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The Journal of the Canadian Owners and Pilots Association
SEPTEMBER
2021
More than
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BUILDING
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and maintenance
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CONTENTS
DEPARTMENTS
20 4 PRESIDENT’S CORNER
REMEMBERING LLOYD RICHARDS
6 REGIONS ONTARIO
FEATURES SUPPORTING AIR CADETS AND THE
NINETY-NINES CELEBRATE EARHART
18 BUILDING NORTHPORT AVIATION 8 REGIONS QUEBEC
FLIGHT 160 BBQ RETURNS
Expansion plans for year round maintenance on the shores of Lake Scugog
9 INCIDENTS & ACCIDENTS
20 GYROPLANE ADVENTURES POLICE DRONE STRIKE AT CYKZ
Preparing for alternative landings as distances between aerodromes increase
11 CASARA CONNECTIONS
22 A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE OF CFIT INTERRUPTING YOUR WEATHER
Moving beyond the limits of standard definitions for enhanced pilot safety
12 SAFETY SERIES
PREPARING FOR WINTER STORAGE
24 BLOCK TIME AND FLIGHT CLUB
Mechanisms for pilots and owners to take advantage of underutilized aircraft 14 SÉRIE SÉCURITÉ
PARQUER ET ENTREPOSER MON AVION
26 ALTITUDES IN THE 21ST CENTURY 16 PLANE TECH
New geoid mapping techniques to better understand your position GROUND PROXIMITY ALERTS
ABOVE: Andrew Henry prepares for his CYRP-CJB3-CYRP trip in late July. 38 DISPATCHES
ON THE COVER: Thomas King, an AME with Enterprise Aviation in Oshawa, OSHKOSH 2021,
co-founded Northport Aviation in 2019 on Lake Scugog. (Photo: Enterprise Aviation) A CANADIAN PERSPECTIVE
COPA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
B.C. & Yukon Jonathan Beauchesne
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COPA FLIGHT | SEPTEMBER 2021 3
PRESIDENT’S CORNER WITH CHRISTINE GERVAIS
Discount Avionics
• • •
LOSING A GA ADVOCATE,
LLOYD RICHARDS
I’ll share a little secret: I now have that
same smile on my face every time I fly
it, too, maybe you can it picture now
FOR
PRICE ION
BEST IF IC AT through my words.
ERT
ELT C OTH NEW With Covid shots in arms, we could
FOR B MODELS finally schedule my first fly out to
ER
+ OLD Timmins to come see the C172, which
I now affectionately call fuzzer. From
the moment I stepped foot in Tim-
mins (incidentally where I grew up), I
felt welcomed. We spent a few hours
at Lloyd’s hangar looking over the
logbooks, and conducting an inspec-
tion, but mostly we talked. We talked
On July 28, 2021, COPA lost one of its about General Aviation and why it
directors to his battle with cancer. I’d means so much for so many. We talked
like to take this opportunity to honour about how we can continue to devel-
Lloyd Richards, as he contributed op GA in Canada, to advocate, and
much to the community of General keep flying affordable for the many
• 406 Sales + Service
Aviation. Although I only met Lloyd in so it does not become a privilege for
• Repair station for all headsets person twice, he made an impact. the few. How we must find innovative
• Factory Authorized Dealer for As most of you might be aware, I had ways to encourage youth to join this
Technisonic Industries LTD been searching for my first new-to-me amazing community. When he spoke,
• 2-4 days turn around time on aircraft since fall 2020. The pandemic it was with great pride. You could hear
ELT certification sure played a part in how long it was the passion he felt for this community.
• Artex, Kannad, Pointer, taking, but little did I know, this actually I didn’t want to leave, but we had to
Ameri-King, ACK, SkyHunter ended up being a good thing. After beat the sunset back to Ottawa.
ELT finally deciding on a type of aircraft I It was two weeks later when I came
• French + English service wanted, I put the word out. A special back to take my fuzzer home. It was an
thank you to everyone who looked for emotional day for both of us. He spoke
me. I truly appreciate it! A fellow mem- of that aircraft with great admiration. I
ber, who happened to be Lloyd’s num- promised I would look after it with as
PLEASE SEE wEbSITE ber-one mate, informed me that Lloyd much pride as he clearly had. I prom-
FoR PRomoTIonS, would consider selling me his C172. ised I would come back to Timmins
What many of you might not know, and give him a final ride in his beloved.
ADDRESS AnD
is that this C172 was his pride and Unfortunately, I saddens me to say that
SubmISSIon FoRm joy and I felt honoured that he would it was one promise I could not keep.
consider selling it to me. We started our His name is still on the aircraft, and I
telephone conversations and sharing plan on leaving it there for some time.
CONV Box 3635 information on the aircraft. But it was Lloyd, even if you can’t physically be in
much more than that. Lloyd started there with me, I will honour your mem-
sharing some of the adventures he and ory with every flight and I will strive to
Cochrane Ontario his lovely wife, Nancy, had with the demonstrate the same passion you had
Canada P0L1C0 airplane. I could sense the smiles on and continue to inspire a new genera-
Office: 877-878-8363 both of their faces as he talked about all tion of aviators. General Aviation, COPA,
Cell: 705-272-9179 the various destinations they had flown will miss you.
to together and all the kids he took up Our sincerest condolences to all of
www.discountavionics.com
in hopes of imparting that flying bug. Lloyd’s family and friends.
