Flying tomorrow OKA 9 ish. Beat the heat!

A few of us will be flying tomorrow morning at OKA at around 9am. Come on out!

Het Rob Thats great for those members.
If it continues to remain availabe it should provide an incentive to other potential members who may be leary of joining due to the RPAS test requirements!!

I’ll actually amend my previous post by mentioning the Jeff and Dom are certificated now too…not bad - 5 new license holders since the Father’s Day Fun Fly!

Welcome aboard our newest RPAS Basic License holders -
Shaun, Allan and Wayne! See that wasn’t so bad now was it boys😉!

Good Call Richard!

Good morning everyone,

Due to the weather and forecast for rain all day we will not be attending the Spirit of the Rockies festival.

Have a great weekend and stay dry. A perfect building and repairing weekend.

Richard

Hello All,
I've secured the Airport Firehall for an RPAS Groundschool on Sunday June 29th. Please RSVP to myself at Robert@southernaero.ca if you're able to attend. I'm thinking a 10:00 start. If you have a Laptop computer please bring it. I'll have my office computer set up for my side of things, and I can bring my home laptop for somebody that doesn't have one. WiFi is available - so we'll be writing this exam in a group setting. I'll create a syllabus beforehand with web-links to the sites you will need to challenge the exam. I will be able to print out your certificates upon completion.
Shoot me any questions to the aforementioned email address.
Cheers
Rob

The weather for our Father's Day fun fly was terrific and the attendance from both members and their guests was even better. A huge thank you to Rob Davidson who did so much to put the successful event together, from preparation of the Old Kimberley Airport field to shopping for, preparing and cooking the delicious BBQ lunch. Your contributions to the club are truly appreciated.

A wide variety of aircraft took to the skies and a great time was had by all. Thank you to everyone that showed up and made the day a success. So much fun was had that the day ended with a decision to have two more this year, one in August and one in October. Looking forward to them!

Photos from the event are in the Gallery.

https://ekrcflyers.ca/gallery.py

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Don't forget to stop by our booth next Saturday, June 21 at the Spirit of the Rockies festival. The booth is operating from 11:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with set up from 8:00 AM to 10:30 PM for anyone wanting to help. :) Come and chat with the public to get the word out about our amazing club and sport.

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Rob is looking into availability for a room at the Kimberley airport for our RPAS course. We will announce the date and time soon as soon as we confirm that availability.

A few of us will be flying at OKA this morning at around 10.30. Come on out!

Who’s up to going to Rampart tomorrow? Will be trying to get a few flights in after 11.

I just have a few things to load in the truck, then I'll be heading out to OKA around 9-9:30

I will try to go to Rampart tomorrow. But likely not until late morning provided the WX is ok.

Loaded up with my regular stuff! Going to OKA first thing tomorrow morning, I’ll leave around 9:15ish. 😎👍

Certainly want to get out for a few flights… busy weekend ahead family wise.

Anybody flying this weekend?

Hoping to spend a few hours at OKA if the weather is good.

Anybody thinking of flying tomorrow?

Anybody thinking of flying tomorrow?

Good morning everyone!

We will be having a bit of a work effort at the OKA field this morning at 11 AM to add flight and pit lines as we move towards getting formal MAAC sanctioning of the field. If anyone is available to come out that would be great. If the weather permits we can do some flying after.

Darryl, thank you for the kind words. And a huge thank you for all your years of service with the club. Hoping that you have more time to fly now!

