redlinemike wrote:I was actually considering landing in downtown Anchorage! No, not really. I cannot actually think of an instance where I will need to do it. It was just a question posed around my office and I was trying to final the most official answer.

Thanks.

maules.com wrote:Some years back I and my gf were taking an M5 Maule over to England the northern route. On top at 11000msl and looking for a hole to decend through to Glasgow Scotland, I spotted one over the airfield. As ATC cleared me down in 500ft increments circling this tight hole I got a sudden case of runs. Suli took the yoke, a plastic bag in a Ritz cracker box for strength and I perched on the seat for the deed. The stink was bad, the window was opened, the knotted bag had to go and we circled on down.
On landing, we were directed by a ramp attendant to the customs area, the customs man came out to look things over, the manager came out to welcome us, the gas truck came over and parked in front. I set the ladder, ascended and while pumping my fuel was looking at the side of the plane.....all covered in frozen s.... The gas man and all looked at me quizically, 'large birds up there' I said.
The stiff upper lip of my countrymen saved the day.

mr.helix wrote:

MONTANA STATE LAW CONCERNING LANDING ON PUBLIC ROADS


The following is taken directly from the Montana Code; MCA 67-1-204 (3) Lawfulness of Flight and Landings:

Aircraft landings and takeoffs from public roads in this state are lawful if proper safety precautions, as approved by the governing jurisdiction of the roads, are taken prior to the landing or takeoff, except as otherwise provided in this section. However, the local governing jurisdiction may not incur liability as a result of an approval under this subsection.

dirtstrip wrote:Crop dusters have done it here quite regularly over the years. Crop dusters prefer the wider paved county road to the county gravel or township ones. I've never seen a vehicle block the road for traffic unless you count the water truck. If you have never landed on one be sure to scout the area well for power lines crossing the road and also for road sign posts that are close to the shoulder, most sign posts are tall enough to strike the wing. When you line up stay in the center because of the road crown. You don't want to get to one side and have to fight the lean of the lane which will pull the nose wheel or tailwheel toward the down hill side. If gravel, you can drag a brake and that is effective to counter the lean but be aware that it is there. On the narrow township roads the crown is a bigger deal because they seem to be more variable and steeper in the crown, but it is quicker to get permission to land on township roads because of close by neighbors being on the boards. Dirt field roads have worked good for me over the years. No traffic to speak of and if there is, their dust trail is visible a long way off.

Nosedragger wrote:

dirtstrip wrote:Crop dusters have done it here quite regularly over the years. Crop dusters prefer the wider paved county road to the county gravel or township ones. I've never seen a vehicle block the road for traffic unless you count the water truck. If you have never landed on one be sure to scout the area well for power lines crossing the road and also for road sign posts that are close to the shoulder, most sign posts are tall enough to strike the wing. When you line up stay in the center because of the road crown. You don't want to get to one side and have to fight the lean of the lane which will pull the nose wheel or tailwheel toward the down hill side. If gravel, you can drag a brake and that is effective to counter the lean but be aware that it is there. On the narrow township roads the crown is a bigger deal because they seem to be more variable and steeper in the crown, but it is quicker to get permission to land on township roads because of close by neighbors being on the boards. Dirt field roads have worked good for me over the years. No traffic to speak of and if there is, their dust trail is visible a long way off.

All helpful^^^The lines crossing the road wreck the approach to a perfect mile long uphill paved stretch. It's an over one, under one deal that I've choreographed from the ground but don't know what that might look like from above. If I can't spot both lines on final, I'll go away.

Bill Reid wrote:

Berk wrote:A young friend & I landed near Fields on the dirt road. No cars in sight...Untill, of course we were down, and blocking the narrow road with our wings! She & I muscled the 172 around so the tail stuck out beyond the edge of the road, and the surprised travelers & locals gawked as they crept by, as we looked and laughed. My old post from 2006

