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21 Annual Challenger Winter Montebello Rendezous - 2011

 

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Chateau Montebello 4 - 6 February  2011 - We attented the 21st Annual Challenger Winter Rendezous Fly-In was hosted by the Canadian Challenger Owners Association at Chateau Montebello, Quebec.  You can find more pictures and full details at   http://www.challenger.ca/icoa_11W_$montebello_announce.html.   

 

                                                                     The theme for the 2011 event was Winter Flying

 

                                                   Then & Now

 

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Flying Makes Your Dreams Come True, More Than A Feeling!

 

This was our 1st Challenger Winter Rendezvous here at Montebello, Quebec.  It is the most popular winter aviation happening in Canada on the Ottawa River and the experience of a mid winter escape was worth it.  Johanne and I traveled by train from Moncton, New Brunswick to Montreal a 17 hour ride. The trip was long but enjoyable. At the event, there were all different types of aircraft from a vintage Tigermoth to of course many Challengers. Gilbert, Yves and their friend from Quebec flew their PPG's at the event. The crowd were very impressed with the PPG's of their low & slow flight.  There were many lectures on Ultralight rules,aircraft and engines(Rotax) in which were very informative.  I finally had a chance to meet and talk to Kathy Lubitz  (UPAC) President and other people that I've contacted by phone but have never met.

Of course I should mention the Chateau, it was a very nice place!! We had a great time hanging out by the fire place and enjoying the spectacular view. Overall,  Johanne and I had a great time and looking forward to next year.  A Special Thanks to Bryan Quickmire from Challenger.ca for his knowledge and experience.  Joan and Claude Roy from Ottawa for their organization of the event and making everyone feel welcome.  Helene and Pierre Brisson owner of Ultralight Solutions in Smith Falls, Ontario making our winter escape a great time.

         

 

 

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                      Frank & Johanne                                                    Pierre & Helene - Ultralight Solutions.ca                                                             Denis & Marie Claire

 

 

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                                   Gilbert                                                   Denise & Yves - Gilbert & Lynn - Johanne & Frank                                               Yves