4 COPA FLIGHT | SEPTEMBER 2021
MOT DE LA PRÉSIDENTE PAR CHRISTINE GERVAIS
PERTE D’UN DÉFENSEUR DE L’AG,
LLOYD RICHARDS
Le 28 juillet 2021, la COPA a perdu l’un de ses (que j’appelle maintenant, affectueusement,
directeurs dans sa lutte contre le cancer. J’ai- “fuzzer”). Dès que j’ai mis le pied à Timmins (où
merais profiter de cette occasion pour rendre j’ai d’ailleurs grandi), je me suis sentie accue-
hommage à Lloyd Richards, car il a beaucoup illie. Nous avons passé quelques heures dans
contribué à la communauté de l’aviation le hangar de Lloyd à examiner les journaux de
générale. Bien que je n’aie rencontré Lloyd bord et à effectuer une inspection, mais surtout,
que deux fois en personne, il a eu un impact. nous avons parlé. Nous avons parlé de l’aviation
Comme la plupart d’entre vous le savent peut- générale et de ce qu’elle représente pour tant
être, j’étais à la recherche de mon premier avion de personnes. Nous avons parlé de ce que nous
depuis l’automne 2020. La pandémie a certaine- devons continuer à faire, à plaider pour qu’elle
ment joué un rôle dans le temps que cela a pris, mais j’étais loin reste abordable pour le plus grand nombre et ne devienne pas
de me douter que cela aurait pu être une bonne chose. Après un privilège pour quelques-uns. Lorsqu’il parlait, c’était avec
m’être finalement décidé sur le type d’avion que je voulais, j’ai une grande fierté. On pouvait entendre la passion qu’il ressen-
fait passer le mot. Un gors merci à tous ceux qui m’ont assisté tait pour cette communauté. Je voulais rester plus longtemps
dans ma recherche, je l’apprécie vraiment ! Un de nos membres, mais nous devions rentrer à Ottawa avant le coucher du soleil.
qui se trouve à être un grand compagnon de Lloyd, m’a informé C’est deux semaines plus tard que je suis revenu pour
que Lloyd envisagerait de me vendre son C172. ramener mon fuzzer à la maison. C’était un jour plein d’émo-
Ce que beaucoup d’entre vous ne savent peut-être pas, tions pour tous les deux. J’ai promis de m’en occuper avec
c’est que ce C172 était sa fierté et sa joie et je me suis senti autant de fierté que lui. J’ai promis que je reviendrais à
honoré qu’il envisage de me le vendre. Nous avons commencé Timmins et que je lui donnerais son dernier tour dans son
nos conversations téléphoniques et le partage d’informations bien-aimé (il ne se sentait pas très bien ce jour-là). Malheu-
sur l’avion. Mais c’était bien plus que cela. Lloyd a commencé reusement, je suis triste de dire que c’est une promesse que
à partager certaines des aventures que lui et sa charmante je n’ai pas pu tenir.
épouse, Nancy, ont vécues avec l’avion. Je pouvais entendre Son nom est toujours sur l’avion, et j’ai l’intention de l’y
le sourire sur leurs visages respectifs lorsqu’il parlait de toutes laisser pendant un certain temps. Lloyd, même si tu ne peux
les destinations qu’ils avaient visitées ensemble et de tous les pas physiquement être là avec moi, j’honorerai ta mémoire
jeunes qu’il avait transporté dans l’espoir de les inspirer. Je vais avec chaque vol et je m’efforcerai de faire preuve de la même
vous confier un petit secret : j’ai maintenant ce même sourire passion que tu avais et de continuer à inspirer une nouvelle
sur mon visage chaque fois que je vole aussi, peut-être vous génération d’aviateurs. Tu seras manquer par la communauté
pouvez le voir à travers mes mots. de l’aviation générale et par tous les membres de la COPA.
Avec le vaccin de la Covid dans les bras, nous pouvions en- Nos plus sincères condoléances à toute sa famille et à ses
fin planifier mon premier vol à Timmins pour venir voir le C172 amis.
COPA FLIGHT | SEPTEMBER 2021 5
COPA_PROGRESSIVE_Dec20_CSA.indd 1 2020-10-21 2:44 PM
REGIONS ONTARIO
SUPPORTING AIR CADETS IN
OSHAWA AND WHITBY
BY GORD MAHAFFY
COPA Flight 70 (Oshawa), for many In normal times, the flight training of-
years, has made yearly donations to fered to cadets is broken into two parts:
two Royal Canadian Air Cadets Squad- One group receives training to become
rons: The 2 VandenBos Squadron of glider pilots and the other group is of-
Whitby and the 151 Chadburn Squad- Former Air Cadets Warrant Officer
fered training in powered aircraft, po-
Aiden Parkins (left) began PPL flight
ron of Oshawa. But it took an expla- tentially earning a Private Pilot Licence training in July with support from
nation from VandenBos volunteer Lisa (PPL). During the pandemic, however, VandenBos Squadron volunteers
Codlin, of how an Air Cadet Squadron all Air Cadet Squadrons were ordered to and Durham Flight Centre.
really works, for us to truly appreciate stand down. In the case of VandenBos
how much we have helped. Squadron, civilian volunteers like Lisa took his first dual lesson with an in-
The structure of an Air Cadet Squad- Codlin helped create civilian scholar- structor from the Durham Flight Centre.
ron is a complex one. There is a strong ships to allow former cadets to obtain On July 19, 2021, Aiden found himself
military presence. The cadets wear uni- flight training. drenched with a bucket of water after
forms (supplied by the RCAF), learn to In 2020, two former Cadets were se- his first solo, less than three weeks after
march, and can participate in activities lected for the scholarships and again in he started flight training. He is continu-
like outdoor camping, target shooting 2021 two more former cadets were se- ing with his training and should have his
and, for a selected few, flight training. lected. Because of the pandemic and PPL before the end of the summer.
Many of the people who work direct- personal time constraints, only one stu- At press time, there was no word on
ly with the cadets are civilians who hold dent was able to accept the offer and when the Cadet programs would be
rank in the Cadet organization. Much of enter pilot training in 2021. Aiden Par- re-instated. But if you have a chance
the money required to run the organiza- kins (retired Air Cadet Warrant Officer to meet a group of Air Cadets speak to
tion is supplied by sponsors, both busi- 2 from the VandenBos Squadron) re- them. It will probably be one of the few
nesses and individuals. Squadrons such ceived a $4,500 scholarship, contingent times in your life that you are addressed
as the VandenBos have several Tag Days on completion of his PPL. by a group of teenagers as “Sir” or
each year to help cover their expenses. Manny Rosario, the owner of Enter- “Ma’am”. COPA 70 Oshawa is proud to
151 Chadburn, meanwhile, has several prise Air and Durham Flight Centre, of- offer support to Air Cadets with a yearly
large corporate sponsors like Rotary In- fered discounted prices for the rental of donation and we welcome them to any
ternational. training aircraft. On July 5, 2021, Parkins of our monthly meetings.
THE NINETY-NINES EASTERN ONTARIO
CELEBRATE EARHART’S 124TH BIRTHDAY
The Ninety-Nines Eastern Ontario in
mid-July celebrated Amelia Earhart’s
PHOTO: LISA CODLIN (TOP); GUS CORUJO (BOTTOM)
124th birthday with a fly-out to Parry
Sound Area Municipal Airport, CNK4.
