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CAAA New Horizons Digital Bulletin: March 2023

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Become a Leader in the Canadian Aerial Application Industry! Being an exhibitor at the CAAA Conference provides you with an all-access pass to the entire event. The Conference offers 2 full days to interact with your customers. The deadline for conference & exhibitor opportunities is March 3rd, 2023.

The Thursday Evening Icebreaker is making its triumphant return to the CAAA Conference in March! Dust off your bowling shoes, practice your Fred Flintstone twinkle toes and plan to join us on the lanes! Beer and pizza will be provided.

Paint the afternoon away and enjoy light canapes and beverages with Brianne Urzada from Arthouse on March 17, 2023, at the CAAA 2023 AGM, Conference, & Trade Show. No previous painting experience is required.

CAAA New Horizons Digital Bulletin: March 2023
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CAAA New Horizons Digital Bulletin: February ...

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The CAAA is proud to announce the speaker lineup for 2023. Please note the schedule is subject to change and credit allocation for sessions has not been approved. Check the CAAA website for the most up-to-date information on the conference schedule.

The CAAA has negotiated a special group rate of $139 CAD per night. In order to access the preferred room rate, you must book your room by Tuesday, February 21st, 2023.

The Thursday Evening Icebreaker is making its triumphant return to the CAAA Conference in March! Dust off your bowling shoes, practice your Fred Flintstone twinkle toes and plan to join us on the lanes! Beer and pizza will be provided.

Paint the afternoon away and enjoy light canapes and beverages with Brianne Urzada from Arthouse on March 17, 2023, at the CAAA 2023 AGM, Conference, & Trade Show. No previous painting experience is required.

CAAA New Horizons Digital Bulletin: February 2023
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CAAA New Horizons Digital Bulletin: June 2022

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Bayer CropScience has provided the online access for applicators to complete the Monsanto Round Up Training.

A fleet of 15 aircraft — including 13 aerial application planes and two control aircraft — has been fly- ing regularly out of the Cochrane Airport since May 23 to spray a biological pesticide on five target forest areas in the region.

In 2008 Chad Vanderbyl started Fly’n Dutchman Ag Ltd. out of Melfort, Saskatchewan, providing aerial application services for agricultural and forestry needs. The company name is both a tribute to his Dutch ancestry and a reference to the fabled Flying Dutchman ship of naval lore. For Chad, it was the culmination of a childhood dream.

CAAA New Horizons Digital Bulletin: June 2022
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CAAA New Horizons Digital Bulletin: April 2022

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Don't forget to renew your memberships prior to May 15th.

The CAAA Auction would not be what is is without the support of our donors as well as the purchasers!

Thank you to the CAAA 2022 Diamond Sponsor Air Tractor.

The Diamond Award is presented annually to the a single sponsor who provides the most significant support during the year through the CAAA Partnership Package.

CAAA New Horizons Digital Bulletin: April 2022
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CAAA New Horizons Digital Bulletin: March 2022

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Don't forget to renew your memberships prior to the beginning of the season.

Thank you to all that were able to attend this year's conference live. We had a great turnout and some very informative sessions.

Congratulations to Joel Glen on receiving the 2022 CAAA Agricultural Aviation Scholarship, curtesy of CAIR! You will find a full write-up in the upcoming print edition of the CAAA Magazine.

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CAAA New Horizons Digital Bulletin: September 2021

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CAAA New Horizons Digital Bulletin: September 2021

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Check out the RPASS Update provided by Cory Southam from Strongfield Environmental Solutions. "Although it feels like baby steps at times, we are satisfied and excited with the successes of the 2021 season and are grateful and proud to be at the forefront of the progression of drone spraying regulations in Canada."

The #CAAA2022 AGM, Conference, & Trade Show would like to inform you of the current travel requirements in effect in the province of Quebec since September 1, 2021. For more details, please visit the conference page on our website.

Save the date for the upcoming Saskatchewan Aerial Applicators Association (SAAA) Conference from November 2-4, and the Manitoba Aerial Applicators Association (MAAA) Conference and AGM which will be held sometime between November 16-18. Unfortunately the Alberta Aerial Applicators Association Conference has been cancelled.

We are also accepting applications for the 2022 Agricultural Aviation Scholarship as well as the CAAA Awards. Each year the Canadian Aerial Applicators Association recognizes the achievements of its members and others dedicated to aerial application. Be sure to submit your nominations by December 31, 2021.

