The Patrician - February 2014

THE PATRICIAN FEBRUARY 2014

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THE PATRICIAN FEBRUARY 2014

Monthly Newsletter of The Victoria Flying Club - Aviation Excellence Since 1946 In This Issue

“To promote flying and aviation in general, and to teach and train persons in the art and science of flying and navigating and operating all manner of heavier-than-air aircraft.”

(Victoria Flying Club Incorporation Bylaws, 1946) Board of Directors President.........................................Don Devenney Vice President...........................Ramona Reynolds Secretary......................................Colin Williamson Treasurer...........................................Wayne Clifton Directors..........................................Dave Gagliardi Steve Demy Dave Gustafson Cal Mjolsness General Manager.................................Gerry Mants Chief Flying Instructor....................Graham Palmer

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CADORS Corner

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COPA Quadrant and 2014 Flyout Schedule

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Feature Article: It Takes a Village Ramona Reynolds

15 Gettin’ There: Sechelt

1852 Canso Road Sidney, BC V8L 5V5

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The opinions expressed are strictly those of the authors.

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News from VFC

VFC News

Annual General Meeting Who is Eligible to Vote Scheduled for March 6 at the AGM? The Victoria Flying Club Annual General Meeting has been scheduled for Thursday March 6 in the VFC pilot’s lounge. The meeting will begin, as it always does, at 6:00pm with wine and cheese.

The business portion of the evening gets under way at 7:00pm.

What Happens at the AGM? The purpose of the Annual General Meeting is to provide an opportunity for discussion and decision making amongst club members.

As a non-profit organization, we are governed by an elected volunteer Board of Directors. Three of the main functions of the AGM are to review prior year results, discuss plans for the current year, and also to elect new directors to the board.

While attendance at the AGM is open to all members, voting priviliges are extended to those with Sustaining Memberships and Life Memberships only. If you have been a member in good standing of the Victoria Flying Club for 24 consecutive months, then you are eligible to become a Sustaining Member. Sustaining Members pay slightly higher membership fees, but also receive a discount on aircraft rentals, fuel, etc. If you have been a member for 24 consecutive months, please pick up a Sustaining Member application from the VFC office, and plan to attend the AGM.

How Can You Get Involved?

The Board of Directors consists of a group of Victoria Flying Club

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members who use their collective knowledge and skills to conduct club business on behalf of all members. They are governed by a set of by-laws and make decisions regarding aircraft and equipment, facilities, staffing, and various other areas of club business. Sustaining and Life Members are eligible to be nominated for a director position.

Nomination forms are available at the VFC office and nominations will also be accepted from the floor at the AGM. Directors must be nominated by two other Sustaining or Life Members.

Being involved with the VFC Board of Directors is a great opportunity to contribute to the future of the Victoria Flying Club, and to the local aviation community.

For more information, please contact VFC Manager, Gerry Mants, at info@flyvfc.com or 250-656-2833.

BE THERE IN MINUTES!

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Charter an aircraft and take up to 3 people. (restrictions apply)

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Flight Training

CADORS CORNER By: Graham Palmer, CFI At the time of writing this month’s article for CADORs Corner, a query of the CADORs database did not reveal any substantive reports involving VFC aircraft. That said a CADORs report is normally only generated when an occurrence is observed and reported by a NAV CANADA Air Traffic Controller or Flight Service Specialist. If an occurrence was to happen at an uncontrolled aerodrome or in uncontrolled airspace it is unlikely a CADORs report would be generated unless the occurrence resulted in an accident.

With the absence of any reports to discuss, I will take the opportunity to highlight topics relating to Flight Safety.

A topic worthy of discussion is Ramp Etiquette & Ramp Safety. Often times I observe very casual pilot and or passenger etiquette on the ramp.

The ‘Ramp’ is the area of an airport where aircraft are parked, unloaded & loaded, refueled, or boarded. With a multitude of maneuvering aircraft, turning propellers can pose a high level of risk for injury.

