THE PATRICIAN NOVEMBER 2014
The Victoria Flying Club ~ Aviation Excellence Since 1946
VFC Member and Alumni Andrew Harton practices hoisting on the SeaKing. Credit: Corporal Rick Ayer, Formation Imaging Services, Halifax, Nova Scotia. Š 2012 DND-MDN Canada
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THE PATRICIAN NOVEMBER 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 Rolf Hopkinson General Manager.................................Gerry Mants Chief Flying Instructor....................Graham Palmer
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BC Airport Challenge Updates
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News from VFC
VFC News
FLY LONGER FOR LESS!!!
Great news! Effective November 1, 2014, the time for the daily quiet hour pricing will be extended! Quiet hour pricing used to end at 8:00 a.m. and that has now been extended to 9:30 a.m.
Monday to Friday 1700-0930 $10/hr rental discount (or) 0.2 simulator time credit per hour of flight (approx value $20) Saturday and Sunday 1700-0930 $15/hr rental discount (or) 0.3 simulator time credit per hour of flight (approx value $30)
Aircraft Parking Available at VFC
Got Charts?
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.
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.
Aircraft for sale? We can help! Here’s how: 1. FREE Classified Ad in The Patrician! Send your aircraft details and a photo to thepatrician@ shaw.ca 2. Location, Location, Location! Talk to Marcel in the office to find out how you can get a prime parking location to showcase your aircraft. We have space in front of the airside door with the busiest foot traffic of anywhere around the club. And it could be yours! Call 250-656-2833.
To be added to the subscription service, please contact Marcel at the Victoria Flying Club office: 250-656-2833.
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VFC News
VFC President’s Message I’m going to blow the lid off the great debate this month. We all know about the two camps inside these walls. Each camp has a very strong point of view and are often not afraid to express it. Is Victoria Flying Club a flight training facility or a flying club? The answer is Yes. Yes, the Victoria Flying Club is a not for profit flying club that is in the business of providing safe, quality flight training at an affordable price. The club would not be sustainable without the business; and, because of its origins, the business wouldn’t exist (or be as fun) without the club. Because we are a not for profit we are committed to providing our members (that’d be you) a great, safe plane for the lowest price we can. As a VFC member what’s in it for you? What do you get for your membership in addition to the great plane for a great price?
• Annual check ride with up to 2 hours of free instructor time • Access to Facilities: use of member’s lounge for private functions • Discounts on fuel • Access to airplane parking and overnight parking • Access to ground school forever • Opportunities to participate in members only events like the BC Challenge, FormFest 2014 and the mentorship program) • Access to super cool people: From VFC’s outstanding staff and instructors to all the characters that hang around this place; you never know who you are going to bump into around here. The people in our aviation community are my favorite part – next to the flying part.
Going forward we are going to do a better job of communicating and clarifying our business proposition to you. We’re going to make sure that you know about incentives and promotions that benefit you as Club members. In the meantime, as a member of this not for profit, please remember that you own this joint. You own it – so own it! If you would prefer to see more Club activities then feel free to get involved. Yes, Victoria Flying Club is a business. Yes, Victoria Flying Club is a club. We’re in the business of making dreams come true – yours. I’m happy to hear from you any time: president@flyvfc.com. Thank you. Ramona
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VFC News
Looking for VFC Alumni
We are still looking for photos of our successful (and good looking!) alumni to share with prospective student pilots. So don’t be shy! Take a smiley photo of you living the dream, and email it to: thepatrician@shaw.ca
VFC CHARTER SERVICE
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COPA Quadrant
Submitted by: Eleanor Eastick The October meeting of COPA Flight 6 was held, as usual, at the Catalina, preceded by dinner for some and followed by an interesting talk by Bryan Webster, our western representative. Bryan lives here and attends as many Flight 6 meetings as he can with his busy COPA schedule in addition to running his very successful business. You will know him as Bry the Dunker Guy. Bryan’s talk and wealth of photographs were all about float flying, always his special passion. So much more of BC is opened up to the float pilot; exquisite hidden lakes and the sublime experience of landing on one to swim, picnic and enjoy a summer’s day. His passion for floats was what led Bryan into his business of aviation egress systems of underwater cockpit escape.
