Dear Rallyists, 

Thank you for entering the 37^th Guernsey International Air Rally and we very much look forward to giving you a warm welcome whether it is your first time or you have been a regular participant over the years. The key requirement is that of flight safety and while the Guernsey Aero Club has vetted the procedures in this leaflet in an attempt to ensure their safety and legality, the Pilot-in-Command is at all times responsible for flying in accordance with normal safe operating practice, and doing so within the privileges of his/her Licence. 

This leaflet contains Guernsey arrival information and details on the flying competitions, together with the programme of events.   The highlight is the presentation dinner and “RED Ball” theme Banquet with hot food on the Saturday night held in the heated Aero Club Hangar with music provided by “No Paparazzi". This is an informal affair with optional fancy dress for those who want to dress up in something red.  There will be a seating plan, so please inform the Danielle (Rally Admin), who you would wish to sit with on your arrival and we will try our best to oblige. 

Please contact us if you need more information or have special requirements. Best numbers are: Tel: +44(0)1481 265267; Fax: +44(0)1481 263830, or email: rally@guernseyaeroclub.com. An alternative is my mobile number +44(0)7781 105315.  

Please note that the office will be manned from 0630Z on Friday, 5^th September for changes and if you wish to check the weather on an informal basis.   We would ask you to advise us as early as possible if your programmed arrival is different so we can try to cancel or re-let your hotel room.  In certain circumstances we may be obliged to pass on cancellation charges levied on us by the hotels. 

We wish you pleasant flying, good luck in the competitions, and hope that you thoroughly enjoy your participation in the 2008 Guernsey International Air Rally. 

Colin Ferbrache, Air Rally Director

return to Index                                          NIGHT STOP IN FRANCE (Thursday 4^th Sept.) 

This year our navigation competition is starting from Caen (Carpiquet) Airport – LFRK  

Caen has a tower frequency of 124.42 and prior to calling the Tower you should be in contact with Deauville Approach on 120.35 or if approaching from the Cherbourg direction 119.825.   

Note also that the airfield closes at 20.00 UTC.  We will be giving a list of all rally aircraft inbound and outbound to customs. It is important that you notify us of any changes of aircraft registration or the number of passengers.  Any non EU passengers should be prepared to submit full details in advance. 

Officials of the Guernsey Aero Club will greet you at Caen Airport and assist with parking.  If you need fuel, we recommend you get this on arrival.  If you can, refuel in Guernsey, but make sure you have allowed enough fuel for the Nav-Ex and flight to Guernsey which is some 150nm in distance.

If you are delayed in arriving at Caen, or are unable to arrive on the Thursday for whatever reason, please telephone Barry or Mark (Phone numbers on Page 9) at Caen, or Jean (Aero Club Manager in Guernsey) to advise of your intentions.

French Transport - We will provide transport between the airport and your hotel which will be  at the Kyriad Caen Centre, 1 Place De La Republique, about a 20 minute drive from the airfield.  Please ensure that you take your pilots licencse and everyone has photoID to go through security on return to the airport.  Access to the aeroclub is only from airside. A Mini Bus will take you back to the airfield on the Friday morning departing at about 09.30 local. 

French Accommodation – Rooms have been reserved at the Hotel Kyriad, Caen Centre, 1 Place De La Republique, Telephone +33 2 31 86 55 33. For further details see http://www.kyriad-caen-centre.fr/en/index.aspx.  The package includes breakfast but not the Thursday evening meal. There are plenty of restaurants nearby and we will be recommending one or two and have sample menus available. There are lots of bars, shops and restaurants in the vicinity.  

If you have time on Thursday you could hire a car or rent a taxi from Caen airport should wish to visit the nearby Bayeux and its famous Tapestry or also the Normandy Invasion beaches, the Mulberry Harbour at Arromanches or perhaps the Caen Memorial World War 2 museum.   Please settle your hotel bill for any extras you may have had on departure. The room charge and breakfast is included in your package and will be paid for by the Guernsey Aero Club.  Unfortunately, due to hotel restrictions, unless we can re let your room we cannot offer any accomodation refunds if you are unable to make it to Caen.

