Mission-ready support
Skies Magazine
by Lisa Gordon
1y ago
Last year, Peraton Canada rebranded as Arcfield Canada, but the new name is anchored in more than 35 years of proven support to Canada’s fighter fleet. Since CF-18 fighter jets first took off in the 1980s, the Arcfield Canada team has provided the highest levels of equipment and engineering support to the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). As the company has changed identities — from Harris to Peraton and now Arcfield — a core team of more than 100 specialists has ensured the highest readiness levels for the Canadian fighter fleet. Today, Arcfield Canada offers three main core capabilities: supp ..read more
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Exceptional support — today and tomorrow
Skies Magazine
by Ben Forrest
1y ago
On Oct. 3, 2014, a team from L3Harris Technologies travelled to the Middle East to support the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) during Operation Impact, a mission by the Global Coalition to degrade and defeat Daesh in Iraq and Syria. This was the first time in Canadian history the CC-150 Polaris entered a combat theatre as an air-to-air refuelling tanker, and for the next four years, L3Harris technicians worked around the clock to ensure the fleet was ready to fly at a moment’s notice. Although this mission was unique, and certainly a significant milestone — one that landed L3Harris many comme ..read more
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A comprehensive and fully-integrated training solution
Skies Magazine
by Sponsored Content
1y ago
In 2023, the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) will accept bids from selected firms for the Future Aircrew Training program, or FAcT. “This is an exciting opportunity for the RCAF to receive a comprehensive and fully-integrated training solution from BLCAT [Babcock Leonardo Canadian Aircrew Training], built on next-generation technology and international experience to ensure the needs of students and instructors are put first — and delivered by world-class companies like L3Harris,” said Jana Lee Murray, program director of BLCAT. BLCAT is a well-established joint venture of Babcock and Leonardo ..read more
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Building for the future on a solid foundation
Skies Magazine
by Ben Forrest
1y ago
As the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) prepares to select its partner for the Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) program, it faces a critical decision that will determine the effectiveness of Canadian military pilots and aircrew for decades into the future. It is a decision that will impact the security of Canada and its allies and alignment with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and other international bodies. The stakes are incredibly high, and SkyAlyne — an all-Canadian partnership between incumbent RCAF training providers CAE Inc., from Montreal, Que., and KF Aerospace from Kelown ..read more
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Ready for the future
Skies Magazine
by Sponsored Content
1y ago
Since 1984, Airbus Helicopters has been a proud member of Canada’s aerospace industry, and is the leading provider of helicopters in the North American market. In fact, the aerospace giant is a global reference in the military market — and the proof is in the numbers. More than 100 armed forces around the world place their trust in Airbus Helicopters to provide them with reliable solutions to complete their missions. With deep experience building aircraft for the defence sector, Airbus Helicopters is committed to serving the wide array of military operational needs. Its aircraft are specially ..read more
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Instrument IQ — December 2021/January 2022
Skies Magazine
by Annie Pepper
2y ago
When To Go Missed Aspen, Colorado (ASE) The airport sits at 7,837 feet above sea level, with towering mountains peaking at over 14,000 feet just a few miles away. The runway is snuggled in a box canyon, with one way in and one way out. Not only must you have a heightened situational awareness, but adequate advanced planning, too. Typically, for non-precision approaches, the Missed Approach Point (MAP) is noted in the profile view. Here, it is CEYAG or I-ASE 4 DME. This puts you 2,100 feet above the touchdown zone with 2.6 nautical miles from the runway. Some quick math puts this glide path at ..read more
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Instrument IQ — October/Novembe 2021
Skies Magazine
by John Montgomery
2y ago
SHARPEN YOUR IFR SKILLS Test your instrument flight rules (IFR) proficiency and sharpen your piloting skills with this exclusive Skies feature! Examine the following approach plate and take your best shot at the accompanying questions: SEdmonton, Alberta (CYEG) ILS RWY 12 Approach Instrument IQ test Click the question to see the answer 1. What minimum ceiling and visibility would be necessary to achieve the required visual reference for a successful landing based upon the ILS 12 to a straight-in landing? A minimum ceiling of 200 and visibility of ½ SM or RVR 2600. 2. The g/p is u/s and ..read more
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Instrument IQ — August/September 2021
Skies Magazine
by John Montgomery
2y ago
SHARPEN YOUR IFR SKILLS Test your instrument flight rules (IFR) proficiency and sharpen your piloting skills with this exclusive Skies feature! Examine the following approach plate and take your best shot at the accompanying questions: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan (CYXE) ILS RWY 09 Instrument IQ test Click the question to see the answer 1. If intending to land on RWY 09, what is the landing distance available? 8,300 feet as noted in the second line in the appropriate box. 2. What minimum ceiling and visibility would you need to achieve a successful landing if completing the ILS 09 Approach ..read more
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Skies Special NBAA Issue
Skies Magazine
by Skies Magazine
2y ago
Canada’s largest aviation magazine will be back in print for our August/September 2021 NBAA issue. This special issue of Skies will be distributed at this year’s NBAA convention in Las Vegas, Nevada, and will also be available online in our in­teractive digital format. This is your chance to maximize exposure for your brand and reach your desired biz av audience. STORY FEATURES 1. The highly successful Embraer Phenom 300E 2. The state of heavyweight business jets in North America 3. 60 years of business aviation in Canada And so much more! YOUR AD WILL REACH • Thousands of ..read more
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Instrument IQ — June / July 2021
Skies Magazine
by Annie Pepper
3y ago
Test your instrument flight rules (IFR) proficiency and sharpen your piloting skills with this exclusive ***Skies*** feature! CLICK HERE to examine the approach plate and take your best shot at the accompanying quiz. Boston, Massachusetts (BOS) / ILS or LOC RWY 15R Did you see that… ? You get a call from a friend asking if you want a box of lobster fresh from their fishing boat. Being that it’s fresh Maine lobster, you say, “Absolutely!” As a professional aviator, you take a look at the weather in KBOS, and it is IFR conditions all along the eastern seaboard with southeast winds. That’s no pr ..read more
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