Red Lake Seaplane at Work

Of course there is more to aviation then just flying.  We are lucky to have the best mechanics we know working on our planes.  Winter is the time to go through the planes top to bottom.  Of course, preventative maintenance is the only way to go.  Our beaver is being outfitted with a new boat rack which will accommodate 22 foot canoes.  New government regulations are getting all air operators in Canada to reevaluate how they carry external loads.  Our Cessna 185 is getting a good inspection. 

C-FHXA, our Cessna 185, and C-GEZW, our Beaver, at Red Lake Seaplane Service

John Blaszczyk is working on Dave Robertson's old J3.
From bare naked to fully dressed, it will be a beauty.
Left: Bill Ivaniski, owner of Red Lake Seaplane Service
RIght:  John Blaszczyk

 John Blaszczyk worked at Red Lake Seaplane for about 25 years before coming to fly our Norseman.  Now our Norseman is gone and he is back working on small planes.  This is a talent of his.  He is meticulous and loves to see a plane rise from the ashes to fly again.  He has his own beloved SuperCub CF-ZRL and knows this plane well.