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VFC OPEN HOUSE On Saturday, September 18th from 1000 and 1500 hours, the VFC is holding an open house. Come and enjoy BBQ and aircraft displays that will include the CH-148 Cyclone helicopter, PBY Canso amphibious plane, and the C-64 Norseman bush plane. There will also be tours of the Beechcraft 95 rebuild project!
HISTORY WANTED Know about an important moment in VFC's history? We're collecting stories for the 75th Anniversary Issue this November! Please contact vfcpatrician@ gmail.com!
VFC MENTOR PROGRAM Would you like to meet other pilots to fly with, split the flight cost, share knowledge, or get help getting into a new airport for the first time? VFC's mentors have their resumes posted on a special VFC Mentors bulletin board beside the Dispatch counter. Contact details are on each mentor's resume or email mentors@flyvfc.com for more information. Looking to become a mentor yourself? There's always room for more experienced pilots! Send an email to mentors@flyvfc.com for more information on how to join up!
75TH ANNIVERSAY GALA Save the date! This year marks the Victoria Flying Club's 75th year and to celebrate we're having a Dinner Gala Event at the Wardroom at CFB Esquimalt. Save the date for November 20th, 2021! More details forthcoming!
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GROUND SCHOOL SCHEDULES PRIVATE PILOT LICENCE GROUND SCHOOL
PPL #21-11: June 29 – Aug 20/2021: Mondays, Tuesdays, & Fridays (18:00 - 21:30) PPL #21-13: August 27 – Oct 08/2021: Mondays, Tuesdays, & Fridays (18:00 - 21:30)
COMMERCIAL PILOT LICENCE GROUND SCHOOL
CPL #21-12: June 30 – Sept 29 /2021: Sat & Sun (09:00-12:00) & Weds (18:00-21:30)
MOUNTAIN AWARENESS TRAINING COURSE MTA #21-05M: August 27, 30 & 31/2021 (09:00 - 13:00)
Individual scheduling requests are available for Private Pilot Licence, Commercial Pilot Licence, Mountain Awareness Training (MTA), Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (Drone) Courses (RPAS) by request. Individual tutoring is also available for PPL and CPL upon request. Confirm your attendance with Neil Keating (204) 291-9667 and Brenda Hardwick (250) 656-2833.
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Sustaining and Lifetime members: 15% discount on Cessna rental rates and purchases in the Little Pilot Shop. 10% discount for everyone who pays fully in advance for their annual aircraft parking fees for 2021 only!
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