October 5, Meeting
Probus Club of Collingwood
Where age doesn’t keep us from thinking young!
October 5, 2017
*Don’t forget to read Eric’s Newsletter for all the details.*
See you next month, November 2, 09:45....have fun out there!!
Don’t forget...
Bring a book, take a book
Only the Collingwood Library has more!
Welcome to Earl Dahmer
50/50 Winners
Gord Hall
Tom McConnell
Captain Peter Lang
Air Canada, Retired
Title:
SAFE FLIGHT A pilot’s approach to safety and risk management in the conduct of
an overseas airline flight.
Abstract:
We’ve all gritted our teeth as we struggle through the interminable intrusions of airline
passenger security screening, or yawned our way through that banal preflight tape recording of
emergency exit locations. But have you ever thought of the hundreds of unseen risk
management and safety measures that are implemented on every flight to ensure safe and
efficient travel through the hostile environment at 35,000 feet. In his presentation, the speaker,
a retired Boeing-777 Captain, will take the audience on a behind the scenes look at safety and
risk management techniques employed in the conduct of a transoceanic flight. Learn what’s
going on behind the cockpit door to ensure your flight is safe and uneventful while you dine on
rubber chicken and strain to hear Seinfeld re-runs.
Biography
Peter Lang began flying professionally in 1975 piloting the DeHavilland Twin Otter in northern
Ontario, and later in the high arctic where he flew “off strip” in support of resource exploration,
scientific study and Dew Line re-supply. In 1978 he was hired by Air Canada however during an
industry wide slowdown in 1981 Peter left Air Canada and joined the Royal Canadian Air Force
where he trained as a fighter pilot. As an air superiority and ground attack fighter pilot flying the
CF-18, he intercepted Soviet bombers, developed tactics for attacking cruise missiles, flew
sovereignty missions in the high arctic and was a squadron test pilot. In 1988 he returned to Air
Canada where he has flown the Douglas DC-8, DC-9, Boeing 727, 747 and 767. Peter recently
retired from the position of Captain on the Boeing 777 after 38 years with Air Canada
Lynda Reid and Ken Haigh make-up the new two-person management team heading up the Collingwood Library. - Contributed photo
The Collingwood Public Library Board has announced a new leadership team including one familiar face and a new member of the team.
Lynda Reid, an employee at Collingwood library for 29 years, and formerly the acting director, is now the manager of collection and facility services.
Ken Haigh joins Collingwood library from L.E. Shore Library in Thornbury where he was the former CEO. His role at the Collingwood library is the manager of public resources and information.
Community Interest
An excellent presentation enjoyed by all! Thanks Peter for making time for our Club.
A very informative and interesting look at our excellent Public Library. Many thanks Ken.
Keep up the great work!
