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A quick trip to Mars...

Well, if I did get to fly over Mars I am betting that this is pretty close to what it looks like...

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Martians
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Little R2 unit
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And now we know there is water...
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Nice spot to land for a photo... 8)
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Quick stop at here at one of my go to spots on the way back to earth...Stampede SW
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Good times, no wind, beautiful day flying from one planet to another...

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Re: A quick trip to Mars...

Can we use a seaplane in the water? Looks East of the Sierras?

Thank you for the pictures.
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Re: A quick trip to Mars...

AKT, amazing pictures!

And your Martians are cute!

Looks like a fun time!!
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Awesome AKT. The new paint looks great in its natural environment.
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Re: A quick trip to Mars...

Looks like Pyramid Lake? Nice pictures!
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Amazing!! Mars looks just like Nevada.
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Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. Don't tell anyone and the pilgrims won't wander this way. [-X

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Re: A quick trip to Mars...

I think it looks more like Tattoine...

New paint sure is looking sharp.
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Re: A quick trip to Mars...

I flew out there (the one with water) with Bob Cushman in his Sea Bee and fished off the rear platform. Great times with those older Reno aviators. Any one on here that remembers some of them? Are any of them on here?
Last question - shouldn't we be hearing about a new AKT little one soon?
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Re: A quick trip to Mars...

chance wrote:I flew out there (the one with water) with Bob Cushman in his Sea Bee and fished off the rear platform. Great times with those older Reno aviators. Any one on here that remembers some of them? Are any of them on here?
Last question - shouldn't we be hearing about a new AKT little one soon?


Yep...thursday morning...scheduled C section...little boy..hoping for 10 fingers and 10 toes...

Yeah Rob Pyramid lake.

Not certain about float planes on Pyramid. The Indians own the land and you don't dare get caught landing on all the perfect beaches that surround the lake or high mountain meadows.... [-X :^o [-o<

Sure wanted to get up to Powers but until Thursday, I'm limited to a 50 mile radius.

Will come down to see you soon Chance.

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Re: A quick trip to Mars...

Good luck AKT!!!!

Hoping (and praying) for good news on Thursday!
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Re: A quick trip to Mars...

Just looked at those photos again. That ridge may be off the Reservation. Check a map. I know the higher part of Tule Mountain is BLM.
Not sure either about float planes on the Lake now. I landed a Cub on floats there a couple of times but the Indians were more laid back then.
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