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JUNE ‘ 1 4 Newsletter www.discoveryair.com Message from the CEO: Discovery Air Team, Following a hard and long winter, our North American employees are finally enjoying the arrival of a much awaited summer. At the same time, our South American employees are entering the winter. We are truly a global company with permanent employees in five countries and three continents; the future at Discovery Air is very exciting with many very interesting opportunities ahead. Discovery Air has an outstanding and unique opportunity to offer its adversary fighter support services to other ‘friendly’ governments around the world, and we are making significant strides to execute on this opportunity. We achieved a few critical milestones in the past year: • In December, we acquired ATSI, our U.S. based combat support services business with a fleet of A4-N high subsonic aircraft giving us a presence in the U.S; • In January, we won the contract to provide combat support services to the German Air Force; and • We executed a contract to acquire six F-16s and six A4s. No other provider in the world has F-16s or anything comparable and the A4-N is an attractive complement to the F-16, for lower cost high subsonic applications. We expect the acquisition of these aircraft to be completed once we receive the appropriate regulatory and financing approvals which the team is working hard to secure. Concurrently, we are continuing to grow and develop our helicopter division. Part of the strategy for GSH is to also perform work in counter-seasonal geographies to the peak demand periods of our Canadian-based natural resource clients. As the busy season in Chile ended this quarter, we ramped up operations in North America, and are expanding our footprint in the West. At the end of last year, we employed over 15 helicopters in the service of the Oil & Gas LNG “rush” in British Columbia. I am happy to share with you that we are now operating our second BK-117. This is an extremely versatile helicopter with high performance that is in heavy demand by our clients. All of you have been actively participating in cost containment practices throughout the company, and we have made a lot of progress. Attention to these details is important, and I am happy to see that the practice of stringent expense management is becoming a habit. Thank you for your continued efforts. Finally, I want to assure you that in parallel to growing our operations and fleet, we are continuing to very much take care of the human capital component of our business. You asked for a retirement vehicle in last year’s employee engagement survey, and we are rolling it out in July. You asked for improved communications at all levels, and we listened and communicated much more via talks, town halls and on-the-job communication. I would like to also update you that we have a new leader in our Safety Committee, Paul “Pitch” Molnar, who is ensuring the focus on safety across the corporation is paramount. We are very busy, very focused and are making great progress. Thank you for being the backbone of the world’s most exciting aviation company! Jacob (Koby ) Shavit Chief Executive Officer Discovery Air Inc. 1 Safety • Te a m w o r k • Focus • Innovation • Integrity GSH adds second BK 117 to its fleet and VIP-transport, and is also used in aerial crane and sling work, seismic operations, law enforcement, fire fighting, military support, and is exceptional as an air ambulance and search and rescue platform. In late May, GSH announced the addition of a second BK 117 to its fleet. The BK 117 850D2 can carry up to ten passengers in safety and comfort at a 35% faster speed while burning almost 25% less fuel. It is popular for passenger The new BK 117 completed its training in early May and as of June 17th, is employed for the summer with mining company, Anglo American. Discovery Air Technical Services Inc. (DATS) Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) now includes complete DHC-8 family Discovery Air Technical Services Inc. (DATS) is pleased to advise that its Transport Canada Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) that replaces the existing AHRS (Attitude Heading Reference System) on the DHC-8 aircraft, now includes the Series 100, 200, and 300 aircraft. The AHRS is replaced with the SAGEM Aircraft Piloting Inertial Reference Sensors (APIRS). This major upgrade dramatically increases the Mean Time Before Failure (MTBF) and reduces operating and maintenance costs relative to the existing system. In addition, installation of this APIRS provides DHC-8 operators with an increased capability to operate in northern geographic regions. The DATS team is able to offer a DHC-8 AHRS upgrade integrated kit with or without installation. The integrated kit supports the installation of a dual APIRS system and includes structural provisions and wiring harnesses. 2 Safety • Te a m w o r k • Focus • Innovation • Integrity DATS participe au Gala Triomphe 2014 DATS participates in the 2014 Gala Triomphe C’est avec beaucoup de fierté et d’enthousiasme que plusieurs représentants de la direction ont assisté, le 24 avril dernier, au Gala Triomphe 2014, dont le président d’honneur cette année était Régis Labaume (Maire de Québec). On April 24th several Discovery Air Technical Services’ (DATS) management representatives attended the 2014 Gala Triomphe, whose honorary president this year was Quebec City’s Mayor, Régis Labaume. DATS a eu le plaisir de participer à cet événement qui souligne le mérite des athlètes de haut niveau tels que des athlètes olympiques et paralympiques. DATS a également eu l’opportunité de présenter la compagnie auprès de représentants politiques importants de la région et de se positionner en tant qu’acteur majeur dans le secteur de l’aéronautique dans la ville de Québec. Plus de 2000 personnes ont participés a cet évènement