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THE NEW TANNER4THURSDAY, JULY 8, 2010 Acton teen flies highFirst solo. Its a defining event in the training of a fledgling pilot and for 17-year-old air cadet Alexander Gawlina, its a dream come true. The Acton resident took a major step on Tuesday, becoming a fully qualified air pilot by successfully manoeuvring his Cessna-172 around the circuit of Oshawa Airport completely alone.First solo, as the phrase implies, is the first time a flight candidate controls the aircraft without an instructor aboard. Before taking this significant step, Gawlina first had to demonstrate competence in basic piloting skills to his flight instructor, Andre Chen. I liked flying ever since I was a kid and when I joined Air Cadets I learned it would be a possibility, Gawlina said. Gawlina has been a member of Acton 197 Typhoon Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron for six years and has risen to the rank of Warrant Officer First Class, a testament to his dedication to the air cadet program and leadership potential. In that time, Gawlina has mastered theory of flight, navigation, meteorology, airmanship all the basic skills a good pilot must know. He has achieved high standards in leadership, citizenship, ceremonial drill and other cadet related training.SOLO FLIGHT: Warrant Officer First Class Alexander Gawlina (left) of Acton is congratulated by his flight Last winter, Gawlina applied for an Air Cadet League instructor Andre Chen following his first solo flight on the Air Cadet Power Pilot Scholarship Course. of Canada flying scholarship; one of the most sought- Submitted photoafter advanced specialty training courses in Canada. Of the more than 140 applicants in Ontario this year, only in qualifying for their Transport Canada Private Pilot Colonel, Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield, who stated, 79 were selected for this prestigious award. Licence and coveted Royal Canadian Air Cadet wings Cadets taught me how to fly. I never knew how high it The flying scholarship candidates started their train-qualification badge.would take me. ing on June 27 at one of five training centres being used The Flying Scholarship program is one of the longest-Sponsored in partnership between the Department of for the summer of 2010, which are located in Brampton, standing projects of the 69-year-old Air Cadet League National Defence and the Air Cadet League of Canada, Oshawa, Windsor, London and Breslau (Kitchener Wat-of Canada, national sponsor of the Royal Canadian Air the Royal Canadian Air Cadets welcomes young people erloo). Over the following weeks, cadets will spend long Cadets. Of the scholarships, the majority are funded by aged 12-18 to its community-based youth program focus-hours studying volumes of written material and honing the Department of National Defence and the other by ing on citizenship, leadership and physical fitness. In due the intricate skills of flying. The cadets will accumulate the Airline Pilots Association. One of the best known course, many will qualify for flight training and follow in an average of 45-50 hours flying time during the course graduates of the Flying Scholarship program is retired the footsteps of Chris Hadfield and Gawlina.Chamber hires tourism specialistSummer has finally has come with it. This with funding assistance Stennull to cater to the information on the events community will gladly be arrived and the busiest summer Halton Hills from the Town of Halton communitys tourism and and attractions in the area, answered.tourist season of the year Chamber of Commerce, Hills, has hired Jennifer travel needs. As Travel directions, and informa-The Chamber of Com-Councilor, Stennull will tion on accommodation in merce is located at 328 aid residents and visitors the area. The Chamber is Guelph Street, George-to discover the wonders of open to walk-in requests, town and is open from 9 WEVE MOVED!Halton Hills.emails, and phone inquir-a.m. to 5 p.m. and can be We are now located at theStennull will help local ies for information. Many reached at 905-877-7119 Acton Urgent Care Centretourists by providing in-brochures and information or e-mail at tourism@10 Eastern Avenue.formation on Halton Hills packages are available at haltonhillschamber.on.ca. and all Southern Ontario. the Chamber for those Inquires can also be made Her responsibilities in-interested and any ques-at the Web site: www.hal-clude providing current tions on tourism in the tonhillschamber.on.ca.WE CARRY ALL MAJOR BRANDSBEST NEW AND USED TIRE DEALS!Alloy Wheels also available!!Quality/Service/Pricewith 23 years experienceTel: 519-853-8530 12865, Hwy 25 www.besttiredeals.ca Acton, ON.