Hi. Richard and Rob.
Its great to see two experienced and capable members get involved in the continued transition of our club from a small somewhat casual organization of several members , prior to and in the recent transition to a RPAS Government Mandated organization ,to a larger more progressive club. The updated website, Easy Flight Log, Updated shoutbox are certainly welcomed by me and i anticipate by other members
THe involvement of more club members has always been encouraged but has sometimes been difficult to obtain due to our busy lives.
As an organization grows it must have more comprehensive policies /procedures and adherance to them and i am pleased to see that is occurring .
I am hoping to be flying more at our field in the future.
Richard i will try to bring all the club documentation in my possession out to Rampart today Saturday May 3 after lunch as i see you will be out there.
I wish both of you success in you new voluntary leadership positions and continued success to Jason.
Darryl

I’m gonna head out to OKA mid morning …I’m needing to do some ground runs on the Citabria and hopefully get it airborne if all goes well (plus I’m avoiding yard work - so if I do the runs at home I’ll get the fun police on my case🙄)

Flying at Rampart tomorrow, Saturday, at around 10 AM. See you there!

Message for all Membership.
We held an executive meeting on Tuesday April 29. The minutes of said meeting are available on this website.
Please read the minutes at your leisure - as they contain important upcoming information.

Thank you Rob! We will put the field to good use this weekend. It is supposed to be nice weather.

I spent a few hours this morning out at OKA and got the ruts repaired and did a dethatch so she’s in tip top shape once again.

NOTICE TO SOME MEMBERS
i JUST REVIEWED OUR MEMBERS RECORDS ON OUR SITE AND BECAUSE MY OWN PERSONAL EMAIL ISNT WORKING AND I CANT ADVISE YOU PERSONALLY I AM POSTING SOME INFORMATION ON SHOUTBOX.
EKRCFLYERS members who have not paid dues for 2025---------- FIVE (5)
EKRCFLYERS members who are not paid up maac members FOR 2025 ELEVEN (11)
ekrcflyers members who do not indicate having RPAS CERTIFICATE TEN (10)
PLEASE REFER TO THE SITE FOR YOUR OWN INFORMATION TO CONFIRM YOU ARE FLYING WITHIN OUR RULES.

IF OUR RECORDS ARE NOT CORRECT PLEASE ADVISE ME . THANKS DARRYL

Hi all, many of us are going flying tomorrow (Saturday) morning at around 9:00 AM at the Old Kimberley Airport. Come on out and join us for what should be a beautiful and fun filled day! Confirmed so far:

Jason
Oscar
Rob
Rundle
Gavin
Richard

See you there!

Good morning! Flying is a go for 10 AM today at the OKA field. See you out there!

No joy for me....I'm federally regulated - so tomorrow is a workday.

I’m game! Either one works for me!

It looks like tomorrow, Friday, will be the nicest day of the long weekend. Who wants to do some flying? Which field?

Not today as I am trying to get some things done on the “Honey-do” list so I can get some flights in for the long weekend! Have fun! 😎👍

If the weather cooperates a few of us are going flying at the OKA field tomorrow morning. Probably around 9ish.

It's another gorgeous day! It's a bit of a chore day but if anyone is going out later - try to post somewhere!

I'm planning to work from home tomorrow and hoping to be out at OKA in the afternoon.

Saturday I will be out at OKA, or rampart, or wherever everyone is flying at. I've got 2 drones ready to go, hopefully a 3rd. 4th and 5th should be ready in a couple weeks so I have lots to test.

Jason was kind enough to give me 2 "new" to me planes, I have to order some parts but I'm really looking forward to flying fixed wing again.

I've also ordered quite a few parts to enable "ride along" fpv this year, hopefully we can give that a try.

I’ll have three “new to me” models to go! Oscar’s re-worked ProX260 gas profile and two of Bowmar’s! His Eflite 2m Carbon T-28 Trojan and the 70mm Viper! Looking forward to it! 😎👍

I'm planning on a jaunt out to OKA Saturday for a 'rust remover'...I'll pop out tomorrow mid day for a bit of a recce on the field conditions after today's w/x. I'll update in good time tomorrow if the field looks suitable.

OKA flying session today at around 4 PM for anyone that wants to join! Gavin, Rundle and myself are in. Sorry for the late notice. :)

It is already really windy in Ta Ta Creek. Forecast calling for winds 30 gusting to 50. It is a no go this morning.

