CANADIAN MUSEUM of FLIGHT AND TRANSPORTATION
7th ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE 88 HOURS 9:00 4:00 SAT. & SUN. JUN 18 & 19
13527 CRESCENT RD. (ON THE ROAD TO CRESCENT BEACH) Surrey
- DISPLAYS OF AIRCRAFT.
- HELICOPTERS HELICOPTER RIDES
- HOT AIR BALLOON RIDES (WEATHER PERMITTING)
- PARACHUTE DROP IN”
- FOOD SERVED ALL DAY!
- MODEL AIRCRAFT. BOATS (OPERATING). TRAINS
- VINTAGE AUTOS. MOTORCYCLES
- FLY-BYS OF VINTAGE AIRCRAFT
- EVERYBODY WELCOME
- AVIATION ART DISPLAY
- FREE PARKING
- FAMOUS SNOOPY & RED BARON SKIT
- DOOR PRIZES * CONTESTS
- OTHER NEAT STUFF
278-9804 531-3744
ADMISSION BY DONATION
SOMETHING FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
REGULAR VIEWING HOURS FOR C.M.F.T. ARE 9:00-4:00 DAILY MAY 15 THRU OCTOBER 15
MINI NEWSLETTER JUNE 1988
NOMENCLATURE OF AIRCRAFT
Just what you wanted to know. This sheet comes from “Aero Engineering, Vol 1, Pt 1.
Aircraft. Aerodyne. (Heavier than air.) (Lighter than air.) Aindip (All types.) Balloons (All types.) Ornithopter. Helicopter , Gyroplane . Aeroplane . Glider . Kite. Engine. Seaplane Landplane. Amphibian Flat Seaplane Boat Seaplane.. (Flying Bunt.) Float Amphibian Hoat Amphibian.
DON’T WE WISH
The following October 1929 advertisement describes a state of the art aircraft. As indicated, in those days you could choose from a variety of engines.
Does anyone know where we might find an Eaglerock with a Hisso “A” motor now? it would be a nice addition to our collection.
It’s hard to believe that one day some of the airplanes we all take for granted will be as rare as the Eaglerock, so if you’re finished with flying and considering disposing of your aircraft, please think of the CMFT.
CMFT TO ATTEND OTHER A SHOWS
Serious consideration is being given to display flying and/or static aircraft, and set up a souvenir sales booth at other than local air shows this summer. Possibilities are the Kamloops Air Show in August, the Penticton Air Fair in September, and others.
To make it practical (and profitable), we will need a trailerable or easily portable (not knock-down) sales booth. A travel trailer, or portable building that can be stocked and set up and moved complete would solve the problem of packing up, setting up, packing up, and unpacking which is so much work it now discourages participation.
If you know of anything that might work, please let us know by phoning 531-3744.
REEFERLESS “REEFER” TRUG BOX NEEDED
We need insulated storage for paint and volatile materials. An ideal, economical and portable solution is an old refrigerated truck box. These have large opening doors at one end, and lots of insulation. We don’t need the refrigeration part of it, and we are willing to do body repairs if needed. Call or write if you know of any or have a suggestion where to get one.
TOILET TRAILER NEEDED
With more and more visitors discovering our great collection and taking advantage of the friendly atmosphere at the museum, we’ll soon have to replace our portable “one-holer” with something more sophisticated. All suggestions and reasonable offers considered.
SO YOU THINK YOU KNOW YOUR AIRPLANES?
Can you identify this this photo send in by member A. Christoffersen? Answer elsewhere.
Child’s Pedal Airplane: Draw (June 19, 1988)
Tickets $1. or 6 for $5.
CANADIAN MUSEUM OF FLIGHT AND TRANSPORTATION
13527 Crescent Road, Surrey, B.C. V4A 2W1 PHONE: (604) 531-3744
IT’S “OPEN HOUSE” TIME AGAIN
Set aside June 18 and 19 to attend our 7th Annual OPEN HOUSE. It’s a fun event, with the purpose to show off, and let people know we’re here. Many displays, events and exhibits are planned, all designed to provide a memorable family fun day at minimum cost. It’s a great time to visit the museum if you haven’t been able to find the time, and a perfect time to bring visiting relatives and friends.