Your Hotel and local transportation costs have been included in the advance payments of £55 per person for a double room or £85  for single room hire.

return to Index           ARRIVAL INSTRUCTION FOR CAEN AND FLYING COMPETITION IN FRANCE 

This year the competition is based in Caen with a touch and go at Lessay.    

For those arriving on the Friday morning for the navigation competition we would ask all participants to arrive at as early as possible and not later than 10.00 UTC (12:00 local French time). This is especially important due to conflicts with departures and the single taxiway.  

On arrival please be sure to check in with Guernsey Aero Club members, who will be asking for your declared airspeed for the competition and asking you to complete a flight plan to Guernsey. There will be briefing in the Aero Club for Thursday arrivals at 08:30UTC and for Friday arrivals  at 10.30UTC (12.30 French local). 

Refreshments will be available in the bar/restaurant in the airport terminal.  

Note you should plan about 150 miles or 2 hours for the competition including transit to Guernsey. (NOTE: you should declare as slow a speed as comfortable e.g. 70 knots C150. 80 knots C172 to have a better chance of seeing photos and keeping to your time schedule.  Any twins wanting to fly faster than 120 knots will be asked to fly higher this year). 

Navigation Competition Charges – To cover the costs of the competition (map, loan of GPS loggers etc), there will be a charge of £25 per aircraft for all entrants in the competition.    This will be either collected in advance or paid for on arrival in Guernsey.  

FLY SAFELY and GOOD LUCK! 

return to Index                                 TOUCH and GO SPOT LANDING AT LESSAY 

Lessay is a very nice typical French airfield with a long wide grass runway with a hard but slightly rough surface. However, we know not all types are suitable to land on grass and, with this in mind we have made the competition more interesting this year by asking you to make a glide approach/PFL.  Anyone not wanting to land will make a low approach and go-around and will be scored on the position they are deemed they would have landed in had they continued (in the opinion of the judges!). Lessay has no ATC but has a auto-info frequency 128.925.  Officially you should make your position reports in FRENCH. However for the greater safety of the other English speaking aircraft, it is suggested that you also speak clearly in English. The frequency will be monitored from the ground but we are unable to, and will not, give any instructions. All actions are at the discretion of the pilot and good airmanship is especially required this year to achieve a safe Rally.  

Approaching LESSAY climb to join at 2000ft, listen out and make standard calls on LESSAY INFO 128.925. KEEP A GOOD LOOKOUT FOR OTHER AIRCRAFT and try to establish a suitable spacing from any aircraft in front. If an orbit is required, do this on the dead side. When downwind at 1000’ abeam the threshold, call and say whether your approach is for touch and go or low approach and go-around. There will be markers and a flour line, and two judges wearing fluorescent jackets at the touch down line. 

ARRIVALS 

1)       Aircraft arriving on Friday, 5th September should flight plan in the normal way, entering “GAC RALLY No ....” in Field 18 of the Flight Plan. 

2)      Any aircraft arriving before Friday, 5th September, or on Saturday, 6th September should follow normal flight planning requirements, but enter “GAC RALLY No ....” in Field 18 of their Flight Plan. Published procedures for entering the Channel Islands Control Zone will apply. 

3)      VFR (CLASS ‘D’) lanes have been promulgated for Friday, 5th.   VFR flight will be possible in these lanes in VMC.  Rally aircraft should arrange their flights to join the Channel Island CTR by one of these Lanes.   In the event of VMC not existing, pilots should indicate if they are able to accept an IFR or request a SVFR clearance, on first contact with Guernsey. (See AIP Supplement) 

4)      The VRP for leaving the French coast will be Point Rozel. Do not track north of this VRP. You must avoid at all costs, the well marked Cap Flamanville restricted area! Remember if you stray into the restricted area, the French have seriously heavy penalties and even confiscation of aircraft 

5)      IMPORTANT NOTE! - DO NOT call Jersey Zone! 

         The first radio call for joining the LANES should be made to “Guernsey Rally” on 124.50 MHz, giving callsign plus rally number.   Aircraft MUST NOT enter the Lanes until the Guernsey Rally controller has issued a clearance. 

5)      Guernsey Airport has noise abatement procedures as listed in the UK AIP. Basically aircraft should aim to join the final approach at not less than, and maintain 836ft AMSL (500ft AAL) until intercepting the glide path PAP1 indications. 