On a recent training flight I was preparing to start-up; the master switch was on, the beacon light was on, the engine was primed, and my student was preparing to turn the key when we carried out our customary left-to-right shoulFebruary 2014

der-check. We were shocked to watch another pilot duck under our left wing while he proceed to walk within about two feet of our propeller arc as he continued along his oblique path towards his aircraft. I was surprised by his lack of situational awareness, and disregard for personal safety; this was something that I had to talk to him about. While he was very receptive to my comments and acknowledged his hazardous error, he stated that he had been pre-occupied with thinking what he had to do in order to prepare for his flight rather than thinking about ramp safety while walking to his aircraft.

Obviously there are many things we must consider whenever we go flying, and some of the seemingly less significant items can produce some of the greatest safety risks. Crossing an active ramp enroute to your aircraft is one of these risks, and is definitely a time for heightened vigilance. Additionally, you as pilot-in-command are responsible for your passenger’s safety, and briefing them prior to entering the ramp is part of this responsibility. The phrases: “Stay close to me”, “Always approach an aircraft cautiously!”, “Avoid standing close to the propeller!”, “An engine could start at any time!”, “No Smoking!”, and “Don’t touch!” are all standard in my briefing.

I often observe people walking to an airplane with their headdown while texting, passengers standing in taxi lanes taking pictures, children excitedly running around airplanes, and surprisingly enough we often catch the odd passenger smoking airside.

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All of these issues should be addressed by the responsible Pilot.

Aside from ramp vigilance, and pre-briefing your passengers about ramp etiquette, pilots should always be aware of pedestrians and ramp attendants when maneuvering aircraft onto and off of the ramp. Keep in mind that VFC’s ramp crew will be expediting the movement of aircraft, whether by towing or by marshalling, pilots must be familiar with the internationally recognized marshaling signals on the right.

Taxiing an aircraft onto and off of a ramp should be done at a slow walking pace. Scanning the clearances between wingtips and other aircraft is paramount, and when in doubt – stop! While one should endeavor to taxi on the centerline, these lines do not necessarily always guarantee adequate wingtip clearance.

Pilots should always avoid starting up when another aircraft is taxiing or about to taxi in front of them in case the brakes are not adequately set; conversely one should not taxi in front of another aircraft with its engine is running. This in mind, scanning the ramp prior to start-up, as well as planning your exit from or your arrival to the ramp are important components of airmanship.

I always say “Follow the path of least resistance” when taxiing on the ramp; if turning left rather than right, or taxiing straight ahead results in passing fewer aircraft then do so! Never attempt to perform a ‘rolling instrument check’ while on the ramp as this will only distract you from ensuring adequate www.flyvfc.com

Flight Training wingtip clearances. Perform these necessary instrument checks only when you have taxied clear of the ramp.

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Keep in mind that the VFC operational frequency is 129.05 MHz, and all pilots are encouraged to contact ‘Dispatch’ or ‘Line’ for assistance whether on the ramp or if necessary when in the air. With efficiency of operating our aircraft as one of our goals, safety shall always remain our most important priority.

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February 2014

VFC NEWS

Got what it takes to float?

Sea School - February 16th If you are interested in pursuing a float rating, please mark February 16th on your calendar and contact the VFC office for more information. 250-656-2833

VFC Online Sneak Peak!

Our new website is almost ready. The team has been working hard to bring you new content, great training tools, dynamic pages, and an exclusive members’ area.

442 Squadron SAR Seminar March 1st @1pm No registration required

The official launch is coming soon, and we can’t wait to share it with you!

442 Transport and Rescue Squadron from Comox BC will be at VFC on March 1st to present information about search and rescue operations. Important for every pilot!

A big thank you to VFC vice president Ramona Reynolds for heading up the project.

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COPA Quadrant

The Flight 6 January meeting saw a good turnout with COPA’s BC director Bryan Webster talking about various facets of his work including important issues that affect general aviation. Please come to the COPA meetings for updates and more information.

The next meeting of Flight 6 will be Wednesday February 5th at the Catalina at 7 PM. Optional - come at 5:30 to have a bite to eat and do a bit of socializing.

The special guest will be John Howroyd speaking about home builts - construction and flight.

