John Gibbons wrote:

Paul,

Perhaps a little off topic but still aviation related. Could you please post it for me and if any one is interested they could respond off list.
Thanks.

PS - I have had a 182 on these beaches before, they fit fine.

                                                                                                   March 8th 2005
Hello Fellow Aviator,

 This in an invitation to attend a fly out to Vargas and Nootka Islands. The invitation is open to anyone, so please pass it on to your aviation friends.

Right now the plans are quite flexible but the target date is April 23rd with a rain / fog / wind date of May 07th. The initial plan is to fly into Vargas during the morning low tide. Explore the
beach as the tide rises, and then after the runway has been washed (low tide) we would partake of some aviation games, spot landings, flour bombing and what have you. Suggestions are welcome. After
the flying a barbecue  and potluck dinner around the campfire. Camping on the beach under your wing, what could be better? Next morning we flock up to Nootka Island and spend the day exploring. Of
course, if time were limited you would be welcome to attend any part of the weekend.

As you may already know, Vargas Island is now a Provincial Park. Some park areas are off limits to aircraft, Barclay Sound, the Brooks Peninsula etc. but not Vargas Island yet. This gives us a great
opportunity to demonstrate to BC Parks the value of allowing aviation into these areas, by spending a few hours of the weekend doing a beach clean up. On the afternoon low tide, we would fly out
whatever garbage we can collect to the park headquarters at the Tofino airport. Despite the rumors of newly introduced landing fees at YAZ, the fees apply only to commercial aircraft, not to us.
With luck, this will strike a repore with the Parks branch that might enable us to get access to some of the restricted areas in the future.

If you are interested in attending please e-mail me back a reply including the following information:

   Name.
   Aircraft registration.
   Number attending.
   Day or days you plan to attend.
   Any spare seats available.
   Any spare capacity for extra gear.
   Suggestions for flying events.
   Comments or questions.

Again, please pass this on to your friends as the more the merrier.


John and Roxie Gibbons                                      jorogi@shaw.ca
Northside Hangars                                               250.642.5570
Victoria, B.C.
Cessna 140 CF SMV

 
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