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| Caveman Ranch Luau Fly-In | ||
CaveMan Ranch |
For more information on this fly-in check out the backcountrypilot.org forum. Website:http://www.backcountrypilot.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=11614 Author:Rob Hunter |
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| Ibex | ||
Ibex Hard Pan |
Since we seem to have such bad luck with Utah spring weather at Ibex, we have decided to schedule two Saturdays this year in hopes that one or the other works out. If weather for the first is bad, we will automatically plan on the second. Ibex Date #1 May 4 Ibex Date #2 May 11 We like to meet at Ibex to honor the memory of Darwin Mabbott, who lived in Delta and loved to fly there. As has become tradition, Darwin's wife, Linda will bring the bar-be-que and tables. UBCP will provide brats, hamburgers and drinks. Bring your own chair and a pot luck item (only if you like, not required) for lunch on Saturday. As the first day approaches, we'll send a reminder based on the weather. Latitude: 38°59.0 N Longitude: 113°22.0 W Elevation: 4,766 Ft MSL UNICOM: 122.900 MHz Info: Steve Author:Rob Hunter |
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| UBCP Fall Fly-In | ||
Huntington Airport |
The fall fly-in at Huntington will be Sept. 28 - 29. Info: Author:Rob Hunter |
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| Smiley Creek Fly In | ||
Smiley Creek Airstrip |
UBCP The UBCP / Friends Of Skypark Fly In will be at Smiley Creek Idaho, July 13-15, 2012. This get together is co-sponsored each year by our home airport, Bountiful Skypark and UBCP. This year, the Smiley Creek Lodge is catering a lasagna diner Saturday evening at 6:30pm. The diner is free but donations to UBCP are always appreciated. Every one is invited. If you arrive the day before join us at the campground Friday evening for socializing and appetizers. BYOB. Although not required, we would appreciate it if people who are planning on coming reply to this email or call 801-583-0342 with the expected number of people who will be there for dinner on Saturday. It will help us make sure we have enough food. If you have not been there, Smiley Creek is one of the most beautiful landing strips in the country. The grass surface is suitable for most airplanes. Plan to arrive early and leave early at this high altitude location. Airplanes typically land south and take off north. The landing strip rises slightly toward the south. Announce your intentions on 122.9 and be on the lookout for other traffic as this is a popular location. There are free hot showers and a nice grass camping area with tables. You can set up your tent next to your airplane if you like. The Smiley Creek Lodge does not have any vacancies available during the fly-in but does have a restaurant, basic groceries and auto fuel. It is about a 300 yard walk from the landing strip to the lodge. There are a few tie downs, but they typically fill up fast, so bring your own. Afternoon gusty winds occur on most days and thunderstorms are not uncommon. If the caretaker is watering the runway, it will be marked with cones. They water along its length one half at a time. It is plenty wide to land on the half with no sprinklers running. Smiley Creek is the traditional gateway to the Idaho back country and several landing strips are nearby for varying experience levels perfect for an early morning fly out. We are looking forward to meeting old friends and making new ones and hope you can come. Sincerely, UBCP Board Info: UBCP message line Author:Rob Hunter |
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| Ibex Fly-In | ||
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Annual Ibex Fly-in. As is traditional, UBCP will be providing sausages and hamburgers along with cold drinks for lunch. Bring a pot luck item if you like, but not totally necessary. Announce intentions on 122.9 and be vigilant for traffic. This fly-in has about a 50% chance of success due to the fickle Utah spring weather. If there is much wind, the dry lake bed is not a particularly fun place to be - but on those beautiful spring days, Ibex is wonderful. For those new pilots, DO NOT confuse Ibex with Sevier Dry Lake. If you need additional information, contact UBCP through the web site or Steve Durtschi at 801 292-9372. Info: Steve Durtschi Author:Rob Hunter |
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| Mineral Canyon Gathering | ||
Mineral Canyon Airstrip |