The Ninety-Nines is open to all female
pilots, who look to inspire, share, learn,
and encourage other females who are
looking to fly (canadian99s.com).
À la mi-juillet, Ninety-Nines de l’Est de
l’Ontario a célébré le 124e anniversaire
d’Amelia Earhart par un vol à destination
de l’aéroport municipal de Parry Sound Ninety-Nines ouvre ses portes à toutes les partager, apprendre et encourager d’au-
(CNK4). L’organisation internationale femmes pilotes qui cherchent à inspirer, tres femmes qui souhaitent voler.
6 COPA FLIGHT | SEPTEMBER 2021
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RÉGIONS QUÉBEC COPA FLIGHT 160 BBQ FLY-IN BACK ON TRACK TEXT AND PHOTOS BY JEAN-PIERRE BONIN The Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu Pilots and Hangar Owners As- sociation (APPH-YJN) hosted its traditional BBQ fly-in on August 7, 2021. As many groups started to plan events in August, some out of their normal time frame, COPA Flight 160 was right on schedule for its annual fly-in. Weather forecasts were a factor for some, as visitors came by both air and land, but the meeting was a success with packed tables of people enjoying hot dogs and corn on the cob. A few special planes were on display which had visitors talking about past and future aerial adventures. COPA treasurer Jonathan Beauchesne was on hand to pres- ent APPH President Normand Prenoveau with the 2021 COPA Director’s Award (pictured below, right): “In appreciation for your personal efforts to advance, promote and preserve our Canadian Freedom to Fly.” Now let’s hope APPH will finally Volunteer Gaétan Goudreau helps direct traffic in Saint- be able to host the next COPA Annual General Meeting and Jean-sur-Richelieu. National Fly-in, which is scheduled for June 2022. LE CLUB COPA 160 A PU ORGANISER SON TRADITIONNEL RVA BBQ TEXTE ET PHOTOS DE JEAN-PIERRE BONIN Richard Legault s’est rendu au RVA BBQ du Club COPA 160 avec sa réplique Normand Prenoveau reçoit le prix du de biplan Nieuport 12 de la Première Guerre mondiale conçu en 1915. directeur du de la COPA. L’Association des pilotes et pro- rencontre a été un succès autour des remettre au président de l’APPH, Nor- priétaires de hangars de Saint-Jean- tables garnies de hot-dogs et épis de mand Prenoveau, le Prix du Conseil sur-Richelieu (APPH-YJN) a organisé maïs. « Pour vos efforts à faire progresser, son traditionnel RVA BBQ le 7 août Quelques avions « spéciaux » sont promouvoir et préserver la liberté can- soit selon leur calendrier habituel également exposés pour que les vis- adienne de voler ». des années passées. Les prévisions iteurs les admirer et se raconter leurs Espérons maintenant que l’APPH météorologiques ayant joué un rôle aventures aériennes passées et fu- pourra enfin accueillir la prochaine as- pour certains, les visiteurs sont venus tures. Le trésorier de la COPA, Jona- semblée générale annuelle (AGA) de la par avion comme par la route, mais la than Beauchesne, était sur place pour COPA en 2022. 8 COPA FLIGHT | SEPTEMBER 2021
NEWSLINE
INCIDENTS + ACCIDENTS
These reports are taken in part from when the aircraft was 3NM from IMISA, nication and without IFR clearance. A
Transport Canada’s CADORS website. and was lost when the aircraft was 6NM Beech 200 from Quebec/Jean-Lesage,
final from CYXY, between A080 and QC (CYQB) to Val-d’Or, QC (CYVO),
ONTARIO REGION A030. The Joint Rescue Coordination on approach for Runway 36, report-
Aviation Incident Report #17258: The in- Centre (JRCC) Trenton was advised. ed having the traffic on its traffic alert
structor for a Canadian Flyers Internation- and collision avoidance system (TCAS)
al Inc. Cessna 172N reported that they had An unidentified aircraft entered the and passing within 2 NM of the traffic.
just turned from base leg to final for Run- Edmonton/Villeneuve, AB (CZVL) con-
way 15 at Toronto/Buttonville, ON (CYKZ) trol zone, without contacting the tower, A Piper PA-23-250 from Montreal/
and were established and stable at 1100 4.5NM northeast (NE) and 3700ft above St-Hubert, QC (CYHU) to Montreal/
ASL, or about 500 AGL, when they felt a sea level (ASL) at 1707Z. The controller St-Hubert, QC (CYHU) declared “PAN
jolt that pushed them back on their seat. attempted contact on 118.8 MHz, 126.7 PAN” at approximately 3 NM on final
They thought they had hit a large bird. MHz and 122.7 MHz, with no success. The for Runway 24R after one of its engines
They proceeded to land. There was no aircraft exited to the south at 1717Z. No failed. Emergency services were noti-
change in configuration or power since impact to operations. fied. The plane landed without incident
they were about to land. When exiting the on Runway 24R at 1556Z. Emergency
aircraft, they were shocked to see a major PACIFIC REGION services were cancelled. No impact.
dent on the left underside of the engine Shortly after departure, an Icon A5 from
cowling. The airbox was also bent. A few Vancouver/Boundary Bay, BC (CZBB) to ATLANTIC REGION
hours later, a police detective confirmed Vancouver/Boundary Bay, BC (CZBB) in- A Cirrus SR20 from Sydney/J.A. Doug-
a York Regional Police drone had struck dicated a landing gear malfunction and las McCurdy, NS (CYQY) to Halifax/
their aircraft. The aircraft suffered major requested a low approach to have the Stanfield, NS (CYHZ) aborted its take-
damage, including a propeller strike. tower controller visually look to see if the off due to birds on Runway 24. The air-
landing gear was retracted or deployed. craft exited the runway at J and taxied
PRAIRIES AND NORTHERN A second low approach was subsequent- back to position via H. The aircraft de-
REGION ly conducted, once the pilot rectified the parted safely from Runway 24 at 1041Z.
