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THE PATRICIAN MAY 2015

The Victoria Flying Club ~ Aviation Excellence Since 1946

VFC FORMFEST 2015 Don’t miss the event of the year!

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GROUNDSCHOOL SCHEDULES | CLUB NEWS | FIRST SOLOS | FEATURE ARTICLES

THE PATRICIAN MAY 2015

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 and navigating and operating all manner of heavier-than-air aircraft.”

(Victoria Flying Club Incorporation Bylaws, 1946)

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B-17 ‘Sentimental Journey’

5 WAI Update and AGM Notice

Board of Directors President...................................Ramona Reynolds Vice President...................................Howard Peng Secretary......................................Colin Williamson Treasurer.............................................Rob Shemilt Directors............................................. Steve Demy Firat Ataman

Vernon Fischer

Rolf Hopkinson General Manager.................................Gerry Mants Chief Flying Instructor....................Graham Palmer 1852 Canso Road Sidney, BC V8L 5V5

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VFC Alumni Updates - Bart Tracey

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Fleet Captain Corner - Steve Demy

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COPA Corner and FlyOut Update - Eleanor Eastick

BC Airport Challenge Updates

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Formfest 2015 Listening at a New Level - Tracey Burns

Editor: Christie Hall thepatrician@shaw.ca Midnight Design & Communication info@midnightdesign.ca

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News from VFC

VFC News

iPads Wanted

Do you have an iPad 2 that you no longer need? VFC is looking for donations of at least three iPad 2 tablets to expand the new sign in, weather, FC log process that will help us in our continued goal of making our procedures as efficient and stream-lined as possible so you can spend more time in the air and less time on the ground!

SUNDAY, MAY 17 COST: $75 Full details available at Dispatch.

Please contact Marcel at the club if you have an iPad 2 that you can donate. 250-656-2833

On Friday, April 17th, a keen group of SD61 students (above with VFC Operations Manager Marcel Poland) visited the Victoria Flying Club as part of the school district’s Spring Board career program. The intent of the program is to expose grade

eight students to a variety of career options and to help them explore their interests.

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The students learned about the aviation industry and the training needed for a successful career as a pilot. They toured

the VFC facility, checked out an aircraft on the ramp, and enjoyed trying their hand at flying in the Redbird Simulator.

We look forward to seeing some of these students return in the future to begin flight training!

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VFC Events

VFC Spring Open House - Saturday May 9 Aircraft Show n’ Shine, and BBQ for Carlow Family

Remember last year’s spring Open House and all the fun we had out on the ramp? It was a serious aircraft static display! In fact, it was so much fun, we want to do it again!

On Saturday May 9 from 11-3 we will once again open our doors and invite the community in to see who we are and what we do here at VFC. We’re excited to share our love of aviation with our many expected visitors and we’d like you to join us in showcasing your amazing aircraft!

There is no cost to be included in this year’s Show and Shine.

If you would like to participate, you can contact Gerry Mants or Marcel Poland at the VFC office: 250-656-2833 or info@flyvfc.com.

Also, please invite your friends, neighbours, family members, colleagues, and anyone else you can think of who might be interested in learning to fly.

Let’s Fly it Forward this spring and share our love of aviation!

We will also have the BBQ fired up and will be accepting donations in support of the Carlow Family, long-time friends and members of VFC. Little Naomi Carlow has some significant health challenges, and we want to do what we can to support the family. Please be generous!

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VFC Events

B-17 ‘Sentimental Journey’ to visit VFC August 10-17

The Victoria Flying Club is looking forward to hosting the Arizona Wing of the Commemorative Air Force this coming Summer August 10th 17th.

Following the outstanding success of their visit to Victoria in August 2014 with their North American B-25 Mitchell ‘Maid in the Shade’, the Commemorative Air Force will be visiting Victoria this year with their Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress ‘Sentimental Journey’. As this is a Flying Tour, the B-17 will be available for flights, and when not airborne available for touring on static display.

This year the Victoria Flying Club is calling upon members to act as volunteers to assist in making this year’s week-long visit an even greater success.

