for the weekend of June 20-22 at the Oshawa Municipal Airport (CYOO) in Ontario. This year was especially significant as the local Oshawa City Council had just ratified the 25 year plan for the airport guaranteeing that it would remain open and viable for many years to come. A welcome relief for those of us with aircraft in need of a home base on the east side of Toronto as well as many local aviation professionals who earn a living there every day.RAA Oshawa and RAA National were represented by a small number of keen volunteers as usual who hosted a large tent display of activities and aircraft components under construction. Also showcased was a couple of completed examples of the homebuilder’s craft. Two local RAA members Ed McDiarmid and his completed CH601 with a Jaibiru 3300 6 cylinder engine was on hand for all to see and touch. Barry Haley had just installed floats on his Ultravia Pelican 914 and was eager to show off his amazing professional installation and "way cool" paint scheme.

A wing rib building session was organized by Doug Raine, Peter Snaith and Weldon Howell to attract the young kids and keep them occupied building parts they could take home as a souvenir. Composite construction was also demonstrated by Wayne McCarron and Jim Morrison who made several vacuum bagged parts for all to see and learn. This year’s airshow had some top attractions such as Patty Wagstaff , who flew 2 shows daily to the awe of all in attendance in her new Extra 300 aircraft. There were four Harvards in the daily fly past as well as an immaculate Spitfire and Hurricane flown in real warbird style to the amazement of the crowd. All the major aircraft manufacturers were represented such as Cessna, Cirrus and Diamond aircraft as well as a host of aviation suppliers. Definitely the place to be next year in June 2009 as the annual event continues. Plan your calendars around this event in late June for another great weekend of fun and entertainment.

Ed McDiarmid's CH601 was also on hand as an example of the homebuilder's craft.