A Government of Canada, Department issue. The aircraft then landed without
of National Defence McDonnell Doug- incident. RÉGION DE L’ONTARIO
las CF-18 Hornet (HRNET1) from Yel- Rapport d’incident d’aviation no 17258
lowknife, NT (CYZF) to Whitehorse/Erik QUEBEC REGION : L’instructeur d’un Cessna 172N (C-GK-
Nielsen, YT (CYXY) reported picking up A Piper PA-31-350 from Val-d’Or, QC WL) exploité par Canadian Flyers Inter-
an emergency locator transmitter (ELT) (CYVO) to Sudbury, ON (CYSB) taxied national Inc., a signalé qu’il venait juste
signal on the area navigation (RNAV) for onto the apron and then took off from de virer en étape de base vers la finale
Runway 14R. The signal was first heard Runway 18 at 1225Z with no commu- piste 15 à Toronto/Buttonville (CYKZ),
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NEWSLINE INCIDENTS + ACCIDENTS
ON, et qu’il était établi et stable à 1 110 pi conjoint de coordination de sauvetage tion et sans autorisation IFR. Un Beech
ASL, ou à environ 500 pi (AGL), quand (JRCC) de Trenton a été avisé. 200, de Québec/Jean-Lesage (CYQB),
il a senti une secousse qui l’a reculé QC, à Val-d’Or (CYVO), QC, en ap-
dans son siège. Il croyait avoir heurté un Un aéronef non identifié est entré proche piste 36, a indiqué avoir le trafic
oiseau de grande taille. Il a ensuite at- dans la zone de contrôle d’Edmonton/ sur le système d’avertissement de trafic
terri. Il n’y avait aucun changement de Villeneuve (CZVL), AB, sans entrer en et d’évitement d’abordage (TCAS) et
configuration ou de puissance puisqu’il contact avec la tour, à 4,5 NM au nord- être passé à 2 NM du trafic.
était sur le point d’atterrir. Quand il est est (NE) et à 3 700 pieds au-dessus du
sorti de l’aéronef, il a été surpris de voir niveau de la mer (ASL) à 1707Z. Le con- Un Piper PA-23-250, de Montréal/
que la face inférieure gauche du capo- trôleur a tenté un contact sur 118,8 MHz, St-Hubert (CYHU), QC, à Montréal/
tage du moteur était très bosselée. Le 126,7 MHz et 122,7 MHz, sans succès. St-Hubert (CYHU), QC, à environ 3 NM
réchauffeur de carburateur était aussi L’aéronef est sorti vers le sud à 1717Z. en finale piste 24R, a déclaré « PAN
plié. Quelques heures plus tard, un dé- Aucun impact sur l’exploitation. PAN » en raison de l’arrêt d’un de ses
tective de la police a confirmé qu’un moteurs. Services d’urgence avisés.
drone de la police régionale de York RÉGION DU PACIFIQUE L’avion a atterri sans encombre piste
avait heurté son aéronef. L’aéronef a Peu après son départ, un Icon A5 ex- 24R à 1556Z. Services d’urgence an-
subi des dommages importants, nota- ploité par Icon Creative A5 Inc., de nulés. Aucun impact.
mment un impact d’hélice.. Vancouver/Boundary Bay (CZBB), BC,
à Vancouver/Boundary Bay (CZBB), Un Cessna 172S, de Québec/Jean-Les-
RÉGION DU PRAIRIES ET DU BC, a signalé un défaut de fonctionne- age (CYQB), QC, à Peterborough
NORD ment du train d’atterrissage et a de- (CYPQ), ON, au décollage de la piste
Un McDonnell Douglas CF-18 Hornet, mandé une approche basse altitude 24R, a été observé qui virait à 700 pi.
exploité par le gouvernement du Can- pour que le contrôleur tour regarde si La procédure de départ interdit tout vi-
ada, ministère de la Défense nationale le train d’atterrissage était rentré ou rage avant 1 100 pi.
(HRNET1), de Yellowknife (CYZF), NT, à sorti. Une deuxième approche basse
Whitehorse/Erik Nielsen (CYXY), YT, a altitude a ensuite été effectuée, après REGION DE L’ATLANTIQUE
signalé avoir capté un signal de radio- que le pilote ait réglé le problème. Puis, Un Cirrus SR20, de Sydney/J.A. Doug-
balise de repérage d’urgence (ELT) sur l’aéronef a atterri sans incident. las McCurdy (CYQY), NS, à Halifax/
la navigation de surface (RNAV) pour la Stanfield (CYHZ), NS, a interrompu son
piste 14R. Le signal a été entendu pour RÉGION DU QUÉBEC décollage en raison d’oiseaux sur la
la première fois lorsque l’aéronef était Un Piper PA-31-350, de Val-d’Or piste 24. L’aéronef a quitté la piste par
à 3 NM de IMISA, et a été perdu lor- (CYVO), QC, à Sudbury (CYSB), ON, a J et est retourné à sa position par H.
sque l’aéronef était à 6 NM en finale de circulé sur l’aire de trafic puis décollé L’aéronef a décollé en toute sécurité de
CYXY, entre A080 et A030. Le Centre de la piste 18 à 1225Z sans communica- la piste 24 à 1041Z.
10 COPA FLIGHT | SEPTEMBER 2021
COPA_LAKE_COUNTRY_Dec20_CSA.indd 1 2020-10-19 10:59 AMCASARA CONNECTIONS BY BILL DIMMER
INTERRUPTING YOUR
WEATHER
HOW MUCH KNOWLEDGE OF THE WEATHER IS ENOUGH TO SAFELY FLY
L
ifelong learning is a journey we are all on, some more
reluctantly than others. When the opportunity came
up to teach PPL ground school modules, which I had
not taught before outside of the context of the Civil
Air Search and Rescue Association (CASARA), the
challenge was irresistible. As it turns out, the amount of prepa-
ration required to be reasonably sure of correct answers to any
potential question is huge. Weather, for example, is an amaz-
ing area of study with mountains of data, observations and re-
search. Yet, despite all we know, there are virtually infinite vari-
ables that make totally accurate predictions impossible. Still,
we have access to so much information and sophisticated anal-
ysis that we can leave the ground substantially more prepared
than early aviators ever could.