We invite you to Mineral Canyon to share your knowledge with a group of aviation students. Westminster College is culminating their mountain flying class by driving to and spending the night at Mineral Canyon. On Saturday, May 12, the students and instructors will be installing a windsock as a service project. Many of these students have never camped before and they have asked if some UBCP pilots could fly in and share some back country flying knowledge. They would like to see how the airplane is packed, what type of gear is used and some cooking skills. Come on down if you can and pass on some of your knowledge. This is a great opportunity to be an ambassador for back country flying. Info: Author:Rob Hunter |
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| Aviation and Firearms | ||
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Utah Back Country Pilots would like to invite you to an aviation seminar to be held at the Westminster College Gore School of Business Auditorium, 1840 South 1300 East, Salt Lake City, UT, beginning at 7:30 pm on March 30, 2012. The guest speaker will be Utah attorney and author Mitch Vilos. Mr. Vilos is an expert on Utah firearms law and will be speaking on this subject as it relates to general aviation. Here are some of the questions Mr. Vilos can answer: How do you stay out of trouble if you have a firearm an land at an airport that also has scheduled commercial air service? What I fly over a jurisdiction that does not allow firearms? What if I have to land there for fuel? Is the knife in my survival kit a concealed weapon? Can I really be charged with a hunting offense for flying low and slow? Or for flying with "hunting equipment" during hunting season? For those who would like to arrive early, the Utah Back Country Pilots Group will be presenting an informal slide show showcasing Utah and Idaho recreational back country landing strips and will answer questions beginning at 6:30 and ending promptly at 7:30. Mr. Vilos will take questions from 8:30 to 9:30 and will also have copies of his book for sale at that time. Refreshments will be served. Contact Chris Tiller at Westminster College (971 404-4874), or Steve Durtschi at UBCP (801 678-1293) for more information and parking recommendations. Per Westminster College policy, no firearms are allowed on campus. Info: Steve Durtschi Website:http://www.utahbackcountrypilots.org/gallery/albums/album07/Aviation_and_Firearms.jpg Author:Rob Hunter |
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| Smiley Creek Fly-In | ||
Smiley Creek Airstrip |
The UBCP / Friends Of Skypark Fly In will be at Smiley Creek Idaho, July 15, 16, and 17, 2011. This get together is held each year by our home airport, Bountiful Skypark, and they have always extended a special invitation to UBCP. This year, the airport managers will be preparing a FREE barbeque dinner on Saturday evening, July 16. All UBCP members, family and friends are invited for dinner. Dinner starts at 7pm with a social hour preceding dinner at 6pm. Please bring your own chair. If you have not been there, Smiley Creek is one of the most beautiful landing strips in the country. The grass surface is suitable for most airplanes. Plan to arrive early and leave early at this high altitude location. Airplanes typically land south and take off north. The landing strip rises slightly toward the south. Announce your intentions on 122.9 and be on the lookout for other traffic as this is a popular location. There are free hot showers and a nice grass camping area with tables. You can set up your tent next to your airplane if you like. You can also eat and stay at the Smiley Creek Lodge, although when we inquired a few days ago, there were NO rooms available for the fly in dates. Their number is 208 774-3547. The lodge also sells basic groceries and auto fuel. It is about a 300 yard walk from the landing strip to the lodge. There are a few tie downs, but they typically fill up fast, so bring your own. Afternoon gusty winds occur on most days and thunderstorms are not uncommon. If the caretaker is watering the runway, it will be marked with cones. They water along its length one half at a time. It is plenty wide to land on the half with no sprinklers running. Smiley Creek is the traditional gateway to the Idaho back country and several landing strips are nearby for varying experience levels perfect for an early morning fly out. We are looking forward to meeting old friends and making new ones and hope you can come. Info: UBCP Message Line Author:Rob Hunter |
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| Huntington Fly-In | ||
Huntington Airport |
UTAH BACK COUNTRY PILOTS FALL FLY IN October 1, 2, and 3, 2010 Huntington, Utah Camping on the field. Two Showers. Bring tie downs. Motel in town (trans. can be provided). Village Inn 435 650-5154 Dinner provided by Huntington Airport on Friday evening. Breakfast provided by Huntington Airport 7:00 to 10:00 on Saturday. ACTIVITIES Utah backcountry landing strips close by. Huntington State Park with lake, etc. 2 miles. (Transportation can be provided). Castle Dale Dinosaur and Natural History Museum tour. Transportation provided. Impromptu trap shooting off the runway berm. Bring your shotgun. Clay birds and thrower provided. AIRPORT INFORMATION Huntington Airport 69V 39Ί 21.7 N, 110Ί 55.0 W Elev. 5915 msl Dirt runways in good condition Unicom 122.8 Surface weather 122.8 (3 clicks) Runway lights 122.8 (3 clicks) Self serve 100 LL fuel $4.30/gal. Info: Author:Rob Hunter |