John is well recognized in the south island area as an expert in home-builts having built and flown at least seven different experimental aircraft over the years! We look forward to his presentation and encourage

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anyone interested and wanting to learn more about homebuilts to come join us! As always, participation is absolutely free!

There will no regular meeting in March. Instead, on Saturday, March 1st, COPA, CASARA and VFC have teamed together to host a SAR presentation by the 442 Squadron.. Everyone is welcome: 1 PM in the VFC Lounge.

Join us!

You do not need to be a member of COPA or VFC to attend any of our events!

For more information on COPA Flight 6:copaflight6@gmail.com For flyout information: flyoutbug@gmail.com

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2014 Flyout Schedule Feb 15th - Texada Island Mar 2nd - Courtenay April 12th - Boeing Field May 19th - Squamish / Pemberton June 7th - Alert Bay July 1st - Friday Harbour Aug 4th - Hope / Pemberton Sep 6th - Osoyoos Oct 4th - Chilliwack /

Rowena`s Nov 11th - Boundary Bay /

Delta Air Park Dec 20th - Abbotsford A $20/hr rental discount on VFC aircraft will remain in effect during these days, and a new fuel discount (for owners) is being implemented for any VFC member participating in these flyouts.

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VFC Achievements

VFC MEMBER ACHIEVEMENTS

New Members Michele Mundy Alex Horsfield Justin Pomeroy Gary Ridley Stefan Litster Mike Carr-Harris Evan Fairbanks Robin Huenicke David Illing Kevin Bromley Greg Dowell

First Solos Courtlin Peel Linden Hoover Katie Smith Nick Chandler

PPL Flight Test Ramona Reynolds

PPL License Jessica James Brad Decker

CPL Flight Test Ben Hartman

PPL Written Exam Jessica James Brad Decker

PRIVATE PILOT GROUNDSCHOOL Monday and Wednesday 1900-2200 Victoria Flying Club Classroom

DATE TOPIC INSTRUCTOR

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Meteorology

Tyler

05 Meteorology Tyler

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Flight Operations

Colin

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Flight Operations

Colin

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Navigation

Brendan

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Navigation

Brendan

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Navigation

Brendan

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ATC

Jason G.

05 Review Colin

To Register for Groundschool, or to purchase a Groundschool Kit, please contact the Victoria Flying Club office at info@flyvfc.com or 250-656-2833.

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Mystery Aircraft

FEBRUARY MYSTERY AIRCRAFT Can you identify the aircraft shown here?

Email: thepatrician@shaw.ca

January Mystery Identified From Tim: This month it’s the Douglas DC-8. A partial view is shown to see how many people mistakenly think they are Boeing 707s. Pan Am operated a mix of the two types in the 1960s before standardizing on the 707. As Michael Caine is often quoted as saying “Not-a-lotta-people know that”.

After much discussion and process of elimination, this month’s mystery was correctly identified by: Emil Edwards, Shawn Carlow, Mike Zaytsoff, Peter Dreyer, Mark ter Keurs Aviation Excellence Since 1946

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February 2014

Feature Article

IT TAKES A VILLAGE By: Ramona Reynolds “If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go with others.” African Proverb The first time I met Scott Eichel, he and Don were practicing instrument approaches. I didn’t know what The-H they were doing with that fancy playbook they were following, all I knew was that I was thrilled to be invited along for the ride. It wasn’t until Don was cleared for an RNAV into Nanaimo, that Scott handed the set of plates back to me so that I could follow along. I stopped taking pictures and started paying attention.

One of the people in this plane is a Retired Major General - and it’s not me!

This was a couple of flights into a period where I was in between instructors. I had recently returned to flying after a too-long break and was a little bit frustrated that I wasn’t flying. My first day back “a little bit frustrated” may have looked like a temper tantrum. Lucky for me, the Victoria Flying Club’s resident group of rec flyers noticed and invited me to tag along. We took two planes and, like any group of good friends, they had a familiarity and joviality with each other that I loved. “No Spins!” It was great

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fun. I was “their student” and until I found the great and powerful Sean Tyrrell, they were my lifeline.

Aside from being a lot fun - these people know where all the best food is!

