Participant Guide
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How the Rally Works
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Welcome to the LVFC Summer Air Rally! This summer-long flying challenge is all about getting in the air, exploring new destinations, and sharing great aviation experiences with fellow members.
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The Rally runs from May 1 through Labor Day.
This is not a race — safe flying and good decision-making always come first.
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Who Can Participate:
All Active and Sustaining Members are welcome.
You can participate:
In club aircraft
In your own aircraft
As pilot or passenger
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Instructional flights count, and both pilots can earn points.
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Flying with another club member earns:
+2 bonus points each
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Earning Points:
Points are earned by landing at Rally airports.
Each airport counts once per participant
You can visit multiple airports in one day
Multiple members can earn points on the same flight
Complete all airports in a category and earn:
+25 bonus points
Bonus Missions
Want more adventure? Complete Bonus Missions for extra points.
Each mission is worth:
15 points
Missions may be completed at any airport
Examples include:
Overnight trips
Airport camping
Multi-state flying days
Flying with the most different members
Landing at a Class Bravo airport
Finding the lowest fuel price
Most airports in a day
Longest runway
New missions may be added during the summer.
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Entry & Timing
Entry fee: $25
Members may enter anytime between May 1 and August 1
Only flights completed after you enter will count toward Rally points
Early entry earns bonus points:
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Enter by May 1 → 5 bonus points
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Enter by June 1 → 2 bonus points
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Enter by July 1 → 1 bonus point
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Entries after July 1 receive no entry bonus points
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The Rally ends at midnight on Labor Day
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Final flight submissions are due the Sunday following Labor Day
Prizes & Recognition
Every point you earn becomes a raffle entry — so everyone has a chance to win.
More flying = better odds.
Rally Champion receives a trophy
Raffle prizes include aviation gear and flight credits
Special judged awards for photos, stories, and club spirit
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Once you win a raffle prize, you’re removed from further raffle drawings — but you can still win judged awards.
Judged Awards
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In addition to raffle prizes, we’ll celebrate some of the memorable experiences that come out of the Rally.
Judged awards may include categories such as:
Best Photo
Best Video
Best Story
Club Spirit
Humor & Creativity
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Additional judged categories may be introduced throughout the Rally.
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These awards will be selected by the club board at the end of the event.
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Participants may win multiple judged awards, even if they have already won a raffle prize — so be sure to capture and share your adventures along the way!
Tracking Flights
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Flights are submitted through the Rally form with simple proof such as:
Photo at destination
Flight tracking log
The Rally runs on the honor system.
Safety & Spirit
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This event is about fun, adventure, and club camaraderie.
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Please:
Fly safely
Use good judgment
Enjoy the experience
Help make it a great summer for everyone
The Board will serve as Rally judges if needed.