Student of the month (Sept)
From my earliest memories I have been fascinated with all things mechanical, with airplanes always being my favorite. My dad used to be a hang glider pilot which might have helped plant the flying bug. Due to my fascination with airplanes I was a model airplane pilot as soon as I was able. I also can’t get enough of high up places and being high up, so flying seemed to be a logical fix.
I really enjoy driving things and ultra lights seemed to be a great new challenge. I was amazed that I was allowed to fly at age 14. My first reaction was that there must be some kind of mistake. I mean who in their right mind would let some teenager fly an “airplane” before they can drive a car? (this probably explains why I can’t taxi straight!)
My dad and I were always very interested in flying but my mom well…….not so much; but when we found out about King George Aviation there was nothing stopping us. King George Aviation was very convenient because it was near my spring soccer league games in Surrey. My mother was very surprised when my dad offered to drive me to “all” my soccer games. Ultra lights are a lot more affordable, a lot more convenient, and a lot more fun than conventional airplanes. The ultra lights we fly aren’t what I was expecting. I was thinking along the lines of a slow flying open air kite whereas these ultra lights can fly faster than a Cessna 152; heck FESO even has a cabin heater. King George Aviation has been great, what with top notch instructors and great planes, where could you go wrong?
One of the best things about flying for me is the feeling, of acceleration when you gun it for takeoff or flying at strange attitudes like side slipping or pulling out of a powered stall. Unlike a car, you can roll into a turn which is very fun and different. It’s kind of like a roller coaster that can go wherever you want it to.
Flying is really, really fun and it gives you a unique perspective on the world looking down on the tops of things. You wouldn’t believe the number of people who have pools in their backyards. Flying makes you feel as if you are on top of the world, which you very nearly are. Flying with King George Aviation is a great experience and a lot of fun.
Philippe Laberge
KGA has life Jackets
We are happy to announce that we now have life jackets for sale or rent. Stop by and find out more.
Congratulations Craig
All of us here at KGA would like to congratulate Craig Sheridan on the completion of his first solo. After a false start last summer Craig came back to KGA this June to finish his Ultra-light Permit. It appears that this goal is now well within reach.
Well done Craig.
Arnold.
Congratulations Trevor!
Despite some unforeseen thermals and head winds Trevor successfully completed his first solo without any hestiation.
All of us at KGA would like to send out our congratulations to him.
Way to go Trevor!
(pilot profile) Rob Barron
Born September 13, 1966 to Jack and Betty Barron, Robert was exposed to aviation very early on in his life as his father used to belong to the Vancouver soaring association, back when they used to fly out of Vancouver international!! When the club moved to its current location in Hope, Robert spent just about every weekend on its beautiful grass runway with his eyes turned upward. Growing up, in Chilliwack, He used to build and fly remote control airplanes, but even the thrill of that was not enough to satisfy his need for flight. In the early 1991 Robert was on his way to Victoria, when he just happened by the King George Airpark and saw the “Fam Flight” sign. He recalls that the price seemed very reasonable for a half hour of fun. So the next week he found himself in the Airflow office, he paid his money, and he was ready for his first ultralight airplane ride. It was April 19, his instructor was Greg Powel, the airplane, a Beaver RX 550 with registration C-IDMT. After a quick pre-flight and briefing Greg started up the engine taxied to the runway and a few seconds later they were in the air. Robert remembers saying “boy these ultralights fly really good” After that there was no stopping him. Upon landing he wrote a cheque for 1000.00 dollars and started taking lessons. Robert’s first solo flight was on May 3, 1991 after only six hours of dual instruction.The rest they say is history.
Recently Robert completed the passenger carrying course allowing him to carry unlisened passengers and as a proud Pappa, his first passenger was his son Craig, hopefully the next Barron in line to become a pilot.
Since he has soloed, Robert has accumulated over 300 hours in various ultralights, Beavers, Lazair’s, Super Koala. He now is the proud owner of a homebuilt Pober Pixie (Pictured) that is recognizable anywhere. His home field is the Intergalactic aerodrome at the corner of 176 street and 8th ave. The field was established by his uncle Fred Baron, and you easily recognize his Murphy Renegade by its Red Baron paint job. If you see Rob at King George airpark make sure to say hi, he loves to talk about his plane and flying in general.
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YXX Airshow Fly-Out 2008
Well after a slow start due to weather, KG managed to get a couple planes off the ground on Sunday. I would like to give a special thank you to James and Greg for bringing out their aircraft to this years Airshow. Here are a few shots of this years Airshow.
My flight to Bamfield
With my girlfriend working on the West Coast I thought the best way to get her home was by air. So with a little surprise side Picnic on a deserted beach, I brought her home. I hope you like the pix,
James C.
Weather
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