Recently I was on a brakin cruise in a Cessna 210 from Las Vegas to Washingtion. We'd decided toland in N86 (and get some cheap gas -maybe see Super Dave) .After a low oil pressure landing 80-100 miles short of Spanish Springs - I became ever watchful of the oil pressure.
After a short stop in Spanish Springs for a full tank of fuel and another
case of oil we were off hopefuly to Walla Walla,Wash. About the Nevada
Oregon line I looked down at another "0" oil pressure guage. In looking at my Garmin 296 the nearest "airport" was 35 miles away right under a big
thunderstorm. I checked and there were several roads below us. We
I saw a stright piece near us and gave Told Jack if wanted it
it was his call . I looked and thought I could see powerlines both sides of the narrow blacktop. As we got closer I could see it was the highway
markers with the "snow plow " reflectors . As we hit I heard several
"bang-bang-nangs " as we hit some of the snow plow reflectors. We stopped and got out to check for damage. The entire left hand side of the airplane (cessna 210 ) wascoveredwith oil-from the cowl back . Opened up the cowl and found the dip stick almost falling out. Wiped down the oil with a little gas we drained from the sumps. After we turned airplane around motorcycle came up -the first person we had seen out there. I ask motorcycle rider to go down to bend in road and watch for traffic.Blink his headlight when we had a clear shot (late afternoon facing into sun) and we'd hit it. I was on the right hand side telling Jack to go left or right because we couldn't see directly in front because of the crazed
windshield. With the stall warning blairing in my ear Jack began a shallow
right turn . I looked out the side to see the misquet bushes pass under (but veryclose) to the wing tip. I brought my head forward and 75 yards
in front lay a power line -I reached over and brought the gear up and leveled the wings hoping that we would miss the wire. The good lord
must have been with us that day because we missed the wire by less than 3 ft. Flaps still 20 but struggling for altitude . We began to circle to gain more altitude before taking off the flaps. We proceeded to Burns Oregon
and landed. After checking into the motel I needed a drink. After not drinking for 10 years -I had to have another. Following day we returned to Los Angeles with airplane making "potty and oil stops " 4 times. When we got back to L.A. Checked engine and had 20/80 coppession on 3
cylinders. Engine is now torn down and being reassembled. Road was High Way 140 3 miles south of Oregon -Nevada line. Even marked it on my GPS .

Bill Reid wrote:

Berk wrote:A young friend & I landed near Fields on the dirt road. No cars in sight...Untill, of course we were down, and blocking the narrow road with our wings! She & I muscled the 172 around so the tail stuck out beyond the edge of the road, and the surprised travelers & locals gawked as they crept by, as we looked and laughed. My old post from 2006

Recently I was on a brakin cruise in a Cessna 210 from Las Vegas to Washingtion. We'd decided toland in N86 (and get some cheap gas -maybe see Super Dave) .After a low oil pressure landing 80-100 miles short of Spanish Springs - I became ever watchful of the oil pressure.
After a short stop in Spanish Springs for a full tank of fuel and another
case of oil we were off hopefuly to Walla Walla,Wash. About the Nevada
Oregon line I looked down at another "0" oil pressure guage. In looking at my Garmin 296 the nearest "airport" was 35 miles away right under a big
thunderstorm. I checked and there were several roads below us. We
I saw a stright piece near us and gave Told Jack if wanted it
it was his call . I looked and thought I could see powerlines both sides of the narrow blacktop. As we got closer I could see it was the highway
markers with the "snow plow " reflectors . As we hit I heard several
"bang-bang-nangs " as we hit some of the snow plow reflectors. We stopped and got out to check for damage. The entire left hand side of the airplane (cessna 210 ) wascoveredwith oil-from the cowl back . Opened up the cowl and found the dip stick almost falling out. Wiped down the oil with a little gas we drained from the sumps. After we turned airplane around motorcycle came up -the first person we had seen out there. I ask motorcycle rider to go down to bend in road and watch for traffic.Blink his headlight when we had a clear shot (late afternoon facing into sun) and we'd hit it. I was on the right hand side telling Jack to go left or right because we couldn't see directly in front because of the crazed
windshield. With the stall warning blairing in my ear Jack began a shallow
right turn . I looked out the side to see the misquet bushes pass under (but veryclose) to the wing tip. I brought my head forward and 75 yards
in front lay a power line -I reached over and brought the gear up and leveled the wings hoping that we would miss the wire. The good lord
must have been with us that day because we missed the wire by less than 3 ft. Flaps still 20 but struggling for altitude . We began to circle to gain more altitude before taking off the flaps. We proceeded to Burns Oregon
and landed. After checking into the motel I needed a drink. After not drinking for 10 years -I had to have another. Following day we returned to Los Angeles with airplane making "potty and oil stops " 4 times. When we got back to L.A. Checked engine and had 20/80 coppession on 3
cylinders. Engine is now torn down and being reassembled. Road was High Way 140 3 miles south of Oregon -Nevada line. Even marked it on my GPS .

flightlogic wrote:Got the runs at altitude in a balloon I was PIC in. Those cows down below must have wondered how it could rain shit on them. My wife was supportive but did laugh pretty hard. Glad she had some paper products in her purse. Now my supplies in all flying machines have been updated.

flightlogic wrote:Got the runs at altitude in a ______ I was PIC in.