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Gord Wicks Obituary
April 14, 1930 – November 14, 2022
Sadly, after many years of work, flying, instructing and other adventures, our dear friend and fellow Victoria Flying Club member Gord Wicks has left us for bluer skies.
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Many of us have fond memories of Gord from the very beginnings of our flying careers to the present including initial flight training or as a casual co-pilot on some of the Club’s Fly outs. In the Fall of 1970, at what had yet to become Camosun College, Gord was the instructor on the Private Pilot Ground School course. His aviation knowledge and calm presentation style helped to make learning much easier. Although not aground school or flight instructor at Victoria Flying Club, Gord was a lifetime member of the Club and participated in many of our flyouts and events.
It was always a pleasure to have Gord as co-pilot, navigator or just a passenger along on a flyout. Even during those frightening moments that sometimes occur during a flight, Gord’s presence had a calming, reassuring effect on the pilot in command. Many Victoria Flying Club members have fond memories of their flights with Gord.
In another of his flying adventures, Gord became one of the local pilots with CASARA, a vital, volunteer organization formed to assist in air search and rescue cases.
Even on his final flight, Gord Wicks was a pilot extraordinaire, a consummate gentleman who loved flying and was a good friend to us all. Although we shall miss him, we know that he will still be with us on our next flight. Happy landings, Gord.
