The Patrician MARCH 2020
The Victoria Flying Club ~ Aviation Excellence Since 1946
Topics inside: Wings Banquet photos Cold soaking, airmanship, PrepAIR YYJ Upcoming events at VFC VFC's AGM, March 26 - Will you volunteer to be on the board? www.flyvfc.com
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HANGAR SPACE
“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)
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PRESIDENT Colin Williamson VICE PRESIDENT Don Devenney SECRETARY Jennifer Zadorozniak TREASURER DIRECTORS Iain Barnes John Ainsworth John Ryan GENERAL MANAGER Greg Matte CHIEF FLYING Mike Schlievert INSTRUCTOR
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News Around the Club
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I Learned about Flying from That Contributed by Greg Matte, GM
8 Notice of the AGM 10 How Clean Is Your Wing? Contributed by Captain (Ret'd) Stephen Klubi 12 WOAW 13
Operation: This IS You!
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Alumni Profile: Jessica James
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Wings Banquet 2020
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First Solos and Member Achievements
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Ground School Schedule
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PARKING
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PHOTO CREDITS
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Front cover photo: Jesse Bertucci. Wings Banquet 2020. Photo upper right: Instagram: burtonader. Dec. 17, 2020. "The Cyclone producing some wicked vortices."
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News Around the Club
Discovery Flights are available again. Please see our webpage for the latest information: http://flyvfc.com/ discovery-flight
COPA FLIGHT 6, NEXT MEETING
The next meeting of COPA Flight 6 will be on Tuesday March 3 at 7pm at the Victoria Flying Club. All are welcome. Allan Rempel will be giving a presentation on his trip to Oshkosh in 2004 and the various adventures along the way. Oshkosh is an annual aviation extravaganza with over a half million attendees and 10,000 aircraft flying in from around the world.
PREPAIR YYJ 2020
We'll be hosting the popular "Prep Air" event on Saturday, 18 April. See https://www.prepair.ca/yyj2020 for details.
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VFC OPEN HOUSE, "MAID IN THE SHADE" VISIT
TIME CHANGE
NEWS and EVENTS
DISCOVERY FLIGHTS AVAILABLE AGAIN
Daylight Savings Time is starting up again on Sunday, March 8, which As part of the upcoming visit by the means our winter operating hours B-25 Mitchell bomber (15-22 June), the VFC will be conducting its annual are also ending. We will return to our normal hours of 0800 to 2000. Open House event on Saturday, 20 June.
MISSING PROPELLER FOUND
The missing propeller from INH was found on Sunday, 01 March by Jeremy Francis on his grandmother's property along Glendenning Road near Mount Doug.
NEW CESSNA PURCHASED
The most exciting news is that the VFC has bought a 2002 Cessna 172 S (tail # FGIM) from a private owner in Quebec. It will undergo an immediate engine and propeller overhaul, and should be ready for its cross-Canada flight to its new home at our Club in about 6-7 weeks.
VFC MENTOR PROGRAM
The program continues! Would you like to meet other pilots to fly with, split the cost of flights, share knowledge on how to do things, 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. Each mentor's resume includes their contact details, or you can email mentors@flyvfc.com for more information. Have news or a story to tell? Email us at flyvfcmarketing@gmail.com for a chance to have your news or story published in The Patrician.
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NEWS and EVENTS MAR 3 COPA Flight 6 meeting and social MAR 26 VFC's AGM NEWS and EVENTS
MAR 28 IFR / IMC Round Table APR 18 PrepAIR YYJ at VFC JUN 15-22 "Maid in the Shade" visit JUN 20 VFC Open House & BBQ Is your aviation-related event not listed? Let us know at flyvfcmarketing@gmail.com
On February 18, GINH, with pilot Ryan McCall and father Warren as passenger experienced a crash. Ryan and Warren walked away with only minor scrapes.