For anyone interested in helping out with the visit of this historic aircraft, please email Graham at graham.palmer@flyvfc.com.

“Sentimental Journey rolled off

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the Douglas assembly line in late 1944, and was accepted by the U.S. Army Air Force on March 13, 1945. Manufactured too late to see service in the European war, the aircraft was assigned to the Pacific theater for the duration of the war. In 1947, the aircraft was removed from storage in Japan and assigned to Clark Field in Manila as a photo mapping plane. For nearly three years she served in that capacity, flying to all corners of the Pacific configured as an RB-17G. Sentimental Journey was then transferred to Eglin Field, Florida, and was converted to a DB-17G for service as an air-sea rescue craft. During the 1950’s, B-17 serial number 4483514 was converted once again to become a DB-17P, serving with the 3215th Drone Squadron at Patrick Air Force Base in Florida. During this time Sentimental Journey participated in “Operation Greenhouse,” the fourth

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postwar atmospheric nuclear weapon test series conducted by the United States during the spring of 1951. This test used unmanned, radio controlled B-17 drone aircraft to measure blast and thermal effects and to collect radioactive cloud samples. During the test, a drone aircraft would be launched by ground control. A mother ship, already airborne, would come from behind, take control of the drone and fly it to the target area. Sentimental Journey served as a mother ship for this nuclear testing. On January 27, 1959, final military orders were cut, transferring the airplane to military storage at Davis Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson, Arizona.

Within a few months, 83514 was acquired by the Aero Union Corporation of Chico, California, and became a civilian aircraft as N-9323Z, the registration which remains with her today. For the ensuing eighteen years, an aircraft that had been designed to survive no more than a hundred missions, flew literally thousands of forest fire sorties throughout the country.

On January 14, 1978, at a membership banquet for the newly formed Arizona Wing of the Commemorative Air Force, Colonel Mike Clarke announced the donation of the aircraft to the Arizona Wing of the CAF. More on the B-17 in upcoming issues of The Patrician.

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Women in Aviation

Women in Aviation

Vancouver Island Chapter Please join us for the Women in Aviation - Vancouver Island Chapter Annual General Meeting Date: Saturday, May 23, 2015 Time: 1300-1500 Location: VFC Member’s Lounge This meeting is open to any and all who would like to attend.

You do not have to be a WAI member to attend, but you do have to be a WAI member to vote or hold a position on the executive. If you are interested in holding an executive potision please let us know by email. wai.vichapter@gmail.com Come prepared to share your ideas, your expertise, and your enthusiasm!

Please go ahead and “Like” us on Facebook! www.facebook.com/wia.vichapter

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VFC Achievements

VFC MEMBER ACHIEVEMENTS New Members Darryl Laliberte James Brookfield Ocean Thomas Edward Aronyk Nathan Shelby Benjamin Ferger Keaton Smith James Skittrel Clint Murray David Strubin

First Solos Will Whiteside

Multi-IFR Rating Elissa Boyd

PPL Flight Test Calem Brassard Matt Wate Brenda McPhail

INRAT Adan Thornton

Night Rating Nick Brown

AIRAF Jessica Rabideau Stephen Heinemann Andrew Kott

FIRST SOLOS

Will Whiteside Instructor: Sean Tyrell “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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Feature Article

VFC ALUMNUS - Bart Tracey ‘Long hours and hard work’ often describes the ex-pat lifestyle in Hong Kong. For me, it’s the opposite. I fly (rarely) a Gulfstream G650 for a wealthy family in Hong Kong. It’s a dream job that has taken six years in corporate to land, no pun intended! And yes, my flying career started at the tender age of 19 at the VFC on a Cessna 152.

My story: I joined the Canadian military at 17 in the ROTP

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program and earned an engineering degree. After college I completed my military training and flew Search and Rescue for 6 years on C130 Hercules aircraft at 435 squadron in Winnipeg, MB. In 2000, I was posted to 412 Squadron in Ottawa, ON to fly the Prime Minister and other dignitaries on Challenger aircraft. At 412 (T) Squadron I conducted initial and continuation training. After two tours a ground job beckoned

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and I joined the project management office tasked with replacing the ageing ‘herc’ fleet.