The day I was introduced to IFR Approach Plates, I was having such a good time, I didn’t have a clue that Scott was mentoring me. I don’t think he did either - or maybe he did and like all good teachers, didn’t let me in on it but he kept me very interested.

What I didn’t know about Scott was that he is a Retired Air Force Major General. After a bunch of interesting twists in his military career including working in a psych hospital, Scott received his permanent commission in 1963, with the rank of flying officer. Although Scott had always wanted to be a pilot (and to hear him tell this story is fantastic!) he had “a bad eye and an okay aptitude” so he didn’t think he would ever become one. Around that time the Air Force let go of 500 pilots and navigators and, of course, in the ensuing years there became an incredible need for experienced air crew and he was selected for pilot training. Military pilot training “trained you to be a captain”, and he became an Argus captain with a crew of 10.

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I swiped this off the internet.

Don’t tell him.

One day I got brave and asked Scott who his most memorable teachers were. He would dream up scenarios for weather and mechanical problems - the “what-ifs” and would bring them to guys he respected and ask them if they would work through a problem with him.

“What if you were half way between Iceland and Goose Bay and you lost an engine?” He would work out all the combinations and all of his options, and the senior pilots would critique them. He learned that when you’re in the fighter and bad stuff happens, you deal with the immediate stuff first and worked through everything else with the crew.

“There was one guy in particular who decided that he was going to make something outta me.” With his powerful booming voice, when Bill Muse talked you couldn’t help

but listen. He had been flying Lancasters in the Arctic and had the ability to take complex problems and translate them into useful terms. He taught Scott that you always have to have a gopher hole that way you always have an out. It was important to www.flyvfc.com

Feature Article be aware of all your options.

At the other end of the spectrum was a navigator, Ed, who was a consummate professional. He was quiet and meticulous, he left no stone unturned. He would talk things out with violent men and never criticised. He played no favourites. He was a man who lead by example; all you had to do was watch and learn. Hmmmm... sounds familiar.

Eichel Vintage Wings of Canada Chairman, Todd Lemieux, learned important lessons early on. As a “farm kid with some motor skills” learning to fly in the Air Cadet program, he was surrounded by achievers which, by default, forced him to get his stuff together. Chris Weisgerber, the guy who taught him to fly gliders, was going to medical school at the time and one day he asked Todd what his plans were.

“You’re going to university right?”

Cadet program and developed that.

Todd was one of them. He was broke and Tony would let him fly the SIM for free - or let him rent it at bottom cost. At a time when he had limited resources available to him, Tony’s mentorship allowed him to advance his abilities and Todd couldn’t pass up the opportunity to

He didn’t have any plans - he hadn’t really thought about it before. So

“It’sbomber just whatpilot. we do.” engage the

With the USAF T-38 Talon in Arizona

After a distinguished career as a pilot, Ret. Major-General Eichel, went on to an equally interesting career “in the bowels of National Defense Headquarters.” These days, while not charming everyone at the Flying Club, Scott gives back to the aviation community as the President of the Vancouver Island Aircrew Association, an association of military aircrew. Most of the members in the association are former bomber and fighter pilots who are now in their 90’s, some decorated. Scott tells me that it’s a privilege for a young-blood like him to be celebrating the 90th Anniversary of the RCAF on April 1 at Government House with this group of distinguished gentlemen. These men are the last of their generation of warriors.

“Indeed I have had a number of mentors over the years … whether they knew it or not.” Scott

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Todd Lemieux, paying it forward at with the

heCadets got some. at the Victoria Flying Club, 2013

While Todd was earning his PPL his instructor, Bill McKinnon, taught him something he will never forget.

Bill was a philosopher instructing in Manitoba. Todd was a cocky 17-year old kid with a high skill level and false sense of confidence. On the ground after a bad flight Bill walked away from Todd saying: “If you’re not good enough without it, you’ll never be good enough with it.” Over the years that really sunk in. He realized that “you can’t be defined by ratings, you are defined by the character it takes to achieve them.” There’s a certain satisfaction that comes from achieving.