Okay, now I have to put on my CASARA hat… Why then is ations. Here’s an example: You are planning to fly a route you
one of the leading causes of accidents still “continued VFR into have flown many times. The terrain is not extreme, but the fore-
IMC”? Is it that pilots are not able to understand the available cast weather is marginal VFR. It’s not unusual for this route and,
information? In many cases, it comes back to pilot decision in the past, you have managed easily with an occasional bit of
making and understanding one’s own capabilities. And ulti- scud running and, generally, few real problems. You are a cau-
mately S(tuff) happens, so planning with a view to preselected tious pilot who prepares carefully for each flight, so you make
safe havens, escape routes and personal limits is critical. the decision to have a go. Now you are flying and the weather is
The study of weather holds the potential of spending years slowly closing in. We’re still okay, you muse – this has happened
in academic struggle to gain post graduate degrees. So, how before. The trap has sprung! Convinced this is like other times,
much knowledge of the weather is enough to safely fly? There you press on until the situation becomes desperate.
is no single answer to this question, because it is always a bal- How do we avoid this situation? We would not fly very often
ance of what you know, flying experience, your airplane’s capa- if we stayed on the ground with of a hint of possible weather.
bilities, and the mission profile (including terrain and possible It’s okay to have a look, but before you leave the ground you
escapes) just to establish your personal limits. Doing circuits must make a contract with yourself: If the ceiling/visibility gets
with a 1,500-foot ceiling, for example, is entirely different than down to “X” you will turn back or land at the nearest strip. And,
heading into the mountains under those conditions. list your options before leaving: Alternate airports, flight follow-
Basic understanding of aviation meteorology is not impos- ing, and – the one we all shy away from – a precautionary land-
sibly difficult. The most important challenge is getting a han- ing. Some damage to the gear or an irate farmer are much less
dle on why things happen. Here’s a great example: In ground of a problem than disorientation and spiralling in or controlled
school, we learn why Coriolis forces push air to the right in the flight into terrain (CFIT).
northern hemisphere. Then we learn how air around a low-pres- Watching eager new aviators in ground school continually
PHOTO: REUBEN LOEWEN, ADOBESTOCK
sure area moves counter clockwise (called a cyclone) and clock- rekindles my passion for flying. There are as many reasons to
wise around a high-pressure area (an anti-cyclone). Why? Air fly as there are people who fly, from defeating gravity to wag-
tends to move into a Low, but Coriolis force is pushing it to the gling your wings with the birds. Regardless of your motivation,
right. Still, the air wants to get to the Low and keeps trying by there is at least some academic component to getting a licence
countering the push to the right with a turn to the left (counter and to continually exercising the privileges of that licence. Of
clockwise). Similarly, air exiting a High also gets pushed to the course, you do have to know some formulas.
right and, therefore, makes a curving exit clockwise. My favourite formula from ground school and beyond: Im-
Understanding weather is only the beginning. Mother nature proving Airmanship + Increasing Skill = Greater Confidence +
is seductively powerful at drawing pilots into inescapable situ- Superior Enjoyment.
COPA FLIGHT | SEPTEMBER 2021 11SAFETY SERIES BY PETER CAMPBELL
PARKING AND STORING
MY AIRPLANE
UNDERSTANDING YOUR OPTIONS IN THE NEW REALITY
I
n both our Safety Seminars and in publications, COPA has
focused its editorial efforts on our members’ experiences
with purchasing and maintaining an aircraft. September’s
Pilot Recurrency Training Program seminar will delve into
the Canadian Aeronautical Regulations (CARs) that air-
craft owners need to be familiar with to ensure airworthiness
compliance. The ownership experience is multifaceted and it
is rich with different stories, some good and some that are not
as pleasant. In nearly every case, there is a good lesson that we
can all share and come away more enlightened. In this month’s
magazine edition, we want to look at aircraft parking and han-
garage or storage. With the days becoming perceptibly shorter,
it’s time to take stock of what our options are. It might already
be too late for this winter, but we want to consider where and aircraft excellent protection from the effects of sun, snow and
how we are going to keep our prized possessions protected ice. Aerocovers advertises a “hail protection type cover” that,
and covered. according to the manufacturer, has a padded upper surface to
COPA’s insurance company recently reminded us that keep- protect against damage from pea-sized hail. Of course, it might
ing your aircraft out of the elements by either shrouding it with not be enough to withstand the hail common in classic western
high-quality covers or keeping it inside an enclosed space, such prairie onslaughts!
as a hangar, can help to reduce your insurance premiums while With regards to outside parking, we should also consider
also slowing down the aging process. Our Canadian winters some well-made tie-down straps that can provide some flexi-
are harsh and insurance claims are made sometimes simply bility in gusting situations. A cradle or frame for the tail section
because aircraft are left out in the elements. Moreover, aircraft is recommended to keep our tricycle gear aircraft on its three
incidents and accidents can happen even when that asset is wheels if your climate is particularly snowy and your visits to
sitting in a field at our aerodrome. the airport to clean off the accumulations might not be that
If your aircraft purchase came with an agreement to either frequent. One last thought before we move back to hangars: If
share space in a hangar or – even better – an agreement to the outside parking solution is going to be year-round, then we
assume a hangar with a property rental or lease agreement, need to seriously consider wintertime access to fly. How does
then you should be set – your wintertime worries are over. But the aerodrome you are using do its plowing and how quickly is
in these changing times, we are seeing situations arise where it done? Where are you going to be parked? Are you between
what appears to be the sweet deal may not always be as it a taxiway and the runway; or is the arrangement such that you
seems on the surface. We will get into more details shortly. are closer to the access road?
Let me take a few steps back and talk about outside park- One more major consideration is electrical service for using
ing and storing with protection being provided by high-quality, an engine preheat system. Given that most manufacturers sug-
PHOTO: CARLOSBARQUERO, ADOBESTOCK
made-to-measure covers for the engine(s), wings, canopy, fu- gest at least four hours of pre-heat, using an engine warming
selage and tail. There are excellent made-in Canada solutions, system such as Tanis really means having a dedicated connec-
such as Aero Covers, based in Oro Medonte, ON (www.aero- tion that will not be undone by snow plowing equipment. There
covers.ca); and Arctic Covers, based at St. Andrews Airport, MB are certainly other preheat options and systems such a hot-air
(www.arcticovers.ca). There are other companies like Bruce’s blowers that burn propane or other fuels but they require a lot
Covers that is based in California and sold through Aircraft of caretaking to make sure that the engine is evenly warmed.
