The Patrician, November 2018

THE PATRICIAN November 2018

The Victoria Flying Club ~ Aviation Excellence Since 1946

Remembering Our Past, 100 Years Since the End of the First World War 100 years after the end of the First World War, we take a look at some of the Victorian airmen who served and some of the places where they trained.

THE PATRICIAN November 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 In This Issue and navigating and operating all manner of heavier-than-air aircraft.”

(Victoria Flying Club Incorporation Bylaws, 1946) 2 News Around the Club

BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRESIDENT Ramona Reynolds VICE PRESIDENT Rob Shemilt SECRETARY Colin Williamson TREASURER Chris Peschke DIRECTORS Bill Kempthorne 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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Remembrance Day, November 11

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Victoria's Contribution to the '20 Minute Club'

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First Solos and Member Achievements

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Fly-Out Bug, COPA Quadrant

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Plane Maintenance Contributed by Leslie Hunter

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Private Pilot

Phone: 250-656-2833 Fax: 250-655-0910

Editor: Katy Earl flyvfcmarketing@gmail.com The Patrician accepts unsolicited submissions.

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.

Front cover photo credits: Wikimedia Commons.

Manufacturing Canadian J.N.4 Airplanes; Canadian Aeroplanes Ltd., Toronto, Canada. Fuselage building; machines ready for shipment. Created: 31 December 1916.

Photo opposite, upper: Instagram: adventuretofreedom.

Flying over Sooke basin at sunset. September 25, 2018.

News and Events

News Around the Club IMC/IFR ROUND TABLE

Two years and counting, the IMC Round Table group is still going.

Their next meeting will be held on November 24th and occurs every last Saturday of the month, 2PM in the upstairs classroom. Contact John Ainsworth to get involved! ainsworthj@airnavigation.com

SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

who earn the awards will be announced at the quickly approaching Wings Banquet, scheduled for January 26, 2019!

Ask Customer Service for your awards application and about tickets for the Wings Banquet.

WINGS BANQUET ALUMNI PHOTOS

Congrats to our alumni on earning awards which will be presented at the Silver Wings Industry and Scholarship Awards Celebration, Ilke Altindis (BCAC Career Training Scholarship), Jennifer Zadorozniak (Michelle Ward Memorial), Quintin Hergt (Erissa Yong Bursary).

Celebration time is just around the corner, and we would love to share YOUR good news as VFC alumni. Have you gone on to an aviation career since graduating with us? Share your 'before and after' photos with us, to be shared at the Wings Banquet 2019! Email us at flyvfcmarketing@gmail.com.

VFC AWARDS, 2018

END OF AN ERA, SEA KING

Applications for several awards are being accepted. The students

Our neighbours at 443 Maritime Helicopter Squadron

and Commander 12 Wing are commemorating the end of an era. Ceremonies to celebrate the longest serving aircraft in the Canadian Armed Forces, the CH-124 Sea King helicopter, will commence at the end of November. In service since 1963, the Sea King served as an anti-submarine helicopter and also came to be used in SAR operations, disaster relief, fisheries and pollution patrols, and more. The CH-148 Cyclone will be the standard replacement.

See the website http://skr18.ca/ for information about scheduled flypasts.

ADS-B OUT NOW IN BMO An ADS-B Out Transponder (Stratus) has been installed and tested on BMO, ready for 2020 flying compliance in the US! Further planes are scheduled

What?! Half a 172 per year?

Although VFC’s management team has negotiated our credit card fees down considerably over the last year, did you know that VFC pays the equivalent of a half of an airplane per year in credit card company fees?

We’d ask you to consider using cash, interact or e-transfer in paying your account to reduce unnecessary fees, yours and ours, because we’d like to spend that money on adding another plane to the fleet.

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News and Events to receive similar Stratus devices, as part of our commitment to keep our members flying where they want to go!

NEWS AND EVENTS NOV 4

VFC office hours change to 8 AM - 5 PM

NOV 11

Remembrance Day - aircraft rental discount

NOV 16

72nd anniversary of VFC's incorporation

NOV 24

IMC Round Table, 2PM in large classroom at VFC

JAN

Next round of CPL Ground School starts

JAN 26

Wings Banquet

SUSTAINING MEMBERSHIP

Have you considered becoming a Sustaining Member of the Club? Sustaining and Life Members receive a reduced price on fuel, a discount of 10% per hour off the hourly rental rate for aircraft, and are entitled to one vote at each meeting of the Corporation. They also receive all Club privileges.

