Flight to Campbell River (CYBL)

Aviation

This past Sunday I managed to take a windy, mid-November flight to Campbell River. For most of the first leg up the Sunshine coast we faced 25-30 knot headwinds from around 330°M but did manage to enjoy the same winds on the return leg. I took a bunch of photos on both legs, mostly of the cool cloud formations brought out by the two weather systems meeting in the area.

Over Vancouver Harbour, facing south
Over Vancouver Harbour, facing south
Over Vancouver Harbour, facing west
Over Vancouver Harbour, facing west
That headwind! Doing 105 knots indicated
That headwind! Doing 105 knots indicated

I think my phone might have added some HDR here, but looks cool nonetheless
I think my phone might have added some HDR here, but looks cool nonetheless
Powell River Harbour
Powell River Harbour
A boat leaving the Powell River Harbour
A boat leaving the Powell River Harbour

Campbell River Airport (CYBL)
Campbell River Airport (CYBL)
The tower at CYBL. Note there isn’t an ATC unit here, just Campbell River Radio.
The tower at CYBL. Note there isn’t an ATC unit here, just Campbell River Radio.

The terminal
The terminal
The Cherokee taking a short break before departing back to Boundary Bay
The Cherokee taking a short break before departing back to Boundary Bay
Departed CYBL, back enroute to Boundary Bay
Departed CYBL, back enroute to Boundary Bay

We met the strong winds again, but this time in our favour!
We met the strong winds again, but this time in our favour!