Confirmations Have Begun

Maximum payload capacity of the C-17 is 170,900 pounds (77,519 kilograms), and its maximum gross takeoff weight is 585,000 pounds (265,352 kilograms). With a payload of 169,000 pounds (76,657 kilograms) and an initial cruise altitude of 28,000 feet (8,534 meters), the C-17 has an unrefueled range of approximately 2,400 nautical miles. Its cruise speed is approximately 450 knots (.76 Mach). The C-17 is designed to airdrop 102 paratroopers and equipment. 

The design of the aircraft allows it to operate through small, austere airfields. The C-17 can take off and land on runways as short as 3,500 feet (1,064 meters) and only 90 feet wide (27.4 meters). Even on such narrow runways, the C-17 can turn around using a three-point star turn and its backing capability. 

Step right into this modern military behemoth at Windsor airport this September. Meet and chat with the crew who fly this aircraft around the world in and out of hotspots and humanitarian causes.

Just For Fun

Volunteer and Vendor Registration

Registration will be going on tomorrow for volunteers and vendors. Volunteers get the chance to meet the performers, take pictures and be a part of one of the biggest air shows in Canada. Vendors will get the chance to sell in front of tens of thousands for the weekend at a very affordable cost. We won't oversell the grounds. We are working on a first come first serve basis and it's filling up fast.
Working in an air show creates friendships that last forever. Be a part of a community project that is big, fun, very loud and exciting to the extreme.
Go to our website and fill out the form and bring it in. The address and times are marked on the sheet.
http://www.winairshow.com/get-involved/volunteers-needed

Catch the Excitement!

See you there.

Bar-B-Que Fundraiser

June 12: North Wall Riders Association will host its annual family-centered steak b-b-q at RCL Branch 143 from 4 - 7 pm. Live entertainment "on stage" until 9:00 p.m. Tickets are $20.00 pp available through Mike Lepine - 519 945-3199 or at Branch 143 - 1570 Marentette Avenue. Proceeds to support BROKEN WING, a charitable organization that provides support to soldiers needing help to reintegrate back into society throughout their communities. We will remember them benefit.

Volunteers and Vendors Wanted!

The next registration date for volunteers is just around the corner. May 8. It will only take a few minutes as we get to meet you in person. Check out the application HERE for more information.
We need a lot of able bodied people who are looking to help out one of Canada's biggest civilian air shows.

Vendors
Check out the Vendor application HERE and get it in early. We've already had quite a few that attended last year and made sure they are getting the chance to sell to tens of thousands for the weekend. We work on a first come first serve basis and we will not load up the field with a lot of competition. This gives the Vendor an exceptional opportunity for a great weekend. It's a lot of people in one area.

Early Bird Flight Line Tour and Pass

We can put you as close to the action as we can without actually putting you in the seat. The Photo Pass allows you to sit right up at the flight line without people standing in front of you when they taxi by or do the low level .9 Mach pass.

You will get the chance to tour the hot ramp with some security and tour guides in tow so you can get the opportunity of some real close shots of the performing aircraft before the crowds get in the way. Henry's will be sponsoring again this year and the lucky ones last year got some great giveaways. We'll have reserved chairs for you to get those amazing shots we see so much of.

Please act soon as they sold very quickly last year. They are limited and in high demand.

Time to light the fires.
See you there.

Ops Desk.

2011 CF-18 Demo Jet

Here's some pictures of the 2011 CF-18 Demo Jet coming to Windsor in September. The theme for this year
is Supporting Our Military Families.
I like it.

Don't miss it September 10 & 11 over Windsor.

Just a couple of winning Pictures.

Just a few of the great pics we have been sent on the 2010 air show. We have so many to go through from a lot of spectators that we are just going to have to give away quite a few tickets. They ranged from just aircraft to happy families sitting inside with their kids in the pilots' seat.
Thanks to everyone who sent us pictures. It kept my email full. 2011 jusy got a little more exciting.

CF-18 Hornet Demo Pilot Bio

2011 Demonstration Pilot

Captain Erick O’Connor

Capt Erick O’Connor was born Quebec City and enrolled in the Canadian Forces (CF) in August 1991 while attending Chicoutimi Flight College. In 1994, after completing his Basic Flight Training in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, he was selected to fly helicopters. Capt O’Connor trained on the Kiowa before being posted to 408 Tactical Helicopter Squadron (THS) in Edmonton where he flew the Twin Huey and Griffon helicopter for 9 years, deploying on multiple domestic operations and training exercises.


Captain Erick O’Connor. Credit: 4 Wing Imagery Section.
In 1997, while still flying with 408 THS, Capt O’Connor deployed to Haiti on a peacekeeping mission in support to the United Nations followed in 1999 by the NATO-led peacekeeping mission in Kosovo, where he was employed as the unit Instrument Check Pilot (ICP) and Squadron Training Officer.

Upon return to Canada in December 1999, he served as the 408 THS Operations Officer until his release from the Regular Force in 2001. For the next two years, Capt O’Connor served as a Reservist with 408 THS while flying multi-engine aircraft with an Edmonton-based company.

In early 2004, Capt O’Connor fulfilled one of his initial aviation goals when he took a Reserve position to teach on the Harvard 2 aircraft in Moose Jaw, where soon after he returned to the Regular Force. In 2005, he was awarded the A2 Instructor Category and was offered further advancement onto the CT-155 Hawk and the CF-18 Hornet. Upon completion of the Fighter Lead-In Training at 419 squadron, Capt O’Connor was posted to 410 squadron where he completed the Fighter Pilot training on the CF-18 Hornet.

In December 2008, Capt O’Connor was posted to 409 Tactical Fighter Squadron (TFS) where he currently serves as the Unit Flight Safety Officer and Unit Instrument Check Pilot. Capt O’Connor has over 5600 hours of flying experience on various aircraft. He and wife, Danielle, have two daughters, Gabrielle and Ella.

Snowbirds Media Ride

The Snowbirds will be doing a media flight for the Windsor International Air Show this year. They will be taking up a total of 5 people, which consists of 3 media people, 1 deserving soldier and 1 deserving candidate from our area.
This is a rare treat for the individuals as the Snowbirds make sure the rides are well deserved and qualify to their standards.
A pre-congratulations to the selections in Windsor!