6)      After arrival at Guernsey, aircraft will be directed to a parking position on the West Grass Parking area (WGP), and must follow ground marshalling instructions for parking. Note that marshalling will now be in accordance with CAP637 so please read, and be familiar with revised marshalling instructions!  Pilots are requested to arrange refuelling on arrival wherever possible.  This area will be reserved for visiting aircraft. Pilots and/or crew should wear High Visibility Tabards when going to and from their aircraft.

7)      The arrival landing fee and parking fee is free for Rally participants only, for the Rally period. However, additional landing fees will be levied for any local or international flights you may wish to undertake during the weekend. Also, additional costs may be levied for parking before and after 6-8^th September.

8)      Non-Transponder equipped aircraft will be accepted providing that they fly to and from Guernsey using the Class D Lanes.

9)      All aircraft operating under ‘a Permit to fly’ or Microlights, need written permission of the Manager, Air Traffic Control to fly into Guernsey Airport.  Appications should be accompanied by copies of the aircraft's insurance certificate, Certificate of Validity and Permit to Fly issued by the State of Registry.  Write to Ray Plant, Manager Air Traffic Control, Guernsey Airport, Forest, Guernsey GY8 0DS or else e-mail him at ray.plant@gov.gg Please advise us as soon as possible if this applies to your aircraft. 

DEPARTURES 

10)              For those aircraft departing on Sunday, 8th September, the VFR Lanes are again promulgated; VFR flight will be possible in these lanes in VMC.  Rally aircraft should arrange their flights to depart via one of the Lanes. (See AIP Supplement) 

11)                Flight Plans may be filed at anytime during the weekend.  We would ask as many of you as possible to file on Friday and Saturday.  Please do not all file on Sunday morning as this could cause you delays.   To ease the departure flow we would ask you to obtain departure slots at the Aero Club (preferably at your arrival check in) for take off's between 08:00Z and 14:00Z on the Sunday.  These will be allocated at 4 minute intervals.

12)         Request for 'start up' should be made on Guernsey Ground on frequency 121.8 MHz.

13)         Departure noise abatement procedures are published in the UK AIP, basically these are:

a)      Take off procedures – Runway 09 and 27 – climb straight ahead to at least 1500ft AAL or 3 DME whichever is the earliest before turning on course.

b)      Special VFR/VFR Flights - Take off - Aircraft proceeding on a clearance of at or below 1000ft QNH, continue straight ahead until clear of the coastline before turning on course. Aircraft climbing to the higher altitudes/flight levels proceed as in paragraph (a).

Click here to view AIP supplement 2008

1.    The UK ATS Airspace Classification applies to the Channel Islands. UK VFR will apply to the LANES. You should be aware of the Minima that applies to you with your licences for Class

‘D’ Airspace, or if arriving direct you should be aware that the Channel Islands Zone is Class ‘A’ Airspace. ATC may have to impose Special VFR or IFR.  Pilots are advised to obtain en route weather and be prepared for a suitable diversion.  If Special VFR clearances have to be given, ATC must use IFR separation standards.  If traffic cannot be seen on radar, this may mean some delays before subsequent clearances can be issued.

2.       On completion of parking your aircraft on the grass and refuelling, please proceed to the roadway adjacent to the Control Tower building where transport will take you and your bags to the Aero Club for the arrival formalities.  It is a requirement that all aircraft complete the enclosed Aircraft Declaration Form (it is suggested that the form be completed as fully as possible before arrival to speed the formalities in Guernsey).  To assist ATC, we would emphasize again the value of obtaining departure slots at this stage for those departing between 08:00Z and 14:00Z on Sunday, 10th September.  These will be allocated at 4 minute intervals and if necessary order specific Met information for Sunday.  

At the Guernsey Aero Club the main reception process takes place. We will confirm your accommodation and ask you to pay the basic room charges plus complete the necessary documentation for the pre-booked hire cars. Having completed the arrival formalities a gratis snack lunch will be served in the Club for those arriving before 16:00.  

3.       The landing of animals in Guernsey is STRICTLY PROHIBITED with aircraft arriving  directly or indirectly from any place outside the UK, Republic of Ireland, Isle of Man, Jersey or Alderney.   

