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Victoria Flying Club

December 2007

...And a Happy New Year to all from the Victoria Flying Club.

Inside

Original painting is by Glenn C. Matthews.

Short Final

Letters to the Editor

Bears Air

In My Travels

Martin Mars to the Rescue

A Visit to an Airplane Museum

Eleanor’s

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Newsletter of the Victoria Flying Club

DECEMBER 2007 Editor:

Eleanor Eastick PatricianEditor@shaw.ca Advertising inquiries: Bob Mace (250) 361-6996 or bmace@shaw.ca Publisher: Seaside Designs seasidedesigns@shaw.ca (250) 383-7777 Published monthly. Unsolicited articles welcome. The deadline for submissions is Friday, December 21, 2007.

Board of Directors President Vice President Treasurer Secretary Directors

Paul Levie Doug Marin Lloyd Toope Colin Dormuth Jim Sutherland Don Goodeve Eleanor Eastick Dennis Arnsdorf

General Manager Gerry Mants Chief Flying Instructor Graham Palmer 1852 Canso Road Victoria, BC V8L 5V5

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The De Havilland Connection, aka Name Dropping Walter Augustus de Havilland (1872-1968), a British patent attorney by profession was the brother of Sir Geoffrey de Havilland, the founder of the de Havilland Aircraft Company. And guess what? - he lived in Victoria in his latter years in a charming old house on Hillside Avenue near what is now Blanshard Street. Back in the 1960s it was called Rose Street and it fizzled out a block north of Hillside. Ah, the good old days...I visited him a number of times, but as a young thing in my early twenties, I thought nothing of aviation; alas! I was much more interested in the fact that he was the father of two of Hollywood’s great stars of the silver screen—Olivia de Havilland and Joan Fontaine. His house is long gone and all three are now almost forgotten, but the de Havilland name lives on in a splendid line of aircraft, one of which, the Tiger Moth, is this month’s featured plane in Larry Dibnah’s In My Travels (see page 7).

Happy Holidays 2007 has rolled by and the Club has been very busy training new pilots. Aviation is hot and the need for air crew is bigger than ever with an estimated 17,000 new pilots needed annually. As the holiday season approaches, it’s time for our hard-working instructors and staff to take a break and enjoy some quiet, relaxing time with their families.

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Christmas is fast approaching and that blast of white stuff on the evening of November 26th brought it home in a big way! Winter is here! CYYJ coped well with the thick, wet snow and a bit of wind from the northwest – the plows kept the runways and taxiways clear for the skeds that came and went during the evening. By 20:00 the snow had stopped and the sky began to clear. Let’s hope we don’t get too much more – it’s very bad for our reputation as Canada’s Banana Belt!

Many thanks to all who have contributed to the Patrician and Blue Skies for 2008!

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Letters to the Editor Hello, I’m a loyal fan living out east for now working in the military. I was hired back in May 2007 to do a job (during my leave time) flying a photographer around during the Air Sea show in southern Florida. I had a chance to see this aircraft fly so close to us that we had to be very careful not to get in the path of its vortices. The A/C is an A-10 Thunderbolt II, better known as the WARTHOG! Its trademark is the 30mm Gau-8 Gatlin gun. It came out in 1976, but made its name in the first desert storm. I’ve included a photo of the Warthog, P.S.-I’m in your photo gallery section of your website (First solo)! Lt Serge Michaud

whining of her jet engines....very quiet for the most part. It’s interesting that the USAF almost retired the entire fleet of Warthogs until thinking better of this decision following the Iraq invasions. The A-10 is still in front line service, and I’m unaware of any replacement for her in the near future. With it’s huge (I think 30 mm) nose cannons, it’s a very potent tank buster. I sure wouldn’t want to be on the receiving end of this Walt Salmaniw aircraft!......... Victoria. Eleanor, The November Mystery of the Month aircraft is the Fairchild A-10A Thunderbolt II, more commonly know as the Warthog. Matthew Hi Eleanor That’s an A-10 Thunderbolt, more affectionately known as a Warthog. Cheers Ingrid Thanks to everyone for writing and guessing correctly, of course! I love hearing from readers and hope to get lots of guesses for the December Mystery Aircraft.