Hey guys,
I was thinking about giving it a try this weekend, I just haven't had time to check the conditions out at OKA lately. I have to keep the quads out of any sketchy scenarios. I've got a few repairs to do still but I should have something ready to fly.

I could possibly do Saturday or Sunday morning, Saturday afternoon I have to drive to Fernie but will be back later in the evening - I'll try and nail down the details. No promises yet but I'll definitely try and make it work if someone else is going out as well.

Ooops, double posted

I was thinking Sunday, but Saturday morning might work. I have some plans with Brooke this weekend but she might consider altering them to fit. Will keep you posted.

Good morning everyone!

Jason, I actually planned to fly at OKA on Saturday morning. Sunday morning I am busy. We will have to watch the weather as they are calling for winds 30 gusting to 50 late Sat morning. Were you thinking Sat or Sun?

All, looking forward to an even bigger and better flying season with at least two planned fun fly days this year. I believe one around fathers day at OKA and one later in the season at Rampart.

If you have not already done so, please send your $30 membership fee to our club secretary Darryl Hill at: eleanor.hill@shaw(dot)ca Two planned BBQ fun fly days and a year of friends and flying for $30, what a deal! :)

Looking forward to seeing everyone soon!

Hey you guys!

So with the nicer weather ahead, what are the plans for getting some flights in? This weekend maybe?! Got a couple “new” ones to maiden!

Found something that will work for now.

I’ll be there around 10:00

I’m going to Rampart tomorrow for some flights. Usual suspects…Extra, Draco and Raven. Raven might not be in the air, tuning session for sure.

Anyone else care to join? 9:30-10:00 start I’m thinking.

Rundle is our 15th MAAC/CLUB member.
Darryl

Hey Peter i corrected the spelling of your name in our records. Sorry about that .
DArryl

Welcome Rundle Romanowicz to the club. Rundle is our 14 th member to also be a MAAC member and our 19th club member. Hope to see you at the field again. I will send you the gate combination by email Rundle

Darryl

Hi Peter, you can let me know if your name is not spelled correctly and I can fix it. It cannot be edited by yourself, only Admins, so that a name is not accidentally cleared then we won't know who the member account was for.

Thank you!

Nice work Richard, your efforts are appreciated! Can we edit our name/spelling?

Hello all,

I have updated the member portal to include a new Contact page that lists all the current club members including name, email address and phone number. This will make it easier for a member to contact another member. The information is secure and only available to active club members.

I have also enhanced the Dashboard to allow you to update your email address, phone number, MAAC number and RPAS number directly instead of sending an email to Darryl.

It would be great if you could check your information and update anything that is missing or incorrect. We don't have a phone number for most of you.

Thank you and have a great evening!

Richard

Sure… I’ll ask admin for your contact info and get in touch.

Hi Peter,
I would be interested in what you have. Can I come and see it?

Hey Guys. I have some planes and radios i should part with. Have an Artizan Parkzone BNF AS3x, original Hangar 9 P51 trainer, Spektrum DX7 with updated battery, JR radio and rx in the FM (never flown with), small cub from a kit, bunch of others I won’t have time for. Some were from my late father and others I purchased. Anyway if anything is of interest let me know.

Hey Gang - so great to see such an amazing turnout today!… Jason Burnham and I were talking - and we don’t think we’ve ever had this many members and guests out for a fun fly. Great work by all who set it up. We were given a great day of flying - weather wise!
The early to mid fall is an outstanding time of year to get out to the field(s) and fly…the air is typically calm and the temps are cooler - so don’t treat today as the end of the season - treat it as the beginning of the fall flying season😉
My apologies for not participating due to work constraints, but I had a great BS with a lot of you ♥️
Cheers
Rob Davidson
MAAC 79785 CM

Hey Gang - so great to see such an amazing turnout today!… Jason Burnham and I were talking - and we don’t think we’ve ever had this many members and guests out for a fun fly. Great work by all who set it up. We were given a great day of flying - weather wise!
The early to mid fall is an outstanding time of year to get out to the field(s) and fly…the air is typically calm and the temps are cooler - so don’t treat today as the end of the season - treat it as the beginning of the fall flying season😉
My apologies for not participating due to work constraints, but I had a great BS with a lot of you ♥️
Cheers
Rob Davidson
MAAC 79785 CM

With Saturday fast approaching, we should start a list of things we need to have for our fun fly.

