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THE PATRICIAN MAY 2014

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The Victoria Flying Club ~ Aviation Excellence Since 1946

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THE PATRICIAN MAY 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 Howard Peng Firat Ataman General Manager.................................Gerry Mants Chief Flying Instructor....................Graham Palmer

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VFC Spring Open House

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Women in Aviation AGM

13 BC Airport Challenge Update

15 Help Wanted: VFC Library

1852 Canso Road Sidney, BC V8L 5V5

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News from VFC

VFC News

Here’s What’s Happening at VFC!

There’s never a dull moment at VFC, but at this time of year especially, we really start to notice things picking up. Here are a few things to remember and plan for in the coming weeks!

Mountain Groundschool is happening Saturday May 3. Why should you go? Because BC is beautiful and you can’t see most of it unless you can fly in the mountains! Also, being able to fly in mountainous terrain will greatly enhance your chance of winning fabulous prizes in the BC Airport Challenge due to your increased ability to visit as many airports as possible! Call the office to save your last minute space in this Saturday’s class.

COPA has recently changed their meeting nights to the first Tuesday of each month so as not to conflict with VFC’s PPL groundschool. Everyone is welcome to attend these meetings and it is always interesting and engaging. The next meeting is Tuesday May 6 and the topic is Mountain Flying (is anyone sensing a theme?). Check out page 12 for more information.

May 10 is a BIG day at VFC. It’s our Spring Open House and you’re ALL invited! In addition to all the usual Open House fun, Contrails Aviation is also hosting a Show n’ Shine. There will be lots of great aircraft for you to drool over out on the ramp, so please plan to join us!

Mountain Groundschool

Now is a great time of year to brush off the cobwebs! Book an Annual Checkride with an instructor and brush up on your skills after a long winter of armchair flying. Every VFC member is entitled to two hours of instructor time at no charge for an annual checkride. We invite you to take advantage of the offer and keep your skills sharp!

Saturday May 3 1300-1700 Cost: $75 Please call dispatch to register.

250-656-2833

Also, there’s no time like the present to work on a night rating! Talk to your instructor and book those evening flights soon.

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VFC News

VFC Welcomes the Community on May 10

If flying a plane is on your bucket list, you’ll want to visit the Victoria Flying Club for our next Open House Saturday May 10th from 11am-3pm.

Twice a year, the Victoria Flying Club, located beside the control tower at the Victoria International Airport, opens its doors to the community. It’s a chance not only to introduce people to the joy of flight, but to showcase all that the club has to offer. Those attending the open house will enjoy meeting pilots, learning about aviation careers, recreational options, and touring the facility. There are also opportunities to try out the Redbird full-motion flight simulator, which puts you in the pilot’s seat of a virtual aircraft.

For the more enthusiastic folks, Discovery Flights are available, providing the chance to go up in a Cessna 172 with one of the club’s qualified instructors, and to get a sense of what it’s like to actually fly a plane.

The Victoria Flying Club has been training world-class professional and recreational pilots since 1946. Local and international students benefit from top-notch instruction on a standardized fleet of Cessna 172S Model aircraft, at one of Canada’s busiest airports, and in a varied terrain setting, providing an unsurpassed level of training. VFC professional pilot May 2014

alumni are currently employed with a variety of national and international carriers including: WestJet and WestJet Encore, Air Canada and Jazz, Cathay Pacific, Sunwest Aviation, Carson Aviation, Central Mountain Air, Buffalo Airways, Air Partners, Perimeter Aviation, Pacific Coastal Airlines, as well as with the Canadian military. The Victoria Flying Club is immensely proud of their graduates, and works hard to ensure their pilots are in a position to secure employment, backed by the reputation of a solid training facility.

In addition to professional training, the Victoria Flying Club has maintained its original focus as a social club, in operation since the end of WW2. Members have access to the entire fleet of aircraft, a flexible instruction schedule, use of the facilities, and opportunity to take part in further training opportunities and social events. Club members are currently participating in the BC Airport Challenge, a club-run contest that has participants attempting to land at as many of the approved BC Airports as possible before year end, with the promise of some amazing monthly prizes and grand prizes donated by local and national sponsors. Additionally, members are currently throwing their hats in the ring for the chance of a lifetime and the opportunity to learn about and 3

fly a Nanchang, a truly unique experience!

