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Mon Jan 27, 2014 1:10 pm

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That was really great! Brought a smile to my face. =D>
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Mon Jan 27, 2014 1:19 pm

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Wow, thanks a lot guys!
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Mon Jan 27, 2014 1:38 pm

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Looks like a really neat spot! Great job putting the video together, really gives a good feel of the journey.

Let me know next time you guys are in town and I'll come out and play.

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Mon Jan 27, 2014 3:17 pm

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tcj wrote:Prairie Mountain lookout. Did you notice the old lookout footing to the right before you took off?

July 8, 1921: "The first aerial mail to be delivered in Oregon was dropped yesterday by a plane from the Eugene base of the forest fire patrol to J.L. Sanborn, lookout on Prairie mountain in the coast range, 35 miles west of Eugene, in the Siuslaw national forest.
The plane was in command of Pilot Drake of the 91st aero squadron. 'Jake' Jacobson, observer, dropped the mail. Sanborn has a lookout tower on top of the mountain which is plainly visible. Jacobson said the plane cut down as close as possible and the bundle of letters, papers and magazines struck within 50 feet of the structure." (The Morning Oregonian - footnote 1)


For more scroll down to Prairie Peak http://oregonlookouts.weebly.com/lane-county.html



Oh man that is really really cool, looks like I wasn't the first to make a low pass there. Interesting to see aviation already associated with the same spot. Too bad they didn't have a Savannah back in 1921 :lol:

Yeah I had to avoid the old foundation as there where a couple pieces of angle iron that could sure ruin your day. Too bad the lookouts not there any more that would be a fun one to rent :wink:
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Mon Jan 27, 2014 3:36 pm

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That is one sweet little site! Good find and great job landing her =D>
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Mon Jan 27, 2014 3:42 pm

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I liked when you jumped out and yelled, "Holy shit!" Awesome!

When are you going back? I would love a spot like that down here.
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Mon Jan 27, 2014 3:46 pm

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tcj wrote:Prairie Mountain lookout. Did you notice the old lookout footing to the right before you took off?

July 8, 1921: "The first aerial mail to be delivered in Oregon was dropped yesterday by a plane from the Eugene base of the forest fire patrol to J.L. Sanborn, lookout on Prairie mountain in the coast range, 35 miles west of Eugene, in the Siuslaw national forest.
The plane was in command of Pilot Drake of the 91st aero squadron. 'Jake' Jacobson, observer, dropped the mail. Sanborn has a lookout tower on top of the mountain which is plainly visible. Jacobson said the plane cut down as close as possible and the bundle of letters, papers and magazines struck within 50 feet of the structure." (The Morning Oregonian - footnote 1)


For more scroll down to Prairie Peak http://oregonlookouts.weebly.com/lane-county.html


I wonder if the little memorial site was somehow related? Beloved ranger pet or something?
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Mon Jan 27, 2014 4:53 pm

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Awesome! Loved the commentary also!
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Mon Jan 27, 2014 5:06 pm

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Great video, inspiring.

Do you use a spot/have someone aware that you are probably going to try a new strip if you see one? Just curious, I personally hate to be tied to a flight plan and want flexibility but I do use my spot and my wife is aware that my plans will change as I fly around. The spot lets her know where I am.
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Mon Jan 27, 2014 5:21 pm

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Dude, I tried to land at Corvallis at 09:00 on Sunday. But, there was freezing fog -3C 200' OVC! The Coast Range was clear. I have pictures the same day your video was taken of Marys Peak on my cell phone!

Stellar video. I flew to "Little John's" airport for a BFR that day (S30) then back to KONP.

Thank you for replying to my PM.
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Mon Jan 27, 2014 5:27 pm

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Awesome. I love videos like this. They keep me going when I haven't been able to fly for over a month due to weather out here.
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Mon Jan 27, 2014 6:56 pm

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Nice job and great video. Jealous that you got out there, we've been socked in with solid IMC the last several weeks and I'm anxious to see the sun again and go flying.
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Mon Jan 27, 2014 7:38 pm

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Awesome!! Thanks for sharing such a great experience!
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Mon Jan 27, 2014 7:56 pm

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Nice work Tyler. Looks like a great place for a picnic and maybe a paraglider launch.
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Mon Jan 27, 2014 8:12 pm

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Sweeeet =D>
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Mon Jan 27, 2014 8:22 pm

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Aces man, I was screaming with you!
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Mon Jan 27, 2014 8:27 pm

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Please put my vote in the jealous column… :D
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Mon Jan 27, 2014 10:37 pm

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daedaluscan wrote:Great video, inspiring.

Do you use a spot/have someone aware that you are probably going to try a new strip if you see one? Just curious, I personally hate to be tied to a flight plan and want flexibility but I do use my spot and my wife is aware that my plans will change as I fly around. The spot lets her know where I am.



Thank you. Yeah I actually just activated my spot after realizing I need a little more than an ELT and cell phone doing stuff like this!
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Mon Jan 27, 2014 10:54 pm

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sweet
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Tue Jan 28, 2014 12:06 am

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I saw your photo's yesterday and thought man that's just the right spot to cut ones teeth for uphill short lz's. Glad you made a video. It's such a buzz when you hits spots like that for the first time. The after glow lasts for days. Makes all that money we spend so worth it. =D>
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