Pacific Flying Club
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The Pacific Flying Club is a flight school based out of Boundary Bay Airport
in Delta, BC. It is the largest flight school on the west coast of Canada
. The Pacific Flying Club was formed on July 14, 1965.
: 11
Cessna 172
: 9
Cessna 172R: 1
Cessna 172XP: 1
Cessna 172 Diesel: 1
Piper Warrior: 1
Piper Seneca: 2
Totals:
Single Engine Aircraft: 24
Multi-Engine Aircraft: 2
Pacific Flying Club has a state-of-the-art Al Sim MCC200 Level 5 Beechcraft King Air 200
Simulator for training. This advanced technology is utilized in all the courses and is the most advanced simulation available at Boundary Bay Airport. IFR renewal rides can now be done on this simulator saving a pilot time, money and concerns about icing levels and fog.
They also have a full motion Red Bird flight training device.
s. A crew of Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
s are also employed to maintain the heavily used fleet.
and Commercial pilot groundschool classes are offered at Pacific Flying Club. An online groundschool is also offered.
Groundschool runs continuously; students may join the first night of any subject area. Students may attend as many times as they wish at no added cost. Required texts and supplies may be purchased from the club.
Pacific Flying Club also has a partnership with Aerocourse, leaders in IFR and ATPL training. Together, Pacific Flying Club and Aerocourse offer a IFR groundschool that goes beyond a written examination preparation course and prepares you for your career or comprehensive IFR flying.
(BCIT) to provide the "Airline and Flight Operations - Commercial Pilot" diploma. The program allows the student to achieve a Commercial Pilots License, a Multi-Engine rating and a Instrument Rating
as well as obtaining a college diploma. The program starts in May of each year.
The program, started in 2002, has recently undergone changes and an update to the syllabus. It is delivered in four consecutive academic terms, with small breaks for holidays and flying time. Program length has been extended to 18 months in total duration, up from 16 months originally. This was partially for additional breaks and flying, allowing for the possibility of extended periods of inclement weather.
The British Columbia Institute of Technology
has recently constructed a $76 million dedicated Aerospace Technology Campus to serve the future demand for educational spots in an expanding industry. The campus opened in 2007, is 285000 square feet (26,477.4 m²), including a 43000 square feet (3,994.8 m²) hangar featuring a Westjet
Boeing
737-200.
Boundary Bay Airport
BCIT - Airline and Flight Operations - Program Information
Boundary Bay Airport
Boundary Bay Airport is located beside Boundary Bay and east of Ladner in Delta, British Columbia, Canada, south of Vancouver and close to the U.S. border. The airport, which opened 11 July 1983, serves mostly general aviation and includes facilities for aircraft maintenance, flight training,...
in Delta, BC. It is the largest flight school on the west coast of Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. The Pacific Flying Club was formed on July 14, 1965.
Fleet
Cessna 152Cessna 152
The Cessna 152 is an American two-seat, fixed tricycle gear, general aviation airplane, used primarily for flight training and personal use.-Development:...
: 11
Cessna 172
Cessna 172
The Cessna 172 Skyhawk is a four-seat, single-engine, high-wing fixed-wing aircraft. First flown in 1955 and still in production, more Cessna 172s have been built than any other aircraft.-Design and development:...
: 9
Cessna 172R: 1
Cessna 172XP: 1
Cessna 172 Diesel: 1
Piper Warrior: 1
Piper Seneca: 2
Totals:
Single Engine Aircraft: 24
Multi-Engine Aircraft: 2
Simulators
Pacific Flying Club has three flight simulators available for use.Pacific Flying Club has a state-of-the-art Al Sim MCC200 Level 5 Beechcraft King Air 200
Beechcraft Super King Air
The Beechcraft Super King Air family is part of a line of twin-turboprop aircraft produced by the Beech Aircraft Corporation . The King Air line comprises a number of model series that fall into two families: the Model 90 series, Model 100 series , Model 200 series and Model 300 series...