RPAAS Update

RPAAS Update

I’d like to thank Executive Director, Shara Tardif, for reaching out and allowing me the opportunity to provide an update on where the regulations around drone spraying currently sit in Canada.

As some of you know, my name is Cory Southam and I am both Operations Manager at Strongfield Environmental Solutions as well as Chair of the North American Remotely Piloted Aerial Application Systems (RPAAS) Working Group. The main purpose behind the working group is to connect the necessary individuals and organizations to further the efforts of generating the data required by PMRA to get label amendments approved for RPAAS use. PMRA has been asking for a full suite of data on all fronts, including operator exposure, efficacy, drift and crop/dietary residues. This has been no small task, and since my last article we do have some positive news to share with you.

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CAAA New Horizons Digital Bulletin: July 2021

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CAAA New Horizons Digital Bulletin: July 2021

So far, the summer of 2021 has not been what we had all hoped for. The dry and hot conditions here have been relentless. Unfortunately, rain is the only thing that can help save what is left of this year’s crops. The wildfires in northern Saskatchewan have sent smoke across the prairies and helped block some sun for a few days. The smoke presents its own set of challenges, and it is important that we all remember it’s not a “normal” flying condition. The smoke can roll in and out just like fog. It can catch you off guard at anytime and can hide in coming weather, as well as obstacles.

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President's Report: July 2021

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So far, the summer of 2021 has not been what we had all hoped for. The dry and hot conditions here have been relentless. Unfortunately, rain is the only thing that can help save what is left of this year’s crops. The wildfires in northern Saskatchewan have sent smoke across the prairies and helped block some sun for a few days. The smoke presents its own set of challenges, and it is important that we all remember it’s not a “normal” flying condition. The smoke can roll in and out just like fog. It can catch you off guard at anytime and can hide in coming weather, as well as obstacles.

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CAAA New Horizons Digital Bulletin: June 2021

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CAAA New Horizons Digital Bulletin: June 2021

While the CAAA Board is currently focusing on their day jobs and flying this time of year, the office is preparing for the upcoming year and finalizing the current year. Here are some of the things that are keeping us busy this summer.

  • Calibration Clinic: Now that restrictions are starting to lift, Executive Director, Shara Tardif was able to travel down to Taber, AB to take part in a Calibration Clinic. You can see more of her experience below.

  • PMRA Committee Update: The PMRA Committee has also been working diligently on the Water Volume file.

  • 2022 CAAA AGM, Conference, & Trade Show: We are working on putting together an amazing conference. We will be in Montréal, QC in February, in person! Stay tuned for all the exciting details.

  • CAAA Photo Contest: We are holding a photo contest to celebrate the 100th anniversary of aerial application on August 3rd. Please submit your entry by July 15th to info@canadianaerialapplicators.com to qualify.

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CAAA New Horizons Digital Bulletin: April 2021

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CAAA New Horizons Digital Bulletin: April 2021

With seemingly increased COVID restrictions being implemented in many provinces, it is hard to see when life will be able to go back to normal. It can't come soon enough for me!

For many reasons, the MAAA has decided to cancel the spring meeting and hopefully be able to hold a 'traditional' in person meeting this fall. We are hopeful that COVID restrictions will have eased up by then.

Spotlight: CAAA Office

The Canadian Aerial Applicators Association relies heavily on the efforts of volunteers and a reliable, dedicated staff to manage all that goes into operations and financial stability of the organization. Our team has been providing support to the CAAA since 1995. For over 25 years, ManageWise has built and shaped our infrastructure by learning what works best for the CAAA and has shaped who we are today.

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CAAA 2021 Virtual Conference Re-Certification Credits

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CAAA 2021 Virtual Conference Re-Certification Credits

In 2021, the annual conference went virtual! This gave the the unique opportunity to have most sessions recorded. The CAAA is able to offer a total of four (4) re-certification credits virtually for pilots and operators that were not able to attend on the days of the conference. If you require credits, contact the CAAA office to register. These sessions will be available through December 31st, 2021.

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CAAA New Horizons Digital Bulletin: March 2021

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CAAA New Horizons Digital Bulletin: March 2021

For those who do not know me, I am Chad Vanderbyl. Together with my wife Kendra and our three children Parker, Hudson, and Boedy we own and operate Fly’n Dutchman Ag. Currently, I am going into my thirteenth year of spraying out of Melfort, Saskatchewan. I have been a member of the CAAA board since 2017. It has been such an honour to be selected as President of our association. I plan to work hard to maintain the legacy and the long-standing reputation of the Canadian Aerial Applicators Association.

