August 2014 Victoria Flying Club Newsletter

THE PATRICIAN AUGUST 2014

The Victoria Flying Club ~ Aviation Excellence Since 1946

“Maid in the Shade” B-25J Visits VFC Details Page 5

GROUNDSCHOOL SCHEDULES | CLUB NEWS | FIRST SOLOS | PHOTO CONTEST

THE PATRICIAN AUGUST 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.”

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(Victoria Flying Club Incorporation Bylaws, 1946) Board of Directors

President...................................Ramona Reynolds Vice President....................................Firat Ataman Secretary......................................Colin Williamson Treasurer.............................................Rob Shemilt Directors............................................. Steve Demy Howard Peng Vernon Fischer General Manager.................................Gerry Mants Chief Flying Instructor....................Graham Palmer

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“Maid in the Shade”

11 BC Challenge Updates

13 Women in Aviation

Gala Fundraiser and Silent Auction Invitation

1852 Canso Road Sidney, BC V8L 5V5

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Editor: Christie Hall thepatrician@shaw.ca Midnight Design & Communication info@midnightdesign.ca

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This publication may be reproduced in whole or in part, with prior permission of the publisher or author.

The opinions expressed are strictly those of the authors.

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News from VFC

VFC News

Mark Your Calendars: Important Dates!

Got Charts?

August 9 and 10

With charts expiring every 56 days, it can be challenging to keep up to date. The Victoria Flying Club regularly stocks up to date charts, but we want to make sure we have what you need.

If you would like to receive a regular subscription for specific charts, please let us know, and we’ll be happy to stock them for you. We’ll set up automatic payments and will let you know when your charts arrive.

To be added to the subscription service, please contact Marcel at the Victoria Flying Club office: 250-656-2833.

2014 Victoria's Largest Little Air Show

August 11-15

VFC Summer Flight Camp (see page 17 for details)

August 16

Women in Aviation Panel (Pilots from Borek Air & Air Canada)

Aircraft Parking Available at VFC

September 13

The Victoria Flying Club has outdoor parking available, in the paved area and on the grass. Please contact the club office to inquire about availability and pricing.

Women In Aviation Gala at BCAM

September 20

VFC Open House and Career Fair

Remembering VFC Members All of us at the Victoria Flying Club are saddened by the recent loss of members Michael Weir and Gerald Thom. These two long-time friends and avid pilots will be missed. We wish to extend our sympathies to the families of Michael and Gerald, and we hope that you will be comforted by great memories of these fine men in this very difficult time.

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VFC News

Cadet Power Scholarship Students

We’re excited to bring you updates from these great, hardworking students!

Top: Next Generation of Women in Aviation! Royal Canadian Air Cadet Private Pilot course 2014 at Victoria Flying Club. Way to go girls - we are cheering for you!

L to R Chelsea Nielsen,Erica Mulder, Lucy Poirier, Taseem Kaur, Lyra Hindrichs, up top Leia Hoot) Bottom: After a long morning of writing their PPL Written Exams, the cadets enjoyed the opportunity get out on the ramp, check out the B-25, and meet the crew. These kids are fortunate to be studying at VFC this summer - there’s always something fun to enjoy when the work is done for the day!

We wish the Cadets continued great weather, health, and energy as they finish up the flight training portion of their summer.

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VFC Alumni On The Job

We were excited recently to receive a photo from two former VFC students and instructors. Jeff Bujas (left) and Jeff Lightheart (right) are both flying for Central Mountain Air, and had the opportunity to snap a quick photo between flights on a recent pairing where they were scheduled to fly together.

These guys are great examples of the successful combination of solid training at VFC, and hard work out in the industry. Well done guys!

We are still looking for photos of our successful (and good looking!) alumni to share with prospective student pilots.

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 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!

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VFC News

So don’t be shy! Take a smiley photo of you living the dream, and email it to: thepatrician@shaw.ca Also, the next VFC Career Open House is scheduled for Saturday September 20th.

Please accept this invitation to come visit as our special guests on that day. We would be thrilled to introduce you to our visitors and prospective new student pilots. Please RSVP to: the patrician@shaw.ca.

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Events

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Flight Training

Victoria Flying Club Welcomes Historic WWII Bomber B-25J “Maid in the Shade” The Victoria Flying Club is thrilled to host the Commemorative Air Force Airbase Arizona and their B-25J WWII Bomber, “Maid in the Shade,” from July 28 to August 3. The iconic aircraft will be on display for the public to tour through the aircraft, enjoy a flight, breath in the history, and learn about the unique roll these aircraft played in military aviation history.

