A word of caution on the Banff airstrip. I have received all of my info firsthand from a Private aircraft owner who was fighting with Parks Canada in the past. He and his fellow aviators are willing to take them on Legally, PC have never pursued the issue. He and his partners continue to use the strip at their convenience to this day.
It may be prudent to "check for yourself" prior to entering into this situation.
Manufacturers may not want to risk parking aircraft there, without any security, and with the high risk of Elk damage to their aircraft. Canmore Heliport, 15 minutes away, does have a more secure parking area, fuel (Jet A), phones, etc. and NO Elk.
A Bell 206 should be able to fly YVR-YBA in approx 3.5 or YYC-YBA in 0.6
Last edited by 407 Driver; 5th Sep 2004 at 04:20.