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VFC General Manager
GM Corner
BGen (Ret’d) Gregory C.P. Matte, CD, PhD There’s a fine line between fear and overconfidence when it comes to flying. In my last article, I spoke of the “danger zone” and the point in which a pilot’s overconfidence can become detrimental to their airmanship, and even possibly a risk to their life. In this article, I’ll explore the other end of the spectrum…the fear of flying, or returning to flying, as a result of a significant experience. By now, most of you are aware of the unfortunate accident that occurred with GINH on the morning of Tuesday, February 18th, 2020. Although the cause of the engine failure remains yet to be determined, the outcome was that a young pilot by the name of Ryan McCall and his father Warren suddenly found themselves in an emergency situation that required an immediate forced landing. If you are aware of the accident, you are also aware that this fine young man demonstrated remarkable flying skills and outstanding airmanship in executing a forced landing into a field within the Blenkinsop Valley in the western shadow of Mount Doug. The fact that he and his father walked away from the inverted airplane (as a result of snagging a set of wires in a blueberry patch on “final” to his chosen field of landing) confirms unequivocally my previous observations on his abilities as a pilot. That said, my biggest concern after learning of the details of the accident and visiting the accident scene was to prevent Ryan from
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potentially becoming drawn into the insidious world of guilt, fear and PTSD. As a side note, “survivor guilt” is one of the worst forms of PTSD, but in this case, I wanted to ensure that Ryan would be able to go forward in his life without the albatross of guilt or shame that he had done something wrong on the fateful day that GINH’s engine decided to suddenly quit in mid-flight. As such, after I met him and his father and completed the necessary interview to capture the details of the accident, I made a point of reassuring him and his father that not only had he demonstrated remarkable airmanship in the most difficult of circumstances, but that he also had absolutely no responsibility in the engine failure or the damage that resulted with GINH as a result of the forced landing. I also wanted to ensure that he hadn’t lost the fear of flying, and encouraged him to “get back up” as soon as possible… something that he did two days later with one of his most trusted Flight Instructors at the Victoria Flying Club, Bryan Taylor. Something that few people know is that I harboured a deep-seated fear of flying for nearly two years before I commenced my Primary Flying Training on the CT-134 Muskateer at CFB Portage la Prairie during the summer of 1983. This fear had been the result of a flight with a high school friend during the summer of 1981. This same individual had recently completed his Private Pilot Licence, and had minimal experience. It was a warm summer’s day with thermals and
gusty breezes. After the third attempt at landing, he finally managed to land the Cessna 152… barely. The experience infused within me a deep-seated fear of flight, a secret that I harboured for two years, but revealed to no one, as this was my career path into military college and onwards within the Canadian Armed Forces. When I arrived at CFB Portage la Prairie in the summer of 1983, my anxiety was acute. However, my anxiety vanished the day that I undertook my first training flight in the CT-134 with my assigned instructor. The reason my anxiety (and deep-seated fear) vanished was due in large part to the professionalism, knowledge and empathy that my instructor displayed in the pre-brief classroom, then demonstrated in his thorough walk-around, flying skills and overall highly effective instructional methodology. As such, with this one flight my fear simply vanished! Fast forward five years, and I found myself as a newly minted, combat ready CF-18 fighter pilot on 433 (ETAC) Squadron in Bagotville,
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By the summer of 1988, I had been well trained in low-level tactical flying in both the CF-5 Freedom Fighter as well as the CF-18 Hornet whilst conducting my conversion training with 410 Squadron at CFB Cold Lake, Alberta. Once I was on 433 Squadron, the majority of my tactical flight training was conducted at low level. As such, I grew increasingly comfortable and confident flying this marvelous machine at 100 feet AGL (and below). As with my previous article about the “danger zone” and over confidence, I too became quite zealous in my flying, and incurred a few too many near-death experiences. However, the bolder I became in the cockpit, the more frequently I experienced a recurring nightmare in which I found myself flying the Hornet low level over a farmer’s field with a stand of trees at the far end. In each dream, I’m aware of the trees, but delay my pull-up resulting in a tree-strike…at which point I always awoke, usually in a cold sweat. Naturally, the recurring nightmare bothered me, but I was unable to shake it. It wasn’t until the following year when I spoke about it with a stranger at an airshow that I came to understand the nature and meaning of this recurring
nightmare…it was my subconsciousness warning me of the dangers of what I was experiencing each time I flew low level, and the requirement for me to respect the inherent dangers. When my conscious mind came to understand that my sub-conscious mind was continuously wrestling with the thin margin of error that accompanied high speed, low-level flight, I was finally able to bring the nightmares to an end. I had finally found the balance between fear and overconfidence as I made my way through my own personal "danger zone." The overriding lesson that I learned was that one must never become complacent to the inherent dangers of flight, but rather to fly within one’s own comfort level and to remain one step ahead of the aircraft.