Member Spotlight: Forest Protection Limited

Member Spotlight: Forest Protection Limited

Forest Protection Limited (FPL) has been an integral part of the Canadian Aviation landscape for 69 years. The staff have helped keep the forests safe from pest outbreaks and played an important role through the provision of Aerial Firefighting in almost every province in Canada over the course of the corporation’s history. Our incredible team of aviators makes our company proud, and we thought we should celebrate the occasion by interviewing one of our most seasoned veterans and one of our up-and-coming pilots about their experiences in aerial application aviation. What follows is a series of questions and answers between Steven Hansen, FPL’s Managing Director, and Eric Bradley, who has been associated with FPL in one form or another since 1976, plus Dan Robb, who joined the FPL ranks as an AME in 2012 and worked his way into a pilot role by 2018.

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CAAA 2021 AGM, Conference, & Trade Show Recap

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CAAA 2021 AGM, Conference, & Trade Show Recap

We would like to thank our generous sponsors, exhibitors, presenters, and attendees for making the 2021 CAAA Virtual AGM, Conference & Trade Show a huge success. The virtual platform allowed the CAAA to maintain all elements of an in-person conference from the delivery of education sessions to visiting with exhibitors. We had over 110 attendees over the two days and the program offered 8 educational credits! In the virtual Exhibit Hall attendees were also able to visit with the 12 exhibitors through chat or live stream. The virtual silent auction was also a great success with a few bidding wars on several items. Thank you to all who donated!

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President's Message: Spring 2021

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President's Message: Spring 2021

For those who don’t know me I am Chad Vanderbyl. Together with my wife Kendra and our three children Parker, Hudson, and Boedy, we own and operate Fly’n Dutchman Ag. Currently, I am going into thirteenth year of spraying out of Melfort, Saskatchewan. I have been a member of the CAAA board since 2017. It has been such an honour to be selected as President of our association. I plan to work hard to maintain the legacy and the long-standing reputation of the Canadian Aerial Applicators Association.

New Horizons: Winter 2021

New Horizons: Winter 2021

IN THIS ISSUE

  • President's Report

  • Executive Director's Report

  • Provincial Reports

  • Spotlight: Fran de Kock, Battlefords Airspray

  • CAAA Scholarship & Awards

  • CAAA 2021 Conference

  • CAAA 2021 Membership

  • CAAA Newsletter Changes

  • COVID-19 Update

  • Transport Canada announces strengthened requirements for ELTs on aircraft in Canada

  • Unlike Their Airline Peers, Some Pilots Who’ve Taken The Route Less Traveled Are In Demand

  • Auld Lang Syne, 2020-Style

  • Classifieds

  • Partners

2021 Membership Renewals Now Open!

The CAAA membership renewal's are now open online. The updated renewal system will allow you to renew online, in one transaction, not only your CAAA membership but your AAAA, MAAA and/or ECC memberships. To renew in one simple online transaction, go to the website. SAAA membership can be renewed here.

If you require a paper renewal, please contact the CAAA office.

If you have any questions regarding your membership renewal, please feel free to contact the CAAA office at 780-413-0078.

PMRA Update: Final decisions on Mancozeb and Thiophanate-methyl

The re-evaluation decision for mancozeb (RVD2020-12 Mancozeb and Associated End-use Products) is now published on Health Canada’s website. RVD2020-12 can be found at the link below.

Final Decision (see the “re-evaluation decision” section)

The re-evaluation decision for Thiophanate-Methyl (RVD2020-13, Thiophanate-methyl and Its Associated End-use Products) is now published on Health Canada’s website. RVD2020-13 can be found by clicking here.

New Horizons: Summer 2020

New Horizons: Summer 2020

IN THIS ISSUE

  • President’s Report

  • Executive Director’s Report

  • Provincial Reports

  • TBO (Time Between Overhaul) – To Be or Not to Be?

  • The Upside of COVID-19’s Long Shadow in Agriculture

  • Cleanfarms Posts 2019 Recovery Numbers for Ag-Waste Environmental Programs

  • Farr Air is marking 20 years serving the southeast

  • Spotlight: Kevin Chorney, InterAg

  • From Crop Dusting To Passenger Giant: The Story Of Delta Air Lines

  • 2021 CAAA Agricultural Aviation Scholarship

  • CAAA Awards

  • An update on spray drones in the Canadian airspace

  • Classifieds

  • 2020 Partners