HARVARD HAPPENINGS

June 2007 

www.harvards.com

CHAA P.O. Box 175, Tillsonburg, Ontario N4G 4H5

AIR DISPLAY & BACKSEATS

backseats: contact Leroy Gilmore This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   (519) 895-2717 about any of these backseat opportunities:

-Fri, June 15 – Woodstock Cancer relay - 3 a/c

-Thurs to Sun, June 21-24 - Wings & Wheels AIRSHOW at ST.THOMAS Airport - 4 A/C

-Sun, July 1 – cambridge canada day - 4 a/c (tentative)

-Sat, July 7 – norwich flypast – 4 a/c

-Fri to Sun, July 13 – 15 – geneseo airshow – 3 or 4 a/c

-Wed, Aug 1 – LAUREL CREEK (WATERLOO) FLYPAST – 4 A/C

-Sat, Aug 11 - Waterloo Wellington Aviation Expo

-Sun, Sept 2 – port rowan bayfest flypast – 2 a/c

-Sat, Sept 8 – parry sound – 1 a/c

Bingo: contact Bill Scott at 519-474-1731 to help with this very important aspect of CHAA fundraising (held in London ON). The 2007 Bingo dates are:

-Thurs, June 14

-Thurs, July 5

-Wed, Aug 29

-Tues, Sept 18

members flydays & bbq

From 0900-1600hrs...great opportunity to get a backseat ride...what a thrill!

There will be a BBQ lunch available.  Bring your appetite!

-Sat, June 16 - (rain date June 17)

-Sat, July 21 - (rain date July 22)

-Sat Aug 18- (rain date August 25)

-Sept 8 & 9 - during “Doors Open Oxford”

MEMBERS MONTHLY MEETINGs: at 1930 hrs. Hope to see you there.

-Tues, June 19

-Tues, July 17

-Tues, Aug 21

-Tues, Sept 18

other dates

-Fri, June 22 – Deadline for payment for geneseo bus trip

-Sat, July 14 – BUS TRIP to GENESEO, NY AIRSHOW

-Sat, Sept 15 – SEPTEMBER EVENING at the HANGAR (tentative)

Geneseo, NY Airshow “The Greatest Show on Turf”- July 14/15

Gates open at 6:00 am. Show starts 10:00 am. CHAA aircraft & Stores

B-17 "Memphis Belle" David Tallichet, B-17 Liberty Belle Liberty Foundation, Hurricane Mk XII & Spitfire Mk IX [Fighter Factory®], Spitfire Mk XVI Vintage Wings, B-2 Spirit Whiteman AFB, Sukhoi Su-26M Acrobatics by Rick Volker, and more Harvards & Texans than you can count

Airshow commentary by longtime CHAA member Honorary Colonel Charley Fox.

www.1941hag.org

BUS TRIP TO GENESEO: Maureen Merlo This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it 519-425-4449 

-Date of Trip: Saturday, July 14, 2007

-Deadline: Friday, June 22, 2007 (we MUST HAVE 47 PAID passengers to be a go)

-Cost: $100 per person for the round-trip, same-day bus trip...to be paid at time of booking. (Route and stops to be determined by passenger list)....includes cost of bus, admission to airshow and steak dinner

-Children’s rates available as well.  If interested, ask Maureen for those details.

-Each passenger is responsible for ensuring they have the proper photo ID for presentation at the border and their own insurance coverage.

-For all 2007 Geneseo Airshow details: http://1941hag.org/files_airshow/airshow2007.html

Book now! Deadline again is Friday, June 22!! Email or call Maureen today (info above) with your name, number of people in your party and your payment method.

     MEMBERSHIP NEWS: Marion Bennell This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it 519-633-0053

     Another quiet month, but I know membership is going to become increasingly busy over the next few weeks with the Members' Fly Day June 16 and then the St. Thomas Wings 'n Wheels air/car show on June 23 and 24.  The Members' Fly Day is an opportunity for those with gift certificates to use them.  Come early so we can be there ready when the planes are ready to start flying. I have had many inquiries again this month for gift certificates, especially for Father's Day. See you at the hangar this weekend or at the St. Thomas airshow.

      WINGS & WHEELS Heritage Festival: June 23 and 24 - St. Thomas Airport 

Gates open at 9:00 am. Show starts at 1:00 pm. CHAA aircraft & Stores will be there. Free parking

Confirmed Performers: Snowbirds, Sky Hawks, CF-18 Demo Team, Bill Carter Aerobatics, Pete McLeod Aerosports, C-130 Hercules, A10 Thunderbolt, C130J Hercules, T1 Jayhawk, T6II Texan II, more expected

Attractions: Classic Autos, Military Vehicles, more expected

www.wingsnwheels.ca

Stores Report: Wayne Wilkins This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   (519) 381-4878

CHAA’s merchandizing activities are taking on a broader scope and will become a key part in the financial contribution to the organization.