Ladies, did you know that of our Club’s 166 Sustaining and Life Members, only 13 are women?

That’s less than 8%.

So how do you become a Sustaining Member? If you have been a Flying Member in good standing for not less than 24 consecutive months, ask for an application form from Dispatch. Applications

Is your aviation-related event not listed?

Let us know at news@flyvfc.com.

VFC BY-LAWS, SECTION 9, ON MEMBERSHIP

CPL GROUND SCHOOL

Sustaining Members shall be persons admitted as such by the Board of Directors, who have held a Flying Membership in good standing for a period of not less than twenty four (24) consecutive months, and who have paid such annual fees as may be fixed from time to time by the Board of Directors. Application for Sustaining Membership must be sponsored in writing by two Sustaining Members in good standing. Each Sustaining Member shall be entitled to one vote at each meeting of the Corporation and to all Club privileges.

The next round is starting in January.

Reserve your seat with Dispatch today!

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Life Members shall be persons admitted by the Board of Directors who have held a Sustaining or Flying Membership in good standing for a period of not less than twenty four (24) consecutive months, and who have paid the entrance fee fixed by the Board which shall be not less than ten times the annual Sustaining Member's dues.

Application from Flying Members for Life Membership must be sponsored in writing by two Sustaining or Life Members in good standing. Each Life Member shall be entitled to one vote at each meeting of the Corporation and to all Club privileges.

HIRING: FLIGHT INSTRUCTORS Come teach with us!

Send your resume to jobs@flyvfc.com

GRADS: Share YOUR good news!

Honourary Life Members shall be persons admitted as such by the Board of Directors provided, however, that the number thereof admitted during any one calendar year shall not exceed one. These members shall be entitled to one vote at each meeting of the Corporation and to all Club privileges.

We would like to share your 'before and after' pics at the next Wings Banquet!

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Women in Aviation

must be sponsored in writing by two Sustaining or Life Members in good standing and are submitted to the Board for approval.

OFFICE HOURS CHANGING

We will be switching to winter office hours from the first week of November. Office hours will run from 8 AM to 5 PM.

This Stratus ADS-B Out Transponder was installed on C-GBMO.

The VFC Mentor program is ongoing. Check the board behind the front desk at VFC for more info.

Congrats to Justine Aichelberger and Jesse Seads, who got engaged after seeing this question at Gobind Farms.

Join us to celebrate the achievements of our members during 2018!

26 JANUARY 2019 6 PM

Wings Banquet $40 PER TICKET GRADUATES, NO COST CFB ESQUIMALT WARDROOM RSVP WITH CUSTOMER SERVICE 250 656 2833

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News and Events

HAPPY 72ND ANNIVERSARY, TO US!

the decades, and we look forward to many more to come!

Our Club's roots go back to 1919 when the Victoria branch of the Aerial League of Canada was set up by returning WWI air veterans. In the 1920s and 1930s, the Victoria Aero Club became active, operating largely out of Lansdowne, Willows, and Gordon Head, private fields, as well as various water aerodromes. The Second World War largely brought Club activities to a close, however. Activities recommenced after WWII air veterans returned home to Victoria, and it was on November 16, 1946 that our Club received its charter. Membership quickly grew to 150 within two years. Men and women came from all over Victoria to earn their pilot licence at our Club, and in time from abroad.

We are proud to have brought the joy of flying to thousands of people from all over the world over

SELF-PACED RECENCY TEST Transport Canada has published in their latest Aviation Safety Letter information about their Self-Paced Study Program. The office has some printed out, or you can find a PDF of the Letter here: http://www.tc.gc.ca/media/documents/capublications/ASL_3-2018.pdf

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.

