The Patrician, August 2018, Victoria Flying Club

THE PATRICIAN August 2018

The Victoria Flying Club ~ Aviation Excellence Since 1946

B-17 Tour

Come check out the Flying Fortress, "Sentimental Journey" at VFC, August 13 - 19.

THE PATRICIAN August 2018

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

“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 Ramona Reynolds president@flyvfc.com VICE PRESIDENT Rob Shemilt SECRETARY Colin Williamson TREASURER Chris Peschke DIRECTORS Steve Demy Rolf Hopkinson John Ainsworth John Ryan GENERAL MANAGER Marcel Poland CHIEF FLYING Graham Palmer INSTRUCTOR 1852 Canso Road Sidney, BC V8L 5V5 www.flyvfc.com info@flyvfc.com

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News Around the Club

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11024 at NAS Whidbey Island Open House Contributed by Patrick Phillips

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B-17G 'Sentimental Journey' Returns!

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Alumni Profile, Duncan Cochrane, FO

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First Solos and Member Achievements

COPA Quadrant / Fly-Out Bug

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Plane Maintenance Contributed by Leslie Hunter

18 Ground School Schedules

Private Pilot

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News and Events

News Around the Club UPCOMING EVENTS The 'Sentimental Journey' B-17 bomber is coming back, August 13-19! The Arizona Wing of the Commemorative Air Force is touring with their Flying Fortress. Some seats for flights have been released.

Book in ASAP so as not to lose out (https://www.azcaf.org/ location/victoria-bc-tour-stop/).

There will also be a chance to tour inside the aircraft and buy memorabilia.

There is a Spitfire visiting the Comox Airbase! It is there now, and the current schedule is that it will travel to Abbotsford for the airshow until the 12th and then returning to Comox until the 20th, after which it may

pass by VFC. Stay tuned on our Facebook Page for more details!

There will be a Pilot Information Session at the Club on August 19th, 11:30.

Curious about a career in aviation? Bring your questions!

The next round of CPL classes starts in September. Get your name on the list and get your pilot career started!

CONGRATS LARISSA! Larissa Chiu, VFC alumna 2016, has been selected as the recipient of the prestigious Northern Lights Aero Foundation Rising Star Award!

Larissa Chiu received her

Jeff Morris, CEO of Angel Flight and David Allan, Chair of the Chris Allan Legacy Fund celebrate the donation of $2500 at YYJ. Chris learned to fly at the Victoria Flying Club and later became an RCAF Captain.

Larissa Chiu as an air cadet with instructor Silvia Zilker (summer 2016).

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Private Pilot’s Licence through the Air Cadet Program in 2016 and now volunteers her time flying in her squadron’s familiarization program for young cadets.

Larissa is currently attending the University of British Columbia in the Bachelor of Science program and is on the Executive of UBC’s Aviation Club. She is working on her night rating and Commercial Pilot’s Licence. She has received many awards along the way including numerous Top Cadet awards, a Royal Conservatory of Music Scholarship, and Duke of Edinburgh Gold Medal Award.

She volunteers for Girls Fly Too events, is a mentor at her high school, and also volunteers

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Last year she entered into a partnership with Hamilton Watch Company who generously supports her flight training by donating $1,000 through her flight school in exchange for Larissa to fly Hamilton’s top employees!

NEWS AND EVENTS AUG 4

Vanderhoof International Airshow

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BC Day, aircraft rental discounts!

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Y2K Homecoming Gala for returning Spitfire, 'Stocky' Edwards, Comox

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Snowbirds fly for CHILD, Nanaimo

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Abbotsford Airshow

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Victoria's Largest Little Airshow

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B-17 "Sentimental Journey" at VFC

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Pilot Information Session at VFC, 11:30 AM

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IMC Round Table at VFC

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Squamish Airport Day and Fly-In

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COPA 4 Kids

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BC Coast 99s Poker Run

Congrats Larissa, and best of wishes in your future endeavors!

OPEN HOUSE DRAW WINNERS Congratulations to the winners of our Open House Draw: Christina A. (Sightseeing Tour) and Kelly M. (Helijet round trip tickets for 2)!

