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:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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