Kevin, I'm debating whether to bring my -12 or fly my friend's Bush Hawk. The BH would get me there faster, leaving me more time to play, but how many strips am I going to miss out on by flying a 185 type rather than a SC type? At my altitude (7k) I figure I need 1,000 ft to land the BH (cut me some slack here all you AK bush pilots, I only fly this thing occasionally). If that will rule out too many strips, I don't mind flying slow to get there.

RanchPilot wrote:Kevin, I'm debating whether to bring my -12 or fly my friend's Bush Hawk. The BH would get me there faster, leaving me more time to play, but how many strips am I going to miss out on by flying a 185 type rather than a SC type? At my altitude (7k) I figure I need 1,000 ft to land the BH (cut me some slack here all you AK bush pilots, I only fly this thing occasionally). If that will rule out too many strips, I don't mind flying slow to get there.

Go the fast route! Lots of fun to be had for certain and your not going to miss out on anything!!!

RanchPilot wrote:Kevin, I'm debating whether to bring my -12 or fly my friend's Bush Hawk. The BH would get me there faster, leaving me more time to play, but how many strips am I going to miss out on by flying a 185 type rather than a SC type? At my altitude (7k) I figure I need 1,000 ft to land the BH (cut me some slack here all you AK bush pilots, I only fly this thing occasionally). If that will rule out too many strips, I don't mind flying slow to get there.

You probably know what my vote is... (BH!!)

Let's just keep this between us. If my -12 finds out I'm thinking about stepping out on her with something younger and sleeker, she's going to be PISSED!

RanchPilot wrote:Kevin, I'm debating whether to bring my -12 or fly my friend's Bush Hawk. The BH would get me there faster, leaving me more time to play, but how many strips am I going to miss out on by flying a 185 type rather than a SC type? At my altitude (7k) I figure I need 1,000 ft to land the BH (cut me some slack here all you AK bush pilots, I only fly this thing occasionally). If that will rule out too many strips, I don't mind flying slow to get there.

I know you didn't ask me but I vote Bush Hawk so you can stop in IF and pick me up

whee wrote:I know you didn't ask me but I vote Bush Hawk so you can stop in IF and pick me up

I wouldn't rule that out, Whee. That would give me a more legitimate excuse for avoiding the SLC airspace than "I'm a hick who doesn't like to talk on the radio..."

Hicks unite!

I am a hick who doesn't like talking on the radio and proud of it.

Hey Darin,

When are you coming through the SLC area? I'll be leaving sometime on Thursday. Thinking about going over to Alvord Desert for that night, then dropping down to 3SGS the next day. Maybe hitting Bluewing on the way down too. Otherwise it will be right out to Wendover to LOL and on down.

Grassstrippilot wrote:Hey Darin,

When are you coming through the SLC area? I'll be leaving sometime on Thursday. Thinking about going over to Alvord Desert for that night, then dropping down to 3SGS the next day. Maybe hitting Bluewing on the way down too. Otherwise it will be right out to Wendover to LOL and on down.

Not sure what my plans are yet, but I'll keep you posted as it gets closer. Would love to have some company for the trip down if we can make it work. If I fly the BH, I assume I'd be passing through the SLC area sometime Thursday morning. I'll keep in touch.

RanchPilot wrote:

Grassstrippilot wrote:Hey Darin,

When are you coming through the SLC area? I'll be leaving sometime on Thursday. Thinking about going over to Alvord Desert for that night, then dropping down to 3SGS the next day. Maybe hitting Bluewing on the way down too. Otherwise it will be right out to Wendover to LOL and on down.

Not sure what my plans are yet, but I'll keep you posted as it gets closer. Would love to have some company for the trip down if we can make it work. If I fly the BH, I assume I'd be passing through the SLC area sometime Thursday morning. I'll keep in touch.

Sounds good. I might be solo so some company would be great.

2 1/2 weeks out! They better get that fire out or my flying will be on this god damn computer....starting to twitch. Have not flown in a week. Rain is forecasted for mid week so we have hope! 20% contained as of today. Anyhow, here is some HSF porn for your viewing pleasure. Getting fired up!

If you have some videos from other landing spots please post them here. We are trying to create a little map with info for pilots to go have some fun. We also have 5 or 6 guys that know the area very well and will be taking guys out to these places depending on experience and desires. There really is something for everyone.

Remember on Friday and Saturday morning around 8am we will have pilot meeting briefs to inform everyone of the daily plan for those interested.

This first one is of Lowrider, Splashpilot a I from a few years back playing around at 3SGS...the HSF home base
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ac1JAWQ86go

The not so crazy but infamous "Gold Mine"...two minutes from 3SGS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-DGL3hU_h0

Landing "3 Wagons" look how much water is there...this one is also a few years back...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqHyrUmzPbQ

A different perspective of the same landing at "3 Wagons"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmefWQ8PhHk

Landing "Tail Wheel Ridge"
http://vimeo.com/28622181

Departing "Tail Wheel Ridge" to "the state beach"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVZ7Kmj89EA

Departing "High Boy" ...not for the faint at heart...
http://vimeo.com/28669934

And some fun north up by Honey Lake...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAEpRiYB0CI

Anyone else have anything?

AKT

Flew into 3SGS today. Smoke stayed away until late down here. The lake was hard with minimal doughnuts cut into it. However; there is a spot I think everyone should know to stay clear of.
It looks like someone let off a bomb of nails! They are pretty thick too. I think if a guy stays at least 50' clear of this spot they should be fine. It looks like a mound with a septic pipe sticking out of the top. There is also two tire fire rings next to it. Just thought I would give a heads up.

Up close

Hit up 3SGS today. Also easy money? And down to check out Mina. The cafe is closed down now after Mina I found a cool spot

dudestickle wrote:Up close

We will be cleaning and clearing all the debris and any trash prior to the fly in for certain.

Akt

Here's a vid. Of where NOT to land:
7500' saddle on the way to "hi boy"

It never ceases to amaze me how quickly all those little tiny rocks can turn into not-so-tiny rocks, and it always seems to happen in the second or two right before you touch down!

Cool vid, and very cool landing.

Someone once said to me. "If it looks smooth it might be. If it looks rough it will tear your landing gear off"

One of Kevin's finds,

High plateau 1/2 mi west and overlooking 3SGS dry lake bed

this one smoother than it looked....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJra4I9B ... ata_player

sbmaule wrote:One of Kevin's finds,

High plateau 1/2 mi west and overlooking 3SGS dry lake bed

this one smoother than it looked....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJra4I9B ... ata_player

Nice work! Never put a name on that one! "Quinns Mesa" it is! The rocks at the far end do get big however...

This photo is from 2 years ago from Rob


As for the other saddle, I have looked at that one for a very long time. Betting its a first! You should name it! The 35" cub guys will have a ball up there! Did you see the old rock fence that runs the ridge to the right? Have always wanted more beta about it.

Very very nice work!

AKT