Ottawa, Ontario Canada, April 18th 2007
Flightworks Inc, producers of the Classic Air Rallye, today announced that Michael Potter’s highly respected Vintage Wings of Canada Foundation will be teaming up with Flightworks to present the 2007 Classic Air Rallye.
This newly forged partnership with Vintage Wings of Canada provides the star-power draw of their entire fleet of 12 fully operational vintage aircraft that will be made available to the event. The gravitational pull of Vintage Wings aircraft such as the historic Spitfire and Hurricane and the lovely deHavilland Fox Moth will surely increase participation by other vintage aircraft owners and warbird operators within a day’s flight of Ottawa.
The Classic Air Rallye event, to be held August 25th and 26th at the Rockcliffe Airport, is presented in cooperation with the Canada Aviation Museum, and is styled after the grassroots vintage fly-ins of a time gone by.
“It is the goal of Vintage Wings of Canada to inspire, educate and commemorate,” said Michael Potter of his newly-formed organization, “And what better venue to achieve all three than this family-oriented event. It is this convergence of goals with the Canada Aviation Museum and the Flightworks team that creates a critical mass opportunity we couldn’t pass up. We are looking at making the Rallye our premier event of the year.”
“We are delighted with the way the partnership with Vintage Wings has evolved,” said Show Director, Girvan Patterson. “We believe our unique event, within the setting of our national aviation museum, and the grass roots atmosphere, provides the perfect setting to present the Vintage Wings collection.”
“All of us at the Canada Aviation Museum are excited at the prospect of hosting this wonderful event, particularly with the additional partnership developed with Flightworks and Vintage Wings of Canada”, said Tony Smyth, the Museum’s Director General. “We look forward to welcoming families and aviation enthusiasts to the historic Rockcliffe Airport and the Canada Aviation Museum in August.”
Organizers expect more than 75 vintage civilian and warbird aircraft to make appearances at the two-day event with more than 30 taking to the air. The Air Rallye, now in its second year, celebrates the origins, history, joy and classic beauty of the flying machine. The event promises to take us back to a quieter, gentler time where children, enthusiasts and aviators can enjoy the sounds, sights and smells of classic aircraft in a country fair atmosphere. Visitors have the unique opportunity to get up close and personal with these historic aircraft and the men and women who fly them. In addition, the Canada Aviation Museum will open its doors to all visitors to the Rallye allowing them access to one of the finest collections of historic aircraft extant.
As the 2009 Centenary of Powered Flight in Canada fast approaches, the Classic Air Rallye, Vintage Wings of Canada, and Canada Aviation Museum team looks to become the epicenter of commemoration and family-oriented celebrations. The event offers not only the ultimate historic aviation venue and facilities, but also unparalleled experience and commitment from the Flightworks volunteers, and now, Canada’s foremost collection of flying vintage aircraft.
Event details
The event takes place on August 25th and 26th 2007. The gates are open from 9am to 5pm with flying throughout the day.
General admission tickets prices are $15 for adults and $5 for accompanied children under 12, and include free all day admission to the museum. Parking is free!
About Vintage Wings of Canada
Vintage Wings of Canada’s mission is to acquire, restore, maintain and fly classic aircraft significant to the early history of powered flight. A particular focus is on aircraft of Canadian importance. Each airplane in the collection is restored and maintained to the highest standards. They are authentically detailed and operated within the most stringent of safety guidelines. The goal is to inspire and educate future generations about the historical significance of Canadian aviation heritage and to demonstrate that these aircraft are more than just metal, fabric, and wood artifacts. The organization seeks to keep the souls of these aircraft alive through the thundering sound of engines, the smell of leather, glycol, oil and sweat, as well as the laughter of their pilots as they dance with them in their natural element in the skies over Canada.
For more information go to
www.vintagewings.ca
About Flightworks and the Classic Air Rallye
The Classic Air Rallye is brought to you by Flightworks Inc. This volunteer organisation has its roots in the legendary air shows that were held at Carp in the mid eighties. These shows featured some of the finest acts of the day and almost overnight created a reputation among air show performers that attracted back the best. With an emphasis on providing an appealing environment for the participating aircrew, the Classic Air Rallye aims to recreate this up-close, friendly atmosphere.
For more information go to
www.flightworks.ca
Canadian Aviation Museum
The Canada Aviation Museum is recognized as having the most extensive aviation collection in Canada and one which ranks among the best in the world. The Museum collects artifacts that illustrate the development of the flying machine in both peace time and war, from the pioneer period to the present time. Although the Museum highlights Canadian achievements in science and technology in the aviation industry, it is not exclusive; aircraft and other artifacts from many nations are also represented in the collection. The collection now comprises more than 130 aircraft and countless other artifacts such as engines, propellers, and important works of aviation art, as well as library and archival resources.
For more Information go to
www.aviation.technomuses.ca/
For further information contact:
Girvan Patterson at Flightworks Inc
girvanp@yahoo.com or 613-276-1216
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