviation Unlimited (Diamond & Piper) and Leggat Aviation (Cessna) will be hosting seminars to take you through the joys and pitfalls of owning and operating an airplane from start to finish. Find out about assessing what airplane is right for you. They will take you through:
- Choices & Your Flying Objectives
- Buying
- Operating Costs
- Financing
- Insuring your aircraft
- Ongoing Annual Expenses
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Saturday
11:30am - 12:30pm
Sunday
1:00pm - 2:00pm |
Transport Canada - GA Topics of Interest
Including G8/G20 Airspace Restrictions
Brenda Frame will speak on airspace and circuit procedures (and what to do when other pilots don't follow the correct procedures), the importance of checking NOTAMS (especially with the G8/G20 airspace restrictions) and licensing issues.
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Sunday
12:00pm - 1:00pm |
Transport Canada - Pilot & Aircraft Checklists
Wayne Juniper and Mike Skoczen will walk you through their handy checklist (copy provided) to help you ramp check yourself and the aircraft you fly to ensure that you have everything needed for your intended flight.
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Sunday
3:00pm - 4:00pm |
Transport Canada - How to Avoid
Aviation Enforcement
Audra Oakes, an Aviation Enforcement Inspector in the Ontario Region, will candidly outline the Enforcement Process. You will walk away with a better understanding of what may happen if your aircraft is reported by ATC or is reported in the CADORS. Tips on how to comply with CARs that are commonly contravened by privately-operated aircraft will also be shared.
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