Stores at the Hangar: All our merchandise is available for purchase at the hangar on Meeting nights, most Tuesdays & Saturdays, as well as at special events. Please contact Bruce Tapp or myself.

Grampa’s Attic in Ingersol at 149 Thames Street: CHAA member Tom Smith carries a selection of CHAA merchandise at his store which is open Monday to Saturday.

Web sales and mail order: CHAA members Walther Irie and Bill Tully are working on a complete redesign of CHAA’s website combining the Dive Recovery site and Harvards.com. The initial focus will be the Online Storefront and catalogue. In time I am looking for this to be a profitable sales outlet.

Airshows and other public venues: Our Stores trailer, a large tent and tables is ready to go. Due to cancellations, we have lost out on a couple of shows; so we must maximize on the opportunities left to us for this season. The big events will be the St Thomas Wings & Wheels Show on June 23/24, Geneseo July 14/15. For both these shows, we will set up the Friday afternoon and pack up Sunday evening. These can be and often are busier times than during most of the show!

If you are interested in working with us this season we will require assistance at the airshows (St. Thomas, Geneseo and Kitchener), at the hangar and with the development and running of our web business. If you have any questions and/or wish to help, please drop me an email or call.

     ADMIN OFFICER REPORT: Roy Venn This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  519-842-3813

Ops Room Bookings should be done through Roy at email above.

     group bookings: We have conducted several tours through our facilities over the past months involving people of all ages, and there are more tours scheduled in the next few months. If there is anyone out there who would be interested in acting as a tour guide please contact Roy at info above.

A weather station has been installed on the east side of the Restorations hangar and is feeding into the Flight Operations room. This equates to a little less guessing on what the wind speed and direction are doing.

Thanks to Bill Scott for his work on creating blue and yellow signage for each of CHAA’s buildings.

We have acquired two flag poles which are to be installed on the North side of the Administration Centre building. For now we will be running the Canadian Flag, the Red Ensign and the Roundel. It may be time to develop a Canadian Harvard Aircraft Association flag; any artistic talents out there?

Situated across the front of the Restorations Hangar, the Association’s name has been painted yellow.  Thank you, Murray and Don. Great job!

For those doing their spring cleaning and intending to bring donations from their garage or basement, please check with either Bill Ritchie or Ron Jay first to be sure it is something CHAA can use in the Hangar, as space is at a premium.

      HARVARD HAWKS: Kip Davis This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it 519-742-7690

Saturday, June 2 provided an opportunity for Harvard Hawks Ted Shaw, Callum Donnelly, and Kristin Dipple to go for a backseat ride in a Harvard.  Several pilots took part in this day; Brandon Zimmerman was there to demonstrate the Link Trainer; Cornell, Heather and Mike were part of the ground crew; and Maureen looked after the paperwork.  Thank you to all who assisted in making this such a successful event. The smiles tell it all!

      Family day at the hangar: Bill Shepard This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

      Saturday, June 2: we had a BBQ where Tillsonburg’s own Rick Haines once again charged just $5 for a complete BBQ meal! Several CHAA families were in attendance. They toured the grounds, watched the planes (we even caught a practice run of the Aerobatic Team...always a thrill!), ate a great lunch, met astronaut and CHAA pilot Bjarni Tryggvason, talked to friends, went for rides and viewed the action.  Another successful day...great to see so many families at the hangar!

      Lost and Found: A gold necklace was found on the grounds on Saturday, June 2. If you’ve lost same, please email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

        May 26, Flypast at Downsview

     CHAA performed a two plane flypast over the parade during the Downsview event.  Following is an excerpt of a letter received by CHAA pilot Tony Donnelly from Ken A’Hern CD Major, Commanding Officer of 892 Snowy Owl Squadron:

      “...many thanks for the fly-by.  It was one of the highlights of the parade.  All enjoyed the show and the timing was right on.  It's always great to see these aircraft in flight and the sound is unmistakable!!
On behalf of the cadets and staff of 892 Snowy Owl Squadron thanks to you, the pilots and crew of the Canadian Harvard Aircraft Association for the show and we hope to see you this year at the CIAS.”

 

May 5&6, SPITFIRE HEAVEN

Early in May 2007, Vintage Wings of Canada hosted a Spitfire Pilot Training Course, and CHAA members Pete Spence, Kent Beckham and Leon Evans were invited guests.

To read of their experience, go to: http://www.vintagewings.ca/page?s=63&lang=en-CA

and under RECENT STORIES: read “Spitfire 101”

To read Kent’s thoughts on the day and view some great photos, click on: “Living the Dream - N. Kent Beckham”.  As always, Kent has spoken from the heart and shared his excitement with us.  Thanks, Kent.  Congratulations to each of these gentlemen who obviously have a great deal of aviation expertise to be invited to be part of such a thrilling experience. Our hats are off to you.

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As always, our thoughts are with all those who have recently been ill, had surgery or have lost loved ones. We hold you in our hearts and wish you better days ahead.

Until next time, clear skies, safe flights and smooth landings!

Sandra Sparkes, CHAA Member