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Golden Era Aviation
Experience vintage warbird flights and charters in Saskatoon.
About the Business
At Golden Era Aviation, we are passionate about all things aviation! With over 25 years of flying experience, owner and Chief Pilot Mike is a highly accomplished commercial pilot and aircraft engineer. His devotion to the industry led to Golden Era Aviation – a flying and restoration experience like no other.
Board our vintage warbird aircraft for a scenic or charter flight experience. You have freight to move? No problem we can do that too. Do you want to have something a little different for your wedding or family photos, or just want to check out our beautifully restored aircraft from the golden era of aviation? Cool, we can also arrange that.
Our crews dress in period uniforms and we encourage our passengers to also arrive in 1950’s clothing so we can share with them a special gift.
GoldenServices
You can now get up close and personal with our 1951 Beech 18. In this aircraft we offer:
- A 20-minute day and night flight experience over Saskatoon (up to 6 people)
- A 30-minute flight experience of the Saskatoon area with snacks and drinks included (up to 6 people)
- A 60-minute luxury flight experience with a complimentary meal and beverage. Perfect for couples and date nights (4-person maximum)
- A Problem Child 18 supporter flight experience. Ride in the cockpit in style and take home a souvenir shirt and coffee mug
- Stay tuned for more information regarding our charter and freight services, coming soon.
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History of 3N C-FSRE:
This C-FSRE was purchased in October of 2021. After sitting among trees for 16 years, we spent four weekends restoring it to be ready for flight. We plan to be fully operational by mid December of 2022!
Here is her full history:
- 18 Dec 1951 – A-661 / CA-61 3N RCAF 1486 delivered to Training Command Stn Winnipeg with Wasp R985-AN-14B engines serial #211737 & #51442.
- 15 Oct 1954 – To Serviceable Reserve, Lincoln Park, Calgary.
- 11 June 1957 – Inactive Reserve Lincoln Park.
- 15 Jan 1964 – Inactive Reserve Saskatoon.
- 28 Oct 1964 – 1005 TSD Saskatoon preparation for civil sale.
- 12 Oct 1965 – Crown Assets Disposal Corporation (CADC) sold to Ray’s Flying Service Ltd, Saskatoon, Sask.
- 17 Jun 1966 – Principal Aircraft Lsg, Edmonton, Alta reg’d as CF-SRE.
- 12 Jun 1969 – Silver Pine Air Svcs Ltd, Pine Falls, Man reg’d.
- 27 May 1977 – Northwestern Flying Service, Nestor Falls, Ont reg’d (photographed there on floats 6Aug76 reportedly already in service with Northwestern). Sale Reported 7Jun83.
- 6 Apr 1987 – Ear Falls Airways Ltd, Ear Falls, Ont as C-FSRE
- 23 Apr 1987 – Kabeelo Airways Ltd, Ear Falls.
- 27 Apr 1999 – Excellent Adventures Outpost & Air Service Ltd, Ear Falls reg’d. The last Certificate of Registration to them was issued 7May15.
Meet The Team
Mike
Chief Pilot & Aircraft Engineer
Mike Moulai
Chief Pilot Mike is a highly accomplished commercial pilot and aircraft engineer. His devotion to the industry led to Golden Era Aviation - a flying and restoration experience like no other.
Cindy
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
Cindy
Jon
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
Jon
An Experience To Remember
Story of Our Acquisition
This C-FSRE was purchased in October of 2021. After sitting among trees for 16 years, we spent four weekends restoring it to be ready for flight.
Once back to being airworthy, C-FSRE was flown from Selkirk, Manitoba to Codette Lake in Nipawin Saskatchewan and then towed on beaching wheels some 6 miles to Nipawin Airport. This is where the aircraft was converted from its floats to wheels and all of the corrosion was removed. The propellers were sent away for overhaul and some engine repairs completed – a 7 month long project. Near the end of August 2022, the C-FSRE was flown to Saskatoon Airport where we will complete the restoration.
