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.

Squamish Fly-in

There was a good turnout for the Squamish Fly-in this weekend. Several of the king George group flew in. The weather was great.

The Comox Air Show was well attended by a number of pilots from King George. The weather looked much worse than it was , so the flight up to Comox was uneventful.

There were some war birds as well as GA aircraft on display. It was definitely worth the trip.
This was the first Air Show at Comox  in 8 years so it was very well attended.

Comox  Airshow was very well attended by a number of King George pilots.

The Airshow could almost rival the Abbottsford  air show for attendance. It was the fist airshow
in 8 years at Comox.