Jan 18, 2020 Cross the Rockies CYVR - CYYC 2200-0100z

[Brad Crockett]

The Vancouver and Edmonton FIRs are co-hosting "Cross The Rockies" on Saturday January 18, 2020.

 

Pacific Time: 2-5 PM

Mountain Time: 3-6 PM

Eastern Time: 5-8 PM

2200-0100Z

 

 

Pilots are invited to fly either direction between Vancouver and Calgary during the event. Those wishing to fly the return leg are encourages to start a little early.

 

Into Calgary, aircraft flying at or above FL180 should include MENBO Q983 IGVEP in their route. IFR at 18,000' or below, include MENBO T703 IGVEP. Use the VESGA (props) or IGVEP (jets) arrivals.

 

IFR into Vancouver, jets and the DH8D include BOOTH and the CANUC arrival. Props (but not the Q400) route via BOOTH and the LIONN arrival.

 

And of course, VFR flights are encouraged!