A diverse group of GA pilots from North America and Europe, flying Cessna 172s, a turbo Maule on floats, a Piper TriPacer, a Pilatus PC-12, and more, gathered in Canada in August for a week of competitive flying. The fliers covered 2,200 nautical miles, visiting Hudson Bay, Maine, New Brunswick, and Quebec. The rally has been held every summer since 2001. This year’s rally was unique, organizers said, for its North Canadian experience, hospitality from the Cree Communities, and the successful cross-border experience into Maine. The 2006 rally, to be held Aug. 3-12, will launch in Minnesota and will take pilots to remote territories of Ontario, Quebec and Labrador. A documentary about this year’s event is scheduled to be shown on Canada’s TSN channel on Nov. 12.
International Air Rally Draws 38 Aircraft
Key Takeaways:
- A diverse group of General Aviation (GA) pilots from North America and Europe participate in an annual competitive flying rally, a tradition held every summer since 2001.
- This year's August rally covered 2,200 nautical miles across Canada (including Hudson Bay, New Brunswick, and Quebec) and into Maine, notable for its North Canadian experience, hospitality from Cree Communities, and successful cross-border operations.
- The 2006 rally is scheduled for August 3-12, launching from Minnesota and exploring remote territories in Ontario, Quebec, and Labrador; a documentary about this year's event will air on TSN on November 12.
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