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| Smiley Creek Fly-In | ||
Smiley Creek |
This is the annual summer fly-in at Smiley Creek ID. It is too warm at most of Utah's airstrips in the middle of summer so we head to the mountains to our north. UBCP will be providing a barbecue dinner on Saturday evening starting at 6pm. All other meals are on your own. There are some free campsites available with picnic tables and charcoal grills but most people set up a tent under their wing. Potable water, bathrooms and showers are available at the campsite. A restaurant and convieniece store are available a short walk away. The runway is long and smooth for a grass runway but at 7,160 ft. high density altitude is a factor. From the FAA notes: - RECOMMEND LNDG RY 14 TKOF RY 32 WHEN WIND CONDITIONS ALLOW. - BE ALERT FOR SPRINKLERS/STAND PIPES ON EDGE OF RY. - ARPT LCTD IN VALLEY SURROUNDED BY HIGH MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN. - EXTREMELY HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE CONDITIONS EXIST DURING SUMMER MONTHS. Info: Author:Rob Hunter |
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| Mineral Canyon Clean-Up | ||
Mineral Canyon Airstrip |
We will spend the day filling any ruts and trimming tamarisk as required. Please bring hand tools. Info: Author:Rob Hunter |
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| IBEX Fly In | ||
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The IBEX Fly in is ON! (updated 8:30AM 5/7/10) One of the board members is about to go shopping right now to get the hamburgers, bratwursts and drinks. We will start serving at 11am on Saturday. If you want to bring a side dish to share it would be appreciated but is not required. The weather forecast looks breezy but not too bad. Today and tonight should be beautiful and several people will be going down this afternoon and spending the night. We expect tomorrow to have enough wind to keep us cool and keep any bugs away but not enough to cause us much problem other than finding a rock to keep the napkins from blowing away. The latest forecast from the National Weather Service shows: Today: Sunny, with a high near 66. North northwest wind between 5 and 10 mph. Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. North northwest wind between 6 and 8 mph. Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph increasing to between 13 and 16 mph. Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. West wind between 9 and 16 mph. Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Northwest wind 7 to 10 mph becoming south southwest. Ibex has not had much precipitation in the past month so we expect it to be dry, smooth, hard and suitable for most airplanes. Use 122.9 to announce landing intentions and someone on the ground may be able to give you current wind conditions. We will also try to put up some kind of wind indicator. With the forecast winds you will want to take extra care to land into the wind. Be aware that since there is no center line or even runway edges to speak of it can be harder to notice if you are drifting sideways while landing. Latitude: 38°59.0 N Longitude: 113°22.0 W Elevation: 4,766 Ft MSL UNICOM: 122.900 MHz Windsock: No Info: Author:Rob Hunter |
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| Escalante Airport Open House | ||
Escalante Airport |
Escalante Airport Fly-in Friday, April 30-Sunday, May 2, 2010 Sponsored by Escalante City and Escalante Chamber of Commerce Airport Information: Identifier 1L7 Runway 5,000 ft., paved Elevation 5,740 Pilot Lounge available. Camp Sites available. Lodging discounts available for those not camping. Bring your own tie-downs. Water and other sanitation facilities available. Transportation to and from town provided. Friday, April 30 6:00 pm: Dutch Oven Dinner at the airport Saturday, May 1 7:30-9:30am: Pancake breakfast at the airport 10:00 am-4:00 pm: Work party at the Boulder Airstrip(Other activities available for those not wanting to work at the Boulder Airstrip. Call Paul at 826-4662.) 6:00 pm: Catered Dinner and Historical Presentation at Escalante Outfitters Pavilion Info: Paul Bowmar Event Email:  Author:Rob Hunter |
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| UBCP Huntington Fly-In | ||
Airport |
