All,

Our Annual assault on Star Wars Canyon will happen 14-17 JAN 27 out of Mojave Air & Space Port.  We will be operating in the legendary R2508 airspace, home of the X1 Supersonic Corridor, Sidewinder Low Level Route 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!

Please register by paying fees at the following link and the "Make a Donation" link 

https://www.airmanshipfoundation.org/take-action

Costs:
Pilot or Non-Flying Member - $250
Pilot Non-CJAA Member Participating in CJAA Events - $350 (Includes $100 for Membership)

Schedule

THR 14 JAN                   
Arrival

FRI 15 JAN                     
Breakfast at Hotels
0800 – Mandatory Briefing!!!!
Formation Flying / Training
Lunch & Dinner Provided
Evening – Sabacc Tournament!! (Star Wars Card Game – Google it)

SAT 16 JAN                    
Breakfast at Hotels
0800 – Mandatory Briefing!!!!
RUN STAR WARS CANYON!!!
Formation and local area ops also available
Lunch & Dinner Provided

SUN 17 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 10 JAN 27 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

DO NOT STAY ANY WHERE IN MOJAVE!!!

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/

 Ground Transport

 RIDE SHARES, TAXI, UBER & LIFT are sparse in Mojave.  They exist but are not reliably available.  Count on at your own risk.

RENTAL CARS

Mojave is notoriously poor for rental car support.  Enterprise and Hertz in Lancaster will drop off and pick up at the KMHV Admin desk or FBO but it must be pre-arranged WITH THE LOCAL OFFICE (even if the general reservations folks say otherwise – they’re wrong) and they tend to charge extra days if they pick up when they are supposed to.  If several folks want to get together and self coordinate (sorry, I’m task saturated), getting a van is a good option.

 Hertz, Lancaster, CA - (661) 726-2060                 Enterprise, Lancaster, CA - (661) 945-4611

Contact

Scott “Gomex” Glaser
661-754-2732
[email protected]

www.airmanshipfoundation.org