Although the main topic was fun on floats, Bryan had quite a collection of video clips and stills showing how easy it is to go upside down in the drink. And you’d better know how to get yourself and your passengers out of that sunken cabin! The November 4th meeting of Flight 6 will be the AGM and election of officers for the coming year. Our current president, Jonathan Wallace will be giving the evening’s talk; the ever popular Pilot Medical Issues. Everyone loves doctors, everyone loves pilots! Here’s the best of both worlds - come and bring your questions, join in the discussion. The meeting starts at 7 PM, with dinner and socializing beforehand at the Catalina for those who wish it. Everyone is welcome to the meeting whether a COPA member or not. For further information, please contact copaflight6@gmail.com.
2014 Flyout Schedule 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. A big thank you from all of us at VFC to the VFC and COPA members who spend considerable time organizing COPA meetings and Fly-Out Bug events. This is what makes general aviation great. Please know that your efforts are appreciated!
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! November 2014
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Achievements
VFC MEMBER ACHIEVEMENTS New Members Paul Wild Logan Roots Scott Kylo Gary Letour Felipe Gruber Dan Seroussi Patrick Dibb Sultan Alansari Michael Byrne Roderick Mahrt Josh Froebe Muhammad Azam Shawn Vinesen Isaac Bland Melissa Perkins
First Solos Brian Bachor Geoff McMicken Israyelle Claxton PPL Flight Test Eric Leocadio PPL Written Exam Scott Ross Eduardo Feo Zachary Nichol PPL Licence Zachary Nichol James Knie
CPL Flight Test Aaron Neyrinck Walker Redshaw CPL Written Exam Schuyler Clack CPL Licence Aaron Neyrinck Walker Redshaw IFR Rating Walker Redshaw INRAT Keegan Allen Float Rating Henry Sukardi Radek Drogosz
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Feature Article
Remembrance Day - November 11 Each year in the November issue of The Pa-
trician, 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 WWII. In 1946, the Victoria Flying Club was established in the post-war quiet. But the military legacy of the club did not end. It lives on, in 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 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.
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This month The Patrician and the Victoria Flying Club honour all military personnel; past, present, and future. Thank-you for serving our country at home and overseas. We will not forget.
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Remembrance Day Ceremonies and Events
For The Fallen
With proud thanksgiving, a mother for her children, England mourns for her dead across the sea. Flesh of her flesh they were, spirit of her spirit, Fallen in the cause of the free.
BC Aviation Museum: 1910 Norseman Rd. North Saanich The Memorial Room serves to honour Canadians who served in various wars, through the display of an extensive collection of artefacts. www.bcam.net
Solemn the drums thrill; Death august and royal Sings sorrow up into immortal spheres, There is music in the midst of desolation And a glory that shines upon our tears. They went with songs to the battle, they were young, Straight of limb, true of eye, steady and aglow. They were staunch to the end against odds uncounted; They fell with their faces to the foe.
Sidney Museum and Archives: Corner of Beacon and Fourth St in Sidney. November features a month long tribute to the military. www.sidneymuseum.ca
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them.
Victoria: 10am at the Cenotaph on the grounds of the BC Legislative Building 614 Government St.
They mingle not with their laughing comrades again; They sit no more at familiar tables of home; They have no lot in our labour of the day-time; They sleep beyond England’s foam. But where our desires are and our hopes profound, Felt as a well-spring that is hidden from sight, To the innermost heart of their own land they are known As the stars are known to the Night;
Sidney: 10:45 am at the Cenotaph in front of Town Hall. Support our veterans, current military personnel, and cadets as they march down Beacon Ave before the ceremony, at 10:15.
As the stars that shall be bright when we are dust, Moving in marches upon the heavenly plain; As the stars that are starry in the time of our darkness, To the end, to the end, they remain.
Esquimalt: A Remembrance Day Service will be held at Memorial Park on November 11, 2014 at 11 a.m. After the ceremony, the Royal Canadian Legion invites the community to an open house at Branch #172, 622 Admirals Road in Esquimalt.
Laurence Binyon (1869-1943), the poet and art critic, was born in Lancaster in 1869. He worked at the British Museum before going to war. Aside from his best known poem For The Fallen (1914), most notably the fourth stanza which adorns numerous war memorials, Binyon published work on Botticelli and Blake among others. He returned to the British Museum following the war. His Collected Poems was published in 1931.
