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Shirlee Schacter sent us this account of the Air Canada Pionairs Central Ontario Spring Luncheon held on May 14, 2018 at the Royal Ontario Golf Club. Always a popular event; 124 members registered to attend. The complimentary wine tasting (a glass of red and white wine for each Pionair) arranged by Event Chair, Valdy Prieditis, was once again a big hit. The Door Prize Table saw a prize go to each table (16). In addition, there was a Special Prize Table and a number of Cash Draws. A “first” this year also saw 4 “double winners” – those lucky Pionairs who won the Door Prize at their table and also won a gift from the special Prize Table or one of the Cash Draw prizes!!! Below are the 4 double winners, Linda Holmes-Tennant, Ann Heinen, Linda Upshall and France Brinck. |
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Passing of the Torch:
Shown here with his wife Lois Storrie, also a strong supporter of all Pionair endeavours. Next to Lois is Flo Christjanson, widow of Irv Christjanson who also served on the Board. On the right is Bob Newson, the incoming Treasurer, who is already serving on the Board as the Central Ontario Membership Director. This means Bob will be doing double-duty until a replacement comes forward. |
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A few more photos of some attendees -
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 Members of Ladies Lunch Group: Traude Brunskole, Linda Holmes-Tennant, Susan Lawrie, Sylvia Hanson, Rita Champoux, and Anne Pierce (Group Leader). |
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 Pionair L1011 Crew: Dean McKinnon, Ken McLeod (YHZ Pionair), Robert Newson, Peter Schofield, John Cavill (YHZ Pionair) and Event Chair Valdy Prieditis. It was special and great to have a couple of ex YYZ’ers fly in for our luncheon. |
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 Finally, a toast from John Cavill and Dean McKinnon for another enjoyable Pionairs venue!! |
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 See the spread you missed! Be there next year. Delectable items on the sumptuous Buffet. |
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In closing, feedback gave this year’s luncheon a “thumbs-up” with special kudos going to Chef Matt Woods and his staff who outdid themselves with a fabulous dessert table. Royal Ontario Golf Club seems to be the leading contender and favourite for next year’s luncheon. Submitted by Shirlee Schacter. |
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Mary Ellis, who played a vital part in defeating Germany in the battle for Britain’s skies during World War II, passed away on July 24, 2018, at 101 years of age.
Ellis, one of the last surviving female aviators from the United Kingdom’s wartime forces, delivered fighters and bombers in her job with the Air Transport Auxiliary (ATA), which called up women in 1941 due to a shortage of male pilots, many of whom died as the nation scrambled to intercept and shoot down Nazi planes.
Recently, Mary recalled her first encounter with the plane. “When I went to collect my first Spitfire,” she told Forces.net, “the man helping me with my parachute asked, ‘How many of these have you flown before?’ And I said, ‘None, this is the first one,’ and he nearly fell off the airplane."
This photo of Mary Ellis (nee Wilkins), posing at Biggin Hill Aerodrome, UK on August 18, 2017.
(Source: US Today July 26, 2018)
Celebration of Life for Rex Terpening
Harold Rex Terpening passed away on July 15, 2018, at the age of 104 and was a true Pioneer in aviation. Born July 23, 1913, he began an interesting and rewarding career in aviation at a young age in Fort McMurray, AB. During his career, he travelled widely and was deeply involved in the development of aviation in the Canadian North. After retiring from CP Air in 1978, Rex and his wife Trudie spent many summers at the cabin on Tagish Lake in the Yukon. He authored a well-received book, Bent Props and Blow Pots which recounted many of his experiences during the early years of Canadian aviation.
Rex was rewarded with a number of honours including induction into Canada’s Aviation Hall of Fame, and recently had a building named after him in Fort McMurray.
A Celebration of Rex’s Life will be held on Saturday, August 25, 2018, at
Eagle Quest Golf Club. (East Room)
7778 - 152nd St., Surrey, B.C.
from 1:00 to 4:00.
Further information regarding Rex can be viewed at obits.acfamilynet.ca/cpair/terpening-rex
Terry Baker found this –
Here we have the latest paint job which Embraer has decorated an E-Jet-E2 with a predatory animal motif as part of its "Profit Hunter" theme for the 2018 Farnborough air show.
(Source: Flight International July 18, 2018)