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CY0C Sable Island DXpedition update Here is the latest updates on the CY0C DXpedition scheduled for September 8th: August 31st -- "The CY0C DXpedition team received some promising news from Aaron Carpenter, the Operations Coordinator for Parks Canada-Sable Island. Aaron reported to the team on Tuesday that Sable Island did receive beneficial rains on Monday, September 1. He advised the aircraft landing area is sufficiently firm and packed to allow normal flight operations. As a reminder, with any flights to Sable Island, VFR conditions are required at both Halifax and Sable Island. There is no runway or lights to mark the landing area on the island. Now we must hope for good VFR flying weather on Monday. Continue to check www.cy0dxpedition.com for the latest information." September 6th -- "Everything continues to look good for the CY0C one-day DXpedition on Monday, September 8. The team has received frequent updates from Parks Canada and Maritime Air Charter. As of Saturday morning, September 6, the landing area on Sable Island is a GO. The weather forecast looks favorable at this point. The team will arrive at the Maritime Air Charter hanger at 1030Z on Monday morning. A weigh-in of the three operators and the DXpedition gear will be performed at that time. During this time, Aaron Carpenter of Parks Canada-Sable Island will be conducting the final check of the runway and will confirm if cross-winds are an issue. Aaron will report to Maritime Air and a final decision will be made as to suitability to fly. The CY0C team is very appreciative to Parks Canada and Maritime Air Charter in helping to make this challenging DXpedition possible....." 73, Murray Adams, WA4DAN