Picture of Beaver Marsh Airport, Oregon (without snow). Please consider it dangerous for all types of aircraft. Large sharp rocks have apparently been placed in various sections of the runway by vandals. It needs a caretaker!

2014.01.18

I am willing to go in for a work party.

Scolopax wrote:I am willing to go in for a work party.

It would only take a few days to make the airfield nice again. Unfortunately I am stuck in Hawaii until Summer, or I would accept your offer. Let 's keep in touch ....

Snow was very light this season 2014.01.18.

Wasn't there an OPA work party there a year or two ago?

chosstronaut wrote:Wasn't there an OPA work party there a year or two ago?

Not to sure when anyone has done anything to the place. It really was messy when I stopped by to check it out on about 20-JAN-2014. I was driving to Odell Lake to stay at a cabin to do some Nordic Skiing in Pengra Pass.

It is a pretty nifty place. Hopefully the airfield will have a few friends to care of the place soon.

Count me in! I have a 2 gal drink dispenser for water, and will bring a bucket of KFC.

BladeRunner wrote:Count me in! I have a 2 gal drink dispenser for water, and will bring a bucket of KFC.

Thank you. Some how we can get that place safe again. I can not get there until Summer time. But, I am in if possible.

Beaver Marsh Airfield live on!

BladeRunner wrote: and will bring a bucket of KFC.

I like your style!

And potato salad, a bag of chips, salsa. Who's got a grill?
As for the rocks being placed where somebody could hit them....I am thinking somebody local that hates airplane noise.

BladeRunner wrote:And potato salad, a bag of chips, salsa. Who's got a grill?
As for the rocks being placed where somebody could hit them....I am thinking somebody local that hates airplane noise.

Not that the idea of placing rocks on strips to prevent use is anything new, but this reminds me about how lots of the FS roads outside of Bend (in the vicinity of single track trails), mountain bikers have been doing the same thing, to get cars and trucks off the dirt ROADS so they can enjoy them for their riding pleasure. Cars or airplanes it doesn't matter any more....

chosstronaut wrote:

BladeRunner wrote:And potato salad, a bag of chips, salsa. Who's got a grill?
As for the rocks being placed where somebody could hit them....I am thinking somebody local that hates airplane noise.

Not that the idea of placing rocks on strips to prevent use is anything new, but this reminds me about how lots of the FS roads outside of Bend (in the vicinity of single track trails), mountain bikers have been doing the same thing, to get cars and trucks off the dirt ROADS so they can enjoy them for their riding pleasure. Cars or airplanes it doesn't matter any more....

Too many people with too many problems. The trash is growing!

Alert the local cops and highway patrol, too. What would they do if someone was putting large sharp chunks of asphalt that are nearly impossible to see out on highway 97 for someone to hit at 65 mph? Someone needs to go to jail . . .

" A person will be fined or imprisoned if s/he willfully[v]:

sets fire to, damages, destroys, disables, or wrecks any aircraft in the special aircraft jurisdiction of the U.S. or any civil aircraft used, operated, or employed in interstate, overseas, or foreign air commerce;
places or causes to be placed a destructive device or substance in any aircraft, or any part or materials used or intended to be used in connection with the operation of such aircraft, if such placing or causing to be placed is likely to endanger the safety of any such aircraft;
sets fire to, damages, destroys or disables any air navigation facility, or interfere by force or violence with the operation of such facility, if such conduct is likely to endanger the safety of any such aircraft in flight;
with the intent to damage, destroy, or disable any such aircraft, set fire to, damage, destroy or disable or place a destructive device or substance in, upon, or in proximity to, any appliance or structure, ramp, landing area, machine, or apparatus, or any facility or other material used, or intended to be used, in connection with the operation, maintenance, loading, unloading or storage of any such aircraft or any cargo intended to be carried on any such aircraft;
interferes with or disables, with intent to endanger the safety of any person or with a reckless disregard for the safety of human life, anyone engaged in the authorized operation of such aircraft or any air navigation facility aiding in the navigation of any such aircraft;
performs an act of violence against or incapacitates any individual on any such aircraft if such act of violence or incapacitation is likely to endanger the safety of such aircraft;
communicates information, knowing it to be false and under circumstances in which such information may reasonably be believed, thereby endangering the safety of any such aircraft in flight; or
attempts or conspires to do any of the aforementioned prohibited acts.

Further, a person breaking the seal or lock of any aircraft or enters such vehicle with intent in either case to commit larceny therein, will be fined or imprisoned[vi].

[i] 18 USCS § 2312.

[ii] 18 USCS § 2313.

[iii] 18 USCS § 981.

[iv] 18 USCS § 982.

[v] 18 USCS § 32.

[vi] 18 USCS § 2117.

- See more at: http://aviation.uslegal.com/offenses-an ... 8tYRL.dpuf"

CAVU wrote:Alert the local cops and highway patrol, too. What would they do if someone was putting large sharp chunks of asphalt that are nearly impossible to see out on highway 97 for someone to hit at 65 mph? Someone needs to go to jail . . .

