Alaska Fall Flyin
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Alaska Fall Flyin
We had a discussion going on in another thread and I thought it would be better to break it out.
Anyone still interested in meeting up for a backcountry flyin somewhere this fall?
Anyone still interested in meeting up for a backcountry flyin somewhere this fall?
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I am, but unfortunately, I have restraints. It needs to fall on one of my days off (Sunday or Monday), must happen before I head south (September 15th) and must be in a place that I can get into with 8.50s.
So don't plan around me, but if your plan happens to work for me, I'll do my best to come!
Andy
So don't plan around me, but if your plan happens to work for me, I'll do my best to come!
Andy
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Sounds fun, I'd definitely be interested, depending of course on dates/wx/skill level required. Newbie Maule pilot here- pilot skills still lagging airplane capability. Possible date ranges for me would be Sept 4-5, 11-13, or 19-21.
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Well, Chelatna has great views of mountains across a beautiful lake, assuming nice weather. Good camping available for a handful of planes. There is a lodge there, but the strip is on state land, so public-accessible. The strip is pretty long (maybe 1200-1500 feet or so) and reasonably wide, so should be more comfortable for folks than a true bush strip. I can't swear that everyone will be comfortable going in there, as I don't know everyone's skill level. If you guys decide that you want to do this one, I can try to get some firmer numbers on length. Also, there is a very, very good, super-long strip nearby (called the "Herc Strip") that we could perhaps shuttle people from if that would help. Could camp there too, I suppose, though it's not as scenic.
There are some bush strips quite close by to play on for those that are so inclined.
I go there a lot, so I'd actually be up for someone choosing someplace that is new to me, so I get to explore also, but if no one has a better idea, I think this would work nicely, and I always enjoy going there.
Lat/Long:
N62 26.06'
W151 24.67'
There are some bush strips quite close by to play on for those that are so inclined.
I go there a lot, so I'd actually be up for someone choosing someplace that is new to me, so I get to explore also, but if no one has a better idea, I think this would work nicely, and I always enjoy going there.
Lat/Long:
N62 26.06'
W151 24.67'
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I know the area but haven't really spent time there. I always thought that was aprivate strip. Glad to hear otherwise. Where's the Herc strip?
I have other suggestions but it would be the same as they are places I go often!
I have other suggestions but it would be the same as they are places I go often!
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The very end of the strip, east of the windsock, is on private land, but ithats really past the strip proper; it's just a curved part that the strip owners use fro taxiing. The strip itself looks to be 1300' long.
The Herc Strip is about 11.3 sm east of there, where Cache Creek meets the Kahiltna drainage. It's about 4,000 feet long.
The Herc Strip is about 11.3 sm east of there, where Cache Creek meets the Kahiltna drainage. It's about 4,000 feet long.
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I'm up for any of those spots. Knik offers numerous back country strips and pretty much limitless landing opportunities on gravel bars. We camped at the Bold strip at Eklutna last weekend and it has plenty of room for a group. Beluga is good as well. Unlimited parking there.
I know the Herc Strip! I've had the truck all the way back there but I've never landed the plane. Didn't know it was named!
We should firm up a date and location everyone can agree on.
I know the Herc Strip! I've had the truck all the way back there but I've never landed the plane. Didn't know it was named!
We should firm up a date and location everyone can agree on.
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