Join FlyOutGroup on an incredible cross-border adventure to the Pacific Northwest! This is your chance to experience mountain flying, island-hopping, and international operations all in one trip.
The trip begins on Thursday, July 17, when we set off from San Carlos en route to Seattle’s downtown Boeing Field (BFI) airport. On the flight up, you’ll experience mountain flying as you cross the Siskiyou Range, overflying the beautiful Trinity Alps and navigating around Mt. Shasta. On arrival into Seattle, you’ll learn to navigate the complex Seattle airspace, which is shared by a major international airport, busy Class Delta airports, and multiple military bases. We’ll spend the afternoon enjoying the summer weather in downtown Seattle.
The following morning, we’ll depart for the San Juan Islands, landing at beautiful airports like Friday Harbor (FHR), Orcas Island (ORS), and Lopez Island (S31). Pilots will gain experience flying over water and learning to mitigate the risks of a water landing. After lunch, grab your passport for a quick flight across the United States/Canada border, where we’ll land at one of the busiest airports in Canada – Vancouver International Airport (CYVR)! Clear customs, and the evening is yours.
Saturday brings experience flying around British Columbia, where you have the chance to fly through the stunning Coast Mountains north of Vancouver, or venture up the fjords surrounding Victoria Island. In the afternoon, we’ll return to the US, where you’ll clear customs before setting off to Portland for the night (PDX). Don’t miss the chance to circle the 14000’ Mt. Rainier on the way south!
The final day of the trip allows you to depart at your leisure. You can visit the Evergreen Air and Space Museum in McMinnville (MMV) or spend time flying over Crater Lake. We’ll return to San Carlos by early evening, capping off an incredible four days of flying!
Itinerary:
Thursday, July 17:
Depart San Carlos in the AM
Lunch at your leisure
Arrive Boeing Field – Seattle (BFI) mid-afternoon
Friday, July 18:
San Juan Island Hopping (AM)
Lunch – Roche Harbor
Fly to Vancouver (CYVR) – arrive mid-afternoon
Saturday, July 19:
Depart Vancouver for Canada exploring – 9:00 AM
Lunch – Victoria Airport
Border crossing mid-afternoon
Arrive Portland International Airport (PDX) early evening
Sunday, July 20:
Depart at your leisure
Hotels:
The suggested hotels are as follows:
Pilot Requirements:
All participants must have a valid, unexpired passport and FCC Radio Station License at the time of the trip. Pilots must be able to enter Canada.
Cost:
The trip is billed by SCFC at aircraft Hobbs time and the instructor’s daily rate. The rough estimated costs below are per person, and assume two people sharing the airplane and CFI costs.
CFI: 2 daily rates @ $800/day = $1,600
Airplane: 8 Hobbs hours @ $275/hr = $2,200
Lodging: 3 nights @ $200/night = $600
Estimated total cost: $4400 (excludes food, incidentals, ride-share at destinations without rental cars, etc.)
Deposit:
There is a $500 per person deposit to ensure interest. This deposit will be applied towards aircraft and instructor time. All pilots will be paired with an SCFC CFI in an SCFC Aircraft. The deposit is refundable if you withdraw from the trip with at least five days notice.
Aircraft rental and instructor time will be billed upon the completion of the trip.
Registration:
If you are interested in this trip, contact your CFI if you’re currently training. (Student pilots are welcome!) If you are not training, please send an email to [email protected] to express your interest. You may also sign up below.