ANGEL FLIGHT RECEIVES DONATION Angel Flight, which has a close relationship with VFC, has received a generous donation from the Chris Allan Legacy Fund towards the charity. Angel Flight is a registered non-profit organization providing free air transportation to ambulatory cancer patients requiring travel to treatment at cancer clinics and hospitals in Vancouver, Victoria and other cancer

AIRCRAFT RENTAL DISCOUNT HOURS Monday to Friday, 1700–0930 $10/hr rental discount, or 0.2 simulator time credit per hour of flight (approximate value $20)

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Contact us for more information. flyvfcmarketing@gmail.com

Saturday and Sunday, 1700–0930 and stat holidays $15/hr rental discount, or 0.3 simulator time credit per hour of flight (approximate value $30)

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News and Events Women in Aviation centres within the approved Angel Flight areas of operation. Volunteer pilots donate their time and their planes to support the effort, and more pilots are always needed (http://www.angelflight.ca/).

Since it launched in April 2002, Angel Flight has flown 1785 client flights.

Chris Allan learned to fly at the Victoria Flying Club and eventually became an RCAF Captain, flying the CF-18 Hornets. After a tragic fishing accident in 2015, the Allan family created the Legacy Fund in honour of Chris.

VFC General Manager Marcel supporting the BC Aviation Museum Open House, organizing almost 40 flights.

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Sunset dancing to sweet tunes from the Commodores, in the BCAM hangar.

COPA Flight 6's Rob and Les at the BCAM Open House.

VFC smile cards

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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.

Since the autumn of 2005, the Victoria Flying Club has received over $18,600 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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11024 at NAS Whidbey Island Open House YYJ neighbours, The Catalina Preservation Society, visit the annual June open house.

Contributed by Patrick Phillips On June 22, RCAF PBY 5A #11024 made a perfect landing at Whidbey Island Naval Air Station. We were invited to attend their annual open house under the sponsorships of The Peoples Bank in Oak Harbour and The PBY Memorial Foundation also in Oak Harbour.

The aircraft was under the command of Captain Oliver Evans along with Larry Bingham as Co-Pilot, Bob Dyck, who owns the aircraft, and myself (Patrick Phillips) handling the ground support.

Prior to the open house we

were given an excellent tour of the local museum; the displays were very informative. The complete PBY nose turret including twin 30 cal machine guns had us drooling.

The crowds out side the main door of our own "Shady Lady" were lined up the entire day.

People of all ages were able to get into the aircraft where we gave them some of the history of the PBYs, which was pertinent as they had a squadron of Catalinas at Oak Harbour during WWII.

We were especially pleased to host many of the military air crews operating from the base. Their reaction to the interior of the aircraft was an absolute delight.

Seeing as how our PBY was the first of the US Navy long range patrol aircraft designed in 1930, it seemed fitting that we were parked next to a P3 Orion, their current long range patrol aircraft.

Future trips are planned for Seafair in Seattle in August.

Images: From Facebook (The Catalina Preservation Society). Left: Naval Air Station, Whidbey Island, WA. Historically, it was a Catalina Seaplane Base, and you can see the old seaplane ramp on the lower right.

Middle and right: "A very well received Catalina "Shady Lady" at Whidbey Island (Ault Field). A huge crowd and lots of visitors spent some time with us reminiscing of the days when Catalinas were based here in the 40s."

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B-17G 'Sentimental Journey' Returns!

August 13 - 19, 2018, come check out AZCAF's treasured aircraft on our ramp.

One of the most iconic bombers of WWII, the B-17G ‘Sentimental Journey,’ will be on public exhibition at the Victoria Flying Club on Monday, August 13 to Sunday, August 19, 2018. The visiting B-17 'Sentimental Journey' is one of eleven airworthy in the world. The classic warbird was restored

to authentic condition by Arizona Commemorative Air Force volunteers as part of its flying museum tour programs.

The public will have the opportunity to climb aboard the B-17 Bomber to soak in the breathtaking stories of courage by servicemen during one of the most important

periods in history. Nicknamed the “Flying Fortress,” the B-17 was a strategic weapon in WWII because of its ability to suffer extensive battle damage and still return home.