My twenty years in the military complete (where did the time go?) I joined Air Canada and flew as a relief pilot on long haul flights to Europe/Asia on A330/ A340 Airbus aircraft. I quickly realized that my personality and skill-set were suited to corporate aviation and left Air Canada to take a Challenger 604 job in Chennai, India.

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Feature Article Corporate was a new aviation environment and I needed to reinvent myself. Along the way I developed a network of contacts that helped me from one job to another. I did some interesting flying –diamond runs from Harare, Zimbabwe; oil company runs to/from VFR strips in Iraq; and of course lots of tourist destinations: Maldives, Seychelles, Sharm El Sheikh to name a few.

Over the last seven years, I have lived in India, Dubai and Hong Kong. I have worked

VFC Alumni Tell us your story! We would love to hear from more VFC Alumni. Remember back when you were a student pilot?

Hearing from people working in the industry is incredibly helpful, and an important part of making future career decisions.

Send us a photo and an update, and we’ll be happy to share it. Whether your flying is local, international, if your plane is big or small, tell us your story and share your experiences with the next generation of pilots!

Send photos, letters, articles, or other updates to: thepatrician@shaw.ca

for five different companies on three different fleets: Challenger 604/605, Falcon 7x, and Gulfstream G650.

If you were to ask senior corporate pilots if they would rather fly a G650 for a busy client in a third-world country or a Cessna 172 for a laidback client in the first world (for equal pay) they would all take the Cessna! So the key to the best job in corporate has been to find a job that has it all: location, pay, and a laid-back client. There are a few other

Please come by and say hello.

I will be bringing some videos of a recent flight in a G650 and I would be happy to talk to you about your future goals in aviation. I am particularly interested in seeing young pilots get into corporate with the tools needed to fly advanced cockpits.

VFC 2015 Aircraft Rental Rates Time Frame January 1 to June 14 June 15 to September 7 September 8 to December 31

172S Model Rental Rate $139/hour $149/hour $144/hour

VFC 2015 Quiet Hour Discount Pricing Day Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

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VFC Events

FormFest Returns to VFC for Second Year

On Saturday June 7, 2014 twelve VFC members got the chance to participate in the inaugural FormFest.

The lucky partipants experienced a Nanchang groundschool class, an introduction to formation flying, and an actual formation flight in one of three Nanchangs.

It was without a doubt a high-light of the year for all the particpants... a once in a lifetime experience.

The amazing group of Nanchang pilots and owners have agreed to join VFC in hosting FormFest 2015 and we couldn’t be more excited!

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Here’s what you need to know...

FormFest 2015 will take place on Saturday, June 13, 2015 (Rain-Date: June 20 2014).

Participation Requirements: 1. You must be a flying member, sustaining member, or life member of the Victoria Flying Club.

2. You must enter the draw.

Get your entry form from VFC Dispatch – one entry per member please. Entry closes at Noon on Saturday, May 23, 2015. Draw date will be Saturday, May 9

23, 2015. We will notify the winners on or before May 24 2015.

This once in a lifetime experience includes the following: * Nanchang Ground School * Introduction to Formation Flying Ground School * BBQ Lunch * Flight in Nanchang Demonstrating Form Take-Off * Fly a Nanchang in Fighting Wing Formation * Manoeuvering Demonstration * Sierra Hotel Arrival * Your Photo in the Plane www.flyvfc.com

Groundschool

PRIVATE PILOT GROUNDSCHOOL Monday and Wednesday 1900-2200 Victoria Flying Club Classroom Note: No Groundschool April 6 or May 18, 2015

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TOPIC INSTRUCTOR

May 04 Meteorology Sean T. 06 Meteorology Sean T. 11 Meteorology Sean T.

13 Meteorology Sean T. 20 Meteorology Sean T. 25 Meteorology Sean T.

27 Flight Operations Colin Jun 01 Flight Operations Colin

03 Navigation Brendan

08 Navigation Brendan

10 Navigation Brendan

15 ATC/Fly-Outs Jason G.

17 Review Colin To register for Groundschool, or to purchase a Groundschool Kit, please contact the Victoria Flying Club at info@flyvfc.com or 250-656-2833.

