News Around the Club
The VFC's fleet continues to grow with our latest addition: a Piper Cherokee PA-28-140! This aircraft will be available exclusively for recreational rentals (including post-PPL “time builders”) and will be available to rent as soon as it comes out of its annual inspection.
2021 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Save the date for the 2021 AGM! Mark your calendars for Thursday, May 13th. The Zoom meeting is scheduled to commence at 18:30 hours for a 19:00 start. More information will be forthcoming as we get closer to the date.
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
Do you want to make a change? The call for nominations for the Board of Directors election is waiting for you! Four (4) positions on the Board of Directions will be coming up for election.
VFC MENTOR PROGRAM
The program continues! 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!
VFC WEATHER CAMERA
Curious about what the weather is like at the VFC? Now you can find out live with our new two-camera weather feed! You can check out this exciting new feature through the link on the VFC's homepage or direct at the VFC's YouTube page.
WE WANT YOUR STORIES
The Patrician thrives on the VFC's stories! Do you want to see your words in print? Have an exciting, high-flying adventure you want to share? We're waiting for you! The Patrician always accepts unsolicited submissions. Contact us at vfcpatrician@gmail.com.
NEWS and EVENTS
MEET THE NEW PLANE
FREE ADVERTISING
In an effort to help our members and local businesses thrive during the last phases of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Patrician is offering free business card-sized advertising space! Do you have a business or know someone who would benefit from a bit of free publicity? Email the editor at vfcpatrician@gmail.com today! Have news or a story to tell? Email us at vfcpatrician@gmail.com for a chance to have your news or story published in The Patrician.
Please note that only Sustaining and Life members are eligible for nomination or election to the Board.
MEET OUR INSTRUCTORS
Have you ever wanted to know more about our amazing flight instructors? Well now you can! The Flight Instructors now have their own corner of the website located under the Flight Training tab. Learn about the people helping get our students into the air!
www.flyvfc.com
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