GREATER VICTORIA SCHOOL DISTRICT PRESENTS:

AVIATION DESIGN

Have You Considered a Career in AVIATION and DESIGN? February 2019, Mt. Doug is hosting a district-wide, semester long aviation and design program. In this program students will:

• EARN credit for High School and Post-Secondary Courses:

• Technology Education 12 - Industrial Design • Technology Education 12 - Metal Fabrication & Machining • TEAC - Engineering Sampler in Partnership with Camosun College • Work Experience 12A

• Achieve Transport Canada Ground School Certification and Co-Pilot Three Flights • Work with Local Aviation and Design Employers • Visit Technical Training Facilities for TEAC 105 and Aviation Related Projects

Mt. Doug Secondary February - June 2019 Partnering With Viking Air, Victoria Flying Club Pacific Sky, VIH Aviation Group & Camosun College Contact your Career Centre Coordinator for more information or the District Career Office at

250.475.4182

APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY NOVEMBER 10, 2018

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Victoria Flying Club Flight Training Awards Application Form All current VFC students/members are eligible to apply for these awards. Applications must be submitted to Marcel Poland in the VFC office by December 31, 2018.

Name: _______________________________________________________________________ Home Phone: ____________________________ Cell Phone: ___________________________ Email: _______________________________________________________________________ Please provide a brief statement describing how you plan to make use of the Flight Training Award, and also outlining your future aviation ambitions: _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ The Butler Flying Award

Michael Cooper-Slipper Award

Claude Butler served as president of the Victoria Flying Club several times over the years. He was a successful businessman, inventor, and a man with many visions. His compassion and generosity knew no bounds. Claude always referred affectionately to his loving wife Jean, who was the Mayor of Central Saanich for several years, as “Her Warship.” He asked “Her Warship,” in his last moments, to do something memorable and worthwhile on his behalf for the Victoria Flying Club and this is how the Butler Flying Award was born.

Michael Cooper-Slipper was born in England January 11th 1921 and he joined the AF Squadron 605 equipped with Hurricanes, at the tender age of 17. At 19 he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for valour during the Battle of Britain. After the war he joined AVRO Canada and test few the CF-100, CF-102, and Orenda powered F-86. He also flew a modified B-47 as a test bed for the AVRO Arrow Iroquois engine. After his career as a test pilot he embarked on a career in aviation sales, first with de Havilland and then with Field Aviation. Mike is survived by his wife Rita who resides in Victoria.

Betty Wadsworth Scholarship Betty Wadsworth joined the Victoria Flying Club in 1958 and was active in the support of general aviation all her life. As a director of COPA and a member of such organizations as BC Aviation Council and the Western Canada Aviation Museum of Flight and Transportation, her contributions have been recognized by numerous awards and citations. Betty Wadsworth maintained her connection with the Victoria Flying Club where she learned to fly, and when she died in April 1986 she left a portion of her estate to the Club. Since 1991, the interest from this grant has been awarded each year to further a member’s training, qualifications, or skills at the Victoria Flying Club.

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Brian Smedley Award Brian began his aviation career as an Aviation Mechanic for the Flying Fireman. This led him to become a pilot for the Flying Fireman followed by the BC Government Air Services.

After 24 years with the BC Government, Brian flew for Ainsworth Lumber in 100 Mile House, BC. After retirement from flying, Brian was able to follow his lifelong dream to become a cowboy. He worked for many ranches in the Cariboo his last one being the 112 Mile Ranch.

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Remembrance Day, November 11 Each year in the November issue of The Patrician, the Victoria Flying Club takes time to recognize its connection to Canada's military.

CYYJ sits on the former RCAF Station Patricia Bay, and the Victoria Flying Club occupies the location used by the RAF during the Second World War. In 1946, the GREAT WAR AIRMEN WHO ENLISTED IN VICTORIA LEONARD ACTON D AGASSIZ ARTHUR WILLIAM AIRD HERBERT ALLEN ARTHUR DOUGLAS ANDERSON WALTER ROY ARCHIBALD SELBY HARRISON ASH JOHN STUART ATTERBURY LAWRENCE SINI BARNES JOHN S BARTHOLOMEW CHARLES J BAYLIS BERNARD PAUL BEANLANDS PERCY EXETER BEASLEY VALDEMAR FREDERICK BENDRODT FREDERICK WEBSTER BEST LOUIS EDWARD BEST MONTAGU HERBERT BIRD HAROLD D BIRDBECK R P BISHOP WILLIAM ALLAN BLYTH PERCY ROBERTS BLYTHE G W BOWMAN RAYMOND EARL BRAY ALBERT HAROLD BROMLEY WILLIAM HENRY BROWN GAVIN S BURNS BERNARD BURROWS D CALDER CHARLES HUGHIE CAMERON GORDON MACLAREN CAMPBELL R W CARTHEW R W CARTWRIGHT A F CASTLE DOUGLAS HENRY CHAMBERLAIN JAMES RUSSELL CHAMBERLIN EDGAR W CHRISTIE CECIL JOHN CLAYTON