Fall Fly-In at Huntington UTAH BACK COUNTRY PILOTS FALL FLY IN Sept. 25 through 27, 2009 Huntington, Utah Emery County and the Huntington Airport management have invited UBCP to their airport and have gone all out to make us welcome! Camping on the field. Two Showers. Bring tie downs. Motel in town (trans. can be provided). Village Inn 435 650-5154 Breakfast provided by Huntington Airport 7:00 to 10:00 on Saturday. Free Dutch Oven pie and ice cream and camp fire Saturday evening. ACTIVITIES Utah backcountry landing strips close by. Huntington State Park with lake, etc. 2 miles. (Transportation can be provided). Castle Dale Dinosaur and Natural History Museum tour.Transportation provided). Impromptu trap shooting off the runway berm. Bring your own shotgun. Clay birds and thrower provided. RSVP to the UBCP Hot Line at 801 583-0342 if possible so food can be planned. Info: UBCP message line Author:Rob Hunter |
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| Smiley Creek Fly-In | ||
Smiley Creek |
Bar-be-que dinner provided on Saturday evening, July 18 at the airport campground. Please call the UBCP Hot Line (801 583-0342), or Steve Durtschi (801 292-9372), or respond via e-mail through the web site to let us know how many will be there so we can plan the grocery list. Location: 43Ί 57.4 N, 114Ί 47.8 W Elevation: 7160 msl Runway: 14/32 Length 4,900 ft. Frequency: 122.9 Limited number of tie downs recommend you bring your own. Smiley Creek Lodge (Cabins, limited rooms, meals, some groceries)(877) 774-3547 or (208) 774-3547 Come up and meet old friends, make new ones, and enjoy the Idaho back country! Info: UBCP message line Author:Rob Hunter |
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| Ibex Fly-In, cancelled | ||
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Ibex Fly-In, Canceled The weather is simply not cooperating for our fly-in. Tomorrow the forecast for Ibex calls for low ceilings and an 80% chance of rain. Rain is not what we had hope for when landing on a lake bed. Since this is the second weekend it has been canceled we are going to try again next year. We apologize for any disappointment. We do plan on having an informal gathering in Idaho at Smiley Creek this summer and a fly-in at the Huntington airport in the fall. We look forward to seeing you there. Due to poor weather the previous weekend the Ibex fly-in has been rescheduled for May 1-2. Come down and camp on Friday or for the day on Saturday. UBCP will provide hot dogs and hamburgers and drinks on Saturday about noon. Bring a pot luck item if you like. The location for Ibex is shown on the Utah State Chart, on the UBCP web site and in Galens Fly Utah! Guidebook (listed as Tule Valley Hardpan). We will try to get a preliminary report on the hard pan condition just prior to the date shown above. Please announce intentions on 122.9. There are usually people with hand held radios on the ground to provide the estimated wind and landing conditions if you ask. A note on the weather: we seem to have a good week end about half the time on the scheduled day. If the winds are blustery, Ibex is not an enjoyable place and we would not recommend making the trip. If it is a calm day, Ibex will be beautiful so be on the lookout for airplanes as there may be several in the vicinity. Please no flybys anywhere near people or parked airplanes. Heres hoping for a blue bird day well see you on the hard pan! UBCP Board Ibex Hard Pan Latitude: 38°59.0 N Longitude: 113°22.0 W Elevation: 4,766 Ft MSL UNICOM: 122.900 MHz Windsock: No Camping: Yes Info: Author:Rob Hunter |
Reports: Rob Hunter [5/1/2009]: The weather is simply not cooperating for our fly-in. Tomorrow the forecast for Ibex calls for low ...more | |
| Ibex Fly-In | ||
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*Fly-In postponed - See PIREP updates on the right* Friday and Saturday, April 24 and 25 have been selected as the date for meeting at Ibex this spring. Come down and camp on Friday or for the day on Saturday. UBCP will provide hot dogs and hamburgers and drinks on Saturday about noon. Bring a pot luck item if you like. The location for Ibex is shown on the Utah State Chart, on the UBCP web site and in Galens Fly Utah! Guidebook (listed as Tule Valley Hardpan). We will try to get a preliminary report on the hard pan condition just prior to the date shown above. Please announce intentions on 122.9. There are usually people with hand held radios on the ground to provide the estimated wind and landing conditions if you ask. A note on the weather: we seem to have a good week end about half the time on the scheduled day. If the winds are blustery, Ibex is not an enjoyable place and we would not recommend making the trip. If it is a calm day, Ibex will be beautiful so be on the lookout for airplanes as there may be several in the vicinity. Please no flybys anywhere near people or parked airplanes. Heres hoping for a blue bird day well see you on the hard pan! UBCP Board Ibex Hard Pan Latitude: 38°59.0 N Longitude: 113°22.0 W Elevation: 4,766 Ft MSL UNICOM: 122.900 MHz Windsock: No Camping: Yes Info: UBCP message line Author:Rob Hunter |
