Yellowknife group meeting

The first "Flight to Yellowknife" meeting took place on Saturday at the Big Ridge Brewpub. Our next meeting is in 3 weeks' time:  Saturday:  February 22nd at 12h00 in Chilliwack.  We meet for Lunch and then gather in Gary Atkin's Hangar for Planning and Map layout. Everyone with an interest in the flight should be there. See you there guys.

 

Gravel Bar and Sand Bar Landings with Brunch at Rowena Golf Course

First of February marked a small adventure flight from CSK8 to Rowena Sandpiper Golfcourse Landing Strip.  Along the way , we got to experience  low level flying and landings on the gravel and sandbars between Mission and Chilliwack. Len and Elke flew in the Piper Vagabond, James Shepherd and Heidi flew in the Rans Coyote, Gary Morical and Ann and Sharon and Darrel joined us at Rowena's Restaurant for a yummy Brunch.  Worth a cold and crisp February winter flight and get together. 

Notice Heidi holding something in her hand?  It is a token for her first gravel bar landing, given to her from Sharon.  Heidi just finished her Commercial License.  So proud we are having such accomplished and fun pilots in our Pacific Pilots Group!

 

From Lower Mainland Area to Yellowknife Flight July 26th to August 09th

Aviation News Journal Magazine is proud to be documenting this summer cross country flight with Pilots from the Lower Mainland in their light sports aircraft.

We are hosting our first meeting next Saturday February 1st at the Big Ridge Brew Restaurant , Surrey at 1800.

Joel Ellis will be bringing the maps, schedules .  Let's discuss this amazing trip.

Special treat:  ANJ has managed to connect with Buffalo Airways and we are going to
have a hangar tour and meet Joe and Mikey!!

Please call Elke at ANJ for more details: 604.897.4749   or email: elke@aviationnewsjournal.com

See you there!

Cross Country to Yellowknife

Some of you may know that Joel Ellis is planning a flight to Yellowknife in the summer. Several of our group are considering joining Joel. He would like anyone who would like to go to join the flight. Because Joel does not have large fuel tanks, he will be deciding the routing. More later.

Hi James,

I think I want to fly through Jasper on the way home, but the route UP is as below so far:

July 26th to August 9th, 2014

CSK8 - CYPS Pemberton
CYPS - CYLI  Lillooet
CYLI - CAQ4   Springhouse
CAQ4 - CYQZ   Quesnel
CYQZ - CYXS  Prince George
CYXS - CYZY  Mackenzie
CYZY - CYDQ   Dawson Creek
CBD3 - CYPE  Peace River
CYPE - CFX4   Manning
CFX4 - CYOJ High Level
CYOJ - CYHY  Hay River
CYHY - CYZF  Yellowknife

I will be flying for no more than 2 hours between airports, and I cruise about 76 kts (slightly conservative to add some safety factor) in no wind conditions.

I haven't broken the trip into days yet, but expect it to be quite leisurely as I will stay put for anything less than stellar weather.

Cheers,

Joel

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Powell River

Some of the group flew to Powell River at the weekend for lunch at Julie's by the airport. Weather was cold but bright with a few clouds that we could fly under, over, or around.

King George Group Xmas Lunch

It was good to see some of the old faces. The backbone of our flying group. Merry Christmas everybody.

Xmas lunch 2013

It's that time again Boys and girls. We are planning the King George flying group Christmas Lunch. Date is Sunday December 15th  at the Big Ridge Pub on 152nd. Noon until 2 pm or whenever you want to leave. As always, Dutch Treat and everyone is welcome. The more the merrier. The Pub management has promised us seating for 40 and better positioning than last year so I would appreciate some feedback on attendance. I will be sending reminders in the next couple of weeks.

Taking advantage of a break in the weather.

Some of the guys were out this weekend after the fog finally lifted. Chilliwack was of course packed. Let's hope for more nice weather before the end of the season.

 

 

STOL Fly-in

King George is hosting a STOL Fly-in September 15th. Everyone welcome. Arnold will be firing up the Barbeque  from 11.00 to 14.00.  See you there.