d’envergure dont notamment Premier Ministre, Stephen Harper, Premier ministre du Québec, Philippe Couillard, Maire de Québec, Régis Labaume, ainsi plusieurs représentants du monde des affaires. Animé par Guillaume Lemay Thivierge, ce Gala a également eu comme invités plusieurs membres de la communauté artistique tel que Roch Voisine ainsi que la chanteuse Ima (présente au centre, sur la photo). DATS was pleased to participate in this event, which highlights the merits of elite athletes, such as Olympic and Para Olympic athletes. DATS was also pleased to present the company to some important political representatives in the region, and to position ourselves as a major player in the Aerospace industry in Quebec City. Over 2000 individuals participated at this notable event including Canada’s Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Quebec Premier Philippe Coullard, and Quebec City’s Mayor Regis Labaume as well as many other representatives from all over the business world. Hosted by Guillaume Lemay Thivierge, this gala also had guests from the artistic community such as Roch Voisine and signer Ima (in the center of the photo). Without a doubt, a memorable evening for all and a successful step in introducing DATS to Quebec! Sans aucun doute, une soirée mémorable pour tous et une première démarche fructueuse pour faire connaitre DATS a Québec! Did you know??? Did you know that Discovery Air Fire Services (DAFS) conducts both summer and winter angling surveys for the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources? This summer DAFS will be counting anglers north of Cochrane, Ontario using the Cessna 337 Skymaster. The angling surveys represent a step toward expansion into environmental monitoring as part of our DA-ONE strategy. 3 Safety • Te a m w o r k • Focus • Innovation • Integrity CANSEC 2014 In May 28th and 29th, Discovery Air attended the 15th annual CANSEC hosted by the Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries in Ottawa. Each year, there is a large volume of traffic from the military, government agencies and other players in the aerospace and security industry. Great effort by all Discovery Air representatives who focused on our capabilities, in particular: adversary support, close air support and military flight training. Test your aircraft recognition skills b. a. Part of the job of a tactical fighter pilot is to be able to recognize other aircraft quickly and accurately. How are your skills – can you name these three fighters? c. Answers on page 7. 4 Safety • Te a m w o r k • Focus • Innovation • Integrity DATS Tradeshow and Conference Season Annual Meeting (ALTA-CCMA) was held from May 18th to 21st in Cancun, Mexico. DATS took the opportunity to meet and interact with potential and current customers from Latin America and the Caribbean. Over 800 representatives from over 210 airlines participated. The CCMA is the oldest commercial aviation committee in the region. North American regional airlines, and the manufacturers of products and services supporting this industry. The last few months have been busy for Discovery Air Technical Services (DATS). The team attended numerous tradeshows and conferences throughout North America in order to expand its’ customer base. Finally, Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association’s Airlines and Suppliers From April 8th to 10th DATS attended the MRO Americas tradeshow in Phoenix, Arizona. With over 10,000 attendees and over 720 exhibitors from 72 countries, the tradeshow was a perfect opportunity to socialize with potential clients and discuss further opportunities with our current customers. On April 28th, DATS made their way to Whitehorse to attend the three day Northern Air Transport Association (NATA) 38th General Meeting, Conference and Tradeshow. NATA represents northern air carriers in decision-making processes that affect transportation in Northern Canada. Both Air Tindi and GSH are operating members of NATA. Next up was the Regional Airline Association (R.A.A.) Annual convention from May 13th to 15th in St-Louis, Missouri. The R.A.A. represents Between the layers: On March 8th 2014, Discovery Air Defence Services’ pilots Craig “Rocket” Richard and John “JT” Turner flew a TRX-9 Target Tow mission in the operating areas off the coast of Halifax. Craig “Rocket” Richard snapped this unique and breathtaking photo from within the IAI Westwind, while enroute to their mission. Living the Code Dilemma: You are trying to gain new work for Discovery Air by researching upcoming tenders and bidding on those that align with DA’s vision. A direct competitor of ours approaches you, suggesting that they will bid on all contracts from a certain region, and recommending that DA bid on contracts from a different region. By deciding beforehand who will serve certain geographic areas, this will ensure both companies win a contract without having to compete against each other. What do you do? (For the guidelines on the best action to take – see page 10) 5 Safety • Te a m w o r k • Focus • Innovation • Integrity Float Season starts at Air Tindi On June 2nd the first Twin Otter was launched on Long Lake in Yellowknife marking the start of the busy summer float season. Credit goes to Collin Crosby and his crew in the Main Hangar for installing the floats on the Twin Otter and the Caravan using our new modified jack system for the first time. This new system ensures that there is no risk of working under a suspended load. By using the modified jacks, the aircraft were kept stable and supported and the risk of injuries is greatly reduced. The start of the float season also saw a major milestone for some of Air Tindi’s First Officers as they completed their training flights with landings on Great Slave Lake in sight of the retreating ice sheet. Fire Services sponsors the “Shake your Booty” Gala On May 9th 2014, a group of ladies that call themselves