The B-25 Mitchell was made famous by the Doolittle Raiders on April 18, 1942. Sixteen B-25s took off from the deck of the USS Hornet and bombed Tokyo just four months after Pearl Harbour. This massive morale boost for the United States helped set the stage for the victories to come. The

B-25 served in many roles from bomber to transport. In the post-war years, it became best known for its role as a fire bomber.

“We’re really excited to host the Commemorative Air Force and “Maid in the Shade,” said Victoria Flying Club president Ramona Reynolds, “It’s a great opportunity not only for our members to see an amazing historic aircraft, but we’re looking forward to welcoming the community in to see it as well.”

“Maid in the Shade” will be available for public viewing from 8am to 4pm daily at the Victoria Flying Club. Cockpit tours are available for $5, or a family rate of $10. But for those looking to cross an item off their bucket

list, there are a limited number of flights available as well.

The CAF was founded to acquire, restore and preserve in flying condition a complete collection of combat aircraft which were flown by all military services of the United States, and aircraft of other nations, for the education and enjoyment of present and future generations. More than just a collection of airworthy warplanes from the past, the CAF’s fleet of historic aircraft, known as the CAF Ghost Squadron, recreate, remind and reinforce the lessons from the defining moments in military aviation history. More information is available at: http:// www.azcaf.org/pages/aircraft_ bios/TB-25N_Mitchell.html

“Bombers, Burgers, Beer… and Bacon!”

BBQ for Club Members, Staff, & B-25 Crew By donation with proceeds going to fuel for the B-25 Saturday, August 2, 2014 - 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

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VFC News

Air Cadets

Chelsea Nielsen Instructor: Hana Nakahara

Dustin Leibel Instructor: Dave Yates

Erica Mulder Instructor: Brett Stevens

Jared Heavener Instructor: Dave Yates

John Haynes Instructor: Bonnie Tidswell

Leia Hoot Instructor: Laura Van Buskirk

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First Solos

VFC News

Lucy Poirier Instructor: Iain Wallis

Lyra Hindrichs Instructor: Laura Van Buskirk

Michael Ray Instructor: Brady Tucker

Patrick Cheung Instructor: Brett Stevens

Seto Gugasyan Instructor: Brendan O’Hare

Taseem Kaur Instructor: Hana Nakahara

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Achievements

Ali Hamood Instructor: Kristen Ursel

Brenda McPhail Instructor: Kristen Ursel

Michael Holler Instructor: Brett Stevens

Tyler Sutherland Instructor: Iain Wallis

“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.�

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Mystery Aircraft

AUGUST MYSTERY AIRCRAFT Can you identify the aircraft shown here?

Email: thepatrician@shaw.ca

July Mystery Identified: From Tim: The DHA-3 Drover was a small transport aircraft built by de Havilland Australia in the 1940s and 50s. Adopted by the flying doctor service, it suffered performance and reliability problems.

Only 20 were built.

Correctly Identified By: VFC Member Tim Hamblin

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August 2014

Feature Article

BC CHALLENGE - Your 2014 Adventure

Wow! Things are really heating up in the BC Challenge now!

John Litherland has thrown down the gauntlet in a big way with a total of 44 airports visited so far - and the summer is only half over! But there a number of other participants also making a run for the title in the Over 20 Club. Keep it up everyone!

Important Note: The Cortes Island Airstrip will be removed from the challenge as it has been bought by a non-pilot and is now closed to the public.

You can find the updated map and current standings at: http://www.olantra.com/vfc/

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Club Aircraft Aaron C (2) Aaron N (8) Adan T (8) Alethia F (5) Andrew H (9) Andrew K (8) Bart-Jan C (15) Ben H (2) Bonnie T (2) Brett W (6) Bruce R (4) Colin W (7) Courtlandt R (2) David V (2) Don D (6) Doug N (9) Jessica R (10) Joey M (3) Keegan A (8) Kevin S (4) Kyle H (9) 11

Lynn F (6) Matt M (4) Morgan B (4) Morgan S (20) Ramona R (2) Robin H (15) Schuyler C (5) Tim H (2) Walker R (9) Yaaseen M (6) Owner Aircraft Dave G (29) Firat A (4) Glenn L (13) Jeremy P (3) John L (44) Ken C (22) Ken T (7) Norm D (3) Norman Y (24)

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Feature Article

June Winners!

August Participation Prizes:

Congratulations to this month’s participation prize winners, and a HUGE thank you to our sponsors!

