BCGA (COPA 194) Fly-Out & Hangar BBQ - March 26th - B.C. General Aviation Association (BCGA)

BCGA (COPA 194) Fly-Out & Hangar BBQ - March 26th

3/15/2016

The BC General Aviation Association (COPA 194) is pleased to announce its first Fly-Out & BBQ
Saturday March 26th 2016

EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO BOTH EVENTS
THE BBQ / HANGAR PARTY WILL HAPPEN RAIN OR SHINE

Please RSVP For Updates

The Fly-Out Destination is Tofino / Vargas Island
WEATHER ALTERNATE DESTINATIONS ARE:
1. Gillies Bay (CYGB)
2. Pemberton (CYPS)
3. Merritt (CAD5)

(Final destination will be emailed to those that RSVP'd by 0600 on March 26th)

Fly-Out

Weather permitting we will all meet at the Tofino Airport (CYAZ) at 1000. From Tofino we will be flying to Vargas Island and landing on the beach where we will enjoy a bonfire, great company and an endless horizon.

RECOMMENDED VARGAS ARRIVAL PROCEDURE

For those members that are not comfortable flying into the Vargas Beach we will plan to have you leave your planes in Tofino and catch a "lift" with someone who will be landing on the beach.
(No man/woman shall be left behind)

At 1400 we will depart Vargas via. Tofino and return to your home airport an you will have ample time to put your plane to bed before the real festivities begin.

** If due to weather we are unable to get to Vargas, the alternate fly-out destinations will be: Pemberton (CYPS), Merritt (CAD5) or Gillies Bay Texada Island (CYGB). The final destination will be announced at 0600 on March 26th.***

Hangar Party/BBQ

The hangar party will begin at 6pm at the Pitt Meadows Airport Apron 5 Hangar #45 (See Map).
Once your plane is tucked in for the night please join us for a hangar party/bbq. There will be food on the grill, beverages in the cooler with great tunes and new friends. Please bring a few dollars for the BCGA donation jar.

- Hamburgers, Hot Dogs & Snacks will be provided by the BCGA.
- Bring your own alcoholic beverages.
- If you want to bring a dish to share we will graciously accept.

(The hangar party will happen regardless of weather and regardless if we end up doing the fly-out portion)

At the hangar party we will also be celebrating our new status as COPA Flight #194.

Accommodations

For those of you who are from out of town or plan to indulge a little more than others you will be welcome to spend the night at the hangar. It is heated and has a full bathroom. Just bring a ground pad and a sleeping bag. We will also arrange for there to be space to park your aircraft outside if you plan on flying in and spending the night.

For those of you who are a little more classy than the rest of us there is a Ramada just down the road.

See y'all there!

12 Comments

Cynthia R Prescott

1/18/2016 18:58:32

Trip will depend on weather conditions and advice from Instructor.
I have no experience landing at Vargas Island nor in Tofino Airport.
Reason for max 200 Lbs is because assuming to have 70 USGal Avgas plus copilot.

sharon toorenburgh

2/18/2016 18:50:20

I've landed at Vargas several times and its GREAT!

Texada is also a good destination. A short walk/hike and you're at a beautiful beach.

Rick Church link

3/4/2016 14:58:16

I have been to Vargas many times. Great place and easy spot to get in and out of if you time the tides right.
Rick

Gerald Beaudoin

3/9/2016 07:50:45

I hope to attend. I will be flying from CYQU. Would appreciate a lift to the beach as I dont think it will be suitable for my C310.

Penny C.

3/24/2016 17:28:33

We are flying out from CYCW and would prefer to meet up with others prior to landing in Tofino/Vargas. Would anyone like to meet up in CYCW or CYPK ?

Ryan

3/24/2016 17:29:53

I will be leaving from YPK around 0830
604-312-9900

Penny & Jeff

3/24/2016 21:32:23

Ryan, it would be awesome if we could hook up with you in Pitt. Our number is 604-798-7175.