the “Dream Believers” hosted the 6th annual “Shake your Booty” Gala in Dryden, Ontario. The event, which features an auction, fashion show and other contests and prizes, raises money in support of cancer research and equipment. This year, the $110,000 raised will go towards equipment upgrades and palliative care room renovations at the Dryden Regional Health Centre. Discovery Air Fire Services (DAFS) was a silver sponsor of the local charity event; donating a sight-seeing flight for their auction. The winner of the sight-seeing tour was Réjeanne Piché, who took her two children, aged 5 and 8, on the local tour on Saturday, May 24th. They said DAFS treated them first class and it was an amazing experience seeing beautiful Northwestern Ontario from the air! 6 Safety • Te a m w o r k • Focus • Innovation • Integrity DAFS qualifies to provide Hawkeye services to the Alberta Sustainable Resource Development In May 2014, Discovery Air Fire Services (DAFS) travelled to Alberta to qualify its Low Level Infrared Technology (Hawkeye) at the Cache Percotte Test Centre in Hinton. The purpose of this grid was to simulate a post fire mop up situation. The Alberta Government’s Department of the Environment and Sustainable Resource Development (SRD) frequently relies on contractors to locate Hot Spots once a fire blows through an area to ensure the fire is out. In order for a contractor to provide this service to the SRD, they must first prove they can: 1. locate the hot spot within a certain degree of accuracy; 2. map the hot spot using the approved SRD mapping convention; and, 3. provide the map and other attributed data to ground resources within minimal turn around on the ground. To successfully qualify, the contractor must receive an overall mark of at least 80%. The testing grid consisted of a mixed forest that is 2km long and 0.5km wide. Within this plot, the SRD located and surveyed 100 potential locations for these hot spots and had them surveyed to 1 meter of accuracy. The morning of the trial, SRD crews entered the grid and ignited 19 of these predetermined “Hot Spots” for the DAFS crew to locate. These simulated “Hot Spots” consisted of 9 charcoal briquettes that were lit and attached to a data logger that would record the temperature of the “Hot Spot” every second for the entire trial. DAFS worked alongside with GSH to complete this trial. GSH pilot Jason Leslie skillfully positioned the Bell 206 LR over the hot spots with the guidance of Hawkeye Technician, John Terpstra. Together, the crew successfully located 16 of the 19 hot spots and received an overall score of 90% on the Hinton Grid. This now qualifies DAFS to provide this service to the SRD in Alberta. How to create a signature block in Microsoft Outlook: 1) In Microsoft Outlook, click on “New E-mail.” 2) In the new window, click on “Signature” and select “Signatures” from the dropdown menu. 3) Click on “new” to create a new signature; name the signature and press “OK.” 7 Safety • Te a m w o r k • Test your aircraft recognition skills 4) In the text box, please create a custom signature that contains your name, title, phone numbers, email address and website. You can also add logos, disclaimers, etc. here. Answers - 5) When finished, ensure that the signature you created gets added to all new and forwarded emails by selecting it from the drop down menus on the right-hand side. c) F16 Focus • Innovation a) Alpha Jet b) A4N • Integrity Air Tindi Soapbox wins YK Grand Prix On Sunday, June 8th the Northwest Territories’ Disabilities Council hosted the second Annual Yellowknife Grand Prix Soapbox Races. A big congratulations goes out to Cohen Shaferr, who came in 1st place in the 8 – 10 year old category. Cohen is the son of Air Tindi’s GSE Manager, Darren Shaffer. Many thanks to all those involved in designing and building the winning soapbox car. Discovery Air Technical Services obtains Supplemental Type Certificate for Aero Commander Multi-Mission Sensor Port Discovery Air Technical Services Inc. (DATS) is pleased to announce that it has been issued a Transport Canada Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the incorporation of a Multi-Mission Sensor port onto a twin engine Rockwell Aero Commander. The sensor port facilitates the installation of a wide variety of multi spectral, infrared and optical sensors for use on environmental or surveillance missions. DATS undertook the design, engineering and flight testing in support of the Transport Canada certification effort which resulted in the Transport Canada issuance of the STC. The sensor port can be adapted by the DATS team to address numerous customer mission and sensor requirements. 8 Safety • Te a m w o r k • Focus • Innovation • Integrity Air Tindi aids with Kashechewan Evacuations In early May 2014, residents from the Ontario Kashechewan First Nation were forced from their homes due to flooding on the remote northern reserve. With the exception of a few band leaders, all 2,000 evacuees were taken to nearby communities, including: Cornwall, Geraldton, Fort Frances, Kapuskasing, Timmins, Thunder Bay, Val D’or and Rouyn. Air Tindi fulfilled a contract with the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources from May 7th – 28th to assist with these evacuations. Using a Dash 7, Air Tindi evacuated approximately 750 people from the communities of Kashechewan, Attawapiskat, Kashechewan and Fort Albany. Did you know??? Durante los dias 22 y 23 de julio 2013, nuestra empresa fue sometida a la extensa y rigurosa auditoría BARS Basic Aviations Risk Standard. Esta norma fue desarrollada para establecer un estandar comun de auditorías de Seguridad en la aviación, aplicable a todas las empresas aéreas. La norma se desarrolló a partir de un modelo basado en el riesgo enmarcado en contra de las amenazas reales que representan para las operaciones de aviación, que luego son directamente vinculadas a los