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Quebec. During this era, Canada was still deeply immersed in the decades-old “cold war” with the former Soviet Union, given that Canada was a partner in NORAD and founding member of NATO. 433 Squadron was, at that time, a designated “rapid reactor” squadron within Air Command, which meant that we had to be trained to supplement our sister CF-18 Squadrons based at CFB BadenSoellingen in the former West Germany. At that time, most strategic planners in NATO expected that if the USSR attacked, they would do so through the Fulda Gap, which was within Canada’s Area of Operational Responsibility (AOR) with its NATO allies. In addition to this area, most of the inter-German border zone was known as a phalanx of sophisticated anti-aircraft defenses; everything from anti-aircraft artillery, through infrared missiles to highly lethal radar-guided anti-aircraft missiles. Our greatest defence against this formidable anti-aircraft phalanx was to fly as low as possible to avoid radar detection, thereby optimizing the element of surprise. Consequently, our training emphasized low-level tactical missions, often at 100 feet AGL and at speeds of 420 to 510 KIAS.
Good airmanship includes recognizing the limits of one’s own skills, currency and comfort with the aircraft and the flying environment, and to avoid things such as “get home-itis” which will be the subject a future article. The bottom line is that flying can and should be safe as well as fun. The biggest variable in the safety equation is the pilot, with good airmanship being the mitigating factor to overcome fear and to fly safe.
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Notice of the
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Annual General Meeting The Victoria Flying Club Annual General Meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, March 26th, 2020 in the VFC pilots' lounge. The meeting will begin, as it always does, at 6:00 PM with wine and cheese. The business portion of the evening gets under way at 7:00 PM. What Happens at the AGM? As a not-for-profit organization in Canada, the Victoria Flying Club holds the Annual General Meeting to provide an opportunity for discussion and decision making among club members. The discussion will include a review of the previous year's results, plans for the current year, and the establishment of the Board of Directors for the upcoming year. The Board of Directors are selected by a process of election. Who is Eligible to Vote at the AGM? While attendance at the AGM is open to all members, voting privileges are extended to those with Sustaining Memberships and Life Memberships only. If you have been a member in good standing of the Victoria Flying Club for 24 consecutive months, then you are eligible to apply to become a Sustaining or Life Member. Sustaining Members and Life Members receive a discount on aircraft rentals, fuel, etc. If you have been a member for 24 consecutive months, please pick up a Sustaining Member or Life Member application from the VFC office and plan to attend the AGM. How Can You Get Involved? The Board of Directors consists of a group of Victoria Flying Club members who use their collective knowledge and skills to conduct club business on behalf of all 8
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members. They are governed by a set of by-laws and make decisions regarding aircraft and equipment, facilities, staffing, and various other areas of club business. Sustaining and Life Members are eligible to be nominated for a director position. Nomination forms are available at the VFC office and nominations. Directors must be nominated by two other Sustaining or Life Members. After completing your nomination form please send a short bio to the nomination committee via VFC President, Colin Williamson, at ckconsulting@telus.net so that it can be published in advance of the AGM. Being involved with the VFC Board of Directors is a great opportunity to contribute to the future of the Victoria Flying Club, and to the local aviation community. What does VFC’s Board of Directors do? • • • •
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Ensures effective fiduciary governance on behalf of all VFC stakeholders. Engages in ongoing strategic analysis of VFC’s activities, opportunities and challenges. Ensures there is an overall strategic direction, budget and plan that is monitored. Sets goals and monitors performance to ensure VFC is in good financial health and achieving its goals year over year. Provides oversight and monitoring when it comes to such strategic frameworks as culture, ethics, risk strategy and internal control, as these are critical to VFC’s long-term success. Provides strategic links between
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VFC and the community it serves. Safeguards the reputation of VFC and key stakeholders and constituencies.
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Duty of Care: you are acting in a reasonable and prudent manner in carrying out your duties as a board member. Duty of Loyalty: you are expected, when making a decision on behalf of the board, to have put aside any personal interests and/or disclosed any conflicts of interest you may have. Duty of Obedience: you are expected to abide by all the laws governing the organization and act accordingly to carry out your purpose. Duty of commitment: you are expected to participate in recurring board meetings.
