OCT 12th Alaska fly in/campout No 2
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Beluga fly-in
It so happens that the night of the 24th is the bachelor celebration of some other aviation minded friends and their plan is Saturday night at the Beluga strip, to allow float and wheel capable attendance. I plan on being there. The more the merrier!
I'll be up near Delta starting tonight until Friday or early Saturday chasing moose.
Dave
I'll be up near Delta starting tonight until Friday or early Saturday chasing moose.
Dave
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Re: Strips
Olson Creek is located at 61 14' 15"N 151 04' 10"WLopez wrote:Anyone have the coords for the Beluga and Olson strips?
When landing, it's best to use the upstream half of the strip. The most upstream 200' is sandy gravel and then turns to 4" to 10" rock that is fairly flat. stay to the river side for smoother ground. after about 600' of upstream rwy it gets rougher with some blown sand humps and dips. all in all about 1000+ ft but rough on downstream end. Also, there is a small turnaround/park area near the downstream end. Upstream is a little tight to turn around with power. I wimped out, shut down and manhandled around at that end. I hate willow in my prop. There might be more space now water levels are dropping.
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Here are some pics from yesterday.
The strip is the straight line in the center that diagonals toward the strut. It looks narrow and short but in reality you could land 50' on either side and run about 400' off the end and be just fine. pretty flat and smooth out there and I have never used more than half.
It would appear there are bear in Alaska! Who would have thought!
The strip is the straight line in the center that diagonals toward the strut. It looks narrow and short but in reality you could land 50' on either side and run about 400' off the end and be just fine. pretty flat and smooth out there and I have never used more than half.
It would appear there are bear in Alaska! Who would have thought!
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I have some things I need to do Saturday morning but was planning on heading out about 1300 or so. Either not much wood or a long walk to get it. If people want a fire, better plan on bringing some out or collecting it from nearby strips.
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Another flying in October?
If there is any good flying weather around October 11- how about another flying in AK?cumuli wrote:It is so beautiful. Which I could join you guys.crbnunit wrote:Here are some pics from yesterday.
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Some pics from yesterday. 4 Mauls made it out. One on floats so it is not included in the group. I had planned on staying the night but it never stopped raining and we all bugged out.
OK, we have to share some with the Cubs. It was a little busy out there!
Flew a different route on the flight out.
And a nice end to the day!
OK, we have to share some with the Cubs. It was a little busy out there!
Flew a different route on the flight out.
And a nice end to the day!
You have to make up your mind about growing up and becoming a pilot. You can't do both!
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The Rain is another reason to repeat this in 2 1/2 weeks wx permitting and hope a campout is still possible. I would along with one of the maulepilots.org member who keeps his Maule at lake hood since I would need more time to fly mine up from Washington (next yr maybe?). Not sure yet whether it would work out, but if so, then the Maule may be either on floats or wheels, so best if it would be a place to accommodate both...
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