controles asociados y las medidas de recuperación y mitigación. Did you know that Helicopters Chile achieved the highest category provided by the Flight Safety Foundation’s BARS program? On July 22nd and 23rd 2013, Helicopters Chile was subject to an extensive and rigorous audit by the Flight Safety Foundation’s Basic Aviation Risk Standard (BARS) program. BARS is the only standard of aviation security that often exceeds national and international regulations. The standard is developed from a risk-based model framed against the actual threats posed to aviation operations which are then directly linked to associated controls and recovery and mitigation measures. As a result of this audit, our Helicopters Chile has obtained the certification category GOLD BARS; positioning it within the market as one of the best in safety and quality of services. Como resultado de esta auditoría, nuestra empresa ha obtenido la certificación BARS categoria GOLD, posicionándola dentro del mercado como una de las mejores en materias de seguridad y calidad de sus servicios. Helicopters Chile informa a sus clientes que, con gran orgullo y producto de una larga experiencia en el mejoramiento de la calidad operativa, la de seguridad y un minucioso mantenimiento de aeronaves, ha obtenido la máxima categoría entregada por la Flight Safety Foundation y el programa BARS: CATEGORIA GOLD. En la foto de izquierda a derecha: Alex Hetz Davis, Encargado de la Seguridad Operacional, Keith Piggott auditor BARS, Alvaro Irigoyen Gonzalez Gerente de Operaciones, Paul Dorfman auditor BARS, Ruben Zambrano Espinoza Gerente de Mantenimiento y Eric Torres Veas. Pictured from left to right: Safety Manager, Alex Hetz Davis; BARS Auditor, Keith Piggott; Operations Manager, Alvaro Gonzalez Irigoyen; BARS Auditor, Paul Dorfman; BARS Auditor, Ruben Zambrano Espinoza; and Maintenance Manager, Eric Torres Veas. 9 Safety • Te a m w o r k • Focus • Innovation • Integrity DADS’ Bagotville Repair Center completes over 100 hours of engine tests Le service de réparation de DADS à Bagotville a complété plus de 100 heures d’essais moteurs In June 2013, Discovery Air Defence Services (DADS) announced the opening of their Bagotville Engine Test Facility. Using a LARZAC C6/C20 Engine Test Cell, this Transport Canada Approved facility allows DADS technicians to maintain, reconfigure and test our Alpha Jet engines, ensuring the highest level of safety, performance and serviceability. En juin 2013, Discovery Air Defence Services (DADS) a annoncé l’ouverture de leur centre d’essai moteur à Bagotville. Utilisant le banc d’essais moteurs LARZAC C6/C20, cette installation approuvée par Transport Canada permet aux techniciens de DADS de maintenir, reconfigurer et tester les moteurs de nos Alpha Jet, assurant un haut niveau de sécurité, de performance et de fiabilité. Since the Bagotville Repair Shop (BRS) opened its doors a year ago, DADS’ technicians have accomplished over 100 hours of engine testing. The Engine test cell is one of the major pieces to our integrated supply chain allowing DADS to be competitive and responsive to engine production requirements. The in-house expertise that has evolved within BRS has enabled DADS to better support the fleet with engine assemblies and know-how with the objective of providing a safer, better quality product. Congratulations to the team for achieving such a milestone and thank you all for your dedicated efforts! Pictured here from left to right: Paul Bouchard, David Baron, Normand Mailloux, Carol Noreau, Claude Letourneau, Eric Parise, Brian Bower and Eric Leblanc. Missing from the photo, but also a big part of this new venture: Steeve Noreau, Calvin Vanden Bos and Mario Gelinas. GSH AME Will Ward awarded Medal of Bravery Congratulations to Will Ward who was awarded the Medal of Bravery on April 24, 2013 for his actions in rescuing 2 Inuit hunters in Nunavut in March 2011. Will, a GSH Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, helped pull both men out of the freezing waters and get them safely to shore. • Te a m w o r k Félicitations à l’équipe pour avoir accompli une telle réalisation and merci à tous pour vos efforts dévoués! Living the Code Response: For an issue like this, we look to both Canadian competition laws, and the Code of Conduct for guidance. The actions contemplated in the example are contrary to Canadian competition laws. In addition, in Discovery Air’s Code of Conduct there is a section regarding “Competitive Practices,” which states that Discovery Air will always compete in the marketplace in a fair manner, adhering to applicable competition or anti-trust laws. The Code of Conduct specifically states that, as a Discovery Air employee, you are not to make agreements with any competitor in relation to the allocation of customers or markets (i.e. who will serve which customers or geographic areas). To see a clip of Will Ward receiving his medal of bravery, please take a look at this CTV News clip. 10 S a f e t y Depuis que l’atelier de réparation de Bagotvile (BRS) a ouvert ses portes il y a un an, les techniciens de DADS ont accompli plus de 100 heures d’essais moteurs. Le banc d’essais moteurs est l’un des éléments importants de notre chaîne d’approvisionnement permettant à DADS d’être compétitif et de répondre aux besoins de la production de moteurs. L’expertise interne qui a évolué dans BRS a permis à DADS de mieux supporter la flotte avec l’assemblage de moteur et le savoir-faire avec l’objectif de de fournir un produit plus sécuritaire et de meilleure qualité. • Focus • Innovation • Integrity Avez-vous entendu parler de Have you heard of Bubble Bubble Football? Football? Si vous pensiez que le soccer ne pouvait pas évoluer, détrompez-vous! Le club social de Discovery Air Services Techniques (DATS) a organisé une partie de ce nouveau sport, que l’on appelle le Bubble Football. Vingt employés ont participés à ce sport qui combine