I have a 10x10’ pop up canopy, two fire extinguishers and I’ll bring a couple butt cans for the smokers.

Weather permitting I'm going to Rampart tomorrow around 9.00 am Darryl

I’m gonna try again on Sunday tge 15th - but likely won’t be until late morning due to work constraints. I’m up
For either OKA or Rampart.

rainy cloudy today or this am at rampart going to postpone until tomorrow am darryl

Weather forecast isn’t the greatest for flying today. I think tomorrow might be the better day for flying. Postponed until tomorrow morning, same time.

if its reasonable weather tomorrow morning sat 14th I am going out to rampart likely around 9.00 am darryl

Sorry guys - I won’t be making it out in the morning after all…I’ve got a broken Q400 on the ramp right now, and the engineers won’t likely arrive before 1am…so I’ve got to head back into work tonight. Of course it’s an elevator assymetry issue - so I’ve got to provide one of our deice trucks to get them up there.😞

Rob and I are heading out to OKA tomorrow morning for 0900h. Bow’s Draco will fly again! Might be a Mosquito out and about I heard!

Sunday, 08:00 hours, I will try to make it!

I’ll be at OKA for 08:00…

Heading out to OKA for around 0800.

Sounds like a great plan! I am going to the Wasa pancake breakfast at 9am and will go flying after that. Around 10ish. OKA. Looking forward to it!!!

Hey folks! Going to get a little stick time in tomorrow at OKA. I’ve got a new 48” Extra to maiden! Hope some of you guys can make it out! 10 am start I’m thinking as it is rather cool earlier.

@Oscar….I’ve got a New Old Stock metal geared standard servo for your LT40…I’ll throw in a rebuild kit with it…it’s gonna cost you though! ($5😉)

Great to see some young flyers in the gallery!

Thank you Rob, the club appreciates your commitment to help members and the sport! :)

HEY ROB THATS GREAT to be able to provide EKRC FLYERS with a fire extinguisher.
ALL MEMBERS ARE REMINDED that it is a requirement to have a fire extinguisher available when flying so here is your opportunity. DARRYL

Hey gang…I’m not able to fly this weekend for work related reasons…but if you’re going out to either of the fields - please be super careful in a ‘fire smart’ kinda way. I’ve got a few time expired C/D type and K type extinguishers at work that are still good to go - but they don’t meet Transport Canada regulations around aircraft anymore…I’m willing to provide an extinguisher to anyone that needs it. Something is better than nothing! Lipo’s are more volatile than the gassers when it comes to ignition…
Reach out to me and I’ll set you up.

Hey gang…I’m not able to fly this weekend for work related reasons…but if you’re going out to either of the fields - please be super careful in a ‘fire smart’ kinda way. I’ve got a few time expired C/D type and K type extinguishers at work that are still good to go - but they don’t meet Transport Canada regulations around aircraft anymore…I’m willing to provide an extinguisher to anyone that needs it. Something is better than nothing! Lipo’s are more volatile than the gassers when it comes to ignition…
Reach out to me and I’ll set you up.

HaVE A GREAT TIME sOMEDAY I WILL GET OUT TO FLY WITH YOU ,STILL REVIEWING THINGS TO PASS MY rpas LICENSE.

Sorry double click I guess.

Oscar and I will be going out to OKA at 08:00h. Anyone interested in joining?