Back Pack Emergency Kit donated by the Bella Coola Airport

Abbotsford Airshow Fly-in Pass Dave Gustafson

Starbucks Gift Basket and $20 gift card donated

by Starbucks at Westside Village

Timber Guest House at Nimpo Lake Andrew Kott

Fly in August and enter your photos at dispatch for your chance to win these great prizes!

Congratulations to John Litherland who was the first to fly to all of the airports within 125 NM. He nailed it on June 9 when he landed in Princeton.

John has won a stay at the Walnut Beach Resort in Osoyoos.

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

July Participation Prizes: Buffalo Air Wear – T-Shirt and Flight Bag donated by our friends at Buffalo Airways from Ice Pilots NWT Magnolia Spa Package – donated by the law firm of Devlin Gailus

More Prizes!

Did you know... Every pilot who flies into Williams Lake is eligible to win one night in a two bedroom two bathroom cabin at Chilko Lake, BC donated by Nancy Opperman Has anyone flown to Barkerville yet? Every pilot who flies into Barkerville is eligible to win a prize package including one night for two people and breakfast at the famously haunted St. George Hotel.

If you don’t fly, you can’t win!

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Events

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First Solos

Women in Aviation Gala Fundraiser and Silent Auction!

Clear your schedule for Saturday September 13, and plan to join us at the semi-formal social event of the season! We’ll be celebrating Women in Aviation at the BC Aviation Museum, with vintage aircraft, live music, magic, and more! Tickets are available now at the Victoria Flying Club office, or online at Eventbrite.com. Search WAI (VI Chapter).

This event is our first fundraising event to raise funds for our outreach program and scholarship fund. We will also use this event to launch a top-secret ongoing fundraising program that is interesting and really exciting!

Sponsored by VFC, the BC Aviation Museum, and the Victoria Airport Authority, the event will feature live music by local duo McComb & Watson, wine and cheese, a cash bar, and some spectacular silent auction items!

There’s something for everyone. Here’s a sneak peek at a few of our auction items: Lexus for a weekend donated by Metro Lexus Toyota “West Coast Trail by Goose”.

Imagine a Grumman Goose low level flight along West Coast Trail via Victoria, Race Rocks, Sooke, Jordan River, Carmanah Lighthouse, Nitinat Lake, Lake Cowichan back to Sidney including a water landing and take-off.

Timing: mutually agreed upon time. Best time of day is late afternoon so the sun is low over the Western horizon. Goose CGYVG, Built in 1945 and donated by Juergen Puetter

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Stay at the all-season oceanfront Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa & Resort located in picturesque Parksville, BC. Dan Dempsey has donated an autographed copy of his book: A Tradition of Excellence - Canada’s Airshow Team Heritage Framed Vintage Wings of Canada Hawk One postcard personally signed by Christopher Hadfield (on May 29, 2014) and Dan Dempsey (July 2013).

Framed original 1980 Dallas cast photo signed by Larry Hagman, Linda Gray, Jim Davis, Patrick Duffy, Steve Kanaly, Victoria Principal, Charlene Tilton, and Barbara Belle Geddes Flying the Frontiers Volume III Aviation Adventures Around the World - signed by author Shirlee Smith Matheson Recollections Scrapbook, (20) acid free-lignin free designer pages, and (2) rolls of matching ribbon Gift Basket of Mary Kay Cosmetics donated by Catherine Dunphy.

Tracey Burns, Executive Coaching For Life, Leadership & Business has donated a coaching package to our silent auction.

Reach your goals faster with clarity and integrity.

Mind’s Eye Hypnotherapy has generously donated a hypnotherapy session to our silent auction. Break through your hidden barriers... maybe a fear of heights.

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The reason we started the Vancouver Island Chapter of Women in Aviation was to create a progressive and safe community where inclusivity and equality is a given; where we encourage and support mentorship; and we provide opportunities for women and girls to develop and flex their leadership muscles.

We are a non-profit organization dedicated to the encouragement and advancement of women in all aviation and aerospace career fields and interests.

We provide year-round resources to assist women in aviation and to encourage young women to consider aviation as a career. WAI also offers educational outreach programs to educators, high school and university students, aviation industry members and young people. We are starting our outreach program with the Girl Guides and Pathfinders of British Columbia so that they may attain their aviation badge as part of their Nationwide STEM Challenge. In addition, WAI promotes public understanding of the accomplishments and contributions of women in aviation.

Here’s how you can help!

As a sponsor of $300 to $500 or more your organization would receive two free tickets to the event as well as inclusion on all of our advertising and promotion of the event, together with promotion at the event itself; and our undying devotion of course. If you would like to be a sponsor, or if you have an exciting auction item to add to our growing list, please contact Ramona Reynolds at reynoldsworks@shaw.ca.

