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COLONIAL AIRLINES, INC.

March 7, 1949

TO: All Pilots

FROM: G.R. Janas

SUBJECT: Summary of Notices on Bulletin Board from February 21 to 28, 1949

2-21-49 G.R. Janas
Discontinuance of Radio Coverage at Ottawa

On February 28, TCA will discontinue their coverage of Colonial's frequencies at Ottawa. Flights should contact either Massena or Montreal for necessary information. In regard to ground checks which are required under Parts 61.703 and 61.7200 of the CAR, the CAA has advised that CAR 41.11, which is quoted below, can be applied to the Ottawa station in lieu of 61.703 and 61.7200:
"41.11 Communications facilities. A two-way ground-to-aircraft radio communications system shall be available at such points as are necessary to insure adequate communication between plane and ground over the entire route".
Whenever possible, all flights should endeavor to comply with 61.703 and 61.7200 at Ottawa. If because of atmospheric conditions some of these required ground checks of radio equipment cannot be made, CAR 41.11 shall apply. However, the balance of these required checks shall be accomplished as soon as practicable after take-off. These procedures were necessitated by TCA's proposed discontinuance of radio service at Ottawa and the inability of the company to erect a radio station in Canada. 

2-23-49 G.R. Janas
Traffic Pattern at Wilkes-Barre

It is requested that all Colonial aircraft operating into Wilkes-Barre during VFR conditions, circle the airport to the left making at least a 180 [[degree]] circle of the field. These regulations are in conformance with those issued by Mr. H. W. Shafer, airport manager, and have been coordinated with TWA and American Airlines. It was been found necessary to call your attention to this regulation as a result of several near collisions with light aircraft at this airport resulting from air carriers making straight-in approaches or landing on runways other than those currently in use by small aircraft.

2-23-49 G.R. Janas 
Replacement of Fuse

An incident occurred on a recent flight which resulting in complete failure of the instrument lights and burning of the wires. Subsequent investigation showed that someone had placed a 35 amp fuse in this circuit which requires a 5 amp fuse. All pilots are cautioned to be sure that the proper fuses are used when it is found necessary to replace a fuse in flight.