27. Headset and Lifejacket Rentals

Headsets are available for rent at a cost of $3.50 per Hobbs hour.

Lifejackets are available at at a cost of $2.00 per flight per lifejacket to members. If the lifejacket is returned with the seal broken and has to be recertified, the pilot is responsible for the recertification cost of $75.00..

28. Fuel Credits

Members fuelling aircraft at other airports must submit fuel receipts for credit and will be reimbursed at the Boundary Bay fuel rate paid by Pacific Flying Club.

29. Retail Merchandise and Food

The Club stocks a wide range of flying aids and accessories, monogrammed clothing and textbooks available at reasonable prices.

Coin operated vending machines with cold drinks and snacks are located in the Club lobby.

30. Telephones

Members may use the telephones in the lobby at any time. Telephones are located on the counter in dispatch and on the flight planning desk. Dial direct for local calls. Long distance calls will require Dispatch assistance. Members must use a calling card or call collect to use the long distance service.

31. Recreation and Kitchen Facilities

Members are welcome to use the fully equipped kitchen and to store lunch items in the refrigerator. Complementary spring water and coffee are also available.

Our upstairs lounge area has a pool table and foosball as well as comfortable chairs for relaxation or study.

32. Club Activities

Members of the Club are invited to participate in monthly pilot information sessions (between September and May.) Members are also invited to join other activities such as our Spring fly-out with destinations such as Reno, summer fly-out golf tournament and our annual Wing-Ding graduation party.

33. Student Advising

Instructors are available to answer questions over the telephone or in person. Financing queries can be directed to the General Manager. Students may at any time meet with the Director of Flight Operations or the General Manager to discuss future courses, career path choices or any other concerns that may arise.

34. First Aid

First Aid kits are located in the photocopy room in the lobby. Alert Dispatch at the main desk to any first aid needs and a qualified attendant will be called to assist you. Each aircraft is equipped with a first aid kit.

35. Financing

The Air Transport Association of Canada (ATAC) offers an aviation financing programme in association with lending institutions. Students who plan to do their private license and/or beyond may qualify for a student loan through this programme.

The British Columbia Student Assistance Programme (BCSAP) also invites students pursuing their commercial licence to apply for loan assistance. Students wishing to access this financing must be enrolled as full time students.

Please contact Patricia Kennedy for further details regarding financing.