Hi Eleanor The Mystery plane of the month is an A-10. Thanks, Liam Thats a Wart hog ! A.K.A. Fairchild-Republic A-10 Thunderbolt. Cheers Peter Giles. Hi! A-10 Thunderbolt, aka “Warthog”, a robust and ferocious ground-attack aircraft. I often used to visit the University of Arizona in Tucson and pairs of these would pass overhead doing circuits constantly, all day long. I also recall seeing it at the Victoria air show a few years back, when I was very impressed with its low-speed [for a jet, not for a c-172!] manoeuvrability.

On a different subject, here is a quick note from Al Whalley: Eleanor Could that photo of the Air Force Officer beside the interesting Hawker Typhoon story by Larry Dibnah, November issue, be your Dad ?? I seem to recall his name from a conversation some time ago! Al Yes, it is my Dad, still going strong at 88!-

Andrew Woodsworth Why the illustrious Warthog!! Barry Hi Eleanor, This is, of course, the A-10 Warthog. This impressive ground attack USAF aircraft is incredibly maneuverable and heavily armoured. She doesn’t fly particularly fast, but more than makes up for it in other ways. One never forgets the unusual

Eleanor's Dad, Flight Lieutenant J. W. Cantelon, MBE, 143 Wing.

Here is the explanation of the November Mystery Plane. A-10 Warthog The November mystery aircraft is the single seat Fairchild A-10A Thunderbolt II, affectionately called ‘Warthog’ by its crews. The Warthog is used exclusively by the US Air Force as a ground attack aircraft that can work in close support of ground troops. A-10 units are based throughout the US but have also served with the USAF in overseas operations such as Bosnia and the Gulf Wars. The A-10 packs quite a punch with a various array of weapons including a 30mm cannon and up to 16,000 lbs of bombs and air to surface missiles. Power for this big aircraft is provided by two General Electric TF34-GE-100 turbofan engines, each capable of generating 9,065 lbs of thrust and mounted externally on the aft fuselage. Cruise speed at sea level is 300 knots and maximum speed is 381 knots. Other features include a twin tail and low wing configuration. The A-10B is a two seat version of the Warthog for operations at night and in adverse weather.

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ATTENTION CANADIAN CITIZENS TRAVELLING TO THE UNITED STATES BY LAND OR WATER As of January 31, 2008, if you travel to the U.S. by land or water, a U.S. law will require you to present: • a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's licence; AND • a birth certificate or a citizenship card; OR • For youth under 16, a birth certificate; OR • A valid passport. Canadian citizens flying to or through the U.S. must present a valid Canadian passport. The Government of Canada will keep Canadians informed as the U.S. makes further changes to its entry requirements. FOR MORE INFORMATION:

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May your hearts be filled with peace, love and joy as you celebrate this Christmas. And may you remember that every smile, every visit and every expression of thoughtfulness will make a difference to someone’s life. I hope each of you is able to share with family and friends the true wonder of Christmas. All of us here at the Club wish you and your families, a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy New Year. Gerry Mants

Too Much Information

young woman went to her doctor complaining of abdominal pain. “I think it’s your gall bladder,” said the doc. “That sounds pretty serious,” she replied. “I would like to get a second opinion”. The doctor became frustrated and said, “That IS a second opinion. At first I thought it was your appendix”. That particular doctor was probably over 50, a first-liner of the Boomer generation. In his growing up years, the advice of an expert was taken at its face value. It was the final word, gospel, to be believed without question. But that’s changed. The ‘post-boomers’ have evolved more educated and informed. The fact is that back as late as 1960, only 15% of Canadians had completed high school. Today that number is over 85%. Through the ‘60’s and 70”s, there was no internet, no cell phones, few televisions, and cable was non-existent. Simply put, information was nowhere near as available to us as it is today. On the other hand, people who are under 30 have grown up with almost unlimited access to information and knowledge. Television, with cable and satellite connections, has been highly instrumental in the changes. More recently, the internet has evolved and compares with electricity as our most important invention in history. We’re now able to go on-line and get a second, third, even sixth opinion, then rightly or wrongly, make a judgement on a diagnosis. And not with just a medical decision, but when we have a legal, real-estate, plumbing, travel, vehicle or gardening problem. No longer do we need to consult the ‘experts’. Our exposure to all this information has taken the mystique from doctors, lawyers, plumbers, teachers, and mechanics Second guessing and individualism go out the window however, when we get onboard an airliner. No one challenges the pilot. The flight deck is still a place where the captain’s decisions and actions are clearly his, and his alone. Flying the ‘heavy’ is a concept so mysterious in the minds of most people, that it would be inconceivable to question the pilot. All the television