The public can book a ride in advance online (http://bit. ly/VictoriaSidney2018) or by phone calling the Ride Team at 1-480-462-2992, press 2.1-

B-17 SPECS DIMENSIONS Crew: 10 Wingspan: 103 ft 9 in Length: 74 ft 4 in Height: 19 ft 3 in Empty Weight: 36,134 lbs Max Takeoff Weight: 65,500 lbs PERFORMANCE Power Plant: (4) Wright R-182097 Cyclone Turbo Supercharged Radials Horsepower: 1,200 hp Maximum Speed: 263 knots (302 mph) Service Ceiling: 36,400 ft Rate of Climb: 900 ft/min Range: 3,259 nm (3,750 mi) Armament: Guns: (13) 0.50 in (12.7 mm) M2 Browning Machine Guns Payload: Up to 8,000 lbs ordinance (short range missions of less than 400 mi) and up to 4,500 lbs ordinance (long range missions of up to 800 mi) Aviation Excellence Since 1946

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Alumni Profile - Duncan Cochrane, FO "You have control." VFC Alumnus tells about his experience from zero to First Officer with Perimeter Aviation.

VFC: Thank you, Duncan for taking time to share your story with the VFC community! Tell us a bit about yourself.

I am a First Officer with Perimeter Aviation on the Metro II aircraft. All my training happened at VFC, started when I was 18 years old in September 2014 a couple months after I graduated from high school.

My Dad dropped me off at VFC for what I thought was going to be an info session with an instructor but turned out to be my Discovery Flight with Iain Wallis! And that is where everything took off.

By November, I did my first solo, and in March 2015 I earned my PPL. Next I did my night rating, taking about a month to do so. Then I built up my hours over the summer taking friends and family up flying. After building more hours, I did my float rating with Kristen Ursel, finishing in February 2016.

I kept building up my hours and working on ratings, and got my multi-engine rating in June 2016 with Sheridan McGrory. Over the summer I continued to fly lots towards my CPL, doing my 300 NM trip to Cranbrook on my own. I completed my multi-IFR in January 2017. That was a different experience, being a very different feel to flying and brought my skill level up a lot. It increased my communication with ATC much more, learning to speak with them in a different way, and the whole experience was a lot of fun.

After completing my IFR rating, the only thing left was to complete my CPL, which I did in March 2017.

So at that time, all the checkboxes were ticked in order to earn my job.

Earning a job in aviation is a different ball game.

I was hired by Perimeter Aviation about a month

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after I finished my CPL, starting out as a cargo load master, helping to balance out the weight of the loads. That job brought me out to Winnipeg, Manitoba where I live now. I heard about the position through Brett Wingerter who also studied at VFC and became a pilot with Perimeter. While in that position, I was considered to be a "pilot in waiting" and went through Perimeter's training program with their simulators and ground school. I built up my name with the chief pilots and then was offered a pilot position about eight months in (January 2018).

From there, it took me a month and a half to earn a type rating for the Metro II. So that is what I am on now, as a First Officer!

VFC: What is your work like?

I generally arrive at work at 6 or 7 AM, depending on the requirements. I spend about an hour getting the aircraft ready, doing a walk around and briefing with the captain about the aircraft and weather and applicable NOTAMs. My most common flying routes are between Winnipeg, Sioux Lookout and Thompson., typically flying those routes about three or four times. Generally this takes about 10 to 12 hours, so I may wrap up the work day around 7 PM. I fly around Manitoba and northern Ontario mostly, but I have flown Vancouver and Victoria with a mail contract that Perimeter has.

VFC: What is your favorite place flown?

My 300 NM trip to Cranbrook during my PPL days! I took the trip by myself, stopping at a few places along the way, and got lots of practice with getting in and out of different airports, using different frequencies, using the CFS and so forth.

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With Perimeter, I love the challenge of flying in and out of Vancouver International, being around the big jets and the long runways.

used some of my savings to pay for it, rather than approach the training program as one huge payment.

VFC: What got you interested in aviation?

