Churchill, MB (CYYQ) - Sept 2014
Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2014 2:43 pm
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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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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