Langford: Remembrance Day ceremonies at Veterans Memorial Park
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The War in the Air The airplane, regarded by military authorities in 1914 as little more than a novelty, became over the next four years a military necessity. Remarkable technical advances in aerial warfare enabled the aircraft to fulfill ever-expanding functions. In the early stages of the war aircraft were used largely for reconnaissance, to observe enemy troop movements and spot artillery, and to obtain photographs and motion pictures. Then came the bombers and fighters as airmen sought to destroy railroad centres and industrial targets far behind enemy lines, to destroy Zeppelin bases, and to hunt submarines at sea.
when mud and shells turned battlefields into nightmares of horror and revulsion.
The war in the air offered to the airman and to the public a glimpse of the fame and glory once expected of war, at a time
Canadian airmen played a particularly significant and brilliant role in the air. No less than 25,000 Canadians served
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The flyer became a new kind of warrior - a chivalric, twentieth century, knight-errant. Men went up in rickety planes with few instruments and no parachutes. The fighter pilot was one of the elite, one of the most daring, and his job was one of the most dangerous. What started out as a hazardous adventure developed into a science of killing. One third of all the fliers died in combat, among them 1,600 Canadians.
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with the British air service as pilots, observers and mechanics, in every theatre of the war. Canadian airmen won more than eight hundred decorations and awards for valour including three Victoria Crosses. The names of such Canadian flyers as W.A. “Billy� Bishop, W.G. Barker, Raymond Collishaw and A.A. McLeod became household names in Canada, and they left a record of daring and devotion that was famous everywhere. Source: www.veterans.gc.ca Photo: Canadian First World War fighter pilot Billy Barker beside his biplane.
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First Solos
Geoff McMicken Instructor: Dave Yates
Bryan Bachon Instructor: Brady Tucker
Israyelle Claxton Instructor: Laura Van Buskirk
“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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Women in Aviation Here’s what’s coming up: Wednesday, November 5, 2014 (1830 to 1930) Joint Rescue Co-Ordination Centre Tour with Major Jennifer Weissenborn. If you wish to join us for our tour of the JRCC on Wednesday, November 5 please let us know as soon as possible by email at: wia.vichapter@gmail.com Saturday, November 8, 2014 (1300 – 1500) Victoria Flying Club Members Lounge: Leadership Series Session II - Hallmarks of Strategic Leadership of 21st Century - Kelly Jamieson (Air Canada) and Heather Bell (NAVCanada) from The Aviation Leadership Foundation
Updates From Women in Aviation Thank you to everyone who attended the first session of our WAI Leadership Series on Saturday, October 4: The Coach Approach to Leadership with Tracey Burns from Tracey Burns Executive Coaching for Life, Leadership & Business. Everyone who attended received so much value from this incredibly powerful session. What a way to kick off the Leadership Series!
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Saturday, November 29, 2014 (1300 - 1600) Victoria Flying Club Members Lounge: Leadership Series Session III - Career Planning Panel - Panel of Military and Commercial Pilots The fourth and final session of our Leadership Series will be in January - date to be determined. If you would like to register for one or more of our Leadership Series events please let us know by email at: wia.vichapter@gmail.com and we’ll make sure your seat is reserved and that your materials are prepared. Everyone is welcome to participate - invite your friends and colleagues.
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Groundschool
PRIVATE PILOT GROUNDSCHOOL Monday and Wednesday 1900-2200 Victoria Flying Club Classroom
DATE
TOPIC INSTRUCTOR
Oct 27 CARS and Licencing Brett 29 CARS and Licencing Brett Nov 03 Aerodynamics/Theory of Flight Iain 05 Human Factors/Pilot Decision Making Laura 10 Airframes and Engines Dave 12 Systems and Flight Instruments Dave 17 Radio and Electronic Theory Brady 19 Meteorology Sean T. 24 Meteorology Sean T. 26 Meteorology Sean T. Dec 01 Meteorology Sean T. 03 Meteorology Sean T. 08 Meteorology Sean T. 10 Flight Operations Colin 15 Flight Operations Colin Jan 05 Navigation Brendan 07 Navigation Brendan 12 Navigation Brendan 14 ATC/Fly Out Bug Jason G. 19 Review Colin NOTE: No Groundschool December 17 to December 31
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Feature Article
We’re Not Spock
Flying an aeroplane, surrounded by all these gizmos, “doohickeys” and gadgets that are designed to help us get from one place to another gives the illusion that everything is under control. And, sure enough, things usually are.
