Not to detour this thread -- but I'm pondering somewhat of a "special case" in perhaps registering our currently N-numbered 150-C in Canada.

We own a second home near Riding Mountain National Park in Manitoba, where there is an airport with hangar space at Erickson, MB. Someday, maybe even more sooner than later, we intend to spend up to six months at a time at our Canadian home, which we love much more than ours here in the U.S.

N7939Z has no major modifications (although a tailwheel conversion is planned), has a current annual as of last July and title search done 22 months back when we purchased the airplane. Weighing the advantages of owner-maintenance (against the disadvantage of not being able to fly back south of the border), how much of a hassle would it be to register in Manitoba? Taking into account we're homeowners there (which does have some privileges, albeit paying taxes).

My wife says I'd miss having the plane here, but then -- flying in Canada is just so much more fun -- like when and if I ever get the plane on skis, eh!

Thanks to all for any advice you might give ...


Still-a-CFI