Visitors to the May 10 Open House will not only get to check out what the club has to offer, but will also have the chance to meet members from various local aviation organizations, including CASARA (Civil Air Search and Rescue), NavCanada, COPA, the UVic Diploma in Business Administration Aviation Option program, and the Vancouver Island Chapter of Women in Aviation. And for the tire kickers in the crowd, Contrails Aviation is sponsoring the Victoria International Show ‘n Shine, featuring a wide range of local and visiting aircraft.

Whether you’re an aspiring WestJet captain, in the market for an exciting new hobby, crossing items off that bucket list, or happier with your feet on the ground, the Victoria Flying Club Open House on May 10 will have something for everyone to enjoy! Don’t miss this opportunity to get an inside look at the fascinating world of flight.

Don’t Miss This!

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VFC News

START YOUR CAREER IN AVIATION TODAY

WATCH YOUR FUTURE TAKE FLIGHT

Did you know....

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You can obtain your Private Pilot’s Licence from the Victoria Flying Club before you graduate highschool?

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Within two years of graduation, you can complete your Commercial Pilot’s Licence AND a Diploma in Business Administration from the University of Victoria?

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Commercial flight training at VFC meets the requirements for the Canada Student Loans Program and StudentAid BC?

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Victoria Flying Club alumni are currently flying for international airlines, charter companies, and the military?

Your future is cleared for take off!

CAREER OPEN HOUSE MAY 10, 2014 VICTORIA FLYING CLUB 11am-3pm 1852 CANSO RD. SIDNEY BC 250-656-2833 Aviation Excellence Since 1946

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Women in Aviation enthusiastic about our new Chapter. We have big plans for supporting women and girls in aviation on Vancouver Island.

BIG PLANS! Wait for it!

WAI AGM

Thank you to everyone who attended the Annual General Meeting of the Vancouver Island Chapter of Women in Aviation on April 5. We had a great turn-out and everyone is extremely

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We are happy to report the following directors were elected at the AGM: President: Ramona Reynolds Vice-President: Bonnie Tidswell Secretary: OPEN - If you are interested in an executive position we have one open so please let us know.

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Treasurer: Crystal Sommers Recording Secretary: Marie Woodruff There are many opportunities to be involved in a meaningful way in this WAI Chapter. We have created the following Committees and we invite anyone who is interested in a particular area to let us know.

Outreach Committee: includes outreach, mentorship and scholarship Membership Committee: membership

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Women in Aviation Fundraising Committee: fundraising

Fling celebrating Women in Aviation

Program & Events: planning and implementing monthly meetings and activities

May 31 - WAI pilots participating and information table at COPA4Kids Event

We intend to visit all of the airports/airparks on Vancouver Island in the following months but in the meantime, our Chapter has a calendar that is filling already:

June 8 - WAI pilots participating and information table at Girls Fly Event at Nanaimo Flying Club

May 3 - WAI meeting at Nanaimo Flying Club May 10 - WAI information table at Victoria Flying Club Open House and Show & Shine May 15 - Sidney Meet Up Women’s Business Network Spring

July 21 - WAI information table at BC Aviation Museum Open House September 13 - Fly Girls - this will be our first big fundraiser.

Oh it’s going to be good - we can’t wait to share the details.

Really, you should buy your ticket now. Trust me.

September 20 - WAI information table at Victoria Flying Club

Open House and Career Fair In the meantime, Facebook is telling us that our next goal is to reach 100 likes so please go to our Chapter page on Facebook and “Like” it and invite your friends to do the same: https:// www.facebook.com/wia.vichapter.

If you are a pilot and would like to fly in the COPA4Kids Event on May 31 please let us know and we can connect you to Lynn Flandera who is our WAI go-to for this event. Also, we had a fantastic time in Comox! We welcome everyone to join in our events and activities - even if you’re a boy - so next time, you’re invited! You missed an incredible weekend!