4.       There are only a limited number of tie-downs at Guernsey airport for the picketing of aircraft. You are advised to bring your own ropes and pickets in case of strong winds.

5.       In the event of non-arrival due to bad weather or aircraft unserviceable, we would advise participants to take out insurance for the loss of hotel deposits.  We hope we can avoid cancellation charges if you let us know early of not making it to Guernsey.   In the event of non-arrival we will return your fee less £20.00 per person or net of any hotel cancellation charges, if the Aero Club is invoiced.

6.       Saturday options include: 

(a)    A car treasure hunt for those with hire cars wishing to see a little more of the island. ?

(b)   Model aircraft flying demonstrations in field just S of clubhouse from 10am

(c)    A pre-flight competition with an aircraft with a number of faults, in the ASG hangar.

(d)   A General Knowledge Aviation Quiz in the Club House.

(e)    A chance to fly P1u/s in an Antonov An2, or as PAX. The world’s largest single engined biplane and largest aircraft you could fly as a PPL.

(f)     A chance to fly in a Bulldog or an Extra 300, and try your skills at aerobatics.

(g)    Demonstration flights in a TBM850 or Mooney aircraft from 11.30.

(d)   A day trip by boat to Herm or Sark Islands. Times to be checked on the day, but as a guide we offer the following information:

Herm Island (only transport is on foot) boat departures are at 08.30*, 10:15, 11:15, 12:15, 14:15*, 15:15*, with boat only return special fares start from £7.50 (boats marked *) normal return is £9.00 with boats at 10.35, 11:35, 12:35, 14:35, 15:45, 16:45, 17:35. 

Sark (transport is on foot, by bicycle, or horse and cart) boat departures Saturday only are at 08:00, 10:00, 12:00 and 14:00 to Sark, and the return trip at 09.00, 11:00, 13:00 and 16:00, fares are £22.00 per person.

return to Index                                                                       PROGRAMME of EVENTS

(Time Zones Z=UTC, A=Guernsey (+1), B=French time (+2)) 

Thursday, 4th September 

As required! Optional early arrival in France with accommodation booked at the Hotel Kyriad at extra cost. The price is £55.00  per person for en suite rooms (double occupancy) inclusive of breakfast and transportation. (£85.00 single)   The Club will settle your basic room account.  

NOTE: All other costs must be paid by the Rallyist prior to departing the Hotel.                 

Friday, 5th September 

NOTE: ALL TIMES ARE LOCAL! 

09:30B         Club Transport to Caen Airport from Hotel for night stoppers. 

10:30B        First ‘Competition’ brief at Caen Aero Club for Navigational/Flying competition from Caen to Guernsey. Coffee and croissants will be available for Friday arrivals

12:00-16:00A     Courtesy arrival buffet lunch served in the Guernsey Aero Club.  

12:30B                Second ‘Competition’ brief at Caen

 Aero Club for Navigational/Flying competition from Caen to Guernsey. 

18:30A                        Vin D'Honneur and official welcome in the Channel Islands Air Search Hangar by our main sponsors Aircraft Servicing (Guernsey) Ltd.  (hangar is short walk from the Aero Club). Afterwards you may wish to return and stay on in the Aero Club, as there will be food available and the bar will stay open until 23:59, or sample one of the many excellent restaurants on the Island. 

Saturday, 6th September 

10:00A-12:00A           Pre Flight competition in the ASG Hangar. 

10:00A-12:00A           Static display of interesting aircraft (TBM 850, Mooney etc) in front of Aero Club hangar. 

10:00A-17:00A           Chance to Fly in Antonov AN-2 (Hourly 10.30 to 16.30); or Aerobatics in a Bulldog or Extra 300. 

10:00A-14.30A           A General Knowledge Aviation Quiz in the Club House. (Enter any time - Just complete the questions and hand in the

                                    answers to the bar)

10:00A                        Car Treasure Hunt from Aero Club (return in time for Bucks Fizz). 

10:00-1600                 Model aircraft flying from field behind the Aero Club. 

12:00A                        Bucks Fizz reception in the Club House sponsored by Heritage Group   

12:30A-14:00A.          Snack lunch available

19:30A                        “RED Ball” theme presentation dinner in the (heated) Club Hangar with dancing music provided by "No Paparazzi". Dinner will be a feast with starter, main course with hot and cold food, with a dessert to finish.  This can be washed down with a selection of wines, beers, soft drinks etc. to suit your taste. There is the option to dress up in something Red for the occasion.  A fun and informal occasion!! 