le jeu populaire du soccer et le contact fracassant entre des bulles géantes! Le Bubble Football est un concept amusant, pour lequel les employés étaient dans des grosses bulles transparentes sur le terrain, à l’intérieur d’un gymnase. La grande bulle d’air permettait aux joueurs de se propulser les uns contre les autres. Il y a eu d’impressionnants contacts, d’autant plus que les fautes était quasiinexistantes, les joueurs se sont percutés et ont tombés au sol mais sans se faire mal! Nous pouvons pratiquement dire que le tout s’est transformé en véritable jeu de quilles. Définitivement à refaire l’an prochain! If you thought soccer could not evolve, think again! The Discovery Air Technical Services’ (DATS) social club organized a social event to try out a new sport, called bubble football. Twenty DATS employees participated in the new sport, which combines the rules of soccer with the ability to contact other players like in football – but through giant plastic bubbles! The large air bubbles allow players to propel against each other, often falling or rolling to the ground, without injury. DATS employees had a great time – and many laughs – as the game turned into something closely resembling human bowling! Did you know??? Did you know that GSH has a wholly-owned subsidiary, Helicopters Chile, located in Rancagua and Patagonia? Pictured here from April 2014 is GSH flying for the National Forest Corporation (CONAF) in support of wildfire suppression. 11 S a f e t y • Te a m w o r k • Focus • Innovation • Integrity Discovery Mining Services builds camp for Nighthawk Gold Did you know??? Did you know that Air Tindi now has an online booking system for their scheduled service? It can be reached from the homepage of the Air Tindi website, or directly at https://reservations.airtindi.com/. Reservations can still be made over the phone as well at 1-888-545-6794. Discovery Mining Services (DMS) recently reopened the Colomac Camp for Nighthawk Gold’s drill program. Pictured here is the custom camp that Discovery Mining Services built for this project. DMS crew are now working on a camp setup in Greenland. Équipe de Bagotville En reconnaissance de 7,000 heures Alpha Jet et 66 inspections effectué à Bagotville, cette plaque a été présentée à l’équipe de Discovery Air Defence Services à Bagotville le 30 Mai 2014. De gauche à droite: rangée du haut: Marc-Andre Paradis, Stephane Gendron, Marie-Eve Bergeron, Alexandre Gros, Simon Bouchard, Jerome Ouellet, Philippe LaHaye, Laurence FerlandSeguin, Vincent Beaudet, Evan Samms et Francis Laroche. Rangée du bas: Claudio Ambesi, Guy Girard, Hugo Campbell, Francois Desjardins et Victor Desbiens. Absent de la photo: Mathieu Desgagne, Carl Rivest, Christian Cote, Martin Lafleur, Paul Gagnon, Francis Theriault, Francois Desjardins, Nathalie Samms et Antony Rioux. 12 S a f e t y • Te a m w o r k • Focus • Innovation • Integrity DATS effectue des inspections sur les CL415 DATS performs CL415 inspections En mars dernier, Discovery Air Technical Services (DATS) s’est vu accorder un contrat pour les inspections de maintenance de type B sur deux CL415 (C-GQBD & C-GQBC) appartenant au Gouvernement du Québec. L’équipe de techniciens dévouée et assignée à ce projet à relever le défi avec brio alors que C-GQBD a été livré au SAG le 8 avril et C-GQBC le 29 avril dernier. Félicitations à tous pour le travail remarquable! In March, Discovery Air Technical Services (DATS) was granted a contract to perform type B maintenance inspections on two CL415 aircraft (C-GQBD and C-GQBC) owned by the Quebec Government. The dedicated team of DATS technicians assigned to this project completed the task successfully and ahead of schedule; C-GQBD was delivered to the customer on April 8th and C-GQBC was completed on April 29th. Both were finished in time for the Quebec Forest Fire season. Congratulations to all for the great work! On March 26th 2014, GSH completed a one day project in Calgary, Alberta in support of the K-Line Construction Enmax Circuit Re-Build Project. Pictured here is an AS 350 B-2 helicopter performing utility work we refer to as “stringing sockline,” where GSH expertly threads the power lines. This is a unique and highly-specialized skill that GSH has been performing since 1984. Thanks to everyone who dedicated their time in planning process to ensure this project ran smoothly. 13 S a f e t y • Te a m w o r k • Focus • Innovation • Integrity Cold Lake Team Pictured here are some recent photos of Helicopters Chile using a Helicopter Bell 209 to place antiAvalanche mesh in the El Teniente mine pit. Algunas fotos recientes de Helicopters Chile, utilizando un helicóptero Bell 209 en trabajos de colocación de mallas anti-avalancha en el sector cordillerano de la mina El Teniente. In recognition of 11,000 Alpha Jet Mission Hours originating from Cold Lake, this plaque was presented to the Discovery Air Defence Services Cold Lake Team on June 3rd, 2014. Pictured here from the Cold Lake Team are, from left to right: Corey Colbourne, Jim Nelson, Garry Sutton, Andrew Fisher, Dave Endel, Guy Godin, Glen McKeage, Daniel Puim and Rodney Porter. Missing from the photo: Danny Green Did you know??? Did you know that a recent Environment Canada study ranked Yellowknife with the highest number of hours of sunshine of any city in Canada during June, July and August - 1,033.98 hours? That is 260.38 hours more than Toronto! 14 S a f e t y • Te a m w o r k • Focus • Innovation • Integrity Discovery Air Inc. 170 Attwell Drive, Suite 370 Etobicoke, Ontario M9W 5Z5 www.discoveryair.com Get in Touch: Comments and contributions to FlightPlan are welcomed and appreciated. We are specifically looking for your stories, pictures and announcements to feature in future editions of FlightPlan! 