In Ft. Simpson, while waiting for the next forecast, Aurel Dan, from the Pilatus PC- 12, decided to set up a picnic.  As every year we sat around the table by his plane and enjoyed the delicacies brought from Switzerland.  We looked for the shade since the temperature was 27 °C (81 F).  The point of this stop was also to check on the young team of Michaëlle and Martin who arrived pratically at the same time.  A few teams gathered at Ft. Simpson until the conditions cleared at our next destination.

The Cirrus, piloted by Paul Boedecker, was the first to land.  The other members of the rally continued to arrive at regular intervals.  Warren Wright, North-Wright Air, had arranged transportation as well as an impressive riverside BBQ at his seaplane base. 

While enjoying the great food, we enjoyed the Pilatus Porter and the Twin Otter demonstrating a low approach and impressive landing.