Admission is by donation, parking is free, and there is much to see and do.
As in years past, the local merchants provide support in the form of gifts and prizes, materials and supplies, and we thank them.
Also, as in years past, this event is the huge success that it is only because of the hundreds of hours of volunteer time that members donate. Thank you for your past help. If we’ve missed calling you, and you’d like to help, please phone 531-3744 or 531-2465 and offer your assistance.
We need 200 person days to make it “go”. Help is needed in the three weeks prior to the event to ensure that the grounds are groomed, the food and service booths repaired, cleaned and painted; the airplanes cleaned and polished, advertising posters and signs posted, and assorted office chores. Call if you can help.
During the event itself, members are encourage to signed up to work four-hour shifts. If you can work two shifts great! Otherwise, sign up for the 8-12, the 11-2, or the 12-4 shifts. Free snacks and lunches are provided based on the number of shifts worked, and there is always the incentive of a free airplane ride for those who volunteer a minimum of 16 hours in any one year.
If you can’t work at all, the invitation stands. Attend as a visitor.
THANK YOU, VOLUNTEERS. YOU ARE THE PRIDE AND THE BACKBONE OF THE CMFT.
VISIT US!
Remember, CMFT is now open for visitors every day from 9:00 to 4:00, through October 16. Members get in for free, so come as often as you like – and bring a friend!
HOMESITE UPDATE
Not much to report on the “home front”. Surrey still has an option to purchase 50+ acres of land near Cloverdale for use by the CMFT, and permission to operate the museum on that land is yet to be granted by the Agricultural Land Reserve.
Look for more news in the newspapers as it happens.
EXHIBITS AND RESTORATIONS
Each year, we have tried to put together one and preferably two new displays. This has traditionally involved those members who wished to volunteer thier time to make this happen.
Because of the pressure of other work, the key volunteer supervisor has not been able to schedule in any restoration work this year. The exception is that we still hope to cosmetically assemble the Lockheed Lodestar CF-TCY before the end of the summer season. There is work to do on the airplane, (mainly cleaning and polishing), but it must be done outdoors as so much of the shop has been pressed into service as a storage area there is no room to work.
SCHOOL TOURS AND VISITS
Volunteer tour leaders have visited several elementary schools with our travelling “show and tell” display, and a number of school groups have visited the museum.
Picnic tables and a rest area are available free of charge, so it can be a real outing.
If your child’s class would like to visit the museum of have the museum go to them, please call April at 531- 3744 for details and cost.
DAY CARE, SENIORS, INSTITUTIONAL AND TRAVEL TOUR VISITS
Special rates for guided tours through the museum are available, but must be arranged in advance. Please call for more information.
GIFT SHOPPING BETTER THAN EVER
New items are arriving, and if you haven’t yet had a chance to stop by and see what we have to offer, try to make it soon. The gift shop is open from 9-4 daily until October 16th.
Shop for posters, post cards, memo pads, tee shirts, toys, aviation art prints, mobiles, books, childrens’s and adult jewelry, and much more. Most, but not all are aviation themed, and priced reasonably.
Remember, too, that as a member, you are entitled to a 10% discount on almost all gift shop purchases.
The gift shop is the major source of revenue for the CMFT and your support through purchases is much appreciated.
CLOVERDALE PARADE
CMFT was the tail end of the Cloverdale parade this year, but made both the local papers. Ross Gregory as the Red Baron with his Gunner Candy Besse did their best to avoid Snoopy (portrayed by Dave Smith) and his flying dog house to the delight of children and adults alike. An added member of the skit was Bev Champniss as the travelling “mechanic”.
The entire fleet of three “Brits”, the Red Baron and of course Snoopy will all be cn hand at Open House, as usual.
