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Embarking on a journey to become a pilot is a thrilling and challenging adventure, and Nicholas Cooper’s story is a testament to that. Currently enrolled in the BCIT and Pacific Flying Club (PFC) partnership program, Nicholas has made significant strides toward his dream of flying professionally. Here’s a closer look at his inspiring journey, training milestones, and advice for aspiring pilots. To read the transcript article, click here.

Nicholas Cooper’s Journey with BCIT and Pacific Flying Club

My passion for aviation started from quite a young age when I was flying between Prince George and Vancouver regularly enough on regional q4 100; I always had the opportunity to go into the flight deck and talk to the pilots. So, since then, I’ve always had a passion for aviation.

So I started my career, or flying career, back in 2022 when I took my first familiarization flight, and from that day, I knew that it was a career that I was interested in and wanted to pursue. To read the transcript article, click here.

An interview with BCIT airline and Flight Operations Program graduate Nick Williams.

Meet Clark Duimel, a leader in Canadian flight training with years of experience shaping the aviation industry. 2005, he was honoured with the prestigious David Charles Abramson Flight Instructor Safety Award.

Clark has earned an excellent reputation as a Class 1 Instructor, Pilot Examiner for Transport Canada, and Authorized Person. He played a crucial role in developing the BCIT Airline & Flight Operations program and designing the training regimen for this respected diploma. Join us as we share his insights and passion for flight!

Interview with Clark Duimel

Gavin Niblock’s BCIT/PFC Experience

Gavin Niblock, a Vancouver native, always knew he wanted to become a pilot. Reflecting on his early dreams, Gavin says, “I knew I wanted to become a pilot when I was very young. Around six years old.” Fast-forward to May 2023, when Gavin started the BCIT/PFC program..

Boundary Bay Airshow 2024

Pacific Flying Club is a proud sponsor of the Boundary Bay Airshow 2024. The Show was a great success on Saturday, July 13, with spectacular performances and displays.

Do you want to learn to fly? You can start as a private student, get your private pilot license, commercial pilot license and the ratings you need and find other jobs to accrue your hours…. Read More

Interview with our flight instructor, Annika Sun

There are many roads to becoming a commercial pilot to work in the commercial industry, right? So you can start privately through a flying club like Pacific Flying Club as a private student, get your private pilot license, commercial pilot license and the ratings you need and find other jobs to accrue your hours…. Read More

Do you want to become a pilot? Interview with our instructor, Derek Strangway

My name’s Derek. I’m a multi-engine and IFR instructor here at Pacific Flying Club, and I’ve been with the Club for a little over two years now, working in both the single-engine and the multi-engine department. But I’ve been at Pacific Flying Club between being a student and an instructor for about nine years… Read More

AL SIM ALX Flight Simulator Session

The ALSim ALX is our most advanced simulator at our facilities. This state-of-the-art simulator offers up to four classes of aircraft. From single and multi-engine piston aircraft to turboprop-type aircraft up to medium size jet-type aircraft (generic B737/A320)… Read More

Conversation with one of our students, Alexander Chizikov, about getting his Pilot’s License

I began my education just around two years ago. I had my private pilot license when applying to the program and could transition that license into the program itself. Over the past two years, I have acquired my commercial pilot’s license, and my multi-engine… Read More

What is a Familiarization Flight?

Experience a 30-40 minutes flight from the right seat of a Cessna 152 or 172. You will take off from Boundary Bay Airport and fly over the White Rock area. And here is the exciting part — the flight instructor will let you take control of the aircraft to feel what it’s like to fly a plane! … Read More

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