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Saturday, 23 August 2008
FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)... Response to Complaints about the Canadian International Air Show at the Canadian National Exhibition. We acknowledge that the noise generated by the rehearsals and shows for The Canadian International Air Show can be disruptive for people in the vicinity. Please be advised that the 2009 Air Show rehearsals take place on: Thursday, September 3rd (9:30am-2:30am); Friday, September 4^th (9:30am to 4:30 pm) and the shows take place: Saturday, September 5^th (12:30 to 4:30 pm); Sunday, September 6^th (12:30 to 4:30 pm); and Monday, September 7^th (12:30 to 4:30 pm). The Canadian International Air Show strictly follows the governing rules and regulations relating to aviation and air space. We need to emphasize that this signature event only takes place once a year. It is an event which attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists from throughout Ontario and U.S. Border States, and invests hundreds of thousands of dollars back into the Toronto economy. The 2009 Air Show will be particularly spectacular. It celebrates both its 60^th Anniversary and the 100^th Anniversary of Powered Flight in Canada. We understand that people living in neighbourhoods close to the CNE may find the aircraft very loud. We ask you to consider the benefits of the Canadian International Air Show to the City of Toronto. It remains one of the City’s major annual attractions and a major business generator for the local economy that literally millions of spectators around Southern Ontario continue to enjoy! For comments, please call 416.263.3653 How do I contact the Canadian International Air Show? Please email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 416.263.3653 to leave your comments regarding the CIAS. How can I volunteer with the CIAS? The CIAS posts volunteer positions externally on our website as they become open. Below is as list of 2010 positions that you may apply for following the directions below. Please note only successful candidates will be contacted by the CIAS. The application deadline for 2010 job postings is Friday, 23-July-2010. TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE - DRIVER The CIAS Transport & Logistics team mission is to provide support for any of the logistical needs for the safe and efficient operation of the Canadian International Air Show. We strive to do this within an atmosphere of professionalism and cooperation with all members of the Air Show community, including all volunteers, board members, staff members, sponsors, guests (VIP), performers and crews. Time Commitment: Team operations begin on the Tuesday prior to Labour Day weekend and continue through to the Thursday following Labour Day weekend. Preference will be given to people that will be available for the entire time span. However, availability is not mandatory for the entire duration. Duties/Responsibilities: Vehicle inspections when they are received from our supplier; Driving tasks as assigned by the dispatcher/Management team; Logistics tasks as assigned by the dispatcher/Management team; Bus coordination and escort; Vehicle inspections and refueling prior to returning vehicles to our supplier; Other tasks, as assigned by the dispatcher/Management team. Qualifications: Must be 25 years of age; Must have a valid Ontario Driver’s License; Must have a clean driving record; Very personable, friendly and outgoing; Strong interpersonal skills; Ability to deal with a wide range of people; Work well as part of a team; Ability to react quickly to change; Excellent listening skills and ability to follow direction; Ability to handle emergencies in a calm and orderly manner. HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE - SERVER Time Commitment: Week leading up to Labour Day and Labour Day weekend (Thursday, September 2nd - Monday, September 6th, 2010); Must be able to work evenings as needed. Duties /Responsibilities: To staff the Hospitality Suite during the air show weekend. Will be expected to serve alcohol and re-stock when necessary, keep the Hospitality Suite tidy, re-fill snacks as needed and sell drink tickets throughout the weekend. Qualifications: Must be 19 years of age and Smart Serve Certified; Preferred to live locally; Strong interpersonal skills; Ability to work in a team environment. HANGAR DOORS (CIAS NEWSLETTER) - ASSISTANT EDITOR Overview: Reporting to the Manager of the Membership Committee, the Assistant Editor of Hangar Doors will work directly with the Membership Committee and assist in the gathering of copy, the creation and editing of the CIAS newsletter for publication to the CIAS membership. Time Commitment: Year-round (minimal), spread across four publications annually; Approximately 10 - 20 hours of work per issue. Duties/Responsibilities: · Gather copy to be published as discussed by Membership Committee; Contact Managers, BOD members, Executive Director, etc., and gather updates (copy) as required; Design and transfer copy into newsletter template for publication; Edit all copy in newsletter for approval and publication. Qualifications: Daily access to e-mail; Strong attention to deadlines; Ability to work alone with little direction; Advanced computer skills – must be very familiar with MSWord, inserting photos into documents, formatting, etc; Excellent command of the English language; Superior editing skills; To apply for a volunteer position please send your letter of application including your resume to: Jennifer Brown Canadian International Air Show 210 Princes' Blvd, Exhibition Place Press Building, 2nd Floor Toronto, ON M6K 3C3 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it The CIAS thanks all applicants for their interest in this volunteer position. Please note that only qualified candidates will be selected for interviews at the discretion of the Canadian International Air Show. When is the Canadian International Air Show? The Canadian International Air Show takes place during the Canadian Labour Day weekend annually. In 2009, the CIAS will be held on Saturday, September 5th, Sunday, September 6th and Monday, September 7th. The start time for the show is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. with the show ending at approximately 4:30 p.m. each afternoon. Where the CIAS take place? The CIAS takes place in Toronto, Ontario, Canada over Lake Ontario