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR APPRECIATION AWARD
The CMFT has given out plaques to outstanding volunteers for many years. Not nearly enough of our volunteers have been recognized in this way, and we want to make ammends.
The unqualified choice for Volunteer of the Year (or any other year for other than the Zalesky family) is BEV CHAMPNISS who has been a full-time (40+ hours a week) volunteer since last August. She is now in charge of Computer operations, and is always on hand to do whatever needs to be done, whether it’s computer or anything else. She lives in Vancouver and travels by bus, so her day is a long one. How’s that for dedication?
We’re proud of you, Bev.
Watch for a list of volunteers (maybe with hours worked) in the next newsletter.
“SOLID GOLD” DISCOUNT COUPON BOOK
We have a few of these books left at $38 each. Lots of valuable coupons for accomodation, food and attractions (including the CMFT). Perfect gift.
GENERAL MEETINGS SCHEDULE
No general meetings are held during the summer months. The following schedule covers all meetings through til next summer’s recess. Meetings are held at the Elgin Centre (was the Elgin School) at 44th and Crescent Rd, the third Thursday of the month (see schedule for exceptions), at 8 p.m. Members may bring guests.
SEPT. 15 JAN. 19 OCT. 20 FEB. 16 NOV. 17 MAR. 16 APR 21 (AGM) MAY 19
NEW BROCHURE
Enclosed is a copy of our new brochure for your information. For those of you who have not had an opportunity to visit us in recent years, you’ll be pleasantly surprised how good the grounds are looking, and the number and quality of the aircraft on exhibit.
We’ve got a great collection of airplanes, which should be under cover, and lots of small articles, which we cannot even display for the lack of display facilities.
Talk up the museum. Get all the support you can for the move and for the bullding of new facilities.
HELP WANTED
We still need volunteer parking attendants, gift shop clerks, and security people-every day, but especially on the weekends.
We’ve had nearly 1,500 visitors since opening three weeks ago, and the crowds have not yet begun.
Security is easy. It merely involves wandering around the grounds and asking the odd visitor who finds himself on the wrong side of the ropes to obey the signs. The vast majority of visitors honour the honour system of security that the light ropes represent, but there are always those few who feel they are privileged to poke and prod around In places they should not be.
CARETAKER PROBLEM SOLVED
Thanks to those of you who showed an interest in acting as caretaker on the grounds.
Long time member Mike Gatey and his wife are back in B.C. after landing a job with Air B.C., and will be moving into the mobile home as soon as possible. Between the German Shepherd, the Doberman, and the Gateys, after hours security is assured.
MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS
Check the expiry date of your membership on the top right hand corner of your label, and if your membership lapsed or is about to, please send in a renewal.
Fees are $20 (General), $30 (Family), $12 (Junior under 16), $100 (Corporate), and if you don’t want to be bothered with having to remember each year, a life time membership costs just $300, and you get a tax-deductible receipt (life member only).
There is strength in numbers, and we need all the lobbying power we can get if we are ever to get a permanent home, so if you can recruit new members please do.
“FERRET” WANTED
Someone with time available to browse through newspaper clippings in the Vancouver Public Library for stories on old crash sites. Call Jerry Olsen at 687-6805.
NASA SPACE VAN
The NASA TRAVELLING EXHIBIT will be visiting the CMFT in August. Plan to attend this special event. Tell your child’s teacher about it. Next newsletter will give more details, and watch the newspapers.
LEARN TO FLY
Gordon Ballantyne turned in this interesting handbill distributed by AIRCRAFT SERVICE OF B.C. in 1931 to advertise their flying school.
Not much had changed by 1961, when you could still get dual instruction at $12 and solo at $8 at Vancouver Airport. You still did not need radio, as the tower obliged by flashing light signals for use of the “grass strip” which paralled what used to be known as runway 7/25 to the North.
As with aviation in general, rapid and profound changes have taken place at Vancouver Airport in the intervening years, and so has the cost of learning to fly.
