rust removers - recurrent pilot training

The Northwest Territories Floatplane Association/COPA Flight 108 conducts an annual "Rust Remover" each spring to assist members in meeting requirements for recurrent pilot training pursuant to CAR 421.05(2)(c).  Our "Rust Remover" agendas are approved by Transport Canada.  Presenters have included representatives from NAV CANADA, Transport Canada, Canadian Transportation Agency and CASARA.  Topics covered have included aviation weather, flight planning and navigation, aviation medical examinations, aircraft systems, and aviation regulations.

2022 rust remover

The 2022 Rust Remover was held on May 14, 2022 at Northern United Place in Yellowknife, NT and was attended by approximately 18 members.  The program was sanctioned by Transport Canada as satisfying the 2-year recurrent training requirement for private pilots.  Presentations included the following topics:
  • Interpretation of graphical area forecasts (Raphaël Jeansonne-Gélinas)
  • Departure planning (Raphaël Jeansonne-Gélinas)
  • YZF arrival and departure procedures (NAV CANADA)
  • Piston aircraft induction and ignition systems (Jean-Francois Martin)
  • Aviation medical examinations (Dr. Bing Guthrie)
Several of the presentations are now available to current NWTFA/COPA Flight 108 members through the members-only section of the NWTFA/COPA FLight 108 website.

2020 and 2021 Rust removers

COVID-19 restrictions in effect in the Northwest Territories prevented hosting of Rust Removers in spring 2020 and 2021. 

2019 rust remover

The 2019 Rust Remover was held on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at Northern United Place in Yellowknife, NT.  The program was approved by Transport Canada to qualify as recurrent training for private pilots.   The agenda included the following topics:
  • Pilot Decision Making (Transport Canada)
  • Aviation Medical Examinations (Dr. Bing Guthrie)
  • Canadian airspace and WX cams (NAV CANADA)
  • Flight Planning (NAV CANADA)
The 2019 Rust Remover was attended by approximately 14 members.  Thanks to Luluz Market for sponsoring this event by catering lunch.

2018 rust remover

The 2018 Rust Remover was held on Saturday, May 12, 2018 at Northern United Place in Yellowknife, NT.  The program was approved by Transport Canada so participation qualified as recurrent training for private pilots.   Topics included the following:
  • Human Factors"  (Transport Canada)
  • YZF Procedures and FSS Services (NAV CANADA)
  • FIC Services (NAV CANADA)
The 2018 Rust Remover was attended by approximately 17 members.  A light lunch of delicious sandwiches was provided courtesy of Luluz Market. 

2017 rust remover

The 2017 Rust Remover was held on Sunday, April 23, 2017 at the Baker Centre in Yellowknife, NT.  The program was approved by Transport Canada so participation qualified as recurrent training for private pilots.   Topics included the following:
  • Update from Transport Canada
  • UAV Regulations
  • Weight and Balance Calculations
  • Review of Procedures by NAV CANADA
  • Navigation
  • Survival Equipment and Skills
  • Round Table on Safety on Yellowknife Bay and Back Bay
The Rust Remover was attended by approximately 22 members.  A light lunch of delicious sandwiches was provided courtesy of Luluz Market. 

previous Rust removers

Topics discussed in NWTFA/COPA Flight108 Rust Removers in previous years included the following:
  • Radio Communication and Phraseology
  • Operations at Yellowknife Aerodrome
  • Search and Rescue Procedures in Northwest Territories
  • Flight Planning and FSS Services
  • Safety on the Water
  • Navigation and Meteorology
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