BEAR’S AIR Barry Meek

viewing and internet surfing in the world wouldn’t change that fact. When was the last time a passenger approached the flight deck in an A-340 or a 747 and wanted to check the entries in the flight computer? For some reason, most people seem to feel safe and secure flying the airlines, but have their doubts in a single engine Cessna, even in a light twin. They have many questions, and in fact may be completely terrorized by what they’re seeing. And, perhaps because they’re sitting so close to the pilot, they sometimes have no problem speaking up. I have been questioned when someone in the back seat observes me looking at a checklist in the operators manual, or re-setting radio frequencies, when we’re scud running, and when I have a screwdriver in my hand! What’s with the tools you ask? Actually, I’d been disconnecting the battery cable on my car prior to a flight one time, and being in a hurry, stuffed the screwdriver and some pliers into my pocket. The point is that airline passengers, even postBoomers who may be doubtful of the outcome of their flight, don’t actually offer their opinion on how the captain ought to proceed with the operation of the aircraft. These same individuals however, are not above suggesting to their lawyer or doctor or banker what they think he/she should be doing in their best interest. We’ve entered an age where the public, armed with this huge, easy access to information, demands input. Companies, organizations, even governments are responding with websites and e-mail addresses where we can contact them with queries, demands and suggestions. There aren’t many sanctuaries remaining where life and procedures go on unquestioned. The flight deck of the airliner seems to be one domain however, that will survive unchanged, where responsibility rests with the one person charged with the job. The flying public may have doubts, but the captains are rarely challenged. And that’s the way it has to be. Barry Meek bcflyer@propilots.net

They say airline food is bad but... Tower: “Eastern 702, cleared for takeoff, contact Departure on frequency 124.7” Eastern 702: “Tower, Eastern 702 switching to Departure. By the way, after we lifted off we saw some kind of dead animal on the far end of the runway.” Tower: “Continental 635, cleared for takeoff behind Eastern 702, contact Departure on frequency 124.7. Did you copy that report from Eastern 702?”

Even Rudolph has his limits. Do you know yours? Fly safe!

Continental 635: “Continental 635, cleared for takeoff, roger; and yes, we copied Eastern... we've already notified our caterers.”

DECEMBER Mystery of the Month In April 1953 the RCAF released their demanding specifications for a new supersonic interceptor, known as Air-7-3,“Design Studies of a Prototype Supersonic All-Weather Aircraft”. The twin-engined, two-seat fighter should be able to operate from a 6000 ft runway and have a range of 600 nautical miles. Name this revolutionary jet interceptor, capable of Mach 2+. It was a plane of many firsts!

Send your educated guesses to PatricianEditor@shaw.ca

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In My Travels D E H AVILLAND D.H. 82 T IGER M OTH

by Larry Dibnah

The lovely little De Havilland 82 Tiger Moth was a joy to fly once you got to know its characteristics (good and bad). Thousands of pilots the world over received their primary training in Tiger Moths right up until the mid 1950’s. Our own Victoria Flying Club employed a few Tiger Moths for flight training during its early years. Sir Geoffrey de Havilland’s first two attempts at developing a light, sport aircraft were less than successful. The D.H.53 Humming Bird low wing monoplane and the un-named D.H.51 biplane never really matched up to his expectations nor did they receive any acclaim during national air trials. Only 3 D.H.51’s were ever built. One survivor is on display at the Shuttleworth Collection in England. The D.H. 51 did however form the basis of the future, highly successful de Havilland ‘Moth’ series of aircraft. In 1927 the first of the Moths to be developed was the D.H.71 single seat low wing high performance monoplane powered by a 135 hp ‘Gypsy’ prototype engine. After the successes of his racer, de Havilland decided to focus on the development of the biplane configuration of the Moth. The D.H.60 biplane D.H. 82C at the BC Aviation Museum was powered by the new 4-cylinder Cirrus I air cooled engine which was, in turn, designed for the new Moth. Sir Geoffrey himself test flew the prototype bi-plane in 1928 and was pleased with its performance. Further post-test modifications included the use of welded steel fuselage framing for extra strength. Powered either by the 100 hp de Havilland Gipsy I or the 120 hp Gipsy II this stronger version was designated D.H.60M and unofficially termed the ‘Metal Moth’. Further airframe improvements led to the introduction of the D.H.60T Moth Trainer for the Royal Air Force. The D.H.60T Moth Trainer was fitted with the new, inverted Gipsy III air cooled engine. The new engine with its inverted cylinder configuration allowed for a lower, sloping upper cowling providing much improved visibility over the nose. Other modifications to the Moth Trainer included a 19 inch sweepback to both wings which gave the aircraft a better centre of gravity. This version was the first of the Tiger Moth aircraft and entered service with the RAF in 1931. For the next two decades, the Tiger Moth in its various versions became the standard elementary trainer for military and civilian pilots throughout the Commonwealth and the USA. D.H. 82A at the BC Aviation Museum