Tony (Anthony) Slugoski, who is now a member of the Saskatchewan Aviation Hall of Fame, saw character in the kids in the Air

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Todd’s early experiences with guys with that WWII mentality who just loved to fly have shaped who he is today. “They told cool stories but never boasted because there were so many other guys who didn’t make it home. It would have dishonoured their fallen comrades to boast.”

And it is that reverence for those who came before him that drives him in his volunteer Chair position with Vintage Wings. He spends his time with super passionate people who are into the art of flying. “Plus you get to fly really cool airplanes and give others an opportunity to experience them too.”

“Learning to fly is not purely mechanical. Your character, developing your judgement, decision making, and fortitude bring achievement.” Todd Lemieux

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Feature Article At 22 years old Kelly Jamieson’s dreams were vivid and she was filled with hope. Around that time she had an opportunity to meet and speak with a Chief Pilot on the Big Jets. Fresh faced, she looked at him and said: “I’m gonna do what you do one day.” And he looked down at her and said: “Oh no you’re not.” She was devastated.

She really does fly that plane! At Air Canada Kelly’s dreams came true.

“It’s amazing how significant events shape who we are. He looked at me like he was saying: Who do you think you are? You’ve got so much to learn.” And she did.

Kelly didn’t have a mentor but I knew after hearing Kelly’s inspiring story at the BC Aviation Council’s “Bridging the Skills Workshop” that she is a woman who-never-givesup! And there were lots of times when she could have - and a lot of people would have. She had a number of dispatch and office jobs with various aviation companies, moved across the country more than once, and was continually passed over for flying positions because she was a woman. She knew that to be true because she was boldly told exactly that. While in a ground position in Vancouver Kelly’s boss took her out for a nice lunch and told her: “We don’t hire women to fly for us.” Women ran the operations, men flew, and they “would understand if you left to fly elsewhere.”

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She was really frustrated but she was resilient. She knew if she quit she would always regret it. Lucky for Kelly she has a tight community of good friends in and out of aviation, who supported her and always told her that it would be worth it.

And eventually, even though she was delivering fliers to supplement her income, she finally got a shot to fly.

She reflects now on how it’s interesting how what are seemingly passing events can have such a lasting effect on someone else’s life. One day Kelly had to do a routine maintenance check on a King Air 100. She called a girlfriend who had previously been a pilot but had given up her career because her husband had been a pilot with Cathay to see if she wanted to tag along. Her friend was in the middle of a divorce and was finding it scary on her own again. That flight changed everything. Today that girlfriend flies for Encore.

it started as a safety platform, one of the aims of the Aviation Leadership Foundation is to create a more connected aviation community. It quickly became apparent that there were gaps in industry leadership so they developed their leadership skills and put together this program to assist others in developing their own.

For her it was a long, tough, scary road. She would like to see others receive the support from the community that she was missing.

She likes seeing people reaching their goals and becoming better leaders. For many, the experience has been life changing. “Everyone learns from each other and it’s been valuable to everyone involved. The interest is there and the appreciation is there. People are hungry to connect and it’s amazing to connect with people who have a passion for flying.”

“The smallest connections can lead to such large scale change.”

Kelly Jamieson Gordon “Gordo” Simmons, has a photograph of himself sitting in an F-18 Hornet when he was a kid.

What he remembers most about that experience is that the Air Force Captain looked him straight in the eye and said: “You could totally do this you know.”

The first time I saw Kelly speak at the BC Aviation Council

Today Kelly is a pilot with Air Canada and a one of the champions of the Aviation Leadership Foundation where they have developed a mentorship program that in its first year has shown amazing results. While

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Now a WestJet Captain and Yellow Wings of Canada pilot, he earned his wings in six weeks with the Air Cadet program. He had his night rating before he could drive a car and his Dad had to drive him to the airport. During this time he developed life-long contacts including Todd Lemieux and John Sterchi. At that age they had a constant stream of positive adults that encouraged them.

