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2 The Catalina Preservation Society Volunteer Orientation Handbook Contact Information ………………………………...... ………………………………………..p. 19 ………………………………...... ………………………………………..p. Information Contact 18 p. ………………………………………………..……...... ……………………………………… F.A.Q. 16 Floats...... p. of Operation Emergency 16 Gear)...... p. Gear (Nose Landing the of Operation Emergency 15 Wheels)...... p. Gear (Main Landing the of Operation Emergency 14 Wheels)...... p. Gear (Main Landing the of Operation Emergency 13 Catalina…………………………………...... ………….…………………p. PBY the Roles of 12 History...... p. PBY Catalina CF PBY Catalina 9 ...... p. History Brief PBY Catalina 6 ……………………………………………………...... …………….…………………p. Training...... 7 ...... p. Opportunity Volunteer 6 …………………...... ………………….……….p. Expect...... to What 5 ………………………………………...... ……………………….…….p. Volunteer a Becoming 5 Society...……...... …………………………………………………….…p. the at Volunteering 4 Membership...... p. 2 …………………………...... ……………………………………………...... p. Society the About 2 ...... p. Welcome THIS BOOKLET IN YOU FIND: WILL CommitteeChair Volunteer Sincerely, you. with very you We’re pleased joiningand are us look toworkingforward nity. ain tance variety ofarea withinthe Society and commu-inthe out andCatalina.the PBY valuableaviation Volunteers assis- provide Volunteers Our range teens fromsharetoretirees all loveand a of experience enjoyable for visitors.our all quality educational vide interactivetours, exhibitsa safeand and to Welcome
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F.A.Q. ABOUT THE SOCIETY
Q: Do I have to be a Member of the Society to Volunteer? In November of 2010 Robert Dyck bought PBY CF-UAW from Buf- A: Yes, it is Society policy that all volunteers must be members of falo Airways in Yellowknife, NT, Canada. With Russ Popel as his the Society. FO they flew the Catalina home to Victoria.
Q: How do I become a Member of the Society? In 2011 a group of six aviation enthusiasts began The Catalina A: Membership in the Society is available ONLINE ONLY at Preservation Society as the supporting organization for PBY-5A www.pbycatalina.com C-FUAW.
Q: Are memberships and Donations Tax Deductable? TCPS Founding Directors A: Yes, the Society emails a PayPal Membership or Donation
receipt at the time of payment Robert Dyck - Retired Commercial Pilot - PBY Canso Owner Derwyn Ross - Retired Commercial Pilot Q: Are Student Memberships Free? Raymond Williams - AME A: Yes, Student membership in the Society is free until the age of Charles Ellsworth - Retired Commercial Pilot 19 years James Vissers - Active Commercial Pilot Gordon Wirth - Retired Commercial Pilot - Lawyer
Q: Can I get to the Our Goal Society office To purchase and preserve C-FUAW in the fine airworthy condition with Victoria City it is in today. Transit?
A: Yes! City Transit drops off just across the street. Follow the city bus map on the right
Our Mission is to Stimulate the imagination of a broad audience by showcasing PBY Catalina C-FUAW to the public “Bringing Life to Yesterdays PBY Catalina”
Our Vision is to “Inspire the imaginations of all by allowing every- The Catalina Preservation Society Volunteer Orientation Handbook Orientation Volunteer Society Preservation The Catalina one the opportunity to view, tour, crew or pilot C-FUAW helping Handbook Orientation Volunteer Society Preservation Catalina The
in its preservation for all to enjoy
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side. Repeatwillsamelatch down. operationgear for onopposite leaverfirmly onthePush outtostraightenstrut the and gearthe inpivot the point strut. the endlever outboard ofthe into strutlocated the socket abovejust ofhandle end With lever the supported theguide by bolt, the endlever ofthe dle over bolt the providedonthe keel. auxiliary sideprovidedwheelaccessindoor the well,and engage han- the insertemergencyfirstdo this, “DOWN the supportand struts main latch gear downthe position.in the To emergency “DOWNthe Use toeach side. grees airplane theapproximatelygear Work rocking down by 14de- mainwheelthe turnwellshandleand 1/4 turn. locksthe mainwheel Release pullingup by out “T” handle atthe the position. “DOWN”in lower attempt,second not does onthe leave gear handlelocked “UP” handle to lowerrepeat position and attempt gearto If gear. Ifgage. gagelicpressure lbs above1000 shows return pressure, gear whenfails handleIf toloweris down,pushedcheck hydrau-
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