HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 2009-07-08, Page 39Pilots touch down at Sky Harbour
for weekend of fun, friends, family
Two full days of sunshine
and clear skies greeted COPA
Flight 45 members as they pre-
pared for their Fly -In event at
Sky Harbour Airport this past
weekend. Just nicely set up for
a barbecue of hamburgers and
hot dogs with all the fixings,
salads, and chips when aircraft
from Buttonville started to ar-
rive. Before the day was over
more than 40 aircraft had land-
ed. They came for lunch, dinner,
camping, and even have break-
fast the next day. Town coun-
cillors, invited guests and even
Sarah Carmichael from the Fun
Squad at 101.7FM "The One"
radio station had lunch. Kevin
Psutka, COPA's President and
CEO, arrived at lunchtime to
meet those who had flown to
Goderich to talk with him.
During the afternoon, several
pilots and crew took advantage
of the Maitland Trail walking
either over the Meneset Bridge
to the Marina or into town to
walk around and enjoy our
unique Downtown Square. A
few even enjoyed the sunshine
reading a book. A framed pic-
ture featuring black and white
sketches of Canada's F-18 was
won by a thrilled Tim Liston
from London. Proceeds for CO -
PA's Special Action Fund.
Later Saturday afternoon, the
campers started setting up tents
for their overnight accommo-
dations beside the terminal and
under the wings of their air-
craft. Small and large tents of
various colours dotted the land-
scape. Soon a spaghetti supper
with Caesar salad, garlic bread,
and fruit trays was set on the
tables for all to enjoy. Fly -in
pilots, campers, and COPA 45
members spent the evening eat-
ing dinner, discussing current
issues and its future with our
President. Clean-up over, many
enjoyed the warm summer
weather making new friends
and renewing friendships from
past fly -ins.
Sunday morning dawned
early with another great
day to fly. Flight members
were cooking Egg McMuf-
fins, pancakes, scrambled
eggs and sausage. Coffee
and juice completed the
menu. As our President,
Kevin, left for the Red
Bull Air Races in Windsor,
he remarked, "There is no
reason not to fly today."
During the morning and
early afternoon more than
30 airplanes arrived for
a well -cooked breakfast
which the Goderich group
delivered with finesse. Ally
Anderson from The Beach
104.9 FM appeared at noon
to talk with the crowd. She
did an on -air interview in
the air with Jim Farrell as
pilot in his shiny red and
black Cessna 172 F-ZFZ.
She was very impressed
with the town from the air.
I can bet there were some
on -air comments on her
Monday show about God-
erich's airport and hospi-
tality. Also, our MP Ben
Lobb, wife Andrea and
family came to enjoy the
aircraft at the airport and
meet with aviators and
friends. Thanks to Ben and
other MP's, the 406 ELT
issue has been delayed.
The weekend weath-
er was superb as pilots,
friends and families
availed the opportunity for
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