What does a good candidate bring to the Board? • • • •
Offers professional knowledge and expertise in specialty domains. Demonstrates high ethical standards, integrity and accountability. Demonstrates leadership in upholding the VFC’s values, policies and commitments. Thinks strategically and critically with independence of judgment.
For more information, please contact the VFC General Manager, Greg Matte at gmatte@flyvfc.com or 250656-2833. VFC | Aviation Excellence Since 1946
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How Clean Is Your Wing? Anecdotes from an Aging Aviator
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Contributed by Captain (Ret'd) Stephen Klubi, Cathay Pacific Airways Editor's note: Many thanks to VFC alumnus (1973) Stephen Klubi for sharing his expertise after decades in the civil, military, and commercial aviation space. The outside air temperature had been very cold during your flight, about as forecast and about what you would expect flying throughout the cooler months. The destination weather is not too bad, 2°C with the potential for some precipitation. You land, taxi in, shutdown and organize the refueling. While the Refueller is topping up the tanks, you decide to do a quick walkaround and after the refueling is complete, check the fuel caps are on tight before heading into the office to pay for the fuel. While in the office you happen across an old friend who talks you into a quick cup of coffee. While catching up you notice rain starts to fall, nothing too serious. After 40 minutes you head back out to the aircraft and get ready to continue onto your next destination. Do you and should you have a check of the wings before launching off? Is there some phenomenon at work that could cause ice or frost to form on the upper wing surfaces when you may not expect it? Every aircraft operating manual for every aircraft that I’ve flown and Transport Canada’s AIM "Airmanship" section stress that take off is prohibited when frost, ice or snow is adhering to any critical surface of the aircraft. This is referred to as the "Clean Aircraft Concept." The AIM and the aircraft
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operating manuals define clearly what a ‘critical surface’ is. It is important to note that it can be different on different aircraft. For example, on some of the larger aircraft that I have operated, we were allowed to take off with a layer of thin hoar frost on the upper fuselage as long as marking could be seen through this frost and up to 3mm of frost on the underside of the wing. Frost or rarely frozen ridges of ice forming on the underside of the wings were very common even in the tropical areas I operated and frost forming on the upper surfaces of the wing in the higher northerly or southerly latitudes during the northern or southern hemispheres fall, winter or spring. This phenomenon called "cold soaking" is responsible for this frost and ice formation and is described in detail in Transport Canada’s AIM. This information was not widely understood by pilots or widely disseminated until a rather tragic aircraft accident occurred in Dryden, Ontario on March 10, 1989. An Air Ontario Fokker F28 crashed 49 seconds after take off after failing to gain altitude due to ice formation on the wings. Of the 69 passengers and crew onboard, 24 lost their lives including both pilots. The investigation and the Commission of Inquiry into the crash by the Honourable Virgil P. Moshansky was a watershed moment in Canadian aviation. His 400+ page final report was the product of an exhaustive investigation not only into that
particular crash but the aviation system that allowed it to occur. His report was published in 1992. In the section of the report titled "Aircraft Performance and Flight Dynamics," the Commission of Inquiry obtained the assistance of highly qualified experts who, at that time, were not normally involved in aircraft accident investigations. One such expert was Dr. Myron Oleskiw, a Research Meteorologist with expertise in studying ice accretion on airfoils from the Low Temperature Laboratory at the National Research Council. Quoting from the report starting on Page 376: ""Cold Soaking" is a term used to indicate that an object has been in a cold temperature long enough for its temperature to drop to, or near to, the ambient temperature. Temperature at altitude is almost always colder than at ground level, and, although the outer skin of an aircraft in flight will cool quickly, the fuel in the wing tanks, because of its latent heat properties, will cool more slowly. The longer the aircraft remains at altitude, the closer the temperature of the fuel will be to the ambient temperature. On landing, the reverse occurs. The skin of the aircraft will warm quickly to ambient temperature, while the fuel will warm more slowly. However, the aircraft skin that is touched by the cold soaked fuel will remain close to the temperature of the fuel touching it." "A well known phenomenon frequently occurs on an aircraft that
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detail, highlighting the fact that heavy freezing has been reported during drizzle or rain, even in a temperature range between +8 to +14 degrees C.