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Victoria Flying Club was established in the post-war quiet. The Victoria Flying Club's predecessor the Victoria Aero Club also had strong military connections, with many of the early members being First World War veterans, such as Nick Carter. But the military legacy of the club did not end. It lives on, in J D CLEMENES E O COPAS ARTHUR THOMAS COWLEY HERBERT FULTON CROWE H H CROWE WILLIAM REYNOLDS CUTLER WILLIAM MOFFAT DAVIDSON DAVID WILLIAM DAVIES JOHN HAWORTH DREWRY E C DUDLEY LANCELOT DESAUMAREZ DUKE WALLACE SINCLAIR EARLE ROBERT FREDERICK ELY WILLIAM BERNARD EVANS LYNDON ELDON FAIRBAIRN NORMAN B FATT WILLIAM MABERLEY FATT ELMER VICTOR FINLAND R FITTON PERCIVAL WALTER FOX LEONARD FRANCIS CHARLES MCINTYRE FRENCH F F GARLAND A M GEE ALBERT AUGUSTUS GEROW F E GIBSON RALPH VYVIAN GORDON G D GOSNELL A F GRANT L L GRANT HERBERT SANDHAM GRAVES GEORGE ROBERT GRAY JAMES GRAY G G GREEN JAMES ALEXANDER GREEN T H GREEN CHARLES JOSEPH GREENE WILFRED ARTHUR GREENE J I GREIG ROBERT SPEIRS GREIG

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the members and activities of the present-day Victoria Flying Club.

There are a number of WWII veterans who belong to the club, several of whom still hold a pilot’s licence. The Victoria Flying Club is involved in Cadet training, supporting our future air-force pilots, and we have F M GULLAND W H HALDANE ERNEST ORCHARD HALL NORMAN DOUGLAS HALL RICHARD T HALL GARNET ROY HALLIDAY E H HANBURY R C HARDIE WILLIAM JOHN HEYLAND FRANK CHARLES HINKSMAN ANDREW BANCROFT HOLDEN CLEMENT WILLIAM HOLDEN CECIL JAMES HOLMS LIONEL CONRAD HOOTON S HORNE WILLIAM DAVID HOUSTON HAROLD BYRN HUDSON CECIL JAMES HUMPHREYS ERNEST GWYNNE HURRELL WILLIAM ELIAS HUXTABLE D R IRVINE HUGH ARTHUR JACKSON ARTHUR EDWARD JOHNSON DUDLEY HAKROW JOHNSON ARTHUR C JONES ROBERT HENRY KER FRANK E KING PAUL ALAN KING PIERRE ALFRED LANDRY L V LANE DOUGLAS MEREDITH LAYTON HARRY W LEA HERBERT GODFREY LESLIE FRANK GORDON LEWTAS RICHARD WILLIAM LITCHFIELD KENNETH GORDON MACDONALD DOUGLAS MACDOUGALL WILLIAM HERBERT MACKENZIE JOSEPH FRANCIS MACKINNON WALTER F MATTHEWS

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Feature Article a strong connection and relationship with 443 Squadron located across the airfield. A significant number of our club members are armed forces personnel based in various locations across the country and around the world, as well as a number of civilians employed at CFB Esquimalt. We are also very proud of some of our younger club members who are currently training for a career with the RCAF. This month The Patrician and the Victoria Flying Club honour all military personnel; past, present, and future. Thank-you for serving our

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country at home and overseas. We will not forget.