at the waterfront grounds of the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE). Show centre is located directly in front of our VIP Guest Enclosure and the best viewing locations include the CNE grounds, Ontario Place and many other lakefront sites with a view of the water in front of Marilyn Bell Park in west Toronto. For info on how to get tickets to the CIAS VIP Guest Enclosure, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . How can I get tickets to the air show? Contact the CIAS - This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it - for information on how to get tickets to the show. In celebration of Canada's Centennial of Flight and the 60th Anniversary of the CIAS in 2009, the CIAS will be offering special VIP air show offers to our CIAS Insiders. Click here to sign up to our Insider List and e-Newsletter ! For information on admission to the CNE, click here . How do I get to the CIAS/CNE? The CNE is easily accessible by car from the Gardiner Expressway or Lake Shore Boulevard West. Just follow the signs from either of these roads. Outdoor and underground parking is available for a nominal fee. The CNE is also accessible via the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) by taking the 511 Bathurst Streetcar, the 29 Dufferin Bus or at the Exhibition Stop on the GO Train. For more information, please call the TTC at 416.393.INFO or GO Transit at 416.869.3200. How much are tickets? Please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it for information regarding tickets to the CIAS. Can I view the aircraft before or after the show on the ground or is there a static display? Unfortunately, due to strict security regulations at Pearson International and City Centre Airports, no parked, or static display is possible for the CIAS at this time. Who is flying in the Air Show this year? Each year, the CIAS hosts a variety of aerial exhibitors. For a detailed list, please visit the Performers' page. Our performer list is subject-to-change right up to show time. This is due to the dynamic demands on military equipment and personnel around the world, as well as from a safety perspective for our of our acts. We apologize for any inconvenience this creates, but we must respect that a search and rescue mission, protection of our troops overseas and the safety of our show performers are higher priorities than participation in our display. Will the schedule of acts be available? YES!! The CIAS is excited to announce that the schedule of performers will be made available daily, prior to each show, to those CIAS VIPs that have subscribed to the Insider e-Newsletter. Click here to join now! Why do planes have to fly over the city? Aircraft appearing in the CIAS are stationed at both the TorontoCity Centre Airport and Pearson International Airport. Aircraft hangared at Pearson must fly to the show site via a route that takes them over the city of Toronto. These flights occur at altitudes and at speeds in accordance with regulations put forth by aviation governing bodies. Is the show safe? Safety is of paramount importance at the Canadian International Air Show and we are conscious of concerns with respect to safety and noise. The Canadian International Air Show follows all safety guidelines and regulations as dictated by aviation authorities and hold our performers accountable to the same high safety standards. We employ aviation industry professionals across our membership including controllers, military representatives and emergency services. The CIAS has a strictly professional-run emergency response committee comprised of members of the Toronto Police Services, Fire Services and EMS. We also have a well-developed incident plan. Performers and key personnel attend pre-show safety briefings daily and daily debriefs post-show. Who regulates noise? The Canadian International Air Show complies with all regulations, including those published by Transport Canada relating to noise. Why are some flights noisier than others? Atmospheric conditions such as clouds and wind can make an aircraft sound louder on different days. What restrictions, if any, has the air show placed on performers when flying over the city? Aircraft flying over the city follow all regulations issued by NAV CANADA and are under the control of the CIAS Air Boss. Each flight is instructed as to the direction and height that it may fly. Aircraft taking off from or en route to Pearson International Airport are under the control of NAV CANADA flight controllers located at Pearson. Will the show be noisy? The Canadian International Air Show hosts a variety of aircraft each year, displaying aviation technology across the ages; from smaller, civilian aerobatic aircraft, to cargo planes, search and rescue helicopters, vintage trainers and jets. In answer to the question 'will the air show be noisy,' the answer is 'yes.' All aircraft make noise to differing degrees. The CIAS follows aviation regulations created by governing bodies to ensure the safety of our spectators and performers, as well as to mitigate noise. NOTICE TO BOATERS! LAKE ONTARIO – TORONTO HARBOUR – CHART # 2085 www.torontoport.com MESSAGE: The Canadian International Air Show 2009 will take place over Lake Ontario at the Canadian National Exhibition on September 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7, 2009, as follows: September 3: Practice Day, 9:00 am to 2:30 pm September 4: Practice Day, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm September 5, 6 and 7: Show Days, 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm daily The Western Channel of Toronto Harbour will be closed to all shipping during these days and times. Waterborne spectators may observe the Air Show from east of a line bearing 170 deg. true from Gibraltar Point to a position 43^o34’28”N and 79^o23’08”W, forming the eastern limit. Waterborne spectators may also watch from south of a line running from the limit to a position of 43^o36’57”N and 79^o28’31”W. These limits are identified on Chart 2085. The spectator boundaries will be monitored by the Toronto Police Services Marine Unit. Upon commencement of the Practice and Air Show times noted, pleasure craft moored within the protected waterway north of the seawall at Ontario Place must remain in those areas until completion of the Practice or any of the Air Shows.
Last Updated ( Sunday, 18 July 2010 )

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