In the first part of this series I explained what software and hardware you will need to get started with flashing your Arduino board so that it can emulate other devices. In this post I’ll show you how to do it. Please note that while I’ve done this many times successfully, there is always the chance that …

The Arduino platform is quite useful for making a quick prototype or when you’re getting started with embedded programming as a hobby. There are a number of shields available to extend a board’s capabilities but there is also a lot that can be done without any extra peripherals. In this series I will …

NOTAM stands for Notice To Airmen and is used to warn pilots of hazards or restrictions put in place. In the case of the Hamilton Airshow it is used to inform pilots that the airspace around Hamilton airport (CYHM) will be restricted and that they need special permission to enter. You can find the NOTAM on AWWS and …

The Hamilton Air Show takes place on Father’s Day weekend, June 18th and 19th, 2011 at the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum at John C. Munro, Hamilton International Airport (CYHM). I’ve written about the show before and provided links to the air show site for all official information. This post is intended to give you …

The Hamilton Air Show is only three weeks away and the folks at the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum have released a map of the lay of the land for the two days of the air show. I’ve taken the liberty of overlaying it on a Google Earth shot of the airport to give those of you familiar with the airport a better idea of …

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) offers a tax credit for costs incurred by a student during flight training through its TL11B – Tuition, Education, and Textbook Amounts Certificate – Flying School or Club form. Let’s take a look at some of the eligibility criteria! The tuition fees you claim must be more than $100. …