REMEMBERING THE END OF THE GREAT WAR This year of 2018 is special, for it is the 100 year anniversary of the end of the First World War, a war where Canada truly came into its own, and the Canadian identity deepened. By the end of the war, one in every four RAF servicemen was Canadian. The following list (from Library Archives, GOC, but not fully verified) includes 197 servicemen who enlisted in

Victoria into varying capacities in the Great War and became airmen at some point in the war. This does not include the many Victorians who enlisted elsewhere, but we hope it serves as a poignant reminder of our past.

Do you have a family member who served as an airman during the First World War? We would love to hear and share your story. Please send your stories to flyvfcmarketing@gmail.com.

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Victoria's Contribution to the '20 Minute Club' 100 years after the end of the Great War, we take some time to remember some of the Victorian airmen who served.

During the First World War over 22,000 Canadians volunteered to serve in varying capacities with the Royal Flying Corps, Royal Naval Air Service, and the Royal Air Force.

Approximately 1,500 lost their lives.1 Over 400 airmen were from Vancouver Island,2 with many surviving to build their future back home.

Recruitment for the RFC and RNAS began in the first part of 1915. At that time, candidates were required to earn a pilot's certificate at their own time and on their own dime. Schools generally charged $1/minute of flying instruction, so aspiring airmen needed to have sufficient funds in order to support themselves in their training.

Other Canadian servicemen were able to transfer to air service after enlisting and serving, and they received training through the military.

Over the course of the war, 11 general recruiting offices appeared around Victoria, and some post offices had recruiting services available.3

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1915 Recruitment for the Royal Flying Corps and the Royal Naval Air Service began, recruiting those who already had a pilot licence, such as from the Wright Company's Flying School in Dayton, Ohio, the Stinson School in San Antonio, the Thomas School, the Burns School in LA, and the Curtiss Flying Schools near Toronto, Miami, New York, Newport (Virginia), or San Diego.

August 4, 1914 Great Britain declares war on Germany. British colonies follow suit, including Canada.

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1914 - 1915

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Daily Colonist, Nov 4, 1915

1914 - 1915 September 1914 to May 1915, the Canadian Aviation Corps existed, with 3 personnel (provisional commander Captain Ernest Lloyd Janney and Lieutenant William F.N. Sharpe (later the first Canadian aviator to be killed in the First World War) with Staff Sergeant Harry A. Farr as mechanic) and one aircraft (a Burgess-Dunne floatplane, like the photo (from Wikipedia)).

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Feature Article 1916 After much discussion between various governmental organizations, the decision is made to establish a military flight training organization in Canada, supported by an aircraft

Corps Canada was established The JN-3 "Jenny" and later JN-4 Canadian Aeroplanes Limited, training aircraft. The first major drome was at Camp Borden in rodromes were built or taken eamsville, Leaside, Desoronto, Heights, Long Branch). aerial fighting in the Great War ch that by the end of the war, F officers were Canadian.4

manufacturing capability. 1917 saw the development of several air training bases. Between 1916 to 1917, the life expectancy of a new combat pilot was 20 minutes.6

Daily Colonist, Jul 23, 1916

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nd his friend Ken re among the first ain in Dayton, Ohio in en went to England joined the Royal Naval ile flying one day, ashed, but he walked ercy was transferred O of the Marine ol of Bombing & turned to Victoria on RAF Captain. After the a sawmill in Shawnigan ook up mining up rved another four years th the RCAF.5

Daily Times, May 15, 1919, Percy Beasley

Daily Times, Sep 23, 1919, Arthur Woodward

Daily Times, Sep 23, 1919, Ken MacDonaold

Daily Times, Sep 23, 1919, Curtis Watson

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Wikitree.com, 1917?

Raymond Collishaw of Nanaimo

Victoria Archives, 1920, Ken Saunders

Daily Times, Sep 23, 1919, Douglas Whittier

Daily Times, Sep 23, 1919 Joe Gorman

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Daily Colonist, Jul 27, 1916

One of the recruiting centres on Fort St., 1916. https://search-bcarchives.royalbcmuseum.

Daily Times, Jun 9, 1917

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An RFC recruit receives spin training.