1: INSTRUCTION PASSENGER FLIGHTS AIRCRAFT REPR
Lunoplane Hanger–Vancouver Civic Airport, a Teland,
For your information we give below our flying reteb and kindred de- 1. To get our rates down to their present very low level, we have cut out all unnecessary expenses, of which elaborate advertising in one. To hope this 11 de, in any case, subject like this is best talked over personally, if 1 possible.
Dual Instruction, per hour………$12.00) Fraction of hour
Bolo Flying, per hour….. …… 8.00 in proportion
Passenger and charter rates as dual plus 3.50 per flight, as there is ar airport toll for this work.
A private pilot is licensed to fly only for sport. He can carry friends, of course, but not for hire. A commercial pilot can engage in any flying for which he is 1:censed, for hare.
Solo tine necessary to obtain private pilot’s license…10 hours.
Solo time necessary to obtain commercial license……50 hours.
Average ber of hours duel necessary, either case, 10 to 15 hours.
The flying and written examinations are taken after the necessary umount of colo flying has cogs done. The examinations for private licenses are comparatively simple. The commercial require more study.
The actual calendar time requirad depends on the time and money you can spand (outhor, etc., parmitting) o. g., you can fly an hour every dry of s cost of $1.00 or $5.00, uupanding on whether it in dual er solo, or fifteen. minutud a wock, corting you $5.00 or $2.00, and so on. There are no initiation fuos, down payments, ar wayang of that nature, although you can pay in advance if you wor.. It not necessary.
OTHER REAIRS AND EXPENSES
lodical examination by authorized doctor- (in Vancouver, Dr. Stanley Paulin) $10.00
5.00 Student Pilot’s Airport Puss…
Private Pilot’s license foo (no fee for commercial)…… 2.00
Flying qipant (helnut, goggles, etc.) upwards from…. 4.00
books (log book, text books) upwards from…. 2.00
Wo will lend you flying equipmont and books if you do not wish to purchas. then. In any cous, it is not nocussery to spend much on them.
If this neat does not contain the information you desire, we shall be very glad of an opportunity to discuss the subject in grootor detail with you–personally, if possible.
Sincerely yours, AIRCRFT SERVISS OF B. C.
TEASER ANSWER: Fokker F12
OCTOBER, 1929 AERO DIGEST 45
You can buy on TIME $10725 3-monthly for las months and $1300 down buys this EAGLEROCK with His “A” mater
Prices Slashed on All Biplanes
EAGLEROCK biplane prices have been reduced $250 on all models. Powered with government overhauled Hisso “A” motor the price is now $3250 flyaway factory: Comet, $5247; Challenger, $5859: Wright J-6 165 h.p., $5597: Kinner, $3907; and less OX-5 motor and propeller, $2000,
POWERED with a government overhauled Hispano Suiza “A” 150 h.p. motor, Eaglerock performance compares favorably with ships selling for twice as much. Flyaway factory price is $3250. One of the best balanced and most easily controlled Eaglerocks in the line, it is by far the best seller we have. For training, cross country work and general com. mercial flying it has no equal in low first cost and economical operation.
In addition to the Hisso model, Alexander planes include two Bullet monoplane models and biplanes powered with most approved motors of any horsepower from go to 225. Here you will find an airplane suitable for almost every purpose at the price you wish to pay.
Any airplane in the complete Alexander line may be purchased under the liberal A. A. C. time payment plan. You may pay 40 per cent of the list price down and the balance in as many as twenty semi-monthly payments. The finance charge which includes all interest is ten per cent of the unpaid balance. No insurance is required.
The complete utility and price range of Alexander airplanes affords excellent sales opportunities Write for information on our plan of furnishing salesmen an airplane and sales helps.
ALEXANDER ARCRAFT 403 Alexander Industries Bldg. Colorado Springs, Colorado
ALEXANDER EAGLEROCK Say you saw it in AERO DIGEST