A club-wide flying challenge designed to get members in the air, exploring new destinations, and sharing great aviation experiences. Land at featured airports across the region, complete bonus missions, and earn raffle entries for prizes. This is not a race — it's about safe flying, discovering new places, and building stronger connections within the club.
How It Works
+5 pts
Early Entry Bonus (by May 1)
- Earn points by landing at designated Rally airports — each airport counts once per participant
- Multiple members on the same flight each earn full points
- Flying with another club member earns +2 bonus points each
- Complete all five airports in a category for a +25 bonus
- Visit multiple airports on the same day — all count
- Instructional flights qualify — both CFI and student earn points
Entry Bonuses
- Enter by May 1 → +5 bonus points
- Enter by June 1 → +2 bonus points
- Enter by July 1 → +1 bonus point
- After July 1 → no entry bonus
- Members may enter anytime between May 1 and August 1
- Only flights completed after entry count toward Rally points
Bonus Missions
Complete adventure-based challenges for extra points — worth 10–15 points each. Examples include:
- Overnight trip
- Airport camping
- Multi-state flying day
- Landing at a Class B airport
- Flying with the most different club members
- Finding the lowest fuel price
- Most airports in a single day
- Longest runway visited
Additional missions may be announced during the summer.
Prizes & Recognition
- Every point earned = one raffle entry — more flying, better odds
- Once you win a raffle prize you're removed from further raffle draws, but remain eligible for judged awards
- Rally Champion (highest total points) receives a commemorative trophy
- Judged awards: Best Photo, Best Video, Best Story, Club Spirit, Humor & Creativity
- Celebration hangar awards event at end of summer
Tracking Flights
Flights are submitted through the official Rally form. Verification may include a photo at the destination, a ForeFlight track log, or a FlightAware track. The Rally runs on the honor system — this event is about fun, adventure, and club camaraderie. Please fly safely, use good judgment, and help make it a great summer for everyone.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can participate?+
All Active and Sustaining Members of LVFC are welcome. Sustaining Members can participate by flying as passengers with Active Members or in privately owned aircraft.
Do flights have to be in club aircraft?+
No. Flights may be completed in club aircraft or privately owned aircraft. The Rally is about participation, adventure, and club spirit — not aircraft ownership.
Can two members earn full points on the same flight?+
Yes. When two qualifying members are aboard, both earn full points for each eligible airport landing, plus the +2 member participation bonus. Only two members per flight may earn points.
Do instructional flights count?+
Yes. Instructional flights qualify, and both the CFI and the student may earn points.
What is the category completion bonus?+
Each category contains five airports. Land at all five and earn an additional +25 bonus points. This bonus may be earned for multiple categories.
Is this a race?+
No. There are no rewards for completing destinations first. The Rally is about safe flying, great experiences, and club participation.
How does the raffle work?+
Every point earned becomes one raffle entry. Once a participant wins a raffle prize, they are removed from further raffle drawings but remain eligible for judged awards.
When does the Rally end?+
All flights must be completed by midnight on Labor Day. Final submissions are due the Sunday following Labor Day.
Is this a fundraiser?+
No. The club is sponsoring the initial prize pool. Entry fees are used to expand the available prizes.