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This is to theoverlook euphoriasome you feel setting off on anyYou’re new adventure. see only the wonderful things and tend of the shortcomings. excited to You immerse the wonderful things to overlook some of thewalking shortcomings. You’requaint, excitednarrow to immerse yourself into your newand lifetend by eating the local cuisine, up and down streets yourself into your new life by eating the local cuisine, walking up and down quaint, narrow streets to do your shopping and basking in the constant sunshine. to do your shopping and basking in the constant sunshine. The honeymoon is over phase. That once lovely long shopping expedition through winding streets is The is You’re over phase. That once lovelyyour longfavourite shoppingTVexpedition winding streets is nowhoneymoon exasperating. missing your friends, shows andthrough holidays. You start noticing now exasperating. You’re missing your friends, your favourite TV shows and holidays. You start noticing the differences, don’t like them and may see everything around you as “wrong” or “backwards.” During the don’t like them and mayfrustrated, see everything around and you deeply as “wrong” or “backwards.” During this differences, phase you may feel anxious, angry, sad, irritable homesick. this phase you may feel anxious, angry, frustrated, sad, irritable and deeply homesick. The adjustment phase. Most people finally decide to make the most of the experience and regain The phase. Most peopleand finally decide to make the most and regain theiradjustment sense of perspective, balance, humour. You’re getting used of to the yourexperience new routine and realize their sense of perspective, balance, and humour. You’re getting used to your new routine and that things are not “wrong” or “backwards” but just different. You’re also meeting people andrealize enjoying that areofnot or culture. “backwards” but just different. You’re also meeting people and enjoying morethings aspects the“wrong” country’s more aspects of the country’s culture. Reverse culture shock. Reverse culture shock occurs when you return home after long periods Reverse Reverse culture shockand occurs when you return after long periods away. Asculture you hadshock. to adjust to a new country culture, now you havehome to re-adjust to once familiar away. As you had to adjust to a new country and culture, now you have to re-adjust to once familiar surroundings. surroundings. © 2014 Homewood Human Solutions™ © 2014 Homewood Human Solutions™ 16 S a f e t y • Te a m w o r k • Focus • Innovation • Integrity Adapting to life away from home Adapting to a new country or even a new town takes time. Be patient with yourself. Adapting to life away from home The or more you know about thetime. culture your host Adapting Be to aprepared. new country even a new town takes Beof patient withcountry, yourself.the easier it will be for you to adjust. Be more youyou know culture yourbeen hostthrough country,similar the easier it will be for you Joinprepared. an ex-patThe club where canabout meet the people whoofhave experiences. They to adjust. can be an invaluable resource to you and your family in adapting to your new home. Join an ex-pat clubnewspapers where you can meet people who have through similar experiences. They Subscribe to area in your language to find outbeen about local issues and events. can be an invaluable resource to you and your family in adapting to your new home. Get familiar with your surroundings. Arm yourself with a street map and a guidebook. The map can Subscribe to area your to find out to about local and events. help you figure outnewspapers key routes, in like thelanguage quickest way to get work, andissues the guidebook will highlight localfamiliar sights to seeyour as well as listing where to dine and shop. Or do it all online. Get with surroundings. Arm yourself with a street map and a guidebook. The map can help you figure out routes,for likeyour the children quickest by way to get them to work, the guidebook will highlight Maintain a sense ofkey normalcy signing up and for their favourite activities— local sights to soccer—as see as well soon as listing where to and help shop.them Or domake it allnew online. karate, dance, as possible. It dine will also friends quickly. Maintain of normalcy your children signing them upthat for best theirmeets favourite If you areaasense member of a faith for community, find abyplace of worship youractivities— family’s needs. karate, dance, soccer—as soon as possible. It will also help them make new friends quickly. Learn and practice the language. Watch local TV, listen to local radio and read the local papers. Begin If youa are member of a and faithtalk community, a place of worship thatifbest your family’s needs. with fewabasic phrases to peoplefind as much as possible. Even you meets make mistakes, people will appreciate the fact that you’re trying. Learn and practice the language. Watch local TV, listen to local radio and read the local papers. Begin with a few basic phrasescommunication and talk to people asas much asexpressions, possible. Even if you make mistakes, people will Understand non-verbal such facial hand gestures, etc. This can be just appreciate the that language you’re trying. as important asfact spoken in any culture. Understand non-verbal communication such as facial expressions, gestures, can be just Take time off. Being surrounded by the unfamiliar 24/7 is stressful hand so take time offetc. andThis read a book as important as spoken in any culture. or watch a movie in yourlanguage own language. Take care time of off. Being surrounded unfamiliar 24/7 is well stressful so take time off and read a book Take yourself. Remember by to the get plenty of rest, eat and exercise. or watch a movie in your own language. Reach out for help. If you’re having difficulty adapting, contact your EFAP for assistance. Take care of yourself. Remember to get plenty of rest, eat well and exercise. Reach out for help. If you’re having difficulty adapting, contact your EFAP for assistance. And finally, maintain a sense of humour! Don’t be too hard on yourself if you make a cultural gaffe or struggle with the language. Laugh at yourself and others will laugh with you. Most people will respect your efforts to learn more about their culture. For more information, contact your Employee andaFamily Program. And finally, maintain a sense of humour! Don’t be too hard on yourself if you make culturalAssistance gaffe or struggle with the language. Laugh at yourself and others will laugh with you. Most people will respect your efforts to learn more about their culture. For more information, contact your Employee and Family Assistance Program. 