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1918 Many changes came for Canadian airmen and the organizational bodies they were a part of. When the Royal Flying Corps and the Royal Naval Air Service amalgamated in April 1918, the new name was the Royal Air Force, with the Canadian unit becoming known as Royal Air Force Canada.

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Members of the first graduating class of the Royal Flying Corps Canada at Camp Borden, Ontario, in May 1917. http://www.rcaf-arc.forces.gc.ca/en/history-heritage/ royal-flying-corps-canada/introduction.page

1917 The pace picked up greatly for training aviators in North America with the opening of several training aerodromes.

The Royal Flying Corps Canada itself is established in Jan 1917. The JN-4 "Canuck" (and American version "Jenny") was a common trainer.

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Times Apr 25, 1918

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Daily Times Nov 7, 1918 Daily Colonist Nov 11, 1918

Daily Times, Aug 12, 1919

1919 The years after the war saw veterans such as P. Thompsett, G. A. Cameron, Harry Graves, Jack Clemence get the Victoria branch of the Aerial League of Canada up and running out of the Willow Aerodrome, with demonstrations throughout the city and an attempt towards starting commercial flying around the island.

They purchased a Curtiss JN-4 biplane named Pathfinder largely out of their own pockets. Later on, they would have an office at 613 View, with W. H. Brown as secretary.

Ken Saunders of Victoria, with a JN-4 "Canuck."

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1918-1920 In August 1918, the Canadian Air Force with two air force squadrons (one fighter, one bomber) was set up by famed flying ace Billy Bishop. Both squadrons were stationed in the United Kingdom at Upper Heyford and later, ShorehamBy-Sea, Sussex. They operated four different types of aircraft: Fokker D-VII, Scout SE5, Sopwith Dolphin, De Havilland Airco DH.9a. The squadrons ceased operations by February 1920.

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Scout SE5a

An Airco DH.9

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References: 1. http://www.rcaf-arc.forces.gc.ca/ en/history-heritage/royal-flyingcorps-canada/timeline.page 2. Daily Colonist, September 23, 1919.

3. Daily Colonist, April 9, 1916.

4. https://www.warmuseum.ca/ firstworldwar/history/battles-andfighting/air-war/?anchor=118 5. https:// victoriaheritagefoundation.ca/ HReg/Rockland/StCharles943.html 6. https://www.ctvnews.ca/ canada/first-world-war-flyersrisked-shortened-lifespan-buthave-extended-legacy-1.2050829

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Member Achievements

First Solos and Member Achievements

"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 Aidan Van Bruggen Alex Bahlsen Andrew Brown Benjamin Venesia Blago Hristovski Brandi Hansen Bryan Garner Chloe Satre Craig Elder Eloy Recalde Ely Roberts-Charleson Hilary Harris Hugo Lavigne Jacob Ketterer John Wakeford John Wolfe Keely Matheson

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Sam Watkinson Instructor: Michael Bahrey

Kevin Rensing Lloyd Ferguson Nick Duncan Ronald Kirk Marat Ryan Postle First Solo Marek Gomolka Sam Watkinson Wasuphon Srithongkun PPL Flight Test Adam Patten Andrew Anderson Josh Ralphs Sam Aryavong Tadashi Sakamoto

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PPL Written Chia-Hua Lee Ernie Urdal Janelle Broda Josh Ralphs Sam Aryavong Private Pilot Licence Janelle Broda Multi Engine Flight Test Masa Kobayashi Multi IFR Flight Test Saebjorn Satre Zach Nicol CPL Flight Test Austin Hinde www.flyvfc.com

Member Achievements

Wasuphon Srithongkun Instructor: Andrew Kott

Marek Gomolka Instructor: Mike Turner

Congrats! Silver Wings Awards Winners Congrats to our alumni on earning awards which will be presented at the Silver Wings Industry and Scholarship Awards Celebration, Ilke Altindis (BCAC Career Training Scholarship), Jennifer Zadorozniak (Michelle Ward Memorial), Quintin Hergt (Erissa Yong Bursary).

Ilke A., BCAC award winner, not long after his first solo, March 2016.

Jennifer Z. at the Silver Wings Awards.