Other VFC Groundschool News • Mountain Groundschool with Graham Palmer on Sunday May 17. Cost is $75. More details available from Dispatch. Please register ASAP as space is limited.

• Commercial Groundschool. If you are thinking ahead to Commercial Groundschool, please let Dispatch know. They will add your name to the list of interested pilots, and a course will be scheduled soon.

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Feature Article

Listening at a New Level

Tracey Burns, Executive Coaching and Consulting

“Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply.”

– Stephen R. Covey Consider that in everyday conversations people naturally listen through their own unique filters. These filters are created based on past experiences, learning and circumstances.

These filters help us in a variety of ways in that they help us to learn from our past, they keep us safe and support us to make better decisions the next time we are faced with a similar situation.

Sometimes, when these listening filters are set to a particular theme they impede our ability to listen with neutrality and may cause us

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to make poor decisions. For example, Brian was hired by a new company. He had heard that his new boss frequently fired workers who delivered low sales results two months in a row. After several months of poor results Brian turned in his resignation much to the surprise of his boss. Brian, normally a top producer, listened through the filter of, “perform or else” creating pressure for himself and therefore affecting his sales performance. Ironically, his new boss was impressed by his ability to integrate with the sales team quickly and assumed Brian’s low sales results were due to a downturn in the market place.

Negative listening filters can also impede our ability to lead teams. Joe, a newly promoted manager had a listening filter of, “no one is as thorough as me”. Joe’s new role included learning to oversee and instruct his workers in tasks he was once responsible for. A 90 day performance evaluation revealed that Joe’s workers were frustrated by his leadership style. They felt he didn’t trust them and only focused on what they did wrong.

In essence, they were right.

Joe listened to every situation through his critical filter, impeding his ability to hear his competent, qualified workers.

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Good listening skills are critical to leaders and skewed listening can be costly – leading to mistakes, poor service, misaligned goals, wasted time and lack of teamwork. Although we will never listen “filter free” we can take steps to improve our listening by being aware of our automatic listening and to then consciously practice listening from “curiosity” or “openness”. Giving up knowing how we think the conversation will go will then pave the way for discovery and exploration.

Good listening skills demonstrate understanding, create respectful work environments and go a long way in building rapport and trust.

Here are some keys to listening well: 1. Be conscious of your listening filter. Notice what you listen for and the impact that filter has in conversation.

2. Demonstrate you are 100% present in the conversation. Suspend all other activities, close email and files if necessary, give the conversation and person your undivided attention.

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Feature Article 3. Pay attention to non verbal cues – yours and theirs. Relax your energy, especially during difficult conversations or conflict. Turn your body to face the speaker, be sure to uncross your arms and embody an open style of body language keeping your voice low and calm.

4. Respond: Using a neutral tone, summarize what was said using the speaker’s words.

Paraphrase, reiterate and mirror back what was said to ensure clarity and understanding.

Choose respectful language.

5. Remain open to perspective: A smart leader acknowledges the brilliance of perspective.

Listen to encourage, accept, explore and reinforce the person’s expression of feelings, perceptions, concerns, beliefs and/or suggestions.

Practicing the above steps will generate a new level of listening which in turn will promote a new level of leadership. The benefits of listening well are profound and can positively impact the culture of an organization.

“Listening is as powerful a means of communication and influence as to talk well.”

– John Marshall Tracey Burns, PCC Executive Coaching & Leadership Development www.TraceyBurns.com

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!

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FleetCaptain Corner FleetCaptain Basics

What does FleetCaptain do?

FleetCaptain selects and assigns aircraft safely and effectively

At dispatch time FleetCaptain selects the best plane for the pilot’s mission. First it eliminates aircraft that are not available for ßight. Perhaps they are in maintenance or already out ßying. Then it eliminates aircraft that donÕt have enough fuel to satisfy the intended ßight time.