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Cependant, il peut être aussi stressant de quitter ses amis, sa et le confort de son une foyer pour se retrouver Un séjour enfamille pays étranger est souvent expérience excitante soudain dans un monde où tout est différent. Certains s’y et enrichissante. Cependant, il peut être aussi stressant deadaptent quitter avec bonheur; d’autres qu’une idée en tête : rentrer au plus ses amis, sa famille et len’ont confort de son foyer pour se retrouver tôt. Le degré personne dépend, en partie, de sa soudain dansd’adaptation un monde oùd’une tout est différent. Certains s’y adaptent préparation et de son désir d’affronter l’inconnu. avec bonheur; d’autres n’ont qu’une idée en tête : rentrer au plus Avec la mondialisation et la démocratisation des voyages des millions gens vivent actuellement tôt.internationaux, Le degré d’adaptation d’unede personne dépend, en partie, hors de sade leur contrée d’origine. Que ce soit dans le cadre d’une préparation affectation de de d’affronter longue durée, d’un échange étudiant ou et courte de son ou désir l’inconnu. d’un nouveau départ, vivre dans une culture différente de la sienne peut être transformateur. Cela peut également s’avérer Avec la mondialisation et la démocratisation des voyages internationaux, des millions de gens vivent actuellement hors de extrêmement difficile si le choc culturel est insurmontable. Une bonne préparation fait toute la différence. leur contrée d’origine. Que ce soit dans le cadre d’une affectation de courte ou de longue durée, d’un échange étudiant ou d’un nouveau vivre dans une culture différente de la sienne peut être transformateur. Cela peut également s’avérer À quoi faut-ildépart, s’attendre? extrêmement difficile si le choc culturel est insurmontable. Une bonne préparation fait toute la différence. Peu importe l’étendue de votre préparation à votre nouvelle vie, vous serez probablement soumis à un choc culturel. Il À quoi faut-il s’attendre? s’agit d’« une réaction psychologique normale et saine au stress qu’entraîne la vie dans une culture différente de la sienne ». Vous pourriezde vous sentir anxieux*,à désorienté et, sivie, vous ne serez parlezprobablement pas la langue soumis locale, isolé et seul. Peu importe l’étendue votre préparation votre nouvelle vous à un choc culturel. Il s’agit d’«culturel une réaction psychologique normale Le choc comporte plusieurs phases : et saine au stress qu’entraîne la vie dans une culture différente de la sienne ». Vous pourriez vous sentir anxieux*, désorienté et, si vous ne parlez pas la langue locale, isolé et seul. Le choc culturel comporte plusieurs phases : La lune de miel. C’est l’euphorie que vous ressentez lorsque vous vous embarquez dans une nouvelle aventure. Vous ne voyez que les bons côtés de l’expérience et avez tendance à en oublier les mauvais. Vous avez hâte de vous plonger dans votre nouvelleque vie vous et deressentez savourer la cuisinevous locale, flâner dans lesdans petites étroites en La lune de miel. C’est l’euphorie lorsque vous embarquez une rues nouvelle aventure. faisant vos achats ou jouir du soleil en permanence. Vous ne voyez que les bons côtés de l’expérience et avez tendance à en oublier les mauvais. Vous avez hâte de vous plongerde dans votre et de savourer la cuisine flâneràdans les les petites étroites L’après-lune miel. Lesnouvelle longues vie et agréables expéditions de locale, magasinage travers rues rues sinueuses quien faisant vos achatshier ou jouir soleil en aujourd’hui. permanence.Vos amis, vos émissions de télévision préférées et les fêtes vous charmaient vous du exaspèrent familiales vous Vous commencez à remarquer des qui vous déplaisent et tout vous L’après-lune demanquent. miel. Les longues et agréables expéditions dedifférences magasinage à travers les rues sinueuses quiparaît « inepte » ou « arriéré ». Durant cette phase, vous pourriez vous sentir anxieux, de mauvaise humeur, frustré, vous charmaient hier vous exaspèrent aujourd’hui. Vos amis, vos émissions de télévision préférées et les fêtes triste, irritable souffrir d’un profond mal duà pays. familiales vouset manquent. Vous commencez remarquer des différences qui vous déplaisent et tout vous paraît « inepte » ou «Laarriéré ».des Durant cette phase, vous pourriez de vous sentir au anxieux, de mauvaise humeur, frustré, L’ajustement. plupart expatriés décident finalement profiter maximum de leur séjour et parviennent triste, irritable et souffrir d’un profond du pays. progressivement leur équilibre et leur sens de l’humour. Ils à mettre les choses en perspective toutmal en regagnant s’habituent à leur nouvelle et se rendentfinalement compte que habitudes locales ne ineptes ni arriérées, L’ajustement. La plupart desroutine expatriés décident deles profiter au maximum desont leurniséjour et parviennent mais seulement différentes. Ils se mettent à faire des rencontres et à apprécier d’autres aspects de la culture à mettre les choses en perspective tout en regagnant progressivement leur équilibre et leur sens de l’humour.de Ils leur pays d’adoption. s’habituent à leur nouvelle routine et se rendent compte que les habitudes locales ne sont ni ineptes ni arriérées, mais seulement se mettent à faire des rencontres et àeux apprécier d’autres aspects de àlal’étranger. culture de Le choc culturel différentes. inversé. Il seIlsproduit lorsque les gens rentrent chez après une longue période leur pays d’adoption. Tout comme ils ont dû s’adapter à un autre pays et sa culture, ils doivent maintenant se réajuster à leur ancien environnement. Le choc culturel inversé. Il se produit lorsque les gens rentrent chez eux après une longue période à l’étranger. Tout comme ils ont dû s’adapter à un autre pays et sa culture, ils doivent maintenant se réajuster à leur ancien environnement. © Homewood Solutions HumainesMC, 2014 * Le masculin est employé ici comme genre neutre. © Homewood Solutions HumainesMC, 2014 * Le masculin est employé ici comme genre neutre. 