It is rather incredible that the majority of the planes including the 172 (youth team) made it to Inuvik without any delay.  The weather was perfect to undertake the long journey back to Hay River. 

Arriving to Hay River and meeting our local friends again made us feel at home.  Two of the planes; Galli and Thomas teams werefinally joining the group after 6 days of trying to catch up.  Unfortunately, the third team had to return home on a commercial flight as their plane was badly damaged on the ground due to sudden high winds.

The organizing committee reassured the two teams who had been informed that there would be serious shortage of fuel on route down to Red Lake.  Though there was heavy activity in the area due to forest fires, the Air Rally had secured the supply for the pilots.  That is a good reason for flying as a group with the backup of a serious organization.