Simulator for training. This advanced technology is utilized in all the courses and is the most advanced simulation available at Boundary Bay Airport. IFR renewal rides can now be done on this simulator saving a pilot time, money and concerns about icing levels and fog.
They also have a full motion Red Bird flight training device.
Staff
Pacific flying club employs 22 flight instructorFlight instructor
A flight instructor is a person who teaches others to fly aircraft. Specific privileges granted to holders of a flight instructor qualification vary from country to country, but very generally, a flight instructor serves to enhance or evaluate the knowledge and skill level of an aviator in pursuit...
s. A crew of Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
An Aircraft maintenance engineer is a licenced person who carries out aircraft maintenance. This same title is used in a number of different counteries, including:*Aircraft maintenance engineer *Aircraft maintenance engineer...
s are also employed to maintain the heavily used fleet.
Booking
Pacific Flying Club has an online booking system which allows pilots to select their desired aircraft, instructor and time. Bookings can also be made in person or over the phone with dispatch.Groundschool
Private pilotPrivate Pilot
A private pilot is the holder of a Private Pilot License. They are able to fly to almost anywhere in the world, but are limited in the type of aircraft that they can fly...
and Commercial pilot groundschool classes are offered at Pacific Flying Club. An online groundschool is also offered.
Groundschool runs continuously; students may join the first night of any subject area. Students may attend as many times as they wish at no added cost. Required texts and supplies may be purchased from the club.
Pacific Flying Club also has a partnership with Aerocourse, leaders in IFR and ATPL training. Together, Pacific Flying Club and Aerocourse offer a IFR groundschool that goes beyond a written examination preparation course and prepares you for your career or comprehensive IFR flying.
Diploma Program
Pacific Flying Club partners with British Columbia Institute of TechnologyBritish Columbia Institute of Technology
The British Columbia Institute of Technology , is a public, coeducational, academic institution of higher education in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada. The polytechnic has five campuses located in the Metro Vancouver region, with the main campus in Burnaby...
(BCIT) to provide the "Airline and Flight Operations - Commercial Pilot" diploma. The program allows the student to achieve a Commercial Pilots License, a Multi-Engine rating and a Instrument Rating
Instrument rating
Instrument rating refers to the qualifications that a pilot must have in order to fly under IFR . It requires additional training and instruction beyond what is required for a Private Pilot certificate or Commercial Pilot certificate, including rules and procedures specific to instrument flying,...
as well as obtaining a college diploma. The program starts in May of each year.
The program, started in 2002, has recently undergone changes and an update to the syllabus. It is delivered in four consecutive academic terms, with small breaks for holidays and flying time. Program length has been extended to 18 months in total duration, up from 16 months originally. This was partially for additional breaks and flying, allowing for the possibility of extended periods of inclement weather.
The British Columbia Institute of Technology
British Columbia Institute of Technology
The British Columbia Institute of Technology , is a public, coeducational, academic institution of higher education in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada. The polytechnic has five campuses located in the Metro Vancouver region, with the main campus in Burnaby...
has recently constructed a $76 million dedicated Aerospace Technology Campus to serve the future demand for educational spots in an expanding industry. The campus opened in 2007, is 285000 square feet (26,477.4 m²), including a 43000 square feet (3,994.8 m²) hangar featuring a Westjet
WestJet
WestJet Airlines Ltd. is a Canadian low-cost carrier that provides scheduled and charter air service to 71 destinations in Canada, the United States, Mexico and the Caribbean. Founded in 1996, WestJet is currently the second largest Canadian air carrier, behind Air Canada, operating an average of...
Boeing
Boeing
The Boeing Company is an American multinational aerospace and defense corporation, founded in 1916 by William E. Boeing in Seattle, Washington. Boeing has expanded over the years, merging with McDonnell Douglas in 1997. Boeing Corporate headquarters has been in Chicago, Illinois since 2001...
737-200.
External links and references
Pacific Flying ClubBoundary Bay Airport
BCIT - Airline and Flight Operations - Program Information