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West Jet Captain Gord Simmons (left) with his good friend from cadets, Air Canada Captain, John Sterchi

Gord has always just loved being around airplanes. He was a refueller for five years while he was instructing gliding, and had a number of jobs on the ramp. In the early 90’s there were no flying jobs and while he was moving airplanes he got to sit with the pilots and get to know them - and they got to know him. Because of those connections he was eventually offered an opportunity to fly. In the years that have followed he has had an opportunity to fly a ton of amazing aircraft in a number of jobs that included seven years flying Medivacs up North three in three out.

He was already flying a King Air when, on a commercial flight on an Air Canada A340, he was given an opportunity to sit up front and talk to the crew who were really welcoming and they let him know that he was absolutely on the right track.

It’s important to have someone to encourage you that way.

makes you capable of flying everywhere. “You just go to work and go.” I asked Gord if it’s true that even the pilots groom the plane.

Yes they do. Although most people think it’s a cost saving measure (and it is) it’s also part of the esprit de corps. They get the airplane turned around quickly and everyone, from the office to the ramp, have a single vision in delivering the best experience to the guest.

He has his dream job. “I love it! I gotta pinch myself.”

different reasons for wanting to fly.

Some of us want to take the family on vacation. Some of us want to face our fear and do it anyway.

Some of us just know that when we are up there we get to experience who we really are. At the end of the day it doesn’t matter why we want it, as Todd Lemieux says: “It’s just what we do.”

Flying with Vintage Wings is also unbelievably rewarding for Gord.

He gets to talk to people who are interested and involved. He has always had an affinity for the military and its aviation history. He loves the opportunity to fly with people he really admires and being part of the larger aviation community.

Those same people in the beginning who had generously wrapped their arms around me and invited me in were, quite frankly, happier than I was that I passed my flight test. They literally held my arms over my head and cheered for me.

They had been waiting for me to cross that line without ever making me feel less-than for not having done so already. They believed in me when I didn’t. That’s what I love about those people.

“Pursue what you love. Do things you like and enjoy with people you like doing them with.

Chase Airplanes. Have fun!”

Gord Simmons

I think Gord Simmons said it best when he said: “I love airplanes. I love airports. And I love airplane people. It’s all about the airplane people.”

While Todd, Gord and John met in cadets, some of us meet in Starbucks. Some of the magic about aviation is the community that is created with the people you meet along the way.

Again, who’s the luckiest girl in town? That would be me! Period.

About 10 years ago the aviation business picked up and WestJet came to town. About 4000 to 5000 pilots immediately applied and he is one of the lucky ones who gets to call that fancy cockpit “the office”. He loves working at WestJet where there are no set routes which

I love it when everything clicks.

Like when I discovered that the guy I met at Starbucks is a flier too, and so is his friend, who I hadn’t met yet, but was about to, and when we did, we all instantly become fast friends because we were all connected by the passion and challenge and all the questions that come with learning to fly. That connection creates a community where it’s safe to talk about where you are winning, and where you are totally blowing it. We all have

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There are more photos to go with this amazing article from VFC Vice President Ramona Reynolds. You can find them, along with more amazingly inspiring articles at: iamtheredbootlady.blogspot.ca The Victoria Flying Club believes in the power and importance of mentorship in aviation. Our mentorship program is about to take off and we are looking for test pilots. Watch for more details soon!

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First Solos

Courtlin Peel Instructor: Sean Brenton

Katie Smith Instructor: Jeff Bujas

Linden Hoover Instructor: Dave Yates

Nick Chandler Instructor: Colin Brown

“Without disruption of air traffic, these fearless, forthright, indomitable and courageous individuals did venture into the wild blue yonder in flying machines.

Furthermore, these skillful individuals did safely land said flying machines at Victoria International Airport, incurring no significant damage to self or machine, thus completing first solo flights.�

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Photo of the Month

Thanks to Dave Richardson for submitting this month’s winning photo. BMO approaching Cowichan Bay. This flight concluded my CPL PIC time building. Nice way to finish up!

Send your best aviation photo to thepatrician@shaw.ca for your chance to win. Every submission is entered into a yearly draw for a $100 VFC Gift Certficate. Keep your camera in your flight bag!