Second the weight and balance has to work. FleetCaptain takes the occupants and baggage, considers each aircraftÕs current fuel level, basic empty weight, its particular ßight envelope and evaluates any utility category selection (for spin training). It does this for every aircraft in the ßeet and selects those that work.

It then selects a subset that have the least remaining useful load. That way, the club retains aircraft having a greater useful load for the next pilots, who may need the extra carrying capacity.

Third, FleetCaptain takes a look at the maintenance items due on each remaining aircraft. It makes sure that neither timed items nor calendar items will expire during the intended ßight. It Þnally selects the one aircraft which will best distribute the ßeetÕs maintenance due times. Why?

So that our maintenance staff receive planes one at a time, rather than in bunches. That way we make best use of valuable staff time, and keep more planes ßying at all times - planes donÕt sit in a queue waiting for maintenance.

How can you help?

Whenever possible, accept the plane that FleetCaptain selects for you. If you have a cross-border ßight, a ßight test or some other requirement for a speciÞc aircraft, then request the plane you need.

Otherwise, accepting FleetCaptainÕs selection makes best use of the ßeet, especially when the club is busy. With your help we can ensure our planes are ßying more and sitting less - which helps us keep the prices low for everyone.

Steve Demy

ATPL, ATP (multi), B. Eng. (Electrical) Victoria Flying Club - Director Columbia 300 driver FleetCaptain - Developer sndaviation.com

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COPA 6 Update

Submitted by: Eleanor Eastick

The April 7th Flight 6 meeting was well-attended and highly enjoyable with Jason Stewart talking about the IFR rating.

He’s been there, done that, and we couldn’t get enough of his stories. Thanks Jason! We loved the factual information backed by your personal experience.

The next COPA Flight 6 meeting will be on Tuesday, May 5th at the VFC lounge at 7 PM. This promises to be an interesting evening of safety videos on behalf of both COPA & AOPA: Takeoffs and Landings, Base-toFinal Turn, Short Field Landings and more. Join us to watch the videos, review all that stuff, discuss things with fellow pilots and stay sharp!

The June COPA meeting will be a presentation by Jeff Morris,

Tulip Flyover - April 12

Submitted by: Eleanor Eastick

April 12th wasn’t the greatest day, weatherwise, but it was VFR and improving. Four planes left YYJ and headed east to the Skagit Valley and La Connor in search of tulip fields.

The blooms were early this year because of the warmer weather, and the weekend before was Easter, so most of the fields had been picked clean. Still there were at least half a dozen colourful rectangles of blossoming tulips scattered over the wide, flat valley, making for an interesting aerial view.

Chief Executive Officer and Manager of Flight Operations, Angel Flight, Victoria.

Everyone is welcome to the COPA Flight 6 meetings - you don’t have to be a member to attend these informative sessions. Come, learn, meet fellow pilots and VFC members!

For more information, contact copaflight6@gmail.com.

Whidbey Control to point out traffic. From there, we flew northward to Boundary Bay to gather for lunch in the new terminal building restaurant before returning to Victoria. A fun day!

The next flyout is scheduled for Saturday, May 30; the proposed destination is Tofino, CYAZ. Let’s hope for a nice sunny day and a walk on the sandy beach.

For more information, please contact flyoutbug@gmail.com.

It was a fine experience; a no-hassle, no-landing flight in US airspace with help from Aviation Excellence Since 1946

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Aviation News

Webster Memorial Trophy Competition The Victoria Flying Club would be thrilled to have one of our pilots compete in this year’s Webster Memorial Trophy Competition.

The 2015 competition is being hosted by Pacific Flying Club out of Boundary, so any VFC participants could easily compete using a familiar aircraft, and in familiar airspace. This is an incredible opportunity! You can find more information online, and if you would like to enter, please speak with Graham Palmer or Gerry Mants.

The Webster Memorial Trophy Competition strives to encourage excellence in amateur piloting skills and is not in any way a profitmaking venture. There are no tricks or surprises during the competition. The competition provides entrants with a challenge and gives finalists national exposure to senior officials and other dignitaries within the aviation industry.