VFC: Do you have any recommendations for other students working towards a pilot career?

My Dad! He is in the Navy and a huge aviation enthusiast, and we spent a lot of time around airports together when I was younger. I always had an interest in becoming a pilot but didn't fully decide until that Discovery Flight in 2014.

Aim to complete your CPL and IFR written exams at the same time. The skills learned compliment each other, and you can learn more quickly.

Also, make connections with other students, other people in the industry. Being good friends with Brett made a huge difference in my finding a job. Be friendly with people and

VFC: How did you plan out financing your licence?

I took it one step, one rating at a time. For each step, I worked out a loan, or got extra work, or

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First solo, November 2014!

First solo completed, with Iain Wallis.

Building hours while flying to beautiful places!

Perimeter's Metro II in front of VFC.

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ask lots of questions of those in the industry.

I can't emphasize enough, don't be afraid to ask questions! It can be a really tough industry.

There are a lot of really smart people at VFC, such as Graham and the instructors, but you don't have to limit yourself to just the instructors. There are often a lot of really good pilots that hang around or take their lunch there.

you may forget what you learned in the last flight, and the lesson is lost.

My personal weakness is written exams, so if it is yours too, I recommend trying to get them done and out of the way as soon as you can.

Book knowledge is very important, but there is so much that you need to learn up in the air, so giving yourself the time and space to do so will help you along with learning the flying aspects.

Try not to take breaks in your training. That is, try not to go more than three days without flying and practicing, if you can work it out with your scheduling and financing. Taking a day or so between flights can help you to think things through about how things went and talk it over with your instructor, but if wait a whole week,

And above all, enjoy your time flying, being at the Club, getting to know people!

Got my wings! At the Wings Banquet, January 2016.

Getting those flying hours in while checking out the scenery.

After completing my first type rating!

On the job in the Metro II.

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Member Contribution

Plane Maintenance The lowdown on washing.

Contributed by Leslie Hunter, Sea & Sky Eco Detailing.

Last months article was on dry versus wet washing and sparked some great dialogue, so let’s keep things coasting and get back to basics on how washing works!

Soaps all have a molecules with a polar and non-polar end in a suspension fluid. When the soap comes into contact with the dirt, the non-polar end attaches to the dirt and the polar end faces away.

Once the particle is coated, the polar ends keep the dirt in the suspension fluid and away from the paint. This is exactly how a dry wash works as well!

Every method has that potential to drag dirt and pollutants across the surface before putting the particles in suspension. It doesn’t matter if you are using filtered water and a virgin Australian sheepskin mitt, a foam gun, or dry wash, every method has the potential to press

and slide dirt across the painted surface. Each method requires you to apply as little pressure as possible to put the dirt in suspension. It is also impossible to lift all the dirt up without some “elbow grease” and, while this does cause damage, the damage is minimal because aircraft paint and gelcoat is quite hard. There are several methods to minimize the damage as follows:

The real difference in the different washing methods is rinsing. A water based soap or foam system uses water to rinse the suspended dirt off the paint and into the sewage system. A dry wash uses a clean microfibre wipe to lift the suspended dirt, with the wipes being laundered before being used again.

• Use enough soap and suspension fluid.

• Wipe with a clean applicator and not a pressure washer. A clean wash mitt or microfibre works well.

• Use more gentle scrubbing and increase as necessary.

This uses as little abrasion as possible.

• Wash frequently to prevent buildup. Ideally, have a good sealant to protect the paint from buildup and make cleaning easier.

By: Leslie Hunter, Sea & Sky Eco Detailing www.SeaAndSkyEco.ca info@seaandskyeco.ca 250-656-1370

Next month, sealants!

GOT NEWS OR A STORY TO TELL? We love aviation related news and stories! Send us your news to flyvfcmarketing@gmail.com.

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Member Contribution

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Member Achievements

First Solos and Member Achievements Josh Ralphs Instructor: James Knie

"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."