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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May 2014

Feature Article

Ever dreamed of winning the lottery?

Photo: Jeff Lightheart 2011

Saturday, June 7, 2014 (Rain-Date: June 14, 2014) might just be your lucky day! The Victoria Flying Club and our friends with dream-come-true-airplanes are offering two-handfuls of our luckiest members an amazing opportunity to participate in an incredible day.

This once in a lifetime experience includes the following: * Nanchang Ground School * Introduction to Formation Flying Ground School * BBQ Lunch

Here’s the catch: 1. You must be a flying member, sustaining member, or life member of the Victoria Flying Club.

2. You must enter the draw.

* Flight in Nanchang Demonstrating Form Take-Off * Fly a Nanchang in Fighting Wing

Get your entry form from VFC Dispatch – one entry per member please. Entry closes at Noon on Saturday, May 24, 2014. Draw date will be Saturday, May 24, 2014. We will notify the winners on or before May 25, 2014.

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Formation * Maneuvering Demonstration * Sierra Hotel Arrival * Your Photo in the Plane 7

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First Solos

Peter Hollemans Instructor: Kristen Ursel

Elgin Penner Instructor: Brett Stevens

“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.�

Submission Request Email: thepatrician@shaw.ca

Photos, stories, letters, adventures, articles, ads all accepted.

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Achievements

VFC MEMBER ACHIEVEMENTS

New Members James McNeill Kaila Chidley Will Whiteside Dave Drake Bran Clarkson Israyelle Claxton Brian Bergstrom Salina Orr Brent Scott Michael Boegle Foster Klippenstein Collin Youell Zach Sims Parker Stewart Bruce Steele Eli Gershkovitch Gary Quinn Jacqueline Wilson

First Solos Peter Hollemans Elgin Penner

CPL Written Exam Kevin Skillings Keegan Allen

PPL Written Exam Joey Martin Robin Huenicke

CPL Flight Test Anthony Sidhu Morgan Belton Mike Criddle

PPL Flight Test Robin Huenicke Richard Rebneris Julien Criticopoulos Linden Hoover Russel Dubinsky

CPL License Morgan Belton Multi Engine Rating Walker Redshaw

PPL License Joey Martin Robin Huenicke Julien Criticopoulos Richard Rebneris

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(street level, by Victoria Public Library)

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Aviation Events

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Mystery Aircraft

MAY MYSTERY AIRCRAFT Can you identify the aircraft shown here?

Email: thepatrician@shaw.ca

April Mystery Identified From Tim: This month it’s the Syberjet SJ-30. Originally conceived by Ed Swearingen (of Metorliner fame) as the SA-30 Fanjet in 1986, this bizjet suffered a number of developmental and funding problems. First delivery was in 2007 with latest bankruptcy taking place 2010; only eight were built.

This month’s mystery was correctly identified by: Nobody! Score another point for Tim. Who’s up for the challenge this month?

“Sweat the small stuff. Without letting anyone see you sweat.” ― Chris Hadfield An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth May 2014

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COPA Quadrant

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

Forty-seven people attended the April 2nd meeting of Flight 6, the largest audience so far.

Each month more and more people are showing up for the informative talks on topics of general interest to pilots and passengers.

The Catalina was pretty much overwhelmed by such a large group wanting food service all at once. Therefore, we’d like a heads-up from those of you planning to have dinner there before the meeting - a quick email to copaflight6@gmail.com would be appreciated.

April 2nd was a bit of a special meeting with several VFC Board members present to promote and underline the COPA link to VFC and WAI and their many shared activities. These are exciting times with new flyouts, new and different aviation things to do and more opportunity for all VFC members to participate.

Because of a conflict with the VFC ground school times, COPA Flight 6 will now meet on the first Tuesday of each month.

On Tuesday, May 6th, mountain flying will be the topic for discussion, just in time for summer flights in the Pacific Northwest.

