[Steve N.]

As most of you are aware, the Gerard McHale Memorial Jet Rally will be held at the Princeton (BC) Regional Airport on September 17-20, 2009 (Thursday - Sunday). The actual event, open to spectators, is slated for Saturday and Sunday, but we also have the airport and NOTAM for Thursday and Friday (prior) as well. These days will be used for test flying and/or warming up your thumbs. Note that Bart will be there and we’ll have a Notam for Wednesday the 16th should anyone wish to arrive early.

The event is open to all ducted fan and turbine-powered jets. Please no foamie or park flyer jets during event hours. MAAC and AMA rules will be enforced while we are at the site. AMA members will require proof of waiver. Landing fees are.... $10 for Club Members and $20 for non-club members.

We would like to get an idea of how many pilots and jets will be there, so please respond to this thread if (and what days) you plan to attend. Check this thread often should more info become available as we get closer to the event!

NOTE: Just a heads up.... BC is experiencing one of the worst forest fire seasons in recent history. As it looks now, we should still be able to proceed with the rally. However, plans may have to change depending on the situation and airport activity at the time.

For those not familiar with it, Princeton, BC is a 3-hour drive east Vancouver and is located at the junction of Highway 3 and Highway 5A. We have the use of a 4000 x75 foot full-scale asphalt runway with unrestricted airspace. There is on-site Dry Camping for pilots and crew only. A variety of Motels and Restaurants are within 3 km of the flying site.

[Steve N.]

Just a note if you’re you're wondering about accommodations.... Most guys stay at the former Best Western or at the Villager Inn. I’m not sure about the old BW, but if you book at the Villager, mention my name and/or that you’re a jet rally guy for a bit of a discount.

Canadas Best Value Inn & Suites (downtown…. formerly Best Western)
http://www.americasbestvalueinn.com/...5&rcode=GCPPCG
169 No. 3 Highway
Princeton, BC VOX 1WO
Phone: 250-295-3537
Fax : 250-295-3547

Villager Inn (downtown… staggering distance from the new Brown Bridge Pub)
http://home.cablerocket.com/~villager/
P.O. Box 160 (Vermillion Ave @ Hwy 3)
Princeton, B.C. V0X 1W0
(250) 295-6996 or 1-877-250-6996
Fax: (250) 295-3667

Others are listed at http://www.canpages.ca/business/BC/p...71-419600.html

[AlW]

Hi Steve,
I will be there Thursday shortly after noon and will be staying through Sunday. I will have the correct wings this time! Al Watson.

[bob1393]

Hi Steve - Carol and I will arrive on Wed. and stay through Sun.

Bob

[Guest]

Hi Steve,
Hoping to be there Thursday, if work doesn't allow though I'll be there around noon on Friday.
Kingcat will be there.
Raptor and Super Bandit are ready for maiden's,
Liberty sport jet will be there for display.

[Pauld]

Originally Posted by bob1393

Hi Steve - Carol and I will arrive on Wed. and stay through Sun.

Bob

Bob,

I know you don't have a lot of car space but I would bring your Elan that you have for sale. Good chance there will be some interest.

C U There

[akb]

Hi Steve
I will be there and Jean maybe there if we can get a dogsitter for Mickey (our little 9 month old). Will probably have 3 aircraft, Elan, Kingcat and Eurosport. Will arrive Wednesday afternoon.

See ya
Alan

[bob1393]

Hi Paul - I plan to bring the Elan to Princeton. I brought both the Elan and the R54 last May as I borrowed my neighbor's van and could fit both in there. I'm going to try and borrow it again and bring both planes again.

Bob

[Youngguy]

Should be there on wednesday and will stay through to Sunday.

Im planning to come friday night, or sat morning for one night. Looking forward to it!