Ton du Crocq

3/24/2016 20:11:53

Looking forward to see everybody.
We will be departing YXX direct Salt Spring Port Renfrew along thecoast, West Coast Trail up to Tofino

Gerard

3/24/2016 22:50:47

If I make it, I'll be a little later than most - probably with my high speed J3. I should be able to take part in shuffling people back and forth if needed; but of course, only 1 at a time, so rather inefficient. I'll do what I can.
Doubting I'll be able to do the hangar party due to family commitments.

BC General Aviation

3/25/2016 01:15:05

Good Morning Everyone!

This email is going out to everyone that has RSVP'd to the Fly-Out and/or the Hangar BBQ on Saturday.

At this time we have 48 people RSVPd for the Fly-Out and 47 for the Hangar BBQ. There are a total of 23 aircraft that plan on landing on Vargas Island and 4 aircraft that will go as far as Tofino.

Fly Out
We are monitoring the weather. So far it is looking like Saturday will be nice in the Lower Mainland but there is a chance of showers for the West Coast of Vancouver Island. Our first choice is to fly to Vargas Island but if weather does not allow for this our backup destinations in order of preference are:

1. Gillies Bay
2. Pemberton
3. Merritt

We will send another email on Friday evening to those that RSVPd with an update and the final call will be made around 0630 on Saturday morning.

The Fly-Out Plan
Originally we said that we would all meet in Tofino. Due to the large number of aircraft attending we feel that it is unnecessary to cause chaos at Tofino airport only to all leave at the same time and fly to Vargas (11nm from Tofino).

The plan is that everyone will fly directly to Vargas Island and meet there around 10:00-10:30.

REVIEW THE RECOMMENDED ARRIVAL PROCEDURE INTO VARGAS

Those of you that have indicated that you only want to go as far as Tofino and catch a ride to Vargas (6 people in 4 aircraft) should arrive in Tofino by 10:00am.

Ryan and Rick will stop and pick up a few passengers and drop them off at Vargas then return for the rest of you. We will only be accommodating shuttles to Vargas for those that have already indicated that they need a ride via RSVP before 0000lcl March 25th.

We will hopefully be able to light a fire at Vargas or any of the other destinations. If you wish to put a snack on the fire (Marshmallows, wieners etc.... please bring your own.

We will depart around 1330 and return to the Lower Mainland.

The Hangar Party / BBQ Plan (Rain or Shine)
Once your aircraft is safely tucked in you are invited to join us for a Hangar Party / BBQ at the Pitt Meadows Airport (Hangar 45, Apron 5 / 18300 Ford Road Pitt Meadows).

If you are from out of town and plan on spending the night at the hangar you will be able to park your aircraft in front of the hangar (there are no tie downs).

The BCGA will be providing some non-alcoholic beverages as well as hamburgers and hot dogs. Please feel free to bring something to share if you wish (not mandatory). Also, please bring any alcoholic beverages that you plan on drinking.

At the BBQ we will enjoy each others company, camaraderie, music and food. We will also be celebrating the BC General Aviation Association's inaugural event as well as our new status as COPA Flight 194.

Things To Bring to the Party

1. Yourselves.
2. An exaggerated story or two.
3. You own booze.
4. A camping chair
5. Something to share (Optional)
6. A few $$ for the BCGA fundraising box or for a BCGA T-Shirt or Hat (Optional)
( T-Shirts - $20 / Hats - $30)
7. If you plan on spending the night bring a ground mat, sleeping bag and a towel

We are really looking forward to seeing you all. If you have any questions do not hesitate to email info@bcaviation.ca

Next update expected Friday Evening.

Peter Timm

3/25/2016 20:22:44

Trip dependent on weather - low cloud in mountains would delay departure.

BC General Aviation

3/25/2016 20:28:59

Peter, we just sent you the latest update. We will send one more update around 7am. The alternate destination is Gillies Bay.