"On occasion, however, there will still be enough cold fuel in the tanks on landing to touch the skin on the top of the wings. Addition of fuel at a warmer temperature will raise the level of the fuel to touch the upper surface of the wing but may not bring the resultant temperature of the fuel above the freezing level. Frost can then form on the upper surface of the wing that is touched by the cold fuel. Rain can freeze to the upper wing surface in the form of a smooth, transparent sheet of ice, often virtually invisible. Falling wet snow can also freeze to the upper wing surface, and the resulting ice surface may not be smooth."
The Commission Report includes a great deal of research and data derived from flight simulation concerning loss of lift associated with varying amounts of contamination on the wing as they tried to recreate the profile flown by the accident aircraft. Quoting from the report page 320:
Transport Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s AIM "Airmanship" section has a lot of excellent information that discusses this phenomenon in
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Another aspect of cold weather flying which may not be well known to pilots concerns the stall warning system on those aircraft which have systems installed.
"The wind tunnel tests also demonstrated that with severe roughness, the wing can be stalled before it reaches the angle of attack that would normally activate the aircraftâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stall warning system." The AIM makes reference to this in the "Airmanship" section titled "Aircraft Contamination in Flight In-Flight Airframe Icing," but I really think that this fact really deserves to be emphasized.
As the hot hazy days of summer started to give way to the cooler days of autumn, I always took the opportunity to review the general and aircraft specific procedures for cold weather operations. I believe this is a great habit to get into. These procedures could get rather complicated on large aircraft especially when you are planning a departure in falling snow. Not only should the correct application of all procedures required for de-icing and anti-icing the aircraft be adhered to, but take off performance has to be carefully and correctly calculated on a runway that is contaminated.
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has landed with cold-soaked fuel in the wing tanks: moisture from the air deposits in the form of frost on the surfaces that are touched by the cold fuel. These frost deposits form under the wing tanks. On landing, the fuel in the wing tanks is normally depleted. Since there is no tank fuel to touch the skin at the top of the wings, there usually will not be a frost deposit on the upper wing surface."
Winter flying can be great fun, but it can present us with more challenges. Often there is much less traffic, less convective activity and the visibility can be spectacular. By following the guidance in the Cold Weather Procedures chapter (published by the aircraft manufacturer) and Transport Canada's AIM "Airmanship" section, you will be well prepared to operate during this particular time of the year. Image below, from https:// aircrafticing.grc.nasa.gov/
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WOAW
Contributed by Jennifer Zadorozniak
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The first week of March is Women Of Aviation Worldwide Week (WOAW). It is a global aviation awareness week for girls of all ages, observed to mark the anniversary of the world’s first female pilot licence that was granted on March 8, 1910 to Baroness Raymonde de Laroche. This year, events are occurring around the world and being hosted by organizations such as Women in Aviation International, Elevate Aviation, and the Ninety-Nines (99s) International Organization of Women Pilots.
I am proudly an active member with both of these organizations that promote the advancement of women in aviation through education, scholarships and mutual support while honoring our unique history and sharing our passion for flight. I have been very fortunate in the last few years to win some serious scholarship funds through WAI, the BC Aviation Council, Elevate Aviation, and CWIA, which has immensely helped my progress through the PPL, CPL and now IFR training. Closer to home, the BC Coast 99s chapter meets regularly at the BC Aero Club at CYPK. In addition to regular meetings, the BC Coast 99s host guest speakers (everyone is welcome), flyouts, fundraisers (such as the annual Poker Run raising money for scholarships), and social events. This past weekend, I hosted the BC Coast 99s fly-out/in to CYYJ. Pilots from Abbotsford and Boundary Bay flew into Victoria to meet
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up at the BC Aviation Museum. There, Doug Rollins, a skilled librarian and aviation historian, toured the 99s and our guests around the museum sharing insider secrets and fun facts about Canadian and BC history. We were blown away by the museum’s variety of aircraft, volunteers, unique artifacts, demonstrations and kids area. If you have not been lately, it is continually undergoing transformations. If you didn’t know, the museum has a borrowing library with its own Women in Aviation section! Another fun fact, where the current YYJ Terminal sits, used to be a munitions depot during wartime. Afterwards, we had lunch at Mary’s Bleue Moon Café. Next weekend on March 7th 2020, Glacier Air in Squamish is hosting its 7th Fly it Forward event for women and girls who have never flown in a small aircraft. Flights are free and are offered on a first come, first served basis – you just need to be in Squamish! If you would like to find out more or join us, check out the website bccoast99s.com. The next BC Coast 99s meeting is April 4, 2020 at 1pm at the BC Aero Club. Images: Top: Jennifer and mentoree Rosie go for a flight, having met at a BCAC event at the Club on October 17, 2019. Left: Baroness Raymonde de Laroche, in a Voisin aircraft.