Raffle Draw! 

1^st Prize!               £150 cash prize.

2nd Prize!             Return Air Fare for 2 adults to UK with Aurigny.

3rd Prize!            Inter-island return air fare for two addults (Blue Islands)

4th Prize!            Three months membership La Trelade Health Club

Plus many other valuable prizes 

Sunday, 7th September 

As required!     Leisurely departure from Guernsey with coffee and bacon rolls available in the Club House to help you on your way and we look forward to seeing you next year!!!   

Guernsey Air Rally 2007  -   Awards & Prizes were as follows: 

Overall 2007 Rally winner                Silver Plate Guernsey Airlines                                           Marcus Ciesielski   D-EGHN
Overall runner up                               Randalls Cup                                                                        Paul Smiddy          G-BBDP
Sportsman winner                               Anglo Normandy Cup/Winner of the Sportsman class David Vale            G-FIJJ
Sportsman runner up                         Mapleton Trophy                                                                Adrian Chipp        G-BARC
Outstanding merit                              Bucktrout Cup                                                                      Geoff Cline            G-FUZZ
Ladies prize (Lady with best overall score)    Dubonnet Cup                                                      Sue Measey          G-AMPG
Arrival prize        La Petite Souris “airman”                                                                                    Wolfgang Nickel   N6706D
  Best airmanship based on the approach, R/T, and the quality of landing. 

Spot Landing Trophy                          Best score in France Spot Landing                   Jean-Pierre Delaplanche          F-JFNL
Novice competitor                                Martin Le Blancq memorial trophy                                    Melvyn Barker      G-ARKN
  Novice pilot with best score in competition or arrival 

Best visiting club                                Robin James Cup                                                                 Derby Flying Club
  Club with best scores in competition 

Club with most aircraft                      Gartmore Fund Managers                                                   Derby Flying Club
   Visiting club with most aircraft 

Furthest home base                             St Margaret’s Lodge trophy                                      Mikael Klemets     SE-LTN
  Furthest home base from Guernsey               

Longest Distance flown                      Fuel Supplies Cup                                                Tony Harris & Phil Derrick G-BBDM

Concours d'Elegance                          Benson and Hedges Trophy                                              David Nock           G-MGJM
  Aircraft judged in best condition taking into account its age

Most interesting aircraft                   GSAE award                                                                       Graham Cork         N5730H
  Guernsey Society of aviation enthusiasts 

Pre-flight competition                        Aircraft Servicing (Guernsey) Ltd                                  John Lunt              PH-RHB
  Best score in pre-flight competition                               

Archery (Individual Winner)            Bowman of Guernsey Shield                                              ‘Maid’ Marion Harbinson 

Archery (Team Winner)                    Bowman of Guernsey Shield                                              Tony Harris & Phil Derrick

38th Guernsey International Air Rally 

4^th 5^th & 6^th September, 2009. Provisional dates for Guernsey Aero Club Air Rally. 

Club or Aircraft Type Fly-Away 

Guernsey Aero Club has hosted many Aero Clubs and aircraft type fly-aways in the last few years. These include: The Flying Farmers Association, The American Yankee Association; The International Comanche Association; The Flying Lawyers; PPL (IR) Europe; Commander 112 & 114’s Fly-in’s; Intrepid Aviators, PPL/IR France, and various Aero Clubs, including Goodwood, Luxembourg, Seppe etc. 

Why not join us at the Guernsey Aero Club and organize a fly-in either from your Aero Club, or organization, or an aircraft type fly-in? If there are a lot of you, then take advantage of our hospitality by contacting us at the Guernsey Aero Club, and enjoy a Meal/Bar-B-Q (at nominal cost!) whilst your aircraft is being refuelled. 

Refuel at Guernsey 

Why not refuel at Guernsey.  Whether you be flying on your own as a single flight or if you are involved in a club/organization mass fly-out to France and the Continent, then take advantage of Guernsey’s cheaper fuel (currently £1.11 pence per litre [August 2008] ) and low landing and parking fees.