Page 3 - December 2019

Navigating the Winter Months The Canadian Aeronautical Preservation Association
(CAPA) exists to promote the preservation of
Visual flight during the winter months presents different
aircraft, Canadian aviation history, and the retention
challenges to aviation than are found during the
in Canada of aircraft, airframes associated artifacts
summer.
and related materials significant to Canadian
What would normally be a simple easily navigated flight aviation.
in summer can become complicated by the lack of
By working with groups across Canada, we are able
distinct navigational reference points in the winter.
to follow our mandate and ensure that aviation
Snow covered ground and the low-lying sun make museums and societies have the tools they require
navigation difficult for any pilot, even in a familiar to bring aviation history to the people of Canada.
geographical area.
Merry Christmas to everyone from all of us at CAPA
This video covers topics such as pre-flight planning, and Best Wishes in the New Year
dead-reckoning, over reliance on GPS, whiteout
conditions and disorientation, measures to be taken if
getting lost in weather.