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Human Rights Officer
Mr. Peters briefly discusses his selection as the Canadian Armed Forces’ first Human Rights Officer.
Hercules in Trenton
Mr. Peters describes how he gets his reassignment to Trenton, from where he flies Hercules cargo aircraft around the globe in support of Canada’s peacekeeping and humanitarian efforts.
Snowbirds Trust
Mr. Peters describes “self critiquing”, a debriefing strategy wherein pilots discuss their own flying errors with the rest of the aerobatics team. He goes on to praise the valuable contribution of the ground crew to the team’s safety.
Snowbirds Accidental Deaths
Mr. Peters discusses the collective sense of loss felt by the aerobatics pilot fraternity after a tragedy, and then describes the “Missing Man” formation.
Snowbirds Formation Flying
Mr. Peters describes how an air show develops from original practice flights to attaining air show readiness.
Snowbirds Genesis
Mr. Peters describes the part he played in establishing the Snowbirds aerobatics team.
Flight Instructor
Mr. Peters describes initially being disappointed by his posting as a flying instructor, but later credits this tour of duty for reinforcing his discipline in the cockpit.
Prejudice
Mr. Peters discusses how his graduation from flying school is tainted by the racially inappropriate remarks and attitude of the guest presenter the night before.
T-33 Jet
Mr. Peters describes how easily he mastered the T-33 jet, and receiving the school’s top two awards for flying excellence.
Instrument Flying
Mr. Peters gives a detailed account of training for instrument only flying, and how those skills suited Canada’s air role in NATO.
Mastering the Harvard
Mr. Peters describes his difficulties flying a Harvard, overcoming those roadblocks, and moving on to the T-33 jet trainer.
First Solo
Mr. Peters describes his first solo (in a Chipmunk), the elation of safely landing and the ritual he shares with his fellow pilots afterwards.
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