Come and enjoy socializing and optional dinner at 6 PM, meeting at 7 PM at the Catalina. All are welcome. For more information contact copaflight6@gmail. com.

2014 Flyout Schedule May 19th - Squamish / Pemberton June 7th - Friday Harbour July 1st - Alert Bay 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.

Attention All You Camera-shy VFC Alumni!

We are still looking for photos of our successful (and good looking!) alumni to share at our upcoming Open House on May 10.

If you completed any of your training, or worked as an instructor, at VFC and you are presently working in the aviation industry (in a plane or on the ground) then we really

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want to hear from you! We couldn’t be any prouder of your achievements and we would love to share that pride with our new visitors and students!

So don’t be shy! Take a smiley photo of you living the dream, and email it to: thepatrician@shaw.ca

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Feature Article

BC CHALLENGE - Your 2014 Adventure By: Ken Cathro VFC really sparked my ambition to fly a little closer to home and see as many BC airport as I can this year. Since purchasing the Mooney in 2008 my trips have always been to plan and fly the long distance getaways, with trips to Costa Rica, across Canada (4 times) the pilgrimage to Oshkosh, and even a transatlantic venture to Scotland and back. At the end of day any of those trips are just a bunch of 3 hour flights strung together. The 30 minute flights hopping around the province can actually be more of a challenge.

Who knows maybe I’ll get my 40 airport bucket list check mark this year.

Sunday April 13 CYXX CZBB CYYJ CYCD CAT4 CBS8 CYAZ CYBL CYXX

https://www.flickr.com/ photos/bluescooterbc/ sets/72157644050549796/

CYLW to CYVK Car 47 min Air 12min

I’m looking forward to dropping in to many more airports in the coming months.

CYVK to CAD5 Car 2+20 Air 33 min

Some useless facts....

CAD5 to CYPS Car 4+20 Air 1 hour

First leg CYXX to CZBB by car on a Sunday this trip would take the better part of an hour to cover the 54km. By air: ramp to ramp in 24 minutes.

CZBB to CYYJ Car trip 2 hours 35 min plus the wait for the ferry, Time by air 20 minutes CYYJ to CYCD Car 1+30 Air 20 min CYCD to CAT4 Car 55 min Air 18 min

Monday April 14 CYXX CYLW CYVK CAD5 CYPS CYBL CYXX

CAT4 to CBS8 Car 50 min Air 15 min

I decided to throw my prop into the ring and visit a few of the airports on the VFC challenge list. I was already planing a trip to Campbell River to pick up a friend on the Sunday and head to Kelowna for a meeting Monday. A quick weather check was calling for severe clear and the NOTAMS indicated a Class C airspace restriction, so some minor changes to the plan were made.

CBS8 to CYAZ Car 1+40 Air 23 min

Photos of the trip can be seen at the following link.

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CYAZ to CYBL Car 3+15 Air 33 min CYBL to CYXX Car 4 hrs plus a ferry wait Air 1 hour CYXX to CYLW Car 3+50 Air 50 min

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That’s it for now.

Thanks for the push.

Ken Cathro Mooney C-GSRB Cessna 172 C-GHUU Based out of CYXX. Editor’s Note: Wow! Thanks so much for sharing this with us Ken. We are loving your enthusiasm for aviation and for the BC Airport Challenge.

To everyone else: Ken seems like a worthy competitor for this year’s challenge! But there’s plenty of time left to catch up to him. Get at that flight planning and make it happen! And share your adventures with us on Facebook, Twitter, or by emailing thepatrician@shaw.ca.

If you still don’t know what this BC Airport Challenge is all about, stop in at the office next time you’re at the club and get all the details. It’s open to all VFC members and the prizes just for showing up are spectacular!

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Feature Article

April Participation Prizes: Round Trip for one person (Vancouver Harbour or Richmond – Victoria) donated by Harbour Air Seaplanes Buffalo Air Wear ball cap and hooded sweatshirt donated by Buffalo Airways

May Participation Prizes: Tsuniah Lake Lodge: one night for two including lunch, dinner and breakfast the next day; and a boat on the lake for the day.