18 S a f e t y • Te a m w o r k • Focus • Innovation • Integrity S’adapter à la vie loin de chez soi L’adaptationààla unvie nouveau pays, voire S’adapter loin de chez soià une nouvelle ville, demande du temps. Soyez patient envers vous-même. L’adaptation à un nouveau pays, voire à une nouvelle ville, demande du temps. Soyez patient envers vous-même. Préparez-vous. Mieux vous connaissez la culture de votre pays d’adoption, plus il vous sera facile de l’apprécier. Adhérez à un club d’expatriés afin d’y rencontrer des genspays ayant vécu des expériences semblables vôtres. Ils Préparez-vous. Mieux vous connaissez la culture de votre d’adoption, plus il vous sera facile deaux l’apprécier. s’avèreront certainement une source précieuse d’information pour vous-même et votre famille dans la découverte Adhérez à un club d’expatriés afin d’y rencontrer des gens ayant vécu des expériences semblables aux vôtres. Ils de votre nouvel environnement. s’avèreront certainement une source précieuse d’information pour vous-même et votre famille dans la découverte Abonnez-vous journaux locaux dans votre langue afin de vous tenir informé des actualités de la région. de votre nouvelaux environnement. Explorez les environs. Armez-vous carte langue et d’unafin guide La cartedes vous aidera à de déterminer Abonnez-vous aux journaux locaux d’une dans votre detouristique. vous tenir informé actualités la région.vos itinéraires, comme le chemin le plus rapide pour vous rendre au travail, et le guide vous indiquera les lieux Explorez les environs. Armez-vous d’une carte et d’un guide touristique. La carte vous aidera à déterminer vos d’intérêt, les restaurants et les magasins. Vous pouvez également faire cette recherche en ligne. itinéraires, comme le chemin le plus rapide pour vous rendre au travail, et le guide vous indiquera les lieux Aidez vosles enfants à maintenir semblant de pouvez vie normale en les faire inscrivant leurs activités préférées — karaté, d’intérêt, restaurants et les un magasins. Vous également cette à recherche en ligne. danse, soccer — dès que possible. Cela leur permettra également de se faire des amis rapidement. Aidez vos enfants à maintenir un semblant de vie normale en les inscrivant à leurs activités préférées — karaté, Si voussoccer pratiquez une religion, trouvez le lieu de culteégalement qui satisfaitdelese mieux de votre famille. danse, — dès que possible. Cela leur permettra faire aux des besoins amis rapidement. Apprenez et parlez la religion, langue locale. Regardez la télévision, écoutezlelamieux radio aux et lisez les journaux. Commencez Si vous pratiquez une trouvez le lieu de culte qui satisfait besoins de votre famille. avec des phrases de base et ne manquez pas une occasion de parler aux gens. Même si vous faites des erreurs, ils Apprenez et parlez la langue locale. Regardez la télévision, écoutez la radio et lisez les journaux. Commencez apprécieront votre effort. avec des phrases de base et ne manquez pas une occasion de parler aux gens. Même si vous faites des erreurs, ils Essayez de décoder le langage non verbal de vos interlocuteurs, comme les expressions, les gestes des mains ou apprécieront votre effort. autres qui, dans toutes les cultures, revêtent une importance égale à la parole. Essayez de décoder le langage non verbal de vos interlocuteurs, comme les expressions, les gestes des mains ou Accordez-vous pauses. Il est stressant se trouver en terrain 24 heures sur 24; offrez-vous une autres qui, dansdes toutes les cultures, revêtentdeune importance égale àinconnu la parole. trêve en lisant un livre ou en regardant un film dans votre propre langue. Accordez-vous des pauses. Il est stressant de se trouver en terrain inconnu 24 heures sur 24; offrez-vous une Prenez deun vous-même. de vous de manger sainement et de faire de l’exercice. trêve ensoin lisant livre ou en N’oubliez regardantpas un film dansreposer, votre propre langue. Demandez au besoin. Si vouspas avez la difficulté à vous adapter, n’hésitez pasfaire à faire à votre Prenez soinde del’aide vous-même. N’oubliez dede vous reposer, de manger sainement et de de appel l’exercice. Programme d’aide aux employés et à leur famille (PAEF). Demandez de l’aide au besoin. Si vous avez de la difficulté à vous adapter, n’hésitez pas à faire appel à votre Programme d’aide aux employés et à leur famille (PAEF). Enfin, gardez votre sens de l’humour! Ne soyez pas trop sévère envers vous-même si vous faites une gaffe culturelle ou une faute de langage. Riez de la situation et les autres riront avec vous. La plupart des gens salueront vos efforts pour connaître Enfin, gardez votre sens de l’humour! Ne soyez pas trop sévère envers vous-même si vous faites une gaffe culturelle ou une leur culture. Obtenez de plus amples renseignements sur le sujet de l’expatriation en communiquant avec un représentant faute de langage. Riez de la situation et les autres riront avec vous. La plupart des gens salueront vos efforts pour connaître de votre PAEF. leur culture. Obtenez de plus amples renseignements sur le sujet de l’expatriation en communiquant avec un représentant de votre PAEF. 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