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2025 Rust Remover Update

The plans for the ever popular VFC Rust Remover, scheduled for May 3, 2025, are on short final.  It’s time to shake off the winter rust and get ready for spring flying.  Our seminar qualifies for Transport Canada’s two year recurrent training requirement.  No pre-registration is required but we would appreciate a heads up if you are interested in attending.  You can use the Contact Us form on this website or via the VFC Facebook page.  If you plan to drive, we are located at the Vernon airport, 6210 Tronson Road.  If you are planning to fly in, the VFC clubhouse is on the edge of the ramp, just north of the Compass Rose..

The cost for the attendees is $40 which includes morning coffee with treats and a delicious lunch.  If you have any questions, please use our Contact Form on this website or through the VFC Facebook page.

2025 Schedule to be announced, but likely similar to 2024 schedule shown below.

Friday May 3, 2024

The day  before the Rust Remover seminar, the VFC will be hosting an Evening Social.  Doors will open at 1700 with a meal at 1800 in the VFC airport clubhouse.  Pulled Pork on a bun with salad and dessert will be provided at $10 per person.  All VFC members and Rust Remover attendees are invited.

Saturday May 4, 2024

Registration for the Rust Remover seminar will take place in the VFC clubhouse from 0800 to 0845.  The cost is $35 which includes morning coffee with treats and a lunch time meal.  Please have your pilot license available.  The seminar starts at 0900.

Topics To Be Covered

  • Pilot Decision Making
  • Weather, Flight Planning and Communications
  • Kelowna Airspace, Issues and Procedures
  • Health and the Aging Pilot
  • How to Smoothly and Safely Enter / Exit Canada
  • Kelly Collins Aviation. Class 1 Flying Instructor
  • Andrew Graham, FIC Nav Canada, Kamloops
  • NavCanada ATC Kelowna
  • Dr. Ebert, Canadian Aviation Medical Examiner
  • Canadian Border Services Agency

Our 2023 Rust Remover was well attended, in spite of what seemed to be the worst weather day in May.  Unable to fly, most everyone drove in. About ninety pilots went home with their logbooks showing currency for another two years.

Any and all pilots who may have missed this years event, remember that the Vernon Flying Club Rust Remover has always been very interesting and successful, drawing pilots from all over BC.

We hope to see you in 2024.  Thank you.