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MERLINS AND MORE

By Kevin Moore, Contributing Editor & Photographer Roslin, Ontario, Canada

As a young boy who’s father served and flew in the RAF during World War Two, I came to love airplanes and aviation at a very young age. Though he was Flight Engineer/pilot on the Lancaster and Halifax bombers, the first model airplane my father and I ever built together was a Supermarine Spitfire Mk IV. I still have the model today, though a little worse for ware.

http://www.barnstormers.com/eFLYER/2010/101-eFLYER-FA01-Merlins.html

Chapter 549 - Amateur-Built Aircraft - SUBCHAPTER C ROTARY-WING AIRCRAFT

549.201 General

(a) This subchapter contains standards of airworthiness for:

(1) Helicopters;

(2) Gyroplanes; and

(3) Gyrogliders.

(b) The aircraft shall meet the applicable mass limits specified in section 549.203.

(c) [Helicopters will be accepted on the basis of a type evaluation, and will be issued a Special Certificate of Airworthiness in the Amateur-Built classification according to Chapter 507.

[Information Note:

[On the basis of recommendations made by a technical organisation or person(s) acceptable to the Minister, helicopters may be eligible for a special C of A Amateur-Built. On behalf of Transport Canada, such an organisation or person(s) will carry out the type evaluation following the criteria contained in AMA 549.201).]

(Change 549-1 (93-06-30))

(Amendment 549-2 (96-04-01))

Chapter 549 - Amateur-Built Aircraft - 549.109 Minimum Rated Engine Power

(a) Piston engines: To ensure that there is a reasonable expectation of meeting the climb test requirements set out in section 549.111, the minimum permissible rated engine power shall be determined by the following equation:

where

 

P_min = rated power of the engine(s) in kw (BHP);

 

b = wing span in metres (ft);

 

M (W) = declared maximum T.O. mass in kg (weight in lb);

 

C = 0.01339 (for use with fps units = 0.018) for monoplanes (including tandem wing and canard aeroplanes); or

 

C = 0.01711 (for use with fps units = 0.023) for biplanes or triplanes.

(b) Turbine engines: The minimum permissible rated power/thrust will be evaluated on an individual basis.

 

(Change 549-1 (93-06-30))

Director's Meeting

Director's Meeting will take place this Sunday, Jan 17 at 14:00 in the club house.

Zeppelin Eureka Part 2

By Bernard Zee, Contributing Editor & Photographer Fremont, California

I'm still giddy over having had the opportunity to ride in, and photograph the only Zeppelin in the United States. The 'Eureka' is one of a new breed of lighter than air ships manufactured by the Zeppelin Luftschifftechnik GmbH, and operated by Airship Ventures. This is Part 2 of the adventure...Part 1 can be found in eFlyer #099.

Part #2 http://www.barnstormers.com/eFLYER/2010/100-eFLYER-FA01-Zeppelin.html

Chapter 549 - Amateur-Built Aircraft - 549.9 Powerplant

(a) The Powerplant may utilise propeller or reaction jet propulsion, but not solid and liquid fuel rockets. Installations are not restricted to approved aircraft engines. Type-approved engines shall be operated within all established certification limits. For non-type-approved engines, limits must be established by the applicant.

(b) For propeller driven propulsion systems:

(1) Acceptable engines include, but are not limited to, conventional 2 or 4 cycle piston engines, Wankel engines, gas turbines and other unconventional internal combustion engines.

(2) For the purpose of this Chapter, Wankel engines are treated as reciprocating engines.

(c) For reaction jet propulsion systems: Engines commonly referred to as turbojets and turbofans are acceptable.

(d) For engines incorporating turbomachinery (e.g. turbocharger), rotating shaft speed limits shall be established by the applicant and:

(1) There shall be means to prevent such limits being exceeded; or

(2) It must be shown that in the event of a failure, no hazardous debris will be released following a mechanical failure at the highest shaft speed possible.

 

(Change 549-1 (93-06-30))

Monday Night Meeting

In case you missed the Monday night meeting, here's what went on:

Jan. general meeting called to order at 7:30 by President Brian Heinmiller in the Caledon Rm (thanks to Julie Pomeroy) of BFC. There were 37 members present. The meeting will be held in reverse of the usual agenda to ensure that time constraints do not cause prorogation of the speaker. There were no visitors, new members or first flights. Since Charlie Douma missed presentations at the Christmas party; he was presented with a completion award for building his 6th aircraft. Bill Tee introduced the evening's speaker, Phillip Gray, author and WWII Lancaster pilot who flew combat over Germany. While his training was in Texas on Stearmans and Harvards, 90% of RAF pilots were in fact trained in Canada. Of those trained, 50% washed out, and went on to become navigators or bombardiers. Back in the UK, they transitioned from Oxfords to Lancs. Training consisted of high flying, low flying, day flying, night flying and corkscrew. After 45 hrs, they were then assigned. One in ever four bombers had a Canadian pilot. Canuks, Aussies, Kiwis and Brits did night flying because they could navigate. Typically they were at 22,000 ft carrying 22,000 lbs of bombs. Some Lancs completed 100 sorties (the planes were designed for 1!). One operation not  receiving much coverage was operation Manna where 600 planes, carrying 7000 lbs of food each, 'bombed' occupied Holland as famine relief. The speaker was thanked by Bill Tee, who then reviewed Phillip's display of books and other memorabilia that was at the front on display.
Break for coffee and d'oh nuts.
Post break Charlie Douma motioned that Dec.'s meeting minutes, as published in the newsletter, be accepted, seconded by Paul Horsten and passed. The dir's meeting had not occurred at presstime and thus the minutes were absent from the newsletter. Treasurer's report showed a healthy bank account and a stable rainy-day fund. So far there are 76 members paid up for 2010. Bernie Wurster stated that he arranged for Pointer ELT people to come and visit us at the Feb. general meeting. Pointer's test program is slowed due to the inclusion of a combined GPS and Com antenna. In his 'Minute for Maintenance' Bernie outlined who may work on aircraft (type certified and amateur built) (see additional article). In Open Forum Alain O. reviewed winter operations, stressing all surfaces must be cleaned, the club's propane heater works well, and carry survival equipment for the unexpected. Niel Mont added some useful items to Alain's equipment list. Fred Grootarz gave a brief yet relevant review of Metars and their interpretation. It was well received but without time for questions due to meeting adjournment, issues can be discussed at next meeting where Fred will present a related topic.

Meeting adjourned at 9:55 pm.

Zeppelin Eureka Part 1

 By Bernard Zee, Contributing Editor & Photographer Fremont, California

I'm still giddy over having had the opportunity to ride in, and photograph the only Zeppelin in the United States. The 'Eureka' is one of a new breed of lighter than air ships manufactured by the Zeppelin Luftschifftechnik GmbH, and operated by Airship Ventures. Based out of Moffett Field (in Mountain View, CA), the Eureka offers sight-seeing rides of the Bay Area and Monterey. Riding on the Eureka, and becoming a Zep head was truly a remarkable, and unforgettable experience! Nikon D300 w/ 18-105mm VR lens, Nikon D200 w/ 70-300mm VR lens.

http://www.barnstormers.com/eFLYER/2010/099-eFLYER-FA01-Zeppelin.html

Chapter 549 - Amateur-Built Aircraft - 549.25 Log Books and Maintenance Records

In accordance with Air Regulation 826 (1) a Journey Log Book and Technical Log Books are required for each amateur-built aircraft.

 

Information Note: (Ref. AMA 549/1A, paragraph 12).

Happy New Year

Wishing everyone a Happy New Year 2010!!!