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Operation: This IS You!
Events for Women and Girls
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result is that few females have other females in their network to share their experience and passion for these fields. In day to day life, women generally don’t “see” themselves reflected in these areas, and this is continually reinforced in the media and social media,” says Achieve Anything president and founder Kirsten Brazier. "Therefore, if women are not aware of these opportunities, it is unreasonable to expect them to be interested in pursuing STEM-based fields. We’ve implemented Operation: This IS You! to develop this network of experience by providing year-round experience events for females in
the applicable agency or industry partner’s native environment.”
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Kirsten also says, "Though our annual The Sky’s No Limit – Girls Fly Too! (GF2) event is open to everyone of any age, gender or citizenship, Operation: This IS You! events are for women and girls only (including transgender that identify as female). As well, we’re age diverse among other things." Applications for the below SAR and upcoming events can be found at their website: www.achieveanything. ca.
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Alumni Profile
Jessica James
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Harbour Air, First Officer
Editor's note: Many thanks to VFC alumna Jessica James for taking time out of her busy schedule to share where she has gone with her career after VFC. Current position: I’m a First Officer, on the Twin Otter, DHC-6 with Harbour Air Seaplanes. Daily work life: I start my day by doing a daily inspection on the plane, then I check the weather. Our schedule throughout the day changes due to scheduling needs, but usually in the fall/winter months we do 4-6 legs and in the spring/summer months we do 6-8 legs. On the Twin, we fly back and forth between downtown Victoria and Vancouver. In the summer months sometimes we get to do charters. How did you get into aviation? Starting from a very young age I’ve always been very fortunate enough to be surrounded by aviation. I grew up on Nimpo Lake, B.C. which at the time was the float plane capital of the province. With my Dad being a pilot and my Mom learning the ropes as co-pilot, my first flight was at eight months old. Being surrounded by bush pilots, I’m lucky enough to say I grew up with it.
Once I finished I never looked back and knew I wanted to continue on with my commercial training. What is it like working for a smaller airline? I thoroughly enjoy working for a small airline because I get to know the majority of everyone at the company I work for. It just feels like one big family rather than just being an employee with a number. Everyone is very helpful, they want you to succeed, and it feels like family. What is your favourite part of working as a pilot? Every day is different, you get to see and experience some beautiful places, and there are so many opportunities it can take you.
contracts, medevac, executive jets and those are only a few to name. What is the biggest challenge for women in aviation? Honestly, I think it starts with questions like this. I’m not naïve and I know it will take years to come, but I hope for a future where people don’t have to “check in” with females to see how the industry treats us. I hope for our future aviators we are just seen as pilots male or female. What advice would you give to a woman who is interested in aviation?
What opportunities are there in aviation that people aren’t aware of? When you are first getting your licence, you only think of being an instructor, airlines, or flying up north, or at least I did. Flying commercially now, I’ve realized there are so many cool things you can do with your licence: overseas
Why did you choose this career path? My mom is a big advocate for school. As soon as I graduated from high school, she told me I had to do something. Without knowing what I wanted to do career-wise, I started my private as I knew I always wanted to at least get my private.
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You might have to work a little harder at times which can be hard to swallow at first, but it will be worth it in the long run. Promise. Favourite quote? Perseverance is the secret to success.
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Images: Left to right:: 1: on route to Green Lake/Whistler. 2: In front of one of the Twin Otter's at Harbour Air. 3: Me & BJ in the Air North B737 cockpit. BJ is a First Officer there. 4 & 7: Flying to Whistler. 5: 2nd photo-flying into Victoria Inner Harbour. 6: On Green Lake. 8: Doing weight and balance.
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Favourite past teacher? Laura Van Buskirk.