VFC SMILE CARDS Pick up your smile card today at the VFC office, and 5% of your grocery purchase will go towards creating scholarships and awards for VFC members. Thank-you Thrifty Foods! To date, the Victoria Flying Club has received over $14,000 from

the Thrifty Foods Smile Card program. These funds have been appreciated by all members of the club. Thank-you Thrifty Foods!

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February 2014

Pilot Briefing

GETTIN’ THERE aviation information for local destinations Destination:

Sechelt (CAP3)

Why Go? There are a number of reasons to go to Sechelt – most of them challenges. The runway (11/29) is 2400 feet long so it is a good place to practice short field landings and take-offs. As you

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are travelling across the Geor gia Strait to get to Sechelt you will be flying at 4500 feet going there from Victoria and at 5500 feet coming home. As a result, you will be speaking with both Victoria and Vancouver Terminal – good experience for dealing with controllers other than Victoria Tower.

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Getting There CAP3 is a bit difficult to find for the first time. Victoria and Vancouver Terminal will likely instruct you to fly to the western shore of Gabriola Island before starting across the Strait. This will be to minimize any conflict with larger commercial going into Vancouver. Once you get

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Pilot Briefing to the western shore of Gabriola, turn northbound and fly directly to the mainland. This will likely put you on a direct line to Sechelt. You will notice a gravel pit of sorts on the mainland and Sechelt airport will be just to the east of that. You should be able to see the field at mid-Strait.

Circuit height at Sechelt is 1300 feet and the downwind legs are over the water so you will need to cross mid-field at 1800 feet, descend to circuit height on the upwind side and then re-cross mid-field to join the appropriate downwind. Landing on runway 29 is pretty straightforward.

Landing on runway 11 is not terribly difficult but there are trees up to 100 feet AGL and 300 feet from the extended centreline.

There is also a gully about 400 feet from the threshold of runway 11 that sometimes provides some updrafts. Again, not too

difficult for a competent pilot who is paying close attention to what he/she is doing.

Local Knowledge The attraction of Sechelt, as mentioned, is the challenge that it affords pilots. There is not much to do once you land as the town is a good way away.

But once you have flown in, you will agree that is was worth the effort.

Be aware that the CFS mentions noise abatement procedures that need to be followed.

Nothing complicated – circuit altitude of 1300 ft. and circuits over the water – so you shouldn’t have any trouble complying. Have a look in the CFS before you go to ensure you’re up-to-date on the current procedures.

Weather There’s no METAR / TAF for Sechelt but you can have a look at those for Vancouver and also look at the METAR for Powell River. If there is agreement on weather at both of these places, you can be fairly sure that the weather will be consistent at Sechelt. You can also ask for a weather briefing when you file your flight plan.

Important Links & Contacts Sechelt Airport:

www.sechelt.ca/Live/Transportation/Airport

District of Sechelt: www.sechelt.ca

711 A Broughton Street

(street level, by Victoria Public Library)

Victoria BC V8W 1E2

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VFC News

Victoria Flying Club 2013 Income Tax Procedure Please Note: Canada Customs and Revenue Agency (CCRA) has recently been requiring proof of enrollment in the Commercial Pilot Program before allowing a deduction for the hours under the Private Pilot Licence. A letter from the Club confirming enrollment in the CPL is available to students actively pursuing a CPL (i.e, a Category 1 Medical, enrollment in Commercial Ground school, working towards a Night Rating or actively completing the dual requirements of the CPL). Members are reminded that all deductions taken are the responsibility of the person claiming the deduction on their tax return.

Instructions: Complete all areas of this form. There is no need to complete the form if you reached the maximum hours per course in 2012. Mail/fax/or drop off this form to Dispatch.

Allowable deductions: Licence or Endorsement:

As outlined by Revenue Canada Taxation 875 Heron Road, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0L8 Private Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence Instructor’s Rating Night Rating

Allowable Tuition Fees (Please read carefully): Private Pilot Course Any number of dual flying hours. Solo hours to the extent that dual and solo hours do not exceed a total of forty-five hours. Revenue Canada has been requiring proof of enrollment in the Commercial Pilot Licence program prior to allowing a deduction for the PPL. (See above) Commercial Pilot Course Any number of dual flying hours and solo hours to the extent that dual and solo hours do not exceed a total of sixty-five hours (Commercial Licence).

