Our Youngest solo to date
All of us here at KGA would like to congratulate Philippe Laberge on his solo. At just Fourteen he is this years youngest soloest.
Congratulations
Arnold
Sebastien’s trip to YEG
For those of you that didn’t know Sebastien ferried Ron and Debbies CH 601 from SK8 to YEG earlier this month. The trip took two days and a good portion was spent running the weather. Have a look at the pictures here and a couple of his short videos in the video section[slideshow id=2954361355566138293&w=426&h=320]
Flight Training at KGA
As an experienced Commercial Pilot and former KG flight Instructor I can say without hesitation that the flight experience at KGA offers the best preparation for real world flight operations available. The flight environment demands precision and offers the Student Pilot the very best stick and rudder habits he or she could take into a bush and wilderness flight environment.
D Wells
Dave Evans gets his wings
Dave Evans becomes our first Teenager of 2008 to solo, with his first instructional flight on the 28th of July, Dave completed first solo flight in less than two months.
Well done Dave.
Stan Pyzik Solos
All of us at KGA would like to congratulate Stan Pyzik on his first solo flight on Friday. It was just four weeks ago that Stan took his first flight. Well done Stan.
Arnold
Congratulations Garry
All of us at King George would like to Garry Atkins on his first solo.
Well done Garry.
Bonfire night @ KGA
There will be a few of us having an impromtu Bonfire at KGA this Saturday. All welcome BYOE.
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Ultralight of the Month – A22 Foxbat
Foxbat Performance and Data
The A22 Foxbat is an anodised aluminium high wing tricycle undercarriage, 2-seat side-by-side factory built aircraft with superb Super-STOL (Short Take-Off & Landing) characteristics and an unrivalled view out.
There are two main variants of the Foxbat – the Standard (recreational) version and the Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) version. The LSA version is available as an amphibious float plane at a MTOW of 650 kgs.
The performance figures below are are based on independently verified flight testing as required for Recreational and LSA certification. The aircraft was flown at MTOW with the Rotax 912ULS 100hp engine and a 3-blade fixed pitch propeller at 21°C and nil wind. Speeds are indicated airspeeds with a calibrated external pitot/static source.
| Maximum take off weight (MTOW) | 450 kgs | 600 kgs |
| Empty weight | 262 kgs | 290 kgs |
| Usable weight | 188 kgs | 310 kgs |
The A22 Foxbat is a rugged go-anywhere aircraft. Its incredible short take-off and landing (STOL) performance is just the start!
If you are looking for an aircraft which:
- handles safely throughout its flight envelope,
- is superbly manoeuvrable and will turn on a cent in the air or on the ground,
- will land and take off like a tail-dragger – without all the fancy footwork,
- has a cross-wind capability of 17kts,
- can cruise at a genuine 105-115 kts TAS,
- stalls under 30 knots,
the A22 Foxbat is for you! And when you experience the space inside, you’ll realise just how cramped our competitors’ aircraft are – the view out of the Foxbat makes even a helicopter seem claustrophobic (at a third of the price)! Call us now for a no-obligation demonstration.
Hastings BBQ Sat. Sept. 20
There will be a lunch time BBQ this Saturday at the Hastings strip. Be there for noon
Vargas Island Flyout & KGA BBQ coming Sept 21
We’re having an end of summer Fly-out to Vargas Island on Sunday the 21st of Sept. Planes will rendevous at KGA. Upon return we will be having a BBQ at the King George Airpark later in the eveing.
All are invited to both.
Weather
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