The Boundary Bay Airshow takes flight Saturday with plenty of high-flying action.
There will be four-anda-half hours of flying this year, notes airshow coordinator Susan McLaren. "That's fantastic," she says, adding there will be a mix of new and returning performers taking part in the event at Boundary Bay Airport.
Highlights include wing walker Carol Pilon along with pilots "Super Dave" Mathieson, Jon Melby and Gary Ward.
"We have really high caliber performances this year," says McLaren.
Besides the spectacles in the sky there will be vintage aircraft displays, children's activities, autograph tent, food vendors and more.
Admission and parking are free. Guests are asked to carpool if possible because parking will be at a premium, McLaren says. She advises spectators to bring a fold up chair, lots of sunscreen and a hat.
"You're on the tarmac so the sun really radiates," she says.
Bringing along a windbreaker is also not a bad idea.
"Sometimes it really does get quite windy at the airport," she explains.
The show received support from about 30 local sponsors this time around and organizers are very pleased with the help, she says.
Boundary Bay Airport is located at 7800 Alpha Way in East Ladner. Gates open at 10:30 a.m. with demonstrations starting at 11 a.m. Pets are not permitted.