Gift Package from COPA National: sunglasses, polo top, light jacket and decal Fly in May and enter your photos at dispatch for your chance to win these great prizes!

For more details, contact dispatch: 250-656-2833.

Marvelous March Winners!

March Participation Prize Winners: Aaron Neyriack won The Canadian Skies Magazine Gift Pack donated by MHM Publishing BJ Caron won the Gift Certificate to Japanese Village donated by the law firm of Woodward and Company

FREE AIRPLAN

If you don’t fly, you can’t win! for kids from Aviation Excellence Since 1946

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VFC News The first job is inventory, and is best done as a team of two: one reads out the author, title, date, category and format (hardcover vs. paperback, etc.), and the other performs the data entry on an Excel spreadsheet, using a Mac laptop with mouse (unless a better database is available – suggestions are welcome).

Please contact Marie Woodruff at bccasarahistory@yahoo.ca or (250) 592-5371 for more info. Thanks!

Join VFC online!

Assistance Required With Special Project We need a lover of books, videos and magazines to give our Library some intensive care and spring cleaning!

Do you like organizing things?

Can you handle lifting books?

Find out more about what’s going on at your favourite flying club, read interesting aviation articles, and keep up to date with news from the world of aviation. Send interesting links, post photos, tweet comments.

Not afraid of getting your hands dirty?

In short: The Library needs your help!! The videos, books and magazines all need to be inventoried, evaluated and sorted. A couple of people chipping away at it a bit at a time will help us figure out what we have. Then we can decide what to keep, donate to worthy causes…or dispose of (last resort only).

VFC CHARTER SERVICE

BE THERE IN MINUTES!

Fly between Victoria and destinations on Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland.

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

For more information or to book a flight Email: tedk@flyvfc.com Call: 1-250-474-0213 May 2014

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Flight Training

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

DATE TOPIC INSTRUCTOR

May

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Navigation Navigation Navigation ATC

Brendan Brendan Brendan Jason G.

21 Review Colin

26 CARS and Licensing Requirements Kristen

28 CARS and Licensing Requirements Kristen June 02 Aerodynamics & Theory of Flight Iain

04 Human Factors & Pilot Decision Making Laura

09 Airframes and Engines Sean T. and Dave

11 Systems and Flight Instruments Sean T. and Dave

16 Radio & Electronic Theory Sean T. and Brady 18 Meteorology Sean T.

23 Meteorology Sean T. 25 Meteorology Sean T. July 02 Meteorology Sean T.

07 Meteorology Sean T. 09 Meteorology Sean T.

14 Flight Operations Colin and Brett

DID YOU KNOW?

If you have previously taken PPL groundschool at VFC you can sit in and experience the class again at no charge? Just call ahead and let the office know you’ll be attending. Great pilots never stop learning!

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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Aviation Events

FREE AIRPLANE FLIGHTS for kids from 8 to 17

Saturday, May 31, 2013 Viscount Aero Centre, Victoria International Airport Rain Date June 1

With support from

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Pre-Registration Required For more information and to register, please visit

http://tinyurl.com/yyjc4k

email yyjcopaforkids@outlook.com phone Bill at 250-882-3838 Brought to you by the members of COPA Victoria Flight #6, sharing our aviation passion with interested young people.

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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

FOR SALE

1975 CESSNA 172M LR FUEL TANKS FOR SALE

5600TT, 1375SMOH ZeroTimed Jan 2004 ProAero Kamloops B.C, 150SPOH Aug 22,2013 Western Propeller, In Annual until Aug 22,2014, Modern Interior, Flown 200h Last 7 months Contact Alex Lansfield, Plane is located in Victoria, $54,000 OBO Selling to buy floatplane.

Phone: 250-885-6917 or email garminglo@gmail.com for more info.

Rediscover the Beauty of Flight

Learn to Fly Gliders in the Beautiful Alberni Valley!

Transitioning to gliders is simple with previous flying experience Learn more at www.avsa.ca

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Photo: Martin Detering

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