So I have the whole week off prior to the High Sierra fly in and I want to make up for lost aviation time this summer. I'm going to spend the entire week camping and aviating. My only problem is I don't know where to go. Should I go north or south? I have no real agenda, just want to get away from it all and then come camp out with the rest of you yahoos at 3SGS.

Any (useful) suggestions?

Do nevada! That way you will have all the right dirt in all the right places when it comes time for 3SGS!

Chicken Strip California, Powers Oregon, Lucas Lodge Agness Oregon, Sunriver Oregon

Rob, if you head far South let us know, We plan on heading up to 3 SGS on the 9th,

The weekend before, Oct 4th and 5th, Silver Springs Airport is having it's air fair, this year with punkin chunkin. It's hard to beat punkin chunkin!

http://www.airnav.com/airport/KSPZ

http://www.lyoncountyflyin.com

Gump

Big John wrote:Rob, if you head far South let us know, We plan on heading up to 3 SGS on the 9th,

Hi there Big John. I won't be in socal till January. Your still to hot. My moss has been taking a hell of a beating this summer here. Dry and extra warm.

Just kidding about dry and hot part. I love the sun. Give me sun and 60°- 86° any day. Look forward to seeing you at 3SGS, lets hope Oregon wx is good enough to get back and forth.

Cheers..Rob

OregonMaule wrote:Chicken Strip California, Powers Oregon, Lucas Lodge Agness Oregon, Sunriver Oregon

I'm giving Chicken Strip some serious thought. I stopped in Sunriver once before but didn't see much to do there. There was an event that weekend and the FBO folks were REALLY unfriendly. I love most Oregon airports but...

I'm also give Soldier Meadows some thought. I've never been to their hot springs. I might try Alvord too if they are still airplane friendly.

GumpAir wrote:The weekend before, Oct 4th and 5th, Silver Springs Airport is having it's air fair, this year with punkin chunkin. It's hard to beat punkin chunkin!

http://www.airnav.com/airport/KSPZ

http://www.lyoncountyflyin.com

Gump

Now that there is truth. I might be able to get away early.

Big John wrote:Rob, if you head far South let us know, We plan on heading up to 3 SGS on the 9th,

Heck, if there will be folks there on the 9th I may try to make it in that day too.

Spend the night at Panamint Springs. One valley south of Saline.

Where do you land/camp at Panamint? I drove through there a couple months ago, and it's a beautiful valley.

Gump

There is an airstrip next to the gas station. Hell you can stay in hotel if you want to.... Maybe I mean motel! I know there's a restaurant in Panamint Springs, we all went there a few years ago.

No problems taxiing up to the gas stations? Or do they just expect that?

Bryan just updated shortfield.com with pictures Scott. It looks like you can pull right up

Sweet. Maybe instead of heading up north first I'll just hang around Nevada/Eastern Cal. Seem to be a lot of cool places.

Not sure if.... cool.....would be the way you might describe Saline or Panament.
Check the forecast temps in that area..... Death Valley...Furnace Creek temps are normally +- 10 deg. higher than what Saline will be at the same time.....Panament would be similar.

Just saying.....

NVflyer

Yeah, we figure Death Valley Jan/Feb/Mar. It's really nice to leave Carson City at 5F, all bundled up and pre-heated, and 90 minutes later step out in golf shirt and shorts.

Though, have you guys checked out the prices down there this year? Almost doubled for rooms and food from a year ago. This is Furnace Creek and Stovepipe Wells, I haven't checked elsewhere yet.

Gump

I may head to Soldier Meadows for a day or so. Seems like a nice restful spot. Anyone ever stayed there?

Never stayed there, yet.... But it's a nice place to fly, and the folks seem real GA friendly.

Gump

I have been several times and all are very friendly. Never stayed there however.

If you going there, you have to go find a place to land next to High Rock Canyon. Its awesome!

See you soon...

AKT