Thursday, June 28, 2018

Flying Club open house 2018: Weather 1, Flying Club 0


The 2018 Alberni Flying Club open house opened on Sunday, June 24 with an ominous GFA, predicting a weather system from the east by 1 p.m.
More than a dozen volunteers, including leaders Tom and Loretta Parkinson, set up extra tents and prepared for a barbecue. Pilots Cyril Rodgers and Darren Hansen gave club plane C-GDNT a workout despite the incoming weather.
We welcomed three pilots who made it over the ridge and through the clouds: Darryl Francoeur with his Piper Super Pacer from Abbotsford; Doug Steele in his Piper from Nanaimo; and Bruce Burley in his Cessna Centurion C210 from Boundary Bay.


(Check out our video with some of the flying action from the day: https://youtu.be/17j2DTd29o8)

We're grateful to Coulson Aviation for giving visitors to the Alberni Valley Regional Airport (CBS8) a glimpse at the Boeing 727 on the apron as well as the 737 fire tanker that they are converting into a firefighting aircraft.

We're always looking for new members at the Alberni Flying Club. If you have a love of aviation or a pilot's licence, get in touch with us.

— By Susie Quinn, director 








Wednesday, June 13, 2018

 




Fly-In at the Alberni Valley Regional Airport (CBS8)





    Static Display - Coulson Flying Tankers

    Glider Rides - Vancouver Island Soaring Centre - Call 1.250.667.3591 or 1.866.590.7627 to book your glider ride

    Scenic Rides – Alberni Flying Club





    Sunday June 24, 2018 from 10AM to 3PM









    BBQ Hamburgers, Hot Dogs and Refreshments available at our Clubhouse

    For further information, contact:
    Loretta Parkinson 250-723-2555
    or

    alberniflyingclub@telus.net





    Monday, June 15, 2015

    Alberni Flying Club Fly-In 2015 Sunday June 28

     




    Fly-In at the Alberni Valley Regional Airport (CBS8)




    Static Display - Coulson Flying Tankers
    Canadian Forces Comorant Static Display, Aurora Flyby @ 12:30PM
    Glider Rides - Vancouver Island Soaring Centre - Call 1.250.667.3591 or 1.866.590.7627 to book your glider ride
    Scenic Rides – Alberni Flying Club





    Sunday June 28, 2015 from 10AM to 4PM



    Click on picture to enlarge



    BBQ Hamburgers, Hot Dogs and Refreshments available at our Clubhouse

    For further information, contact:
    Loretta Parkinson 250-723-2555
    or

    alberniflyingclub@telus.net





    Sunday, July 21, 2013

    Alberni Flying Club's open house, June 23, 2013

    The 2013 Alberni Flying Club open house dawned on variable overcast skies on June 24, but several planes made the flight in for coffee and barbecue. The event also drew dozens of people interested in checking out the airport and maybe going up for a flight.

    There were some interesting aircraft that came in, like a 1943 Beech 18 owned by Jerry Janes and flown by Andy Wallace from Boundary Bay; a 1967 Nanchang owned by Brad Engbrecht and flown  in from Victoria; the Parksville Aero Club's plane, GIEO, and several other smaller planes.

    Media coverage from both the Alberni Valley News and AV Times newspapers, PEAK FM and Shaw TV drew attention to the airport and the flying club's wish for a published GPS approach. Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District director Penny Cote attended the event.

    Thanks to all the volunteers who showed up to make this event a success.

    Here are a few photos, courtesy of director Susie Quinn:

     Several members past and present gather to talk airplanes.

     Cyril Rodgers and Jim Kitto, who first met at the Qualicum Flight Centre and are both members of the Alberni Flying Club.

     The Beech 18 taxis to the Flying Club in the morning.

     Club president Chris Duncan assists pilot Andy Wallace in parking the Beech 18 in front of the Flying Club's hangar.

    Greeting some of the pilots who came in for the open house.

     Chris welcomes Brad Engbrecht, who arrived from Victoria in his 1967 Nanchang.

    Pilots greeting old friends at the clubhouse.

    Andy Wallace and his grandson.



    Vancouver Island Soaring Centre's Andrzej Roznowski, right, discusses his gliders. Roznowski took up several people for flights during the day, adding to the flying traffic for spectators.

     The hamburger crew waits for business at the concession.


     Happy passengers give the thumbs up before a flight in the club plane.

    A visitor departs.



    People line up along the taxiway to watch the Beech 18 depart.

    Alberni's club plane, Cessna 172 C-GDNT waits its turn while the Beech 18 takes off. One of the Soaring Centre's gliders can be seen behind the Cessna.

    Tom Parkinson stirs up the fried onions for the barbecue.

    Club members and someone waiting to go up for a flight socialize at the tables set up in front of the clubhouse.

    Club Cessna 172-C-GDNT takes off with some spectators.

    Sunday, May 29, 2011

    Alberni Flying Club Fly-In 2011 Sunday June 19



    Fly-In at the Alberni Valley Regional Airport (CBS8)



    Tours of Coulson Flying Tankers Waterbomber Base
    http://www.martinmars.com/



    Sunday June 19, 2011 from 10AM to 4PM



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    BBQ Hamburgers, Hot Dogs and Refreshments available at our Clubhouse

    For further information, contact:
    Loretta Parkinson 250-723-2555
    or

    alberniflyingclub@telus.net





    Thursday, July 22, 2010

    Thunder in the Alberni Valley August 7 - 8 2010


    While Enjoying the Annual Thunder in the Valley Drag Races, stop by the Alberni Flying Club Clubhouse and Enjoy Breakfast or a Burger for Lunch while Supporting the Alberni Flying Club and Local Aviation
    When – August 7 and 8 2010
    NOTE - Airport is closed to Aircraft During This Event - Check Notams




    http://www.albernidragracing.com/






    BBQ Hamburgers, Hot Dogs and Refreshments available at our Clubhouse

    Saturday, April 24, 2010

    Alberni Flying Club Fly-In 2010 Sunday May 30



    Fly-In at the Alberni Valley Regional Airport (CBS8)



    Tours of Coulson Flying Tankers Waterbomber Base
    http://www.martinmars.com/



    Sunday May 30, 2010 from 10AM to 4PM



    Click on picture to enlarge






    BBQ Hamburgers, Hot Dogs and Refreshments available at our Clubhouse

    For further information, contact:
    Loretta Parkinson 250-723-2555
    or

    alberniflyingclub@telus.net