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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 next COPA Flight 6 meeting will be Tuesday, November 6th from 7:00 PM9:00 PM at the Victoria Flying Club Pilots' Lounge. This month's meeting will feature Jason Grist from YYJ Tower and NAV Canada. This is your opportunity to speak directly with YYJ's senior controller

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addressing your questions and or concerns. YYJ is a complex and busy airspace and if you've experienced issues with any procedures at YYJ or any other uncontrolled or controlled Canadian airspace, I encourage you to attend this meeting.

November is also COPA Flight 6's Annual General Meeting and if you're interested in serving one of Canada's only organizations devoted to General Aviation, I encourage you to get involved. We are always looking for members to step forth and carry our group into the future.

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As always you neither need to be a member of COPA National nor the Victoria Flying Club to attend. As your voice for the Freedom to Fly in Canada, your participation with COPA is appreciated.

Rob Shemilt Captain - President COPA Flight 6 Email: copaflight6@gmail.com Blog: copaflight6.blogspot.ca Photo below: Instagram: kengminer, https:// www.instagram.com/p/ BpDKJpcDIBy/

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Member Contribution

Plane Maintenance How to choose a good detailer.

Contributed by Leslie Hunter, Sea & Sky Eco Detailing.

Plane maintenance can be overwhelming and there may seem like there is not enough time. Detailing, waxing, and cleaning can be a big job that takes time, energy, flexibility and physical strength. This can be a large challenge, as most of our day may be consumed with work, business, clients, running a home, our kids, additional family responsibilities, the list goes on!

We know that you own a plane to create down time from your busy life style, to spend time alone, or with friends and family, without interruption. If you are someone who does not have time, interest, or the physical ability to complete all the detailing your plane needs, then you may consider using a detailer. Taking care of your craft in a timely manner can prevent larger issues in the future.

TIPS: SELECTING A DETAILER Choosing the right detailer can be a challenge. If you are on a budget you may want to prioritize what kind of services are most important. Whatever type of detailing you decide to farm out, a detailing business you can trust your aircraft with should have the following: 1. Insurance and business incorporation.

2. References you can check.

3. Products developed for aviation.

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4. Training, certifications, and experience in aviation detailing.

ask the detailer how often they check on their crew during the cleaning process.

THE ROLE OF COMMUNICATION The best scenario is to have excellent communication between you and your selected detailer. Establish what exactly will be done, the time frame, the products, the process, and the problem solving avenues the detailer will take if challenges arise. Open communication is key to gaining a better understanding of requirements and expectations.

A good detailer can develop a maintenance plan for your plane that can support your budget, even if only part of your maintenance is completed.

Be realistic about what a detailer can and can't do for you. Heavily oxidized plane? Hire a detailer.

Understand that oxidation does need more than just a wash and wax. However, a wash, wax or polymer can prevent further oxidation on your exterior. Repair of paint that is lifting and rust that is eating through paint? That will need more work than any detailer can provide.

Be sure to ask your potential detailer if they will provide a quote. Ask, will they charge by the team hour, person hour, or the job? Will they call you if the job might go beyond the estimated time? Do they have additional charges for products and materials? If you choose to do some of the work yourself, will they show you the process and perhaps sell you good quality products they use? There is much to consider so that the price of the completed job is not higher than anticipated.

Ask the detailer if they work alone or have a crew. If they have a crew that does most of the work,

Ask if your detailer provides you with feedback on their job and your plane, with a report or status update.

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If you are uncertain about the products a detailer is using, request they use specifc products or provide them with the products you want them to use.

BENEFITS Leaving the dirty work to an expert detailer, you can be free to just step into your clean, protected plane where all you need to think about is all the beautiful adventures you will have!

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

Ground School Schedule

Ground School Schedule November 2018

Private Pilot Classes run Mon. and Wed. from 19:00 to 22:00.

DATE

TOPIC

INSTRUCTOR

November 5

Meteorology IV

Sean

November 7

Meteorology V

Sean

November 12

Meteorology VI

Sean

November 14

Flight Operations I

Mike B

November 19

Flight Operations II

Mike B

November 21

Radio & Electronic Theory

Trevor

November 26

Navigation I

Andrew

November 28

Navigation II

Andrew

December 3

Navigation III

Andrew

December 5

ATC

Andrew

December 10

Review

Andrew

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