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  We have just purchased a new set of three aircraft scales. They are available to local people who need to weigh their aircraft. The rental charge is $100/day. Contact Simon for more info.
   
 
   
  We have just finished the construction of a new 50' X 60' aircraft hangar. The hangar is not heated but has a concrete floor and ramp and has electricity. It was easily filled by eager pilots wishing to keep their planes inside. If you are looking for space for your aircraft, there is a possibilty of constructing another hangar beside this one nex year. For more info contact Simon
   
 
   
  Simon, Sheldon and Rob just acquired 80 acres just north of Fort Assinboine. An airstrip will be seeded and some cabins built so we have another place to fly to and sit around the fire pit
   
   
 
 
Events  
   

2008 Alberta Fly In Schedule


May 25th,  Camrose, AB: Camrose Flying Club COPA Flight 137 is presenting the 52nd annual Fly-in Breakfast over 100 aircraft expected 7a.m. to noon. Located CEQ3. For more information please contact Barry Graham gahamb@cable-lynx.net.

June 1st, Lacombe, AB: Please join the Lacombe Flying Club for it 45th Annual Fly-in Pancake Breakfast starts at 7:00 a.m. till 12:30 p.m.. Fly, drive or walk. Breakfast served rain or shine. Located at Lacombe Airport (CEG3). For more information please contact Don Warner 403-396-4323 or email dhwarner@telus.net.

June 6th-7th, Cardston, AB: 2nd Annual BBQ/Breakfast Fly-in, Friday evening BBQ followed by "Theatre in the hangar." Camping available. Pancake breakfast Saturday morning. Location and co-ordinates (CEA6) N49 09 45 W113 14 28. For more information please contact Doug Murray 403-653-2087 or email dgmurray@toughcountry.net.

June 7th, Villeneuve, AB: Villeneuve open house & Fly-In. Edmonton Airports are pleased to be hosting the 4th annual open house & fly-in BBQ from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Rain or Shine! The BBQ is FREE but we will gladly be accepting donations for Hope Air. Located at the Villeneuve Airport (CZVL). For more information please contact Edmonton Airports at fly-in@edmontonairports.com.

June 8th, Bonnyville, AB: Fly-in Breakfast and Young Eagles Fly Day, breakfast from 7:00 a.m. to 11 a.m. located at  CYBF. For more information please contact John Vardy 780-826-2132 or email jvardy@telusplanet.net.

June 8th, Innisfail, AB: Annual fly-in Breakfast from 7 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. located at the Innisfail Airport (EM4). For more information please contact Herluf Nielsen at 403-728-3457

June 14th, Cold Lake, AB: COPA Flt 90 and the Cold Lake Regional Airport Association is hosting a Young Eagles Day and Fly-in Lunch from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. located at the Cold Lake Regional Airport (CEN5). Activities scheduled for the YE Flight Rally include aircraft static displays and barbequed hamburgers and hot dogs as well as refreshments. Please contact Cliff Conrad 780-594-5707 or email cbconrad@incentre.net.

June 14th-15th, Morinville, AB: Mike?s Father?s Day Fly-In and Antique Cars. Antique Cars welcome Saturday and Sunday for show and shine and a Fly-in breakfast on the Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.. Coordinates: N53-5O W113-33 Runway length: 2600 ft. North/South orientation. 60 foot wide groomed grass. Caution: Wires at south end. For more information please contact Ben Strafford 780-458-1606 or email larandben@cruzinternet.com.


July 26th-27th, Wetaskiwin, AB: Wetaskiwin bi-annual AirShow. Loacted at the Regional (CEX3). Featuring the Canadian Forces "Snowbirds" and paying respect & tribute to our Veterans. Also featuring Bud Granley, Bill Carter, Julie Clark, Kent Pietsch, Dan Buchanan, Pete Mcleod, Team Rocket, Canadian & US Forces + much more... Event being held at the Reynolds-Alberta Museum & Canada's Aviation Hall of Fame Event . For more information please contact Air Show Central 780-361-1351 or email info@wetaskiwinairshow.com. Visit www.wetaskiwinairshow.com.

July 19th, Cayley, AB: Ninth Annual Invitational Fly-in.  Pancake breakfast starting 8 a.m. - Lunch. 4 miles East of Cayley, co-ordinates N 50 27 32 W 113 45 46, 4400 foot paved. Under wing camping or Accommodations at High River or Nanton. Tour the Lancaster Air Museum. Please contact Bob at  403-646-2270 or email nlscurator@lancastermuseum.ca.

August 22nd-23rd, Nanton, AB: Nanton's (Alberta) annual event, this year 'Lancs In The Fifties '. A reunion of air and ground crew who served on post-war Lancasters. Friday eve. reception, Saturday full of activities started by a pancake breakfast, a luncheon for Lancs in the Fifties veterans, ceremonies including honouring Bomber Command ground crew, Merlin engine run-ups, flypasts and much more followed by a hangar dance in the evening. More details at www.lancastermuseum.ca or phone  403-646-2270.

August 23rd, Cooking Lake, AB:  Cooking Lake Airport open house & Fly-In. Edmonton Airports is pleased to be hosting the 4th Annual open house & fly-in BBQ from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Rain or Shine! The BBQ is FREE but we will gladly be accepting donations for Hope Air. Located at the Cooking Lake Airport (CEZ3F). For more information contact Edmonton Airports at fly-in@edmontonairports.com.

August 24th, St. Albert, AB: Fred Herzog Memorial Fly In Breakfast, from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. St. Albert Airport (CES3). Coordinates N53 41 25 W113 41 37. Please phone Ben Strafford 780-458-1606 or email: larandben@cruzinternet.com.

September 14, Rose Field (CRF3) : Annual Fly In/ Drive In BBQ from 11am to 2pm. For more information contact Simon at 780-460-0400 or simon@rosefield.net

September 20, Okotoks, AB: COPA Flight 81 will be holding a free fly-in breakfast from 8 a.m. - 11a.m. at the Okotoks Air Ranch. For more details call Flight Captain William (Bill) Zurawell 403-279-4461.