Explorer Flight Missions: Touring Canada
This month’s theme is Touring Canada. We are checking out CYZF, CYYQ, CYQB, CYYT, and CYBA. Curated by Alexander | TPC4145.
You can fly these on your own or get a group going - it’s up to you. Make sure you choose an appropriate aircraft and conduct proper flight planning. Let the adventure begin!
To get the Explorer server role (access to Explorers DISCORD channel) and 500 TPC Points for each flight:
Fly to or from any of the airports on this list.
Leave a comment on this post with the ICAO code of the airport you flew into. Feel free to share more details about your flight, if you’d like.
Post a pic from your flight in screenshots channel on DISCORD.
1. CYZF: Yellowknife Airport
If you want to see the Northern Lights on your visit to Canada, this is the place to go for your virtual fight. You are far enough north were the light pollution will most likely not effect you. Therefore, you can see the entirety of the Northern Lights.
Charts & airport info: HERE
2. CYYQ: Churchill Airport
The airport serves the town of Churchill and the surrounding region. Churchill Airport was originally part of the Fort Churchill military installation built by the United States Army Air Force. Beware: polar bears roam free around this area…
Charts & airport info: HERE
3. CYQB: Jean Lesage International Airport
The airport was opened in 1939. Beginning in 2006, it underwent a modernization process to increase capacity and enhance passenger service. This airport serves Quebec City.
Fun Fact: The airport charges an Airport Improvement Fee to each passenger, it is amongst the highest in Canada at $35 per passenger.
Charts & airport info: HERE
4. CYYT: Saint John's International Airport
In 1939, it was felt that a permanent airfield defense facility was needed. On 1 April, 1946, the airport became a civilian operation under the jurisdiction of the Canadian Department of Transport. From the 1946 to 2006, there were nonstop, year-round flights to Europe.
Charts & airport info: HERE
5. CYBA: Banff Airport
After being closed for some time, this field was reopened in 2007. This field allows one to discover the mountainous terrain from within the valleys. It also can make for a screenshot that may be worthy of winning the contest during certain hours of the day.
Charts & airport info: HERE
