The Patrician
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)
Contact Marcel at the Club to see if a hangar spot is a good spot for your plane and to get on the waitlist.
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
CONTACT 1852 Canso Road Sidney, BC V8L 5V5
www.flyvfc.com info@flyvfc.com
P: 250-656-2833 F: 250-655-0910
Editor: Katy Earl flyvfcmarketing@gmail.com
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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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SUBSCRIPTIONS
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PARKING
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If you’re interested in prime paved parking spaces for your aircraft, we want to hear from you!
PHOTO CREDITS
Secure, pull-in/pull-out, easy access.
Front cover photo: Jesse Bertucci. Wings Banquet 2020. Photo upper right: Instagram: burtonader. Dec. 17, 2020. "The Cyclone producing some wicked vortices."
Please call Dispatch to arrange a spot, or get on the waitlist for hangar spaces at 250-656-2833
MARCH 2020
VFC | Aviation Excellence Since 1946