WESTLOCK RUST REMOVER 2026
by Dan CharroisApril 5, 2026
Come and join the Westlock Flying Club (COPA Flight 139) on May 9, 2026, from 10:00 – 15:00 as we conduct a thorough session which qualifies for the two year recurrent training activity required by all Canadian pilots. Don’t forget to bring your logbook for your sticker verifying attendance! Our current lineup of presentations includes:

Radio and Procedures in Terminal Airspace – Kerry Busse (Calgary Terminal, Nav Canada)
Radio and VFR Procedures at Towered Airports – Dina Jammaz (CZVL TWR, Nav Canada)
Flight Planning – Jennifer Wallace (Air Traffic Operations Specialist, NavCanada)
Pre-Flight Briefings and Pilot Decision Making – Mike Tomm (Transport Canada)
Pilot Judgement, Situational Awareness, and Human Factors – Bruce Sinclair
Turbulence and Mountain Weather – Camille Williams (Environment Canada)
Weather Briefings – Caroline McCullagh (Team Supervisor, Edmonton FIC)
ADS-B update – Dan Charrois

Admission (including lunch) is $35, or $30 if you are a member of the Westlock Flying Club. We are requesting pre-registration to ensure we have enough food and beverages available for everyone, so if you think you might like to attend, please contact Dan at dan@syz.com to confirm attendance. In past years, our Rust Removers tend to draw more than 100 pilots, so it is a great opportunity to not only ensure your flying skills are kept sharp, but also to socialize amongst other pilots in our area!

The event well be held at the Westlock Airport (CES4) at the Charrois hangar (the only red hangar at the airport, just a short walk NE of the Westlock Airport Terminal Building). Looking forward to seeing you there