Spruce. All of these manufacturers can provide you with ex- And we also cannot forget that the aircraft battery will also
cellent weather-shedding products that are highly water-resis- need some sort of care and pre-heating as well. Suffice to say
tant yet breathable. These covers will not rot and will give your that we need to have a clear plan and understanding of the fac-
12 COPA FLIGHT | SEPTEMBER 2021tors that will encourage safe wintertime operations before we owner was in good standing regarding utility lease/rental pay-
commit to a parking plan that translates into using our airplane ments? Smiles and handshakes are not worth what they once
12 months of the year. were – remember, buyer beware. Settling into the new home is
Alright – Talking about hangars now, we need to look at the easy if you are the sole occupant. Time to meet the neighbours
options. Is your chosen aerodrome private, registered or certi- and maybe have a little hangar party, respecting social distanc-
fied? Are there empty lots where you can build a new hangar ing rules, of course. Just like moving houses, there will be a pe-
at your chosen aerodrome? Or is it a choice between purchase, riod of adjustment and some potential friction with the neigh-
lease or rent of an existing hangar, or space in a hangar. Given bouring hangar owners; and the transfers for utilities and lease
the generally tight conditions at smaller registered aerodromes, payments. Did becoming a hangar owner require membership
building a new hangar is the exception. Regardless, there is a at the local flying club or possibly the on-field COPA Flight? If
COPA guide to building a hangar available in our online mem- so, then time to get acquainted. Having a support group based
bers-only section. One of the important points in the guide is to at the aerodrome may become very useful if the honeymoon
gain a full understanding of the local building rules and codes atmosphere begins to wane.
for that locale. The guide can also be used for pre-purchase When you are making adjustments to the layout of the ex-
inspection when you are assessing a potential hangar. terior or the interior of the hangar remember all of the details
We also need to be very aware of who and what level of gov- in that agreement you signed. Many times, what you glossed
ernment actually owns the land that you will be using for the over in your haste to get through the multi-page document can
hangar. In the case of one situation that I know very well, CYSH, come back to haunt you. This includes things like garbage col-
the Township of Montague owns the land that the aerodrome lection schedules and the stowage of non-aviation items either
sits on and leases the land to the hangar owners. I would de- inside or outside the hangar. These details might seem trivial to
scribe this township as being airport-friendly, seeing the aero- you in the moment, but such actions can be seen as irritants by
drome as an asset. The leases are long-term and have renewal others and start a downward spiral. I know of more than a few
clauses built in. But this type of lease is not universal and, as cases where owners were accused of unacceptable behaviour,
we will see later on, the conditions of the lease may change. In which lead to lease terminations or expulsions which began
other cases, there are locations where the aerodrome owns the with simple misunderstandings. Storing of waste oils and per-
land and may sell it to the prospective hangar owner. In either sonal items like vehicles, boats and trailers inside or around the
case of leasing or purchasing the land, this is a buyer-beware outside of your hangar need to be considered very carefully.
situation. Many agreements are now rather lengthy, more than Being a good community member is important. Ask and gain
15 pages, and are usually filled with clauses and text that is fla- approval is a much better strategy than taking a my hangar, my
voured with legal terms. Many of the leases I have read over the castle approach.
past year were comprehensible and could be understood, but Because we have many more aspects of this topic to dis-
it will likely take some work. If you are not comfortable with the cover and discuss, I am going to spread this article over two
terms in the document, you may want to get some assistance months. We have given you the start of the process to have
from a legal expert. your prized possession tucked into a nice exterior spot at your
Assuming that you have made it through the lease/rent- chosen aerodrome or on the inside of your hangar. Next month,
al agreement and are satisfied, then it’s time to arrange your we will explore the darker sides of parking your airplane. We
date to get set up in the hangar. Did you think to check with have some important stories to share with you then. Just as
the holders of the agreement to see that the previous hangar a teaser, take a look at the situations at CYOS and CZBB!
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PARQUER ET
ENTREPOSER MON AVION
MES OPTIONS DANS NOTRE NOUVELLE RÉALITÉ
T
ant dans nos séminaires sur la sécurité que dans
nos publications, la COPA a concentré ses efforts
rédactionnels sur les expériences de nos membres
en matière d’achat et d’entretien d’un aéronef. Ce
mois-ci, le séminaire du programme de formation
périodique (PRTP) se penchera sur les règlements aéronau-
tiques canadiens (RAC) que les propriétaires d’aéronefs doivent
connaître pour assurer la conformité à la navigabilité. L’expéri-
ence de propriétaire comporte de multiples facettes et est riche
en histoires différentes, certaines bonnes et d’autres moins
agréables. Dans presque tous les cas, il y a une bonne leçon
que nous pouvons tous partager et dont nous pouvons sortir
plus éclairer. Dans l’édition du magazine de ce mois-ci, nous
souhaitons nous pencher sur le stationnement et le hangarage En voici deux : Aero Covers, basée à Oro Medonte, ON (www.