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VFC News

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

July’s meeting of COPA was held on the second Tuesday of the month; the first Tuesday was July 1st, Canada Day and the day of a very big flyout to Alert Bay. Twelve planes and about 25 people descended on the little town, a neat and charming place. This was a good outing of COPA members and VFC members, private and club aircraft.

Hurray! Let’s have more of those flyouts.

The July meeting featured a presentation by Rob Shemilt and

Dan Waldie, lots of photos and commentary about their 2013 Canada Day flight to Nelson, a bit of a tricky place to get into!

The next COPA meeting will be Tuesday, August 5 at the Catalina Grill House on the north side. Come on out for a summary of where the VAA & CYYJ in general are at. If anyone has concerns that we can’t immediately answer we’ll do our best to take them back to the VAA and get factual answers. No more rumours necessary. As always, come early for dinner at 6 PM, meeting starts at 7 PM. Let us know if you will be dining there so restaurant staff will have a heads-up.

For more information, email copaflight6@gmail.com - anyone interested in cool aviation talk is welcome to attend.

2014 Flyout Schedule 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.

Hope / Pemberton Fly-Out Information Ready to put those mountain flying skills to use?

We will be having lunch at Meadows Golf Course.

Come out to our next flyout!

On August 4th, we will be flying up to Pemberton via Hope.

The stop in Hope is optional but it will be an easy stop to get a ticket for the VFC BC Airport Challenge!

If you are interested in golfing, please let me know and we will try to get a group rate!

There is no fuel avaliable in Pemberton however Squamish or Hope have all the fuel we need.

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Karl Hoener created a great website to help plan future fly-outs. Please follow the link below to sign-up for the fly-out. http://flightstat.ca/FlightLog.dll/ FlyOuts

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It would be great if we can get everyone using this new system. Of course if you any questions, you can always email flyoutbug@gmail.com Please note that we are just testing this new system and there might be bug or required improvements. Please email us with anything that needs fixing!

Cheers Firat Ataman www.flyvfc.com

Women in Aviation

VFC MEMBER ACHIEVEMENTS New Members Chelsea Neilsen Seto Gugasyan Patrick Cheung Taseem Kaur Johnathan Haynes Erica Mulder Leia Hoot Jared Heavener Michael Ray Lyra Hindrichs Dustin Leibel Lucy Poirier Cassidy Torode Edan Leslie Bob Raftis Chad Mossing Cliff Mylrea Ron deBruyne James Milton Roderick McTaggart Cem Uner Myles McDowell Charlotte Tanner

William Boyle Thomas James Hotchkiss Ben Kinkela Michael De Santi Rory Forbes George Frobeen Jordan Barat Michael Schur First Solos Ali Hamood Brenda McPhail Taseem Kaur Lyra Hindrichs Dustin Leibel Leia Hoot Mike Ray Lucy Poirier Jared Heavener Seto Gugasyan Patrick Cheung Erica Mulder Chelsea Nielsen John Haynes

Michael Holler Tyler Sutherland PPL Flight Test Ronald Johns Art Reitsma Michael Chadbourne PPL Written Eric Thiessen Art Reitsma Allen Vanderbyl PPL Licence Ian Baxter Eric Thiessen Art Reitsma Michael Chadbourne Gordon Ritchie CPL Flight Test Jordan Griffith CPL Licence Jordan Griffith

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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COPA Quadrant

711 A Broughton Street

(street level, by Victoria Public Library)

Victoria BC V8W 1E2

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Flight Training

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

DATE TOPIC INSTRUCTOR

Aug 06 Review Colin

11 CARS and Licencing Requirements Kristen

13 CARS and Licencing Requirements Kristen

18 Aerodynamics and Theory of Flight Iain

20 Human Factors and Pilot Decision Making Laura

25 Airframes and Engines Dave

27 Systems and Flight Instruments Dave Sep 03 Radio and Electronic Theory Brady 08 Meteorology Sean T. 10 Meteorology Sean T. 15 Meteorology Sean T. 17 Meteorology Sean T. 22 Meteorology Sean T. 24 Meteorology Sean T.

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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VFC Classifieds Aircraft - Accomodation - Aviation Books and Gear - Help Wanted - Miscellaneous Email the details of your FREE Ad to: thepatrician@shaw.ca

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

Discover the Beauty of Flight

learn to fly gliders in the Alberni Valley

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transitioning to gliders is simple with previous flying experience

Alberni Valley Soaring Association

www.avsa.ca Photo: Patrick Pelletier

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