In 1937 de Havilland of Canada Ltd. initially built 25 D.H.82A Tiger Moths for the Royal Canadian Air Force. Further Canadian improvements to the Tiger Moth resulted in the D.H.82C version and included, among other things, enclosed cockpits with a sliding canopy, cockpit heating, a two-piece cowling and modifications to the wing struts and undercarriage. The D.H.82C was powered by a 145 hp Gypsy Major in-line engine or the 160 hp Menasco Pirate in-line engine. Canadian production of the D.H.82A & C totaled 1,384 aircraft including 200 purchased by the U.S. government through Lend Lease arrangements but kept under contract in Canada. Following the end of World War II, many D.H.82C Tiger Moths were surplused and given to Flying Schools or Aero Clubs across Canada to provide recurrency training for former RCAF personnel and primary training for thousands of civilian pilots. Many Tiger and other Moth variants are still flying today in Canada, the US, the UK, Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Specifications for the Canadian-built D.H.82C Tiger Moth are as follows: Construction is of wood and welded steel framing, fabric wing & fuselage covering and metal cowling, two main wheels and a tail wheel; Seats 2 in tandem;

story cont’d on p 8

In My Travels cont’d from p 7

D.H. 82C in flight.

Power Plant = one 145 hp Gypsy Major in-line or one Menasco Pirate in-line engine; Propellers were either laminated wood or all metal; Maximum speed = 109 mph, cruising speed = 92 mph; Service ceiling = 13,600 feet; Range 302 miles; Empty weight = 1,115 pounds, maximum takeoff weight = 1,770 pounds; Wingspan = 29 feet 4 inches, length = 23 feet 11 inches, height = 8 feet 91/2 inches; Wing area = 239 square feet.

References: Doubleday 1970. Aircraft in Profile Vol. 6, 121 to 144; Elwood White & Peter Smith. Wings Across the Water, Victoria’s Flying Heritage 1871 – 1971; RCAF.com website. Photos: RCAF.com website; Elwood White & Peter Smith; and by Larry Dibnah. Tiger Moths parked among visiting aircraft at VFC in 1948.

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It's difficult now to think of the terrible wildfires that happened in California so recently, the hot dry air and strong winds fanning the devastating flames that engulfed so many homes. The following few sentences were purportedly written by an ex-Mars pilot: “In case you're interested, my old sweethearts ain't finished yet. One of the guys eMailed me this series of pics taken yesterday at Lake Elsinore just north of San Diego. When I see pictures like this the juices start flowing and I really regret retiring. It was an absolutely super-fun job and I'd do another 19 years of it if I could.”

Ma r t i n Ma rs to t he Re s c u e “We used this lake in 1998 when we were down there for demos for USFS (Federal), Calfire (State) and the County of Los Angeles. It's really a reservoir rather than a lake and with no rain for months at this time of year the reservoir is low and marginal for Mars ops. Every inch of the lake is needed to do pickups which normally take 25 - 30 seconds depending on conditions.” These pics show C-FLYL (Hawaii Mars) flying the approach for a pickup. The lake is in the mountains at approximately 1250’ above sea level. Note the Coulson name.

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A V isit to an Airplane Museum

part 1 by Kate and Glenn

f course our trip would involve airplanes. We’d planned to visit the Port Townsend Aero Museum even though this wasn’t the best time to go as it is in transition from small hangars to a larger new building. Glenn thought he would know some of the airplanes here.