ou l’entreposage des avions. Avec les jours qui raccourcissent aerocovers.ca) ; et Arctic Covers, basée à l’aéroport de St. An-
sensiblement, il est temps de faire le point sur les options qui drews, MB (www.arcticovers.ca). Il existe d’autres entreprises
s’offrent à nous. Il est peut-être déjà un peu tard pour cet hiver, comme Bruce’s Covers, basée en Californie et vendue par Air-
mais nous voulons réfléchir à l’endroit et à la manière dont nous craft Spruce. Tous ces fabricants peuvent vous fournir d’excel-
allons protéger et couvrir notre bien le plus précieux. lents produits de protection contre les intempéries qui sont très
La compagnie d’assurance de la COPA nous a récemment résistants à l’eau tout en étant respirants. Ces couvertures ne
rappelé que le fait de garder votre aéronef à l’abri des éléments, pourrissent pas et offrent à votre avion une excellente protec-
soit en le couvrant avec des couvertures d’aéronefs de haute tion contre les effets du soleil, de la neige et de la glace. Aero-
qualité, soit en le plaçant dans un espace clos comme un hangar, covers fait la publicité d’une « couverture de protection contre
peut contribuer à réduire vos primes d’assurance et à ralentir le la grêle » qui, selon le fabricant, possède une surface supérieure
processus de vieillissement. Nos hivers canadiens sont brutales rembourrée qui peut protéger contre les dommages causés
et des réclamations d’assurance sont parfois faites simplement par des grêlons de la taille d’un petit pois, mais qui pourrait ne
parce que les aéronefs sont laissés à l’extérieur dans les élé- pas être suffisante pour résister aux grêlons que l’on rencontre
ments. De plus, les incidents et les accidents d’aéronefs peuvent habituellement dans les prairies occidentales ! En ce qui con-
se produire même lorsque cet actif est assis dans un champ de cerne le stationnement à l’extérieur, nous devrions également
notre aérodrome. envisager des sangles d’arrimage bien faites qui offriront une
Si l’achat de votre aéronef s’est accompagné d’un contrat de certaine souplesse dans les situations de rafales. Un berceau
partage d’espace dans un hangar ou, mieux encore, d’un con- ou un cadre pour la partie arrière est recommandé pour main-
trat de location ou de location-vente d’un hangar, vous devriez tenir notre avion à train tricycle sur ses trois roues si votre cli-
être prêt, vos soucis d’hiver sont terminés. Mais en ces temps mat est particulièrement enneigé et que vos visites à l’aéroport
PHOTO: JUANAN BARROS / ADOBESTOCK
de changement, nous voyons apparaître des situations où ce pour nettoyer les accumulations ne sont pas si fréquentes. Une
qui semble être une « bonne affaire » n’est pas toujours ce qu’il dernière réflexion avant de revenir aux hangars. Si la solution
semble être à première vue. Nous allons bientôt entrer dans les du stationnement extérieur doit se faire toute l’année, nous
détails. devons sérieusement envisager l’accès aux vols en hiver. Com-
Permettez-moi de faire quelques pas en arrière et de parl- ment l’aérodrome que vous utilisez fait-il son déneigement et
er du stationnement et du stockage à l’extérieur, la protection à quelle vitesse est-il fait ? Où allez-vous être garé ? Êtes-vous
étant assurée par des couvertures de haute qualité et sur me- entre une voie de circulation et la piste ou la disposition est-elle
sure pour le(s) moteur(s), les ailes, la verrière, le fuselage et la telle que vous êtes plus proche de la route d’accès ?
queue. Il existe d’excellentes solutions fabriquées au Canada. Une autre considération majeure est le service électrique
14 COPA FLIGHT | SEPTEMBER 2021pour l’utilisation d’un système de préchauffage du moteur. Étant des détenteurs du contrat que le précédent propriétaire du
donné que la plupart des fabricants suggèrent une durée de hangar était « en règle » en ce qui concerne le paiement du
préchauffage d’au moins quatre heures, l’utilisation d’un système bail/de la location des services publics ? Les sourires et les
de préchauffage du moteur tel que celui de Tanis implique vrai- poignées de main ne valent plus ce qu’ils valaient autrefois.
ment de disposer d’une connexion dédiée qui ne sera pas défaite N’oubliez pas que l’acheteur doit se méfier. S’installer dans sa
par les engins de déneigement. Il existe certainement d’autres nouvelle « maison » est facile si vous êtes le seul occupant. Il
options et systèmes de préchauffage, tels que les souffleurs d’air est temps de rencontrer les voisins et peut-être de faire une
chaud qui brûlent du propane ou d’autres combustibles, mais ils petite fête dans le hangar, en respectant les règles de dis-
nécessitent beaucoup d’attention pour s’assurer que le moteur tance sociale, bien sûr. Comme pour un déménagement, il y
est chauffé de manière uniforme. N’oublions pas non plus que la aura une période d’adaptation et quelques frictions potenti-
batterie de l’avion doit elle aussi être entretenue et préchauffée. elles avec les propriétaires de hangars voisins, ainsi que les
Il suffit de dire que nous devons avoir un plan clair et une bonne transferts pour les services publics et les paiements de loyer.
compréhension des facteurs qui favoriseront la sécurité des Pour devenir propriétaire d’un hangar, il fallait être membre de
opérations en hiver avant de nous engager dans un plan de sta- l’aéroclub local ou, éventuellement, de la COPA sur le terrain.
tionnement qui se traduit par l’utilisation de notre avion douze Si oui, il est temps de faire connaissance. Avoir un groupe de
mois par an. soutien basé sur l’aérodrome peut s’avérer très utile si l’atmo-
Bon, en parlant de hangars, nous devons maintenant examiner sphère de lune de miel commence à s’estomper.
les options. L’aérodrome que vous avez choisi est-il privé, enreg-
istré ou certifié ? Existe-t-il des terrains vagues où vous pouvez
Nous devons également être très
construire un nouveau hangar sur l’aérodrome de votre choix ?
Ou bien avez-vous le choix entre l’achat, le bail ou la location conscients de qui et de quel niveau de
d’un hangar existant ou d’un espace dans un hangar ? Étant don- gouvernement est propriétaire du terrain
né les conditions généralement serrées des petits aérodromes
que vous utiliserez pour le hangar.
