Al Blakely

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What is your name?
Al Blakely

What is your occupation?
Retired

What is your home airport?
Janzens (CLJ3) near Lethbridge, AB

What year did you start flying?
1968

Where did you learn to fly?
Langley (CYNJ)

Why did you start flying?
Was going to be a professional pilot

What airplane did you learn to fly in?
Cherokee P28A-140

What airplane do you fly now?
Cherokee Cruiser

What is your favorite kind of flying or place to fly to?
Any type of flying is my favourite especially fly outs for breakfast or lunch.

What is your favorite feature on the BCGA website?
General BC flying stuff

In a few words describe what the BCGA is to you:
As I spent most of my flying time in BC, before moving to Alberta. I have a chance to keep up with the goings on in BC

What other aviation organizations / clubs are you affiliated with?
Lethbridge Sport Flyers/COPA flight 24 and am a pilot for Lethbridge Zone #1 CASARA.

What is your favorite quote?
Many Happy Landings.

Anything else you would like to share with your fellow members:
Come visit Lethbridge. A very friendly airport and the city has lots to offer.