Alaska - anyone flying around and gathering?

Post by **Christine** » Tue May 29, 2012 12:41 am

We are in Fairbanks currently, have to had back towards Soldotna soon, maybe via Chisana. Would be neat to meet up with any other Maule drivers on the way.
Christine & Joe
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Currently in M-6 51D

aero101 · Post by **aero101** » Tue May 29, 2012 11:17 am

You still in Fairbanks Christine? Sorry, I was out of town in bush country during weekend, but you're welcome to drop in over here in Chena Marina anytime? We're 4th Hangar from North end of runway with log cabin out on my ramp with all the airplanes?

UP-M5 · Post by **UP-M5** » Tue May 29, 2012 12:32 pm

christine and joe,

it was great to meet you the other day in talkeetna! thanks for stopping by. sorry i wasn't able to get away from work to go flying around the area with you. hope you had a good visit here.

Post by **Christine** » Tue May 29, 2012 1:18 pm

UP-M5 wrote:christine and joe,

it was great to meet you the other day in talkeetna! thanks for stopping by. sorry i wasn't able to get away from work to go flying around the area with you. hope you had a good visit here.

Ryan, it was nice meeting you too. Thanks for the valve stem and air... Love Talkeetna, it's still like I remembered it. We had a great time. your Maule is absolutely beautiful. You seem rightfully to take a lot of pride in it, all those little details. Inspiring! We both have to work on our Maules to make them more beautiful.

Christine & Joe

Post by **Christine** » Tue May 29, 2012 1:24 pm

aero101 wrote:You still in Fairbanks Christine? Sorry, I was out of town in bush country during weekend, but you're welcome to drop in over here in Chena Marina anytime? We're 4th Hangar from North end of runway with log cabin out on my ramp with all the airplanes?

Yes, Jim, but almost on our way out, as Joe (and it is his airplane) still wants to go by Chisana to a cabin, which was our original plan and hadnt worked out wx wise.
We will probably stop by and say Hi. chena Marina was on my list anyways. One of my fuel finder says, there is 5.87$ avgas? The other says no fuel.

We are headed to town and by supplies, then I fly the Maule up to a private strip of a friend on Gilmore tr and Joe will drop the truck we borrowed. Then we fly by Chena Marina ( it will be not before 3:30-4:30p)
We are flying in in Joes white and blue (Alaska rough looking) M6 51D
See you then
Christine

aero101 · Post by **aero101** » Wed May 30, 2012 4:22 pm

Thx for stopping in Christine, it's always nice to meet and be able to attach a face to those with much same interests... Yes I think you must have found the pumps down the runway, fuel here a little cheaper then FAI as we don't have to pay the City Tax. Looked like that cell hanging out there to the SE must've moved out of your way with perfect timing as well. Thx for the extra calendar, enjoy your remaining time up here, and we'll talk to you later. I don't think Joe's airplane looked too rough, more like it's being used as designed for!! Give our regards to him as well...

Andy Young · Post by **Andy Young** » Wed May 30, 2012 5:21 pm

Hi Christine,

This might be coming too late, but if you are still in the area, it would be great to put a face with the name, so to speak. I work for an air taxi in Kantishna (deep within Denali National Park) but this week we are out at the east end (McKinley Park strip and Denali Private strip) finishing up our annual training. Timing could be a but funky, as we have our FAA check rides tomorrow, but if you are still around and want to give it a go, call me at 720-320-8265 and see what we can work out. We're free this evening if you see this soon enough.

Andy

YELLOWMAULE · Post by **YELLOWMAULE** » Wed May 30, 2012 11:33 pm

We've had a sighting in South Central!
Good to see you guys again. We'll plan some fun in June and Jo, we'll make it a point you learn what Silvers are!

Tailwinds!
Kurt & Chelle

crbnunit · Post by **crbnunit** » Thu May 31, 2012 4:18 pm

Planning to be out Knik way this weekend if you are still in the area and weather permiting...

Post by **Christine** » Fri Jun 01, 2012 1:47 pm

Ahh, Andy - we were long gone already. But I love Talkeetna, maybe we come back on our next trip. Doing our flying into the direction of decent wx. Hope the check rides went all well and to get to meet you next time.
Christine

Andy Young wrote:Hi Christine,

This might be coming too late, but if you are still in the area, it would be great to put a face with the name, so to speak. I work for an air taxi in Kantishna (deep within Denali National Park) but this week we are out at the east end (McKinley Park strip and Denali Private strip) finishing up our annual training. Timing could be a but funky, as we have our FAA check rides tomorrow, but if you are still around and want to give it a go, call me at 720-320-8265 and see what we can work out. We're free this evening if you see this soon enough.

Andy

Post by **Christine** » Fri Jun 01, 2012 1:52 pm

crbnunit wrote:Planning to be out Knik way this weekend if you are still in the area and weather permiting...

Unfortunately we have to go back (me to Hawaii after a few remaining days at home in WA, Joe to Germany) and earn some money for a bit before coming back to play in Alaska. Will be back sometimes during the last week of June to meet Joe with his little 5year old. Hopefully we will get some flying in.
Christine

Post by **Christine** » Fri Jun 01, 2012 2:03 pm

Great to see both of you too - even if briefly only. Fun end of June sounds great, though it will have to be adjusted to fit 5yr old Hendrik in who will be with Joe for 3 weeks. But fishing some Silvers and BBQ them on a campout somewhere with some Maules sounds great also for 5yr olds.
Christine & Joe

YELLOWMAULE wrote:We've had a sighting in South Central!
Good to see you guys again. We'll plan some fun in June and Jo, we'll make it a point you learn what Silvers are!
Tailwinds!
Kurt & Chelle

Andy Young · Post by **Andy Young** » Fri Jun 01, 2012 11:46 pm

cumuli wrote:Ahh, Andy - we were long gone already. But I love Talkeetna, maybe we come back on our next trip. Doing our flying into the direction of decent wx. Hope the check rides went all well and to get to meet you next time.
Christine

Andy Young wrote:Hi Christine,

This might be coming too late, but if you are still in the area, it would be great to put a face with the name, so to speak. I work for an air taxi in Kantishna (deep within Denali National Park) but this week we are out at the east end (McKinley Park strip and Denali Private strip) finishing up our annual training. Timing could be a but funky, as we have our FAA check rides tomorrow, but if you are still around and want to give it a go, call me at 720-320-8265 and see what we can work out. We're free this evening if you see this soon enough.

Andy

Ah well, I knew it was a long shot. We ended up getting our 135 checkrides done today, so we're good to go for another 12 months. Give a shout if you think you might be able to stop by our 'hood. We're actually in Kantishna (vs. Talkeetna). Airport code is 5Z5; it's listed as "Hazardous" on the chart, but don't believe it; we commercially operate fully-loaded Cessna 206s out of there, and it's a great strip.
Our days are busy in the summer, but if we can coordinate it, it would be nice to at least say hello. We can point you to a backcountry strip right nearby where you can camp with a full view of Mt. McKinley 20 miles to the south.

Andy

Post by **Christine** » Sat Jun 02, 2012 12:41 am

Our days are busy in the summer, but if we can coordinate it, it would be nice to at least say hello. We can point you to a backcountry strip right nearby where you can camp with a full view of Mt. McKinley 20 miles to the south.

That Sounds Great. We will contact you before we head up north again next time....
Christine

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