The truth is far less glamourous: the least reliable part of this mix of flying machinery is the human moving the controls. When you think about the process, it is really an unexpected, though statistically certain, point of view. A Flight Management System can do all of the tasks required of a pilot from take-off, climb and cruise to landing, all on its own, if it needs to. So why would a human being with the most intelligence of any analog or digital thinking machine on the planet have any problems with any of the pieces of the process? Because Spock the Vulcan is a fictional character and none of us come equipped with a brain that will reliably, under all possible circumstances, without ever once making a mistake, switch off the emotional side of the brain. And that is why aeroplanes of every size and description still fly into mountains, stall at 35,000 feet and never recover or shoot unstable approaches into terra firma. Somewhere in the process of every accident and incident there is a human being involved who either couldn’t see a rapidly deteriorating situation caused by failure of some part of the aeroplane, or some part of the pilot’s brain. In the strictly quantitative process November 2014
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of flying we let some part of our brain that responds to emotions take over, or at least sit there in the background, screaming “NO, don’t do that, do THIS!” which is always a mistake. Feelings don’t have licenses. When I think about it, women are much better at managing the emotional side of their brains while flying because they accept that part of themselves and have learned to deal with it since birth. Men, on the other hand, just don’t do it as well. We are uncomfortable with that side of our thinking machine so we don’t deal with it as an integral part of ourselves. Guess what happens when a man hears their female captain/ co-pilot/instructor/student/wife/ girlfriend/teenage daughter etc. say “Let’s go get a cup of coffee and talk about our feelings.” It is a statement greeted with immediate eye dilation, increased respiratory rate and heart rate, a complete paralysis of the facial muscles and a flood of fight or flight hormones. It’s not a pretty sight. I’ve let that part of my brain nearly take over a few times and so will you, some day, if you haven’t already. I was flying a Cessna T-210 from Dallas, Texas to Ottawa on an IFR flight plan with the entire middle section of North America infested with clear skies and a nice west to east jet stream. I filed for Flight Lever 250, launched into the clear and climbed to FL250 while tracking the area navigation route. I 13
mean, how tough can this be? The only time I turned on the autopilot was when I poured some coffee out of the thermos; not that I can’t fly with no hands on the controls, it’s just that the autopilot is there, so I use it every now and then. Somewhere after about 2 hours of this sightseeing and the odd frequency change with ATC I was starting to get into the ‘being a legend in my own mind’ stasis, hereinafter referred to as LIMOM. Of course - this is where the story starts to get interesting. Lacking much else to do I got the latest Ottawa weather and it was now not the forecast CAVOK, it was 300 foot ceilings and 1 mile visibility in blowing snow and going down. Yikers. Time to turn on the autopilot and start staring at the high altitude charts to see what would make a nice diversion, since I had chosen Buffalo, New York as my alternate, but it had gone the way of Ottawa. However, I am still in the complete clear with 150 mile visibility so, what me worry...? No, I am the LIMOM and I can solve this problem. This is where the thinking part of my brain is saying “Let’s reduce this big problem to small ones we can solve,” while the LIMOM part of my brain is saying “No Sweat. Where’s the problem? Just keep going,” completely ignoring the potential seriousness of the problems. I, of course, did what anyone would do; I asked for a higher altitude to try and find a little more tail wind, thinking I would head east and find www.flyvfc.com
Feature Article somewhere comforting to get gas and worry my way fthrough this. ATC, being nice people, immediately granted my request for FL 270. As I pitched the nose up into the climb I watched the airspeed indicator start climbing and climbing. Whoa, that’s going in the wrong direction....which is no big deal, I mean, at 25,000 feet in the clear where you are in relationship to the horizon is just not a question, not to mention, the engine was running smoothly, the altimeter was climbing, the DME was still ticking along at 200 knots so everything was as it should be, except the LIMOM part of me says, “Holy cow! We’re all going to die! We’re exceeding VNE!” This was all technically true, at least on some time scale, but come on, this is in the clear. So I casually mention to ATC that I would like to change my destination to Indianapolis, Indiana which is about 100 miles away and severe clear, to deal with this minor problem, and I still have 3 hours of fuel on board, all the other instruments work, so nothing can go wrong. Think about what you would do in the same place as me. The first thing I did was check the
