Among the vintage aircraft at Edenvale was this very nice Luscombe 8A, a type
whose origins pre-date the Second World War. C-GQRX, displaying the Model
8's very clean lines, is seen here getting airborne early in the morning haze.Edenvale Aerodrome Fly-in
2 June 2007
Located between Barrie and Collingwood, Ontario, this airfield has undergone quite a transformation in recent years. A visitor might be forgiven for thinking that this is a newly-built airport for it very nearly is. The field was, during the Second World War, a satellite airfield for Royal Canadian Air Force Station Camp Borden that was home to the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan's No. 1 Service Flying Training School and its North American Yale, and later Harvard, trainers.
After decades of decline, a rejuvenated and modern Edenvale Aerodrome is back in business due in no small part to the efforts of Milan Kroupa Sr. and offers general aviation pilots an attractive alternative to the busier, and no doubt more expensive, airports closer to Toronto. An official opening celebration and fly-in was held on 2 June and, despite reduced visibility and the threat of afternoon thunderstorms, a variety of interesting aircraft types were present.
Among the vintage aircraft at Edenvale was this very nice Luscombe 8A, a type
whose origins pre-date the Second World War. C-GQRX, displaying the Model
8's very clean lines, is seen here getting airborne early in the morning haze.
Edenvale is now home to the Collingwood Classic Aircraft Foundation and its
collection of airworthy vintage aircraft. The CCAF's De Havilland DH82A
Tiger Moth, C-GSTP, makes a low pass over the grass adjacent to the runway.
This early version of De Havilland's famous trainer is equipped with a tail skid
that necessitates operation from surfaces softer than asphalt.
A sharp looking Evektor-Aerotechnik SportStar, C-IMJK is representative of the
modern advanced ultralight aircraft. A number of impressive aircraft in
this class, from a variety of manufacturers, are flown by the Edenvale Flying
Club.
This Zenair CH300 is a member of the famous family of kitplanes that have come
from Chris Heintz and Zenair, and now the Zenith Aircraft Company, since 1974. C-FJDG
climbs out for home following a short takeoff run.
The kitplane has become ever more popular in recent years with a wide assortment
of designs available. C-GBCA is a Murphy Rebel and looks quite at home on floats
as pre-taxi preparations are made prior to departure.