It is a proven fact that many of Canada’s aircrew employers watch the annual Webster Competition with interest. Air Canada has hired many Webster Trophy Winners and other finalists after meeting certain employment criteria.

Others have been offered flying positions within the Canadian aviation industry and elsewhere in the world simply because they accepted the challenge to compete in a friendly contest with their peers.

One Webster winner became the President of Trans Canada Airlines, now Air Canada.

Canadian private or commercial pilot licence or permit issued by Transport Canada, except persons who have: • used their pilot licence or permit for hire or reward within the five years prior to the Finals Competition month; • received or are receiving any pilot training from the Canadian Armed Forces, excluding Air Cadets; or • previously been declared a winner of the Webster Trophy Competition.

THE COMPETITION REGIONAL COMPETITION Regional competitions are held within nine regions across Canada and are to be completed by June 15th, 2015. Each regional candidate completes a flight test (option #1 or 2, page 1) conducted by any Transport Canada authorized Pilot Examiner – Aeroplane (PE). The Webster flight (option #1) test involves about 1–1:30 hours of flight time. One winner is declared for each of the nine regions. These nine competitors then compete at the competition finals in August.

FINALS COMPETITION At the competition finals the nine regional winners vie for the title of “Top Amateur Pilot in Canada”.

Each year a different Canadian city is selected as site for the finals.

ELIGIBILITY The “Webster” is open to any Canadian citizen, British subject or landed immigrant holding a valid

While participating at the finals, the competitors receive their basic hotel accommodation free of charge and “Webster’s” sponsor Air Canada provides free return

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air transportation from the airport nearest to their home served by Air Canada if required.

The Final Competition consists of two separate flight tests. Applicants are also rated on their ability to prepare a cross-country flight using basic pilot navigation techniques, flight log preparation and in-flight use, and flight planning.

As well there is a practical written examination based on the depth and content similar to that found on the Transport Canada Private Pilot written examination. The Webster exam however is not multiple choice, but rather requiring long-hand answers. There is also an examination prepared by Nav Canada on pilot-controller communications, airspace and airport operations.

A winner and runner-up are always declared.

HISTORY The John C. Webster Memorial Trophy Competition was established in 1932 by the late Dr. J. C. Webster of Shediac, New Brunswick, who wished to perpetuate the memory of his son, John.

John Webster lost his life in an aircraft accident at St. Hubert, Quebec, while practicing to represent Canada in an aerobatic flying competition, The Trans-Canada Air Pageant. In July, 1931, a month before his death, John had represented Canada in his Curtiss-Reid Rambler in the King’s Cup Air Race in England.

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Airport Challenge

THE 2015 BC AIRPORT CHALLENGE Flying With Friends Has Never Been More Fun!

We’re really picking up speed in this year’s BC Airport Challenge!

The list is certainly growing, although John L. is the lone aircraft owner on the board so far.

Don’t let his sucess of last year intimidate you! And remember, every airport visited is an entry for some great monthly prizes!

The 2015 99s Poker Run is coming up on Sunday June 14. Not only is it a super fun event, but it’s a great way to cross a few airports off your “must visit” list for the year - as many as nine in a single day! (details, page 18) May 2015

You can find the updated 2015 map and current standings at: http://www.olantra.com/vfc/ Once again, we want to offer our thanks to VFC member Doug Neal for creating and updating our map.

Club Aircraft 1 Ian B (6) 2 BJ C (4) 3 Rustom A (4) 4 Silvia Z (4) 5 Don D (3) 6 Doug N (3)

7 Jessica J (3) 8 Ron J (3) 9 Tom V (3) 10 Bill K (2) 11 Brenda M (2) 12 Brett W (2) 13 Colin W (2) 14 Crystal S (2) 15 Duncan C (2) 16 Howard P (2) 17 Joey M (2) Owner Aircraft 1 John L (4) Safe and happy flying to all!

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VFC Classifieds

VFC CHARTER SERVICE

BE THERE IN MINUTES!

Fly between Victoria and destinations on Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland.

Charter an aircraft and take up to 3 people. (restrictions apply)

For more information or to book a flight Email: tedk@flyvfc.com Call: 1-250-474-0213

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