pitot heat, which has been on since run-up so that’s not the problem. Recycle the static source to the auxiliary port, which other than a little bump on the altimeter does nothing at all and the airspeed is still winding itself up. Meanwhile ATC assigns a lower altitude to get me ready for the visual straight-in approach, so I dial the manifold pressure back a few inches and lower the nose on the attitude indicator to one bar low, which I figure couldn’t possibly make me over-speed and started down, or at least the altimeter said so. The airspeed indicator also started down until it got to Vso then kept going down through 0 then around one more time from way over Vne to Vso and back to 0 then, with at least an imagined sproing!, gave one final shudder and stopped moving at Vne +10. Who cares, I can still fly this thing using the DME groundspeed readout and a helpful ATC calling out my groundspeed every now and then and I picked up a visual on the active runway at around 20 miles. Which pretty much describes how it all happened. However, what doesn’t enter the bare facts in the retelling is
when the LIMOM says, “How are you going to be sure you’re not over Vfe for the first notch of flaps? When are you going to extend the landing gear? What are you going to use for a go/ no-go on when you hit the full flap extension speed? Or will you run out of airspeed, altitude and ideas somewhere not in close proximity to the runway surface?” What I am describing goes from being just an everyday example of stick and rudder pilotage into a subconscious mental nail-biter where every decision is second guessed by some primitive part of my brain, the one that is a slave to my emotions. I put that all aside and sure enough everything worked out perfectly. A quick look by the AMO’s at Indianapolis solved the problem: water had collected in the pitot line well downstream of the pitot heater and just froze into a solid block. Dry out the pitot line, replace the airspeed indicator and all is good to go. Of course when I relate the circumstances to any audience willing to listen I leave out the LIMOM parts and just go with the facts of the matter.
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Mystery Aircraft
MYSTERY AIRCRAFT
Thank You Tim!
For the past five years (that’s sixty consecutive issues of The Patrician), VFC member Tim Martin has faithfully shared a Mystery Aircraft, from his collection of incredible photographs. Tim is an avid plane spotter, and his knowledge of aircraft is beyond extensive. However, all good things come to an end, and Tim has retired from his position as official Mystery Aircraft provider. Thank you, Tim, for sharing your enthusiasm, your insights, and your great photos! You are so appreciated!
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Aviation News
NATIONAL AIRLINES COUNCIL OFCANADA CANADA LAUNCHES SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM NATIONAL AIRLINES COUNCIL OF LAUNCHES SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM OTTAWA, October 20, 2014 – The National Airlines Council of Canada (NACC) announced today that it is
OTTAWA, October 20, 2014 – The National Airlines Council of Canada (NACC) announced today that it is launching a new scholarship program to help students pursuing post-secondary studies in an aviationlaunchingrelated a newprogram scholarship program to help students pursuing post-secondary studies in an aviationin Canada. related program in Canada. “The NACC is very pleased to be launching its scholarship program to encourage and recognize outstanding
“The NACC is verywho pleased to betheir launching scholarship programO’Rourke, to encourage and recognize students are pursuing aviationits dreams,” said Marc-André Executive Director of the outstanding students who NACC.are pursuing their aviation dreams,” said Marc-André O’Rourke, Executive Director of the NACC.
"The air transportation sector in Canada plays a vital role in the country’s economic growth and prosperity and the NACC is proud to in beCanada doing its part to asupport a well-trained workforceeconomic for the future,” O’Rourke "The air transportation sector plays vital role in the country’s growth and prosperity added. and the NACC is proud to be doing its part to support a well-trained workforce for the future,” O’Rourke
added.
The program awards two $1,500 scholarships to qualifying individuals whose studies relate to airline operations or management - including commercial pilot training - and avionics or aircraft maintenance.
