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John Wheeler

1/29/2018

What is your name?
John Wheeler

What is your occupation?
Electrician - hydroelectric consultant

What is your home airport?
CZGF Grand Forks

What year did you start flying?
2010

Where did you learn to fly?
Grand Forks

Why did you start flying?
I have wanted to be a pilot since my earliest memories. Finally got the money and opportunity in middle age!

What airplane did you learn to fly in?
Cessna 150K

What airplane do you fly now?
Cessna Cardinal 177B

What is your favorite kind of flying or place to fly to?
Going somewhere new, usually in the mountains.

What is your favorite feature on the BCGA website?
Places to Fly

In a few words describe what the BCGA is to you:
A great way to strengthen general aviation in BC

What other aviation organizations / clubs are you affiliated with?
COPA, Grand Forks Flying Association, Alberta GA Facebook group, BCGA Facebook group

Other interests:
Clean energy systems, sustainable housing, vintage machines

Anything else you would like to share with your fellow members:
Most of my flying is from Grand Forks to various places ranging from the central BC coast to Alberta. I fly often to Anahim Lake and out to several small hydro plants serving communities on the west coast. I also work on several plants in the Robson Valley near McBride and Valemount.

Have had two unrelated engine failures, one resulting in a crash and one with a successful landing at Revelstoke, where the plane received a nicely overhauled engine from Ken Vike of VikeAeromotive in Kamloops.

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Poul Go

1/21/2018

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What is your name?
Poul Go

Instagram Name (If Applicable):
@poulgo

What is your occupation?
Flight School Dispatcher

What is your home airport?
CZBB

What year did you start flying?
2016

Where did you learn to fly?
Professional Flight Centre

Why did you start flying?
Flying is a childhood dream. Ever since my first airplane experience as a young boy, I have fascinated everything about aviation. I knew I wanted to become a pilot at the age of 7. I let my parents know about it and I’m very thankful that they have supported me throughout.

What airplane did you learn to fly in?
Cessna 172

What airplane do you fly now?
Still a Cessna. I’m hoping that’ll upgrade to a Boeing in the future :P

What is your favorite kind of flying or place to fly to?
I enjoy sharing aviation the most with people who has little to zero knowledge about it. It’s such a thrill explaining and showing all the things we do and why we love flying. (Also makes me look like a genius. Kidding)

What is your favorite feature on the BCGA website?
Although I haven’t tried it, I like the Flight Sharing feature. Also, the Airport Restaurants page is really helpful.

In a few words describe what the BCGA is to you:
It’s a community. I’ve never seen a more active general aviation community than us.

What other aviation organizations / clubs are you affiliated with?
-Employed at Professional Flight Centre (Pro IFR)
-Have my own aviation youtube channel

Do you have a business or work at a business that you would like other members to know about:
Just my Youtube channel https://youtube.com/user/PinoyTravel03

What is your favorite quote?
“Any landing you can walk away from, is a good one.”

Other interests:
Sports - Basketball and American football

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Juan Carlos Bolomey

1/16/2018

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What is your name?
Juan Carlos Bolomey

Instagram Name (If Applicable):
@juancarlosbolomey

What is your occupation?
Acoustic Consultant

What is your home airport?
CYPK

What year did you start flying?
2017

Where did you learn to fly?
Pacific Rim Aviation Academy @ YPK

Why did you start flying?
I was introduced to aviation when I was 8 years old when my Dad began flying a Piper PA18 for a large pulp and paper company; checking for spot fires; "clipping tops" he used to call it.

What airplane did you learn to fly in?
Cessna 172M

What airplane do you fly now?
Cessna 172M

What is your favorite kind of flying or place to fly to?
I am currently working on my PPL and would love to do some bush flying in a taildragger. I also look forward to heading out to the Island for a weekend.

What is your favorite feature on the BCGA website?
Such a wealth of great up-to-date information on aviation in BC

In a few words describe what the BCGA is to you:
It was my stepping stone to starting my PPL, and a great source of information on BC aviation.

What other aviation organizations / clubs are you affiliated with?
I've been a volunteer member of PEP-Air (CASARA) since 2016; I am currently a base radio operator.

What is your favorite quote?
Don't be afraid to fail, failure is the stepping stone to success

Other interests:
Scuba Diving, Hiking.

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Elisabeth Jackson

1/14/2018

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What is your name?
Elisabeth Jackson

Instagram Name:
@El.jaxon

What is your occupation?
Flight Instructor

What is your home airport?
CYNJ

What year did you start flying?
2006

Where did you learn to fly?
Started at PFC in CZBB and then transferred to SkyQuest in CYNJ

Why did you start flying?
Runs in the family! My dad worked for Air Canada and built an RV-6 as well as acquired a Cardinal which my younger sister and I learned on.

What airplane did you learn to fly in?
Cessna 177 (cardinal)

What airplane do you fly now?
C177, Vans RV-6, C152 , C172 , BE76

What is your favorite kind of flying or place to fly to?
I love flying the RV-6 “ the imitutor” and learning basic aerobatics! Keeps you on your toes and can be challenging to fly, but so rewarding.