Going to OKA to get the Raven in the air. 0800h. Hope to see a few of you there!

Hey. Jason Burnham. On July5 at 19.11 you mention Dennis and you were going to hit rampart sunday am. Who is Dennis?.
i cant locate any application or reference to membership.
Perhaps im loosing it. LOL

Where’s the like button?!

Collaborate effort is an important part of this hobby! Great to see it happening here!

Same goes for me. I’m always willing to help someone with a project.

Hi guys…glad I got to at least pop out to OKA for a bit this morning😉
I just want to put it out there that if you’re looking for aircraft parts - whether it be servo extensions, wheels, props, spinners ESC’s, BEC’s and the lot - reach out to me before you place an order. There’s a decent chance I’ve got something on hand. I can do up custom servo harnesses, swap out plug ends etc (except for Dean’s…I’ll cut them off and install a good connector instead).
I will set up a ‘loan cupboard’ for any tools you need as well…I’ve got a covering iron, trim iron, vacuum bagging setup -Breather cloth, peel ply and some different weights of Bi directional FG cloth., a vacuum forming setup and anything else you might need likely as well. My focus is on Scale modelling - and I’m a MAAC Scale Committee member - but in a lot of cases there are alternatives to buying an over priced OEM part. Feel free to reach out to me via the shoutbox or at my work email - robert@southernaero.ca
Cheers!

Bad news boys…I got called in to work this morning at 04:30….I won’t be there unfortunately

Hey so cool to have joined the official club after flying at Rampart and the old Kimberley airport over the last 35 years off and on. I often flew with Al Ritchie in those good old times.
My recent heart bypass surgery has given me some light projects to work on as I've pulled off all my planes from the shop ceiling and refurbished many of them. Flying has been fun as well. Looking forward to meeting more of you soon. Cheers

Darryl let me know when i can try my flight test with you 🤗

Hey so cool to have joined the official club after flying at Rampart and the old Kimberley airport over the last 35 years off and on. I often flew with Al Ritchie in those good old times.
My recent heart bypass surgery has given me some light projects to work on as I've pulled off all my planes from the shop ceiling and refurbished many of them. Flying has been fun as well. Looking forward to meeting more of you soon. Cheers

Darryl let me know when i can try my flight test with you 🤗

Welcome Dom Volard as new member number17. Don has been flying off and on at oka since 1985 but like all new members will be taking a check flight, completing his MAAC membership and dues and getting his RPAS license before he can legally fly as a member and be covered by MAAC liability insurance.
Just in case you weren't aware there will be activity at OKA from 8.00 am Saturday July 13 . Go out and give it a try.
Darryl

Sounds like a plan!

Wayne, the Apprentice is good to go! You might be wanting it back. 😉

Hi all, Rob and I will be flying at the OKA field this Saturday July 13. It is supposed to be a hot day so we will start early at 8 AM to beat the heat. Join us if you can!

Are we still on for 9am?

Just to let all club members know we now have 16 paid up members but 3/4 need to join and or pay there MAAC membership for 2024. Thanks

Welcome Jeff Muench as the latest paid up club member.
Hope to see you out at the field as you recover from your recent illness. Darryl

Great to see the use of shoutbox and the use of both field rampart and oka. I'm going to have to study for and get my RPAS license and start flying, If I can remember how!!!LOL

Sounds good….I’ll likely pop out Sunday am as well. I’m gonna hit Rampart with Jason Burke tomorrow as well

Dennis and I are going to hit Rampart on Sunday. I have to work tomorrow. Gunna aim for 9am

As a post script to the previous note…I’m absolutely able to swap out locations if somebody wants to fly OKA tomorrow and Rampart Sunday😉

Anybody up for some flying this weekend? Early starts will be the order of the day I think…I’m down for Rampart on Saturday morning - 09:00ish and OKA on Sunday about the same time if anyone is game? Put up a yea or nea 😉