NO CREDIT MAY BE TAKEN FOR TIME BUILDING OR HOURS IN EXCESS OF THE TRANSPORT CANADA MINIMUMS. Private Pilot Course Only Ground school Jan 1 to December 31, 2013

$300.00

$___________

________hours dual Jan 1 to Dec 31, 2013 ________hours solo Jan 1 to Dec 31, 2013 ________hours dual and solo claimed in 2012 and earlier re private licence ________TOTAL CLAIM in hours (CANNOT EXCEED 45 HOURS)

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VFC News Commercial Pilot Course Ground school Jan 1 to December 31, 2013

$495.00

$___________

Ground school Retread

$ 50.00

$___________

________hours dual Jan 1 to Dec 31, 2013 ________hours solo Jan 1 to Dec 31, 2013 ________hours dual and solo claimed in 2012 and earlier re commercial licence ________TOTAL CLAIM in hours (CANNOT EXCEED 65 HOURS) Other Ratings Rating:______________________ Hours: Dual____________ Solo___________ To Be Completed By The Student I, _________________________ certify that: I intend to work in the occupation of _______________________and that I was enrolled in the course entitled ______________________in order to furnish me with skills in that occupation OR I am qualified as a ___________________________ and that I was enrolled in the course entitled ___________________________ in order to improve my skills in that occupation.

My hours claimed for 2013, when combined with hours claimed in 2012 and earlier does not exceed the maximums outlined of 45 hours for private and 65 hours for commercial course. __________________________ Signature of Student

____________________________ Date

Do you wish your tax form mailed or picked up?______________________________ Tax Forms received by Victoria Flying Club prior to February 1, 2014 will be completed by February 28, 2014.

For Office Use Only Date received ____________________ Course _____________________________ Hours:

________________

Dual $______________

________________

Solo

Ground Briefing: ________________ Ground school:

$______________

Dual $______________ $______________

Total Hours Claimed: ____________Private _____________

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VFC Classifieds Aircraft - Accomodation - Aviation Books and Gear - Help Wanted - Miscellaneous Email the details of your FREE Ad to: thepatrician@shaw.ca

AIRCRAFT FOR SALE! Offers on $30,000

Economical fun 1966 Alon A2 Aircoupe 2 Radios, intercom GPS TTSN 2370.2 TTS Major O/H Continental 90 HP with all new components 223.0 Photos of all stages during O/H. All Logs since new! Only reason for selling due to unexpected illness!

Al Whalley 250-380-2502 email alonflight5@shaw.ca

Your Very Own Piece of VFC History DLB

1979 Cessna 152. TT 16,275 SMOH 1400. $21,000. http://www.controller.com/listingsdetail/aircraft-for-sale/CESSNA-152/1979-CESSNA-152/1301523.htm

UZR

1979 C152. 19,111 TT, 1782 SMOH, 1 VHF, 1 VOR. Long range tanks. $21,000. http://www.controller.com/listingsdetail/aircraft-for-sale/CESSNA-152/1979-CESSNA-152/1301529.htm

IMH

1979 C-152, 14,125 TT. 3223 SMOH. Garmin SL 40. $18,000. http://www.controller.com/listingsdetail/aircraft-for-sale/CESSNA-152/1979-CESSNA-152/1301525.htm

ZMH

1983 C-172P, 11229 TT, 1675 SMOH, 2 VHF, 2 VOR, $44,000. http://www.controller.com/listingsdetail/aircraft-for-sale/CESSNA-172P-SKYHAWK/1983-CESSNA-172P-SKYHAWK/1300757.htm

PFW

1980 C-172P, 19900 SNEW, 300 SMOH. 2VHF 2VOR, ILS, ADF, DME. LR tanks. 925lb useful. $39,000. http://www.controller.com/listingsdetail/aircraft-for-sale/CESSNA-172P-SKYHAWK/1980CESSNA-172P-SKYHAWK/1278183.htm

For more information, contact Gerry Mants - 250-656-2833 gerry.mants@flyvfc.com February 2014

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