What a nice little airport. And what a great place to do circuits. It had a good feel to it. Jeffco, or K0S9 is a beautiful and friendly airport. It has been the Customs stop of choice for many of the Club’s past flyouts and a visit to the Spruce Goose Café has always been a treat.-ed We wended our way around the hangars until we found the one that housed the museum. A woman welcomed us in and introduced herself as Peggy, wife of Jerry Thuotte, the museum director. She and her husband, whom we met later, gave us a tour of the hangar.

Glenn looks around

They have a great thing going here. Not only do they restore and fly antique airplanes but they have an apprentice program for young people. What a marvelous opportunity. I wished I lived around there and then I’d beg to join in, even if I’m not a young person. The new museum will cost more than three million dollars. Funds are raised by the staff of PTAM through the restoration of “other” owners’ aircraft, rummage sales, donations, grants, and miscellaneous fundraising activities over the past seven years, and through the help of 180+ teenagers.

From the restaurant porch

Now, over to Glenn. I first saw this little beauty back in the ‘70’s while on a visit to Mark Hoskins’ private airstrip at Lacy, Washington. At that time it was in the framework stage, a beautiful geodetic fuselage similar in construction to the Wellington Bombers that I flew in during WW2. The Mike is an exact replica of a 1930’s pylon racer. The builder was funny looking little Ted Robinson, the genius behind all the rebuilt antiques at Mark’s airstrip. We were told that a fellow purchased the finished Mike and cracked it up while trying to fly it. The owner survived and donated the wreck to the museum with the stipulation that once the plane was repaired it never be flown. It now hangs with the flight controls stripped from the cockpit. story cont’d P.13

Hangars

Museum hangar door

I first saw one of these at Vancouver Airport when I was a kid mechanic back in the early ‘40’s. It’s a two place, side-by-side airplane with a tiny engine of 36 horse power. It would be a barrel of fun to fly.

Bowlus “Baby Albatross” The Bowlus is a very unique, one-of-a-kind design for a sailplane. Holder of many soaring records, more than 170 of these fine airplanes were built. The teardrop shaped pod carries the pilot. Extending back from the pod is a long boom that holds the empennage in place, the empennage being the fin and rudder, horizontal stabilizer and elevators. The wings attach to the front portion of the boom, just behind where the pilot would sit. (The fittings are covered with masking tape.) Hawley Bowlus, the designer, was also the chief designer of the Spirit of St. Louis

Howard Mike, side

Glenn looking around It could be said that I am reliving my younger days when being around small airplanes was akin to being in heaven. This hangar and these planes, the whole atmosphere, the dedication to retaining a part of the past is almost too hard to grasp. I didn’t think there were still people around who cared. I wish I could be a part of it.

Howard Mike, nose

Stayed tuned next month for more on the Port Townsend Aero Museum. If you can’t wait for more, look up www.ptaeromuseum.com a delightful and fully informative web site. This museum is an absolute MUST for a flyout when the better weather arrives. -ed Bowlus Baby Albatross

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The Night Before Christmas at CYYJ

“Twas the night before Christmas and up in the tower ATC was awake despite the late hour. They deftly directed the holiday skeds While visions of sugar plums danced in their heads. The controllers were yawning, lost in their dreams, Blinking and staring at dim radar screens. They waited for traffic to enter the zone, They waited for shift-end so they could go home. All of a sudden the sky flashed with red And a “Ho Ho Ho” was heard overhead. Then from the roof there came such a clatter They rushed to the windows to see what was the matter. And what to their wondering eyes did appear But a crumpled old sleigh and eight skittish reindeer! Wrapped in the aerials, crashed on the roof; The rotating beacon was jammed by a hoof. ATC was astonished, “What the heck’s going on? “How did this guy get into the zone? “He wasn’t on radar; how could that be? “He never made contact and this is Class C.” But once on the roof where the accident was ATC gasped in wonder – for there was S. Claus! He’d got his sled upright and refilled with toys; He called to his reindeer, “Come on girls and boys! “It’s Zulu eight hundred; we’re on our way – “Pacific time midnight – it’s Christmas Day!” ATC gave him something they knew he would like – A Mode C transponder, a radio and mike. He hopped in his sled, dusted off his red suit And promised to check all the weather on route And give his position to all FSS’s So his progress was known, not left up to guesses. “Well, I’m outta here, gotta circle the globe,” He said as he switched on his new flashing strobe. They heard him exclaim as he flew out of sight, “Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!”

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