All,

Our Annual assault on Star Wars Canyon will happen 29 JAN - 01 FEB 26 this year out of Mojave Air & Space Port.  We will be operating in the legendary R2508 airspace, home of the X1 Supersonic Corridor and Edwards Air Force Base.  There will be local formation flying culminating in our final runs down Star Wars Canyon on Saturday.  Photogs will be on hand to get your hero shot in the canyon!  Details below!

Schedule

THR 29 JAN                  
Arrival

FRI 30 JAN                    
Breakfast at Hotels
0800 – Mandatory Briefing!!!!
Formation Flying / Training
Lunch & Dinner Provided
Evening – Sabacc Tournament!! (Star Wars Card Game – Google it)

SAT 31 JAN                    
Breakfast at Hotels
0800 – Mandatory Briefing!!!!
RUN STAR WARS CANYON!!!
Formation and local area ops also available
Lunch & Dinner Provided

SUN 01 FEB                  
Depart

Flight Ops

Weather

Winds in the winter time at the canyon are sporatic.  If the wx looks bad we will cancel.  This should give everyone ample time to cancel hotels, cars, travel, etc.  There will be a 5 day prior weather call on Sunday 19 JAN 24 1800 LCL.  If weather is not forecast to be favorable the event will be cancelled. You will be notified via email.

Fuel Planning

The canyon is 100 NMi away from KMHV (longer if R2425 transit is unavailable).  That’s 200 Nmi round trip not counting runs.  Consider the length of the trip for fuel planning.  KIYK is an available fuel stop if you need it. 

Instructors

Instructors with military experience in the local area and in low level will be on hand.  They participate on their own time as volunteers on an as available basis.

Logistics

Mojave is a Mecca of aviation – but not much else.  Hotels and ground transportation are a challenge.  Please read details below.

Hotels

Mojave

There is only one hotel in Mojave that is clean and comfortable – The Comfort Inn (https://www.choicehotels.com/california/mojave/comfort-inn-hotels/ca797).  It is on the edge of the airport.  It’s (long) walkable but not with luggage.  DO NOT STAY ANY WHERE ELSE IN MOJAVE!!!

Lancaster/Palmdale/Tehachapi

All of the hotel chains have properties in Lancaster, Palmdale and Tehachapi and offer government/AAA/etc rates.  The two closest outside of Mojave are:

Homewood Suites
2320 W Double Play Way
Lancaster, CA 93536
Phone: (661) 723-8040
https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/pdlhwhw-homewood-suites-lancaster/

Hampton Inn & Suites
2300 Double Play Way
Lancaster, CA 93536
661-940-9194
https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/pdllchx-hampton-suites-lancaster/