enregistrés, la construction d’un nouveau hangar peut être l’ex-
ception. Quoi qu’il en soit, un guide de la COPA sur la construc-
tion d’un hangar est disponible dans notre section réservée aux Lorsque vous apportez des modifications à l’aménagement
membres. L’un des points importants de ce guide est de bien de l’extérieur ou de l’intérieur du hangar, n’oubliez pas tous les
comprendre les règles et codes de construction locaux. Le guide détails de l’accord que vous avez signé. Souvent, ce que vous
peut également être utilisé comme guide d’inspection avant avez négligé dans votre hâte de lire ce document de plusieurs
l’achat lorsque vous évaluez un hangar potentiel. pages peut revenir vous hanter. Il s’agit notamment des horai-
Nous devons également être très conscients de qui et de res de collecte des ordures et de l’entreposage d’articles non
quel niveau de gouvernement est propriétaire du terrain que destinés à l’aviation à l’intérieur ou à l’extérieur du hangar. Ces
vous utiliserez pour le hangar. Dans le cas d’une situation que je choses qui peuvent vous sembler insignifiantes sur le moment,
connais très bien, CYSH, le canton de Montague est propriétaire mais qui peuvent être perçues comme des irritants par les autres
du terrain sur lequel se trouve l’aérodrome et loue le terrain aux peuvent déclencher la spirale descendante. Je connais plus d’un
propriétaires du hangar. Je décrirais ce canton comme étant « cas où des propriétaires ont été accusés de comportements
favorable aux aéroports » et considérant l’aérodrome comme un inacceptables, qui ont conduit à la résiliation du bail ou à l’ex-
atout. Les baux sont à long terme et comportent des clauses pulsion, à partir de simples malentendus. Le stockage d’huiles
de renouvellement. Mais ce type de bail n’est pas universel et, usagées et d’objets personnels tels que les véhicules, les bateaux
comme nous le verrons plus loin, les conditions du bail peuvent et les remorques à l’intérieur ou à l’extérieur de votre hangar doit
changer. Dans d’autres cas, il existe des endroits où l’aérodrome être considéré très attentivement. Il est important d’être un bon
est propriétaire du terrain et peut le vendre au futur propriétaire membre de la communauté. Demander et obtenir l’approbation
du hangar. Dans tous les cas, qu’il s’agisse de la location ou de est une bien meilleure stratégie que d’adopter l’approche « mon
l’achat du terrain, il s’agit d’une situation « d’acheteur averti. » hangar, mon château. »
De nombreux contrats sont maintenant assez longs, plus de Parce que nous avons beaucoup plus d’aspects de ce sujet
quinze pages et sont généralement remplis de clauses et de à découvrir et à discuter, je vais étaler cet article sur deux
textes agrémentés de termes juridiques. Bon nombre des baux mois. Nous vous avons donné le début du processus et vous
que j’ai lus au cours de l’année écoulée étaient compréhensibles avez votre bien précieux rangé sur un bel emplacement ex-
et pouvaient être compris, mais cela demandera probablement térieur à l’aérodrome de votre choix ou à l’intérieur de votre
un certain travail. Si vous n’êtes pas à l’aise avec les termes du hangar. Le mois prochain, nous allons explorer les côtés plus
document, vous pouvez demander l’aide d’un expert juridique. sombres du stationnement de votre avion. Nous aurons alors
En supposant que vous avez parcouru le contrat de location quelques histoires importantes à partager avec vous. Pour
et que vous êtes satisfait, il est temps de fixer votre date d’in- vous donner un avant-goût, jetez un coup d’œil à la situation
stallation dans le hangar. Avez-vous pensé à vérifier auprès à CYOS et CZBB !
COPA FLIGHT | SEPTEMBER 2021 15PLANE TECH BY PHIL LIGHTSTONE
GROUND PROXIMITY
ALERTING
IMAGING AND SOUND SYSTEMS FOR A MORE FUNDAMENTAL
APPROACH TO SAFE LANDINGS
K
nowing your altitude above B for installation below an access panel
the ground is fundamental (outside of the aircraft) and provides no-
to a safe landing. There are tifications at 100 feet AGL (200 feet is
may examples of aviators under development, requiring a firmware
executing Controlled Flight upgrade). The 100-B, 100-G and 100-B
Into Terrain (CFIT) maneuvers, typically costs US$925, US$875, US$925, respec-
with dire consequences. CFIT typically tively (plus taxes), with free shipping in
occurs in low IMC conditions where ceil- the United States and US$45 for interna-
ings are a few hundred feet above the tional shipping. It includes a limited one-
ground. It is not uncommon for student year warranty. Typical installation time is
pilots to misjudge their height above the two to three hours, which will vary based
ground and flare too high, resulting in P2 Aviation is working on FAA approval upon each specific aircraft.
for its Gen 3 Gear Advisory System to
the aircraft impacting the runway quite Each LHS kit includes the electronics
help avoid gear-up outcomes.
aggressively. package and a four-wire quick discon-
Electronic Flight Bags like ForeFlight nect cable. Not included are: wiring; a
have audio altitude callouts, typically at tified products can be found at Land- one amp circuit breaker; inspection panel;
500 feet AGL. With bluetooth-enabled ingHeight.com and its products for and L bracket. LHS supports both 12- and
audio panels and headsets, pilots are experimental aircraft can be found at 24-volt electrical systems and weights
prompted by the callout, providing en- EngineBridge.com. Nidal Robb, found- 7.5 ounces. The system has a built-in eye
hanced situational awareness. At 500 er of Microkit Solutions, explains: “Our safe Class 1 Laser with an audio interface
feet AGL, a pilot flying a stabilized ap- Landing Height System provides an system and is certified under the FAA’s
proach, should be lined up with the run- extra situational awareness to pilots. NORSEE standard. Audio callouts start
way. Flying a stabilized approach, helps It also adds another layer of safety in at 200 feet AGL (model specific), with
ensure that the flare and landing occurs situations such as when visiting an un- preset callouts at 200, 100, 70, 50, 20, 10
without incident. familiar runway that is much wider than and five feet. The LHS for experimental
Ground proximity technology has au- what the pilot is used to, as it helps aircraft has a callout at one foot. The certi-
dio callouts and has been available to with the optical illusion caused by the fied version’s five-foot limitation is an FAA
Business Aviation and the airlines. From different widths or lengths of unfamil- NORSEE certification constraint.
a General Aviation perspective, the iar runways. It also provides situational Installation requires the LIDAR pack-
technology has been costly and lacking awareness for night landings and is a age to be attached to an inspection pan-
STCs for GA aircraft. Light Detection and great aid with eye strain and fatigue at el and a four-wire shielded cable (22 or
PHOTO: STEVE PETRICH, P2 AVIATION TECHNOLOGY
Ranging (LIDAR) is a method for deter- the end of a very long trip.” 24 AWG) be run to the panel. Connec-
mining ranges by targeting an object LHS provides fixed callouts at specif- tivity is required for power, ground and
with a laser and measuring the time for ic heights above ground, as each callout audio. A four-wire, quick-disconnect, wa-
the reflected light to return to the receiv- requires one and one-half seconds. LHS terproof connector allows the system to
er. LIDAR systems typically work the best has been tested on wet, grass, and dirt/ be fully removable to provide access into
when over hard surfaces and, therefor, gravel runways and is expected to work the wing for other maintenance require-
have issues with water and trees. even if the ground has one to two inch- ments. Selection of the inspection panel
Microkit Solutions LLC manufac- es of snow. For certified aircraft, Microkit should ensure that the LIDAR package
tures a LIDAR system for certified has three LHS models: 100-B with notifi- will not interfere with other airframe
and experimental aircraft, called the cations starting at 200 feet AGL; 100-G components in the wing and should be
Landing Height System (LHS). Its cer- with notifications at 70 feet AGL; and 101- clear of the engine’s exhaust.
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