I am most inspired by? Always trying to do my best and being happy.
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WINGS Banquet
Wings Banquet
2020
The Wings Banquet has been a long standing tradition, not just at the Victoria Flying Club, but also at clubs and flight schools around the world. This year, over 110 people attended the Banquet to celebrate the achievements of members over 2019. Guests listened to speaker Jeff Morris (President & CEO of Angel Flight), and he spoke about the mission of Angel Flight, as well as encouraging the new pilots to think about becoming part of this wonderful service. Thank you Jeff for sharing your experience with our students! Many thanks to Calgary Pilot Supply for donating gifts towards our event. And many thanks to Jesse Bertucci for taking photos at the Banquet. The following people earned their pilot licence, permit, or an award: Top PPL Written Exam Ryan Postle Top PPL Flight Test Kyle Argue Overall Top Pilot (PPL) Kyle Argue Brackman Ker Top Flight Instructor Trevor Hulme Betty Wadsworth Award Lindsay Harmsworth Brian Smedley Award Isaac Craghtten
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Wings Banquet
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Butler Flying Award Harry Brunton Michael Cooper-Slipper Award Grant Diamond Major-General Scott Eichel Memorial Award Patrick Hamilton
18 MARCH 2020
Wings Banquet
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20 MARCH 2020
First Solos and Member Achievements
First Solo Tyler Cullimore
PPL Written Kurt Alisch Thomas De Bie
Member Achievements
New Members Adrian Vethanayagam Alexander Hering Amy Nantes Angelina Hurcombe Brad Bickford Brendan Martin Casey Benner Cedar McDonald Ilia Kuldoshin Ryan Molle Steven Hurcombe
PPL Flight Test Albert Frauendorf CPL Written Mairina Frederiksen CPL Flight Test Cam Devlin Jennifer Zadorozniak
Tyler Cullimore Instructor: Ryan Greenwood
"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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Scholarship Feature
Information
In honor of International Women's Day (March 8), we feature an award for women, available through the Ninety-Nines organization:
FLY NOW AWARDS Beginning in 2019, there are new deadlines and new eligibility requirements! The Fly Now Awards are semiannual awards of up to $6,000 based on completion of specific training milestones. They are available to Student Pilot Members of The 99s who meet eligibility requirements. To be eligible, applicants must hold a student pilot certificate (or provide evidence that they meet their country's flight training requirement), have been an official Student Pilot Member three months prior to the application deadline, have logged 5 hours in the six months prior to the application deadline and show financial need. The Spring Fly Now Award Application deadline is April 1 each year. Membership join date must be no later than January 1 of that year. The Fall Fly Now Award Application deadline is October 1 each year. Membership join date must be no later than July 1 of that year. More information about the scholarship and others are here: https://www.ninety-nines.org/fly-now.htm https://copanational.org/en/aviation-career-and-scholarshipguide
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Image above: Rachel Allen and Mathew Mosveen accepting awards at the Silver Wings Awards. VFC member award recipients in 2019 included • Mathew Mosveen, Al Michaud Memorial Bursary ($1,000) • Rachel Allen, Anne and Rudy Bauer Memorial Bursary ($1,000) • Grant Diamond, BCAC “Career” Training Scholarship ($1,000) VFC alumni are often winners of the awards, such as (recently), Nathaniel Ralphs, Nathan Goebel, Nadia Scott, Natasha Shoebridge, and Jennifer Zadorozniak. Will you be next?
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. Since the autumn of 2005, the Victoria Flying Club has received over $20,000 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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Thanks for the Share!
Pics from our members on Instagram who shared with us using the #flyvfc tag. From top, left to right: burtonader. Feb. 29, 2020. "Not too bad of a day at @yyjairport especially when Mount Baker has a fresh layer of snow on it." Harrygkw. Feb. 23, 2020. The VFC ramp. Kengminer. Mar. 1, 2020. Pacificnorthwestspotter. Feb. 22, 2020. "VIVA AEROBUS AirBus A320 seen taxing at CYYJ." Westviewflyingclub. Feb. 1, 2020. "Freil Lake sends her water over 1400 feet down to Hotham Sound. Just one of the amazing sights near YPW!" Spaceoverthesea. Dec. 14, 2020. 24 MARCH 2020
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