EAA Chapter 266


	Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 266 Montreal, Canada

SIXTH INTERNATIONAL PRECISION FLYING AND NAVIGATION EXERCISE OF LACHUTE - SEPTEMBER 29, 2007

On a beautiful fall day and in a general good spirit, the 6th "Lachute International Air Rally" organized by EAA Chapter 266 and COPA Flight 118 was held Saturday, September 29.

The 100 miles course took the participants from Lachute to Lachute. Pictures identifying the turning points were handed over as well as magnetic headings to follow. The location of another series of pictures had to be marked on the map. Participants were timed against the ground speed that they had selected. Nothing very complicated but it took a bit of organization in the cockpit and some observation skill. The quality of the landings was rated by (impartial) judges.

Twelve teams entered the event. The winners, ex aequo, were David Rancourt from Sherbrooke, flying a Hummelbird and Karl Hartlen/Georges Bourguignon of St Lazare in a Maule M4. However it is worth noting that David had no navigator/observer to help him, and must have had a challenge unfolding the map and pictures in his tiny cockpit. Bravo!

Another interesting point is that the best marks for landing went to two tail draggers: the Champion flown by J.Bannon and JP Chartrand and…the Hummelbird!

Given the apparent satisfaction of the participants we just might consider organizing a 7th Rally next Year. Watch for it!

Many thanks to the new administration at Lachute Airport and to Dicom our traditional sponsor.

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For info about the next annual "Precision Flying and Navigation Exercise", you can contact François Vrana, 450-562-1330, or email Lachute.Aviation@eaa266.org or Michel Moreau: 514-694 2129, mjmorea@eaa266.org

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