New Members Adam Sakuma Alina Fisher Dave Parker David Anholt Dylan Morgan Gerald Farrell Gregory Allan James Whelan Kaelan Duncan Landon Hahn Laurie Baggio Martin Vachon Matthew Reimer Michael Williamson Mike Greene Paul Luhowy

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Andrew Johnson Instructor: Michael Bahrey

Philip Ryan Randy Mains Samuel Watkinson Tami Kempton-Braggio Theodore Du Quesnay

PPL Flight Test Drake Bond Hayden Argyle Mairina Fredericksen Siomon Willox

First Solo Adam Johnston Alan Kane Andrew Johnson Chris Lichty Isaac Craghtten Jacob Dennison Josh Ralphs Samuel Aryavong Sonny Mantel

PPL Written Mairina Fredericksen Morgan McKenzie Ryan Novotill

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Samuel Aryavong Instructor: James Knie

Jacob Dennison Instructor: Matt Cameron

Chris Lichty Instructor: Michael Bahrey

Isaac Craghtten structor: Paul Houlston

Sonny Mantel Instructor: Stephan Heinemann

Adam Johnston Instructor: Trevor Hulme

Photo: Conan Chee Photography.

Congrats to Larissa Chiu, VFC alumna 2016, on receiving the "Rising Star" Northern Lights Aero Foundation Award!

Alan Kane Instructor: Geoff Steeves Aviation Excellence Since 1946

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COPA Quadrant

FLY-OUT BUG COPA Flight 6

The COPA Flight 6 Board consists of: Flight Captain (President): Rob Shemilt Co-Captain (Vice President): Allan Rempel Navigator (Treasurer): Art Reitsma The July COPA Flight 6 meeting was our annual summer BBQ which was attended by 24 members and guests. Ceiling and visibility were perfect as was the air temperature. VFR conditions prevailed throughout the evening as everyone dined on a selection of food and beverages provided by COPA Flight 6. From start up to shut down, those that attended

seemed to enjoy the evening of swapping aviation stories.

Thank you to the Victoria Flying Club for use of the pilots' lounge and BBQ. The next COPA Flight 6 meeting will be Tuesday, August 7th. and will be a planning session for the upcoming COPA 4 Kids event on Saturday, September 8th. As with past COPA 4 Kids events, it takes many volunteers to make the day a success. In May 2018, COPA Flight 6 successfully flew 50 kids, with some being their very first ride in a single engine aircraft.

This coming September we are looking to fly 100 kids and will require more planes and pilots to achieve this

goal. If you would like to volunteer on this day or have an aircraft to fly kids, we're looking for your support. All pilots must hold a current Canadian Owners & Pilots Association membership to be eligible to act as PIC. Please reply to copaflight6@gmail. com if you're able to help in some capacity, or attend the meeting in person.

We meet at 7:00 PM in the pilots' lounge at the Victoria Flying Club and you neither need to be a member of COPA National nor of the Victoria Flying Club to attend the meeting. As your local voice for the freedom to fly in Canada, we encourage your participation and membership.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

PLANE SHARING?

If you would like to volunteer for COPA 4 Kids or have an aircraft to fly kids, we're looking for your support! Send an email to copaflight6@gmail.com.

Own an aircraft and would consider sharing it with other pilots? Send an email to copaflight6@gmail.com to find out more about this opportunity.

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Ground School Schedule

Ground School Schedules August 2018 Private Pilot Classes run Mon. and Wed. from 19:00 to 22:00.

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August 1

Meteorology I

Sean

August 6

No Class - BC Day

N/A

August 8

Meteorology II

Sean

August 13

Meteorology III

Sean

August 15

Meteorology IV

Sean

August 20

Meteorology V

Sean

August 22

Meteorology VI

Sean

August 27

Flight Operations I

Mike

August 29

Flight Operations II

Mike

September 3

No Class - Labour Day

N/A

September 5

Radio & Electronic Theory

Trevor

Ground School Course: $350

Ground School Kit: $275

Learn to Fly package: $675

Four students completed the CRM Instructor's course with Randy Mains, July 25-29. Congrats to the newly minted instructors, Kim Barwick (Sikorsky pilot), Ian Jones and Mike Garland (Helijet EMS pilots), and George Hleboff (senior Canadian paramedic instructor).

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