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2018 BCGA Scholarship Winners Announced

8/8/2018

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The BCGA is thrilled to announce the results of the 2018 scholarship competition. This was the second year of BCGA scholarships and we received 15 applications for the three available awards. All of the applications were very compelling. A panel of three BCGA directors came to a consensus on this year's recipients. 

Many factors came together to allow us (The BC General Aviation Association) to offer these scholarships. 
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1. Generous contributions by Erissa Yong & Dr. Harshbir Toor.
2. A strong and productive partnership with our affiliate organization The BC Aviation Council.

The recipients are being announced today August 8th and the awards will be officially presented at the BC Aviation Council's Silver Wings Awards Gala on October 23rd. 

We wish to thank all those that applied for the awards and encourage those that did not apply and those that were not chosen this year to submit an application for the 2019 awards.

​2018 BCGA Scholarship Winners

Erissa Yong BCGA Bursary  $1000
Awarded to an individual who has demonstrated dedication toward futhering general aviation
safety or has made a difference in the general aviation community.

Purpose
This bursary is to be used to advance the qualifications or skills of the recipient in whatever
aviation field they may be in. 
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(This is not limited to pilots and is open to those that are in aviation for personal pleasure or working toward a career in the field.)

2018 Recipient - Quintin Hergt

Victoria, BC
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Sparky Imeson Memorial BCGA Bursary $1000
Awarded to a pilot who has demonstrated dedication toward futhering general aviation safety or has made a difference in the general aviation community.

Purpose
This bursary is awarded to a pilot for the purpose of obtaining training to become more proficient in
mountain or off airport flying. It has been donated in memory of Sparky Imeson who authored books such as the Mountain Flying Bible and Taildragger Tactics. Sparky Imeson dedicated his life to teaching pilots to fly safely in the mountains and was a close friend of BCGA member and bursary donor Erissa Yong. Sparky gave a seminar on the topic at SFU in 2004.​

2018 Recipient - Katie Cowley

Squamish, BC
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​Onkarbir Singh Toor Memorial BCGA Scholarship $1000
Awarded to a pilot or student pilot who has overcome adversity in his or her life. 

Purpose
This award is to recognize the perseverance of a pilot or student pilot that has overcome adversity. The scholarship is to be used to further the recipients aviation education or flight training towards basic or advanced licenses or ratings.
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2018 Recipient - Anne Stevens

Vanderhoof, BC
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We wish to congratulate all of this years deserving recipients we are proud to be able to offer these award and thank all those that did apply for taking the time and hope that you will re-apply for next years awards. 
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Looking An Reason To Fly? Better Consider "Plan B"!

8/2/2018

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Working and living in Prince Rupert, Dennis and Jane became tired of being cold and wet all the time. Dennis took advantage of an opportunity to work in the Maldives with Kenn Borek Air, and after a single week of wrenching on Twin Otters in the tropics, he called Jane and said, simply, “Pack”. 
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During their time overseas in the Caribbean and the Middle East, Dash-8s were their main focus. Dennis worked as an engineer and supervisor, and Jane wrote technical manuals, handled logistics, and maintained paperwork and log books. 
"provide a day’s notice if you want ‘great’ food, or a few hours’ notice if you’ll take what you get"
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After twenty years of working overseas in commercial and military aviation support, Dennis Henschel and Jane Ludgate realized that small scale General Aviation was where they wanted to be. Both ex-Flight Service Specialists, with Dennis holding a commercial pilot’s license along with M1 & M2 AME license, they began searching for a new Canadian home via the internet.
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They searched all over Canada, and in 2009 found Springhouse Airpark on satellite photos. Their new runway-side home was bought sight unseen, via the banks, the internet, and with fingers crossed. And so, ‘Plan B’ was born.

After returning to Canada in 2016 the two are now at home in Springhouse, where a 1946 Ercoupe is in the workshop waiting for its wings to be reattached, while the fuselage is being rebuilt. Dennis, essentially a small aircraft engineer before leaving the country, has a comprehensiveset of tools and diagnostic equipment for small aircraft and has become the ‘go-to’ guy in his part of the Cariboo for annual inspections, trouble-shooting, and on-site repair work.

As picturesque and friendly as Springhouse Airpark is, the closing of Lawrence Aviation drastically reduced the traffic; especially as there are no longer any places to eat, drink, or buy fuel. Nothing can be done about the fuel, but it’s only a short hop up to Williams Lake (CYWL). However lunch – or dinner – and a place to sit and enjoy the scenery are available again, between the runway and the lake.

Happily, Dennis and Jane are accomplished cooks! Learning about different cuisines has made both Dennis and Jane very capable and versatile in the kitchen. While Jane takes on the majority of the cooking, both are great hosts with a knack for making their guests comfortable.

‘Plan B’ is a 5-minute walk from the tie-downs at Springhouse (CAQ4) Airpark. Situated between the Airpark and Boitano Lake, right next to the dock, floatplanes can also visit.There are no PNR or PPR restrictions at the airfield or dock.

To reserve your great lunch at ‘Plan B’ please provide a day’s notice if you want ‘great’, or a few hours’ notice if you’ll take what you get (which will be good). Please let them know if you have strong food aversions (liver? mushrooms?) or have any dietary restrictions or allergies. ‘Plan B’ can serve lunch for up to 6 guests per day.

To make your lunch reservation you can call Dennis & Jane at: 250-398-9051

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By: Dennis Henschel
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Its Time For ALL Members To Renew Their Membership

8/1/2018

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All current BCGA memberships expire on September 1, 2018 (In 30 Days)

In order to refresh our member list with the most current information and to ensure that our membership list is truly a membership list and not just a running contact list we need you to fill out a new membership form. 

We know it is a bit of a pain in the butt especially if you only just registered as a member in the last couple of days but we appreciate your cooperation. 

In order to renew all you need to do is fill out the form at the link below and know your current membership number which was sent to you in an email on August 1st. 

All membership information that expires on September 1st of this year will be destroyed on September 30th which will mean that you may loose your coveted membership number if you don't renew in time.

Part of the reason for the renewal is because we want to ensure quality over quantity and make sure that the members that we do have are actively engaged. 

Thanks again for your cooperation. 

BCGA Leadership Team

RENEW YOUR BCGA MEMBERSHIP
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BCGA Fuel Flow Challenge Fundraiser

8/1/2018

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BCGA member David Safarik is throwing out a challenge to all BCGA members to consider donating the equivalent of 1 hour of your fuel burn per year to BCGA. .

Unlike most member based organizations, the BCGA does not have an annual membership fee and relies on voluntary member contributions when and if the time is right for its members. .
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Thank you David and all of those that have volunteered, donated or contributed to allow this organization to continue to grow and promote GA in British Columbia!
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