Gus and Clara's tribute to Hannu Halminen

                Remembering Hannu Halminen

A true gentleman and a gifted pilot, Hannu brought energy, enthusiasm and kindness to everyone around him. He cared deeply about his community and fostered a space where people felt welcome, connected and inspired.

We will always remember him at the annual Hawkefield Barnyard Fly-In. Watching him pull his beautiful Mustang out of the hangar early in the morning before visitors arrived was something truly special. At the end of the day, many would gather to watch as he took the event draw winner up for a flight in his Mustang. That powerful takeoff became a tradition we all looked forward to. One of our fondest memories is a story he shared with us, one we will always carry.

We will look up to the skies and think of him flying in with his beautiful yellow Harvard at the Stanhope Fly-In. Those moments perfectly captured who he was, both as a pilot and as a person.

Our thoughts are with Karen, his family and his friends during this difficult time.

Rest gently and fly high, Hannu. You are and always will be missed by us and by so many.

Gus and Clara      February 26, 2026      Facebook

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See Gus and Clara's photos of Sunday's fly-in:

Hawkefield 29th Annual Barnyard Fly-In – Gus & Clara – Gusair

Sunday, September 7, 2025 Orono Hawkefield Fly-in

Sunday, September 7, 2025

Hawkefield, Orono, Ontario, CHF4

BARNYARD FLY-IN

Click here for details on our Annual Barnyard Fly-in page. 

2024 classic cars at the Barnyard Fly-in.

2023 Waco biplane at the Barnyard Fly-in.

The runway is as smooth as ever and the aircraft general parking area is cut and rolled. 

Farmer Wilfred Hawke turned a gravel pit into an airstrip seven decades ago.

Look for windsocks west of the south end and on the west hangar at the north end.

Buy a ticket on an airplane ride. Imagine yourself in a shiny P-51 Mustang or this Harvard.

Our host Hannu Halminen flies a lucky attendee in a meticulous warbird. The plane ride draw helps us pay for expenses such as washroom rental. Visiting pilots who register at the RAA tent after they land will be eligible to win some lucky prizes!

Or you could get the wind in your face in an open-cockpit Waco biplane. You can buy a ride anytime in these planes by arrangement.

You might spot a celebrity at the Barnyard Fly-in.

You might be Swinging On A Star by the end of the day.

First Aid volunteers are on-site for the Barnyard Fly-in.

Check your oil before you depart.

Thanks for visiting.

RAA Oshawa District participated in Girls Take Flight

RAA members helped over fifty future female pilots build wing ribs at Girls Take Flight on April 29, 2017, at Enterprise Airlines at the Oshawa Executive Airport. 

See photos of Girls Take Flight here: GirlsTakeFlight.ca

Photos thanks to Jeff, Girls Take Flight.

RAA built wing ribs with 151 Chadburn Air Cadets

On February 13 the Oshawa District RAA visited the home of 151 Chadburn Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Cadets, in Oshawa.

Our next rib-building session will be at Girls Take Flight on April 22.