The program awards two $1,500 scholarships to qualifying individuals whose studies relate to airline operations orapplication management - including commercial pilot training - and avionics or aircraft maintenance. The deadline for this year’s NACC Scholarship Program is Monday, December 1st at 5 pm EST. Award recipients will be announced at the NACC’s annual summit in February 2015.
The application deadline for this year’s NACC Scholarship Program is Monday, December 1st at 5 pm EST. Award recipients be announced at the NACC’s annual in February 2015. For furtherwill information and eligibility requirements, pleasesummit visit our website. About the National Airlines Council of Canada For further information and eligibility requirements, please visit our website. National Airlines Airlines Council of Canada is the trade association representing Canada’s largest national and About theThe National Council of Canada
international passenger air carriers: Air Canada, Air Transat, Jazz Aviation LP and WestJet. We promote safe, sustainable and competitive air travel through the development of policies, regulations and legislation The National Airlines Council of Canada is the trade association representing Canada’s largest national and that foster a world-class transportation system. Collectively, our member airlines carry over 50 million international passenger air directly carriers: Air Canada, Air Transat, LP and WestJet. We promote passengers annually, employ 46,000 people and createJazz overAviation 260,000 jobs.
safe, sustainable and competitive air travel through the development of policies, regulations and legislation that foster a world-class transportation system. Collectively, our member airlines carry over 50 million - 30 passengers annually, directly employ 46,000 people and create over 260,000 jobs. For further information, please contact: Marc-André O’Rourke, Executive Director National Airlines Council Canada For further information, pleaseofcontact: Tel.: 613-231-7223 ext. 103 morourke@airlinecouncil.ca Marc-André O’Rourke, Executive Director
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BC CHALLENGE - Your 2014 Adventure
Club Aircraft 1 Bart-Jan C (31) 2 Morgan S (20) 3 Robin H (17) 4 Doug N (14) 5 Lynn F (13) 6 Walker R (13) 7 Brad T (12) 8 Keegan A (12) 9 Alethia F (11) 10 Jessica R (10) 11 Aaron N (9) 12 Andrew H (9) 13 Colin W (9) 14 Kyle H (9) 15 Silvia Z (9) 16 Adan T (8) 17 Andrew K (8) 18 Brett W (7) 19 Don D (7) 20 Yaaseen M (6) November 2014
21 Schuyler C (5) 22 Bruce R (4) 23 Joey M (4) 24 Kevin S (4) 25 Matt M (4) 26 Morgan B (4) 27 Stephanie B (3) 28 Aaron C (2) 29 Ben H (2) 30 Bonnie T (2) 31 Courtlandt R (2) 32 David V (2) 33 Howard P (2) 34 Jessica J (2) 35 Lanaya D (2) 36 Ramona R (2) 37 Tim H (2) 38 Tom V (2)
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Owner Aircraft 1 John L (70) 2 Norman Y (61) 3 Dave G (46) 4 Norm D (36) 5 Ken C (29) 6 Ken T (16) 7 Glenn L (15) 8 Firat A (4) 9 Jeremy P (3) Only two months left! Anyone up for a trip to Dease Lake, Prince Rupert, or Tumbler Ridge? You can find the updated map and current standings at: http://www.olantra.com/vfc/
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September Winners:
November Prizes:
John Litherland - One free two-hour hypKamloops Blazers winter wear donated by notherapy session (valued at $180) gener- Kamloops Airport Authority together with ously donated by Mind’s Eye Hypnotherapy a $25 Tim Horton’s Gift Card donated by Danielle Topliss, Barrister and Solicitor Walker Redshaw - One 1.5 inch antique copper “Guided” compass pendant with wings, pearl & swarovski crystal, with 36 inch vintage copper chain (silver shown here) made by Sweet Memories Art
October Prizes: “Pleased” pendant made by Sweet Memories Art together with a $25 Gift Certificate to Safra Day Spa donated by Sweet Memory Art
AdrenaLINE Zipline Adventure Tours - Two gift certificates - each for an adult/youth zipline tour (value $160) donated by AdrenaLINE Zipline Adventure Tours
$40.00 Japanese Village gift certificate donated by the law firm of Frey & Company
Two months left to FLY and WIN! Log your flights and photos with dispatch, and be entered to win these amazing prizes and much more!
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