" A person will be fined or imprisoned if s/he willfully[v]:

sets fire to, damages, destroys, disables, or wrecks any aircraft in the special aircraft jurisdiction of the U.S. or any civil aircraft used, operated, or employed in interstate, overseas, or foreign air commerce;
places or causes to be placed a destructive device or substance in any aircraft, or any part or materials used or intended to be used in connection with the operation of such aircraft, if such placing or causing to be placed is likely to endanger the safety of any such aircraft;
sets fire to, damages, destroys or disables any air navigation facility, or interfere by force or violence with the operation of such facility, if such conduct is likely to endanger the safety of any such aircraft in flight;
with the intent to damage, destroy, or disable any such aircraft, set fire to, damage, destroy or disable or place a destructive device or substance in, upon, or in proximity to, any appliance or structure, ramp, landing area, machine, or apparatus, or any facility or other material used, or intended to be used, in connection with the operation, maintenance, loading, unloading or storage of any such aircraft or any cargo intended to be carried on any such aircraft;
interferes with or disables, with intent to endanger the safety of any person or with a reckless disregard for the safety of human life, anyone engaged in the authorized operation of such aircraft or any air navigation facility aiding in the navigation of any such aircraft;
performs an act of violence against or incapacitates any individual on any such aircraft if such act of violence or incapacitation is likely to endanger the safety of such aircraft;
communicates information, knowing it to be false and under circumstances in which such information may reasonably be believed, thereby endangering the safety of any such aircraft in flight; or
attempts or conspires to do any of the aforementioned prohibited acts.

Further, a person breaking the seal or lock of any aircraft or enters such vehicle with intent in either case to commit larceny therein, will be fined or imprisoned[vi].

[i] 18 USCS § 2312.

[ii] 18 USCS § 2313.

[iii] 18 USCS § 981.

[iv] 18 USCS § 982.

[v] 18 USCS § 32.

[vi] 18 USCS § 2117.

- See more at: http://aviation.uslegal.com/offenses-an ... 8tYRL.dpuf"

I feel the same about it.

Agreed. If there is an attempt to harm somebody or property for no reason, the law should get involved for everybody's well being.

Beaver Marsh is not an ideal place and it's mostly forgotten by it's new owner, the State and OPA.

Thank you for your guidance.

8GCBC wrote:
Beaver Marsh is not an ideal place and it's mostly forgotten by it's new owner, the State and OPA.

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Is it not still owned by some random person in CA?

chosstronaut wrote:

8GCBC wrote:
Beaver Marsh is not an ideal place and it's mostly forgotten by it's new owner, the State and OPA.

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Is it not still owned by some random person in CA?

The owner has been there once or twice. He does not fly and has never owned an airport before.

I like the guy but he admits to knowing nothing about the place. Seems like an honest guy.

8GCBC wrote:

chosstronaut wrote:

8GCBC wrote:
Beaver Marsh is not an ideal place and it's mostly forgotten by it's new owner, the State and OPA.

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Is it not still owned by some random person in CA?

The owner has been there once or twice. He does not fly and has never owned an airport before.

I like the guy but he admits to knowing nothing about the place. Seems like an honest guy.

Interesting it looks like the ownership changed on airnav.com since when I had last looked, still someone from CA. And the new listed manager lives just down the road from my hanger. I assume you contacted one of them?

Is it not still owned by some random person in CA?

I talked with the owner, manager, OPA, and Oregon Depart. of Aviation last year. Nice guys. But, I don't think the airfield is a priority now. Nobody has shown much interest except me.

The owner said to use the airfield anytime even when covered with snow. ODOT says owner has last word on operations there.

So here we are... a 4000' foot airstrip next to a beautiful National Park with great weather etc etc...

8GCBC wrote:

Is it not still owned by some random person in CA?

I talked with the owner, manager, OPA, and Oregon Depart. of Aviation last year. Nice guys. But, I don't think the airfield is a priority now. Nobody has shown much interest except me.

The owner said to use the airfield anytime even when covered with snow. ODOT says owner has last word on operations there.

So here we are... a 4000' foot airstrip next to a beautiful National Park with great weather etc etc...

Also,

Paul the Manager is OPA member and Greg still owns it.

Oppps. Didn't know it was a private field. Always thought it was public ( state owned ). Why does the sectional chart say "State"?? Huh,wa, how? I've never landed there, just drove by. Certainly don't want to trespass if it is private now. Still willing to help clean up if owner/manager won't shoo me away with a 12ga.

Somebody PM me when this happens and I'll drive over with some lunch, and my work gloves.
A day working on a airport is better than sports on the dang TV. Plus, I'd like to have a face to some of the names here.

BladeRunner wrote:Oppps. Didn't know it was a private field. Always thought it was public ( state owned ). Why does the sectional chart say "State"?? Huh,wa, how? I've never landed there, just drove by. Certainly don't want to trespass if it is private now. Still willing to help clean up if owner/manager won't shoo me away with a 12ga.

Somebody PM me when this happens and I'll drive over with some lunch, and my work gloves.
A day working on a airport is better than sports on the dang TV. Plus, I'd like to have a face to some of the names here.

Good deal. The owner really has no problem with people using or improving his airfield.

If you guys want to get started call the manager on airnav.

I am with you, rather work on the runway than sit at home. Would love to meet you guys too.