Hopefully here's some pictures and light commentary!
First stop was at Prince Albert, SK, CYPA, for fuel and a break. Had to shoot a full approach.
Next stop was Churchill, MB, CYYQ, once again had to fly a full approach but managed to hit the 9000' runway with a 30kt headwind. Was a cold reception in Churchill! Jet fuel was $2.00/L or just over $8.00/USG, no AvGas available. Called the hotel, Tundra Inn, and they came and picked us up. Its about a 10 min ride from the airport to town. We got checked in, arranged for a guide in the morning, had supper and went to bed.
In the morning we started our tour at an old fort / battery site guarding the Churchill river. We also saw several Beluga whales.
Next was on the look for Polar Bears, we were a bit early for the main season but we did find a momma and cub that were hiding in the rocks. We were about 100 ft away.
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Churchill, MB (CYYQ) - Sept 2014
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Churchill, MB (CYYQ) - Sept 2014
On the way back we did come across an old plane that crash many years ago short of the airport.
Here's the local beach but not many bikini's..
That night it cleared up around midnight and we were given a great Northern Lights display.
Leaving Churchill
We were in the air at 10:00am Sunday for the trek back home. Planned on stopping at Thompson, CYTH, for a break and then Saskatoon, CYXE, for fuel and lunch before heading back to Medicine Hat, CYXH.
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Re: Churchill, MB (CYYQ) - Sept 2014
The rest of the trip was pretty uneventful as the cloud cleared about 80 miles out of Thompson.
It was a great trip and but always glad to be back home.
Doug Thompson
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