The cardinal is like a flying sofa and is always nice to cruise around in on longer flights or at night with friends. It’s also a good time builder compared to the RV.

I have yet to test the waters of bush flying and have never been in a STOL aircraft so that’s what I would like to experience next.

Overall just getting airborne is the best and my favorite airport thus far is Courtenay for lunch.

What is your favorite feature on the BCGA website?
I love that they do a survival shakedown and would love to attend one when I get the chance.

In a few words describe what the BCGA is to you:
A community of enthusiastic aviators in a truly beautiful province! We’re lucky and there is such a mix of ATC, AME, Bush Pilots, Commercial Pilots etc.

What other aviation organizations / clubs are you affiliated with?
None so far. Although I have a feeling that will be changing with my interest in aerobatics.

Other interests:
Motorcycling, Painting, Horseback riding, Hiking and overall adventures

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Robert Anderson

1/14/2018

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What is your name?
Rob Anderson

What is your occupation?
Retired Airline Captain

What is your home airport?
YYJ

What year did you start flying?
1973

Where did you learn to fly?
Denham 7 miles north of London Heathrow

Why did you start flying?
Intrigued after a flight in a Comer 4

What airplane did you learn to fly in?
Aerobat

What airplane do you fly now?
Retired from DC9 & Falcon 20

What is your favorite kind of flying or place to fly to?
Small aircraft over scenic islands

What is your favorite feature on the BCGA website?
The connection to other enthusiastic flyers and wannabees.

In a few words describe what the BCGA is to you:
Community of the likeminded

What other aviation organizations / clubs are you affiliated with?
BC Aviation Museum Wee Vans Club in Prestwick Scotland

Do you have a business or work at a business that you would like other members to know about (Provide Name & Link):
BC Aviation Museum at YYJ

What is your favorite quote?
It takes 2 things to fly......airspeed and money

Other interests:
Flying in a wee van 8 at PIK in Scotland

Anything else you would like to share with your fellow members:
Shared flights and getting to know other local enthusiasts

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Al Blakely

1/14/2018

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What is your name?
Al Blakely

What is your occupation?
Retired

What is your home airport?
Janzens (CLJ3) near Lethbridge, AB

What year did you start flying?
1968

Where did you learn to fly?
Langley (CYNJ)

Why did you start flying?
Was going to be a professional pilot

What airplane did you learn to fly in?
Cherokee P28A-140

What airplane do you fly now?
Cherokee Cruiser

What is your favorite kind of flying or place to fly to?
Any type of flying is my favourite especially fly outs for breakfast or lunch.

What is your favorite feature on the BCGA website?
General BC flying stuff

In a few words describe what the BCGA is to you:
As I spent most of my flying time in BC, before moving to Alberta. I have a chance to keep up with the goings on in BC

What other aviation organizations / clubs are you affiliated with?
Lethbridge Sport Flyers/COPA flight 24 and am a pilot for Lethbridge Zone #1 CASARA.

What is your favorite quote?
Many Happy Landings.

Anything else you would like to share with your fellow members:
Come visit Lethbridge. A very friendly airport and the city has lots to offer.

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Art Reitsma

1/14/2018

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What is your name?
Art Reitsma

What is your occupation?
Electrician

What is your home airport?
Duncan (CAM3)

What year did you start flying?
2013

Where did you learn to fly?
Victoria Flying Club

Why did you start flying?
Always wanted to learn since my first ride (Beaver on floats, CYYJ float base to YVR south side at 12 years old, 1966) and Air Cadets in '68. Finally in a financial and time position to do it, with the blessing of SWMBO.

What airplane did you learn to fly in?
Cessna 172

What airplane do you fly now?
Not current, but will be VFC Cessna 172

What is your favorite kind of flying or place to fly to?
Sight seeing, introducing others to personal aviation, pie

What is your favorite feature on the BCGA website?
I usually follow the Facebook pages, will be the airports pages when I get back in the air

In a few words describe what the BCGA is to you:
Community, broad information source, advocacy

What other aviation organizations / clubs are you affiliated with?
Duncan Flying Club, Victoria Flying Club, EAA, COPA, AOPA

What is your favorite quote?
I rather wish I was up there, then be up there wishing I was down there.

Other interests:
Homebuilding

Anything else you would like to share with your fellow members:
Currently working on restoring a '67 Piel Emeraude CP-301. Minor woodwork, wiring and avionics upgrade, and fabric application. Looking forward to getting her into the air soon.

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Bob Bates

1/14/2018

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What is your name?
Bob Bates

What is your occupation?
Seaplane pilot

What is your home airport?
CAM9

What year did you start flying?
1969 I became a commercial pilot, then instructor and started my first job in 1971.

Where did you learn to fly?
Victoria Flying Club

Why did you start flying?
Life long desire from preschool age.

What airplane did you learn to fly in?
Cessna 150

What airplane do you fly now?
Beaver for 30 years and many others before that.

What is your favorite kind of flying or place to fly to?
Where I am now and anywhere in BC.

In a few words describe what the BCGA is to you:
Hopefully a place to get to know other members of our great aviation community and occasionally mentor inexperienced pilots

Do you have a business or work at a business that you would like other members to know about:
Seair Seaplanes

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