Reports: Rob Hunter [4/23/2009]: As of 4-19-09 the lake bed was dry and hard. There has not been much precipitation since then so we...more Rob Hunter [4/23/2009]: As of 4-23-09 the weather is forecast to be quite windy on Friday which would make camping at Ibex ...more Rob Hunter [4/24/2009]: 4-24-09 update As of 8 pm 4-24-09 The forecast is not ideal for our fly-in. The winds are forecas...more Rob Hunter [4/25/2009]: Fly-In postponed, 4-25-09 update Checking the weather this morning by looking out the window and ch...more |
| Canceled Utah Canyon Country Fly-In | ||
Huntington Municipal Airport |
The 2008 Utah Canyon Country Fly-In had to be canceled after two weekends of bad weather. We look forward to having on in the Fall of 2009. Sponsored by UBCP and Huntington Municipal Airport Plan to Join Us and Special Guest: Sparky Imeson (Author of Mountain Flying Bible) · Everyone welcome ~ need not be a UBCP member to attend · Huntington has one paved, lighted runway and two dirt runways perfect for back country training · Camping on the field or motels available in town · Saturday Breakfast & Lunch provided by Huntington Airport, please RSVP to (801)583-0342 · Limited number of FAA biennial Flight Reviews available from qualified instructors for small donation to UBCP. Please RSVP by calling the UBCP Hot Line @ (801) 583-0342 · Cedar Mountain and Mexican Mountain as well as several other backcountry landing strips in area; perfect for an early fly out and return · Transportation available to local trap-shooting range and Utah State Park CAUTION: Wires are at the approach end of runway 30 Info: Author:Rob Hunter |
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| Gathering at Seeley Lake | ||
Seeley Lake airport |
Kick off to spring flyouts, Everyone welcome, Will not be canceled, drive/fly, Best camping in MT, BBQ and transportation provided, bring or buy your own food in town. Info: Neil Salmi Event Email: Author:Neil Salmi |
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| Pagosa Springs Fly-In Breakfast | ||
Archuleta Co. Airport--Stevens Field |
Here is a link to the flyer with all of the info. http://avjet-colorado.com/pdf/May17Flyer.pdf Info: Bob Goubitz Website:http://avjet-colorado.com/ Event Email: Author:Karl Spielman |
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| IBEX | ||
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We have determined to meet at Ibex this year on Saturday, May 3rd. In the event that the weather does not cooperate on that date, it will automatically move to the following week end, Saturday, May 10th. Come and camp beginning Friday if you like. If you would like, bring a pot luck item on Saturday at 12:00 for lunch. UPCP will provide hot dogs and hamburgers for everyone, so bring the family and come down and enjoy a beautiful spring day with blue skies and light winds (if we say it - it will surely happen!). Announce your intentions on 122.9 and PLEASE - no flying over the parked airplanes and people. It's been a while since we have met as a group and we look forward to getting together. Ibex Hard Pan Latitude: 38°59.0 N Longitude: 113°22.0 W Elevation: 4,766 Ft MSL UNICOM: 122.900 MHz Windsock: No Camping: Yes Check the UBCP airstrip database for more information on Ibex. Info: Website:http://www.utahbackcountrypilots.org/gallery/view_album.php?set_albumName=Ibex-Fly-In Author:Rob Hunter |
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| Fly-In Breakfast | ||
Mineral County Airport |
San Luis Valley Pilots Association sponsored breakfast 8:00-10:00 AM. Great opportunity to view the fall colors. Info: Paul Foster Event Email: Author:Paul Foster |
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| Smiley Creek Fly-In | ||
Smiley Creek |
Camping and Lodging available. Chuck Wagon Dinner July 7, 7pm Social Hour 6:30pm Dinner $25 per person includes tax and tip. RSVP to Kent Bond 801-913-5223. For Lodging call 208-774-3547 Float trips and horseback rides arranged through the lodge. Info: Kent Bond Author:Rob Hunter |
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| Montana Mountain Flying Rendevous | ||
Townsend Airport |
Ground School shortfield operations density altitude issues mountain flying techniques Take-off and landing performance measurements Opportunity to fly with top flight instructors Free Camping $2.99 100 LL Catered meals and more! http://www.montanapilots.org/MountainFlyingRendezvous.pdf Info: Bill Gallea Website:http://www.montanapilots.org/MountainFlyingRendezvous.pdf Event Email: Author:Rob Hunter |
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| Ibex Fly-In | ||
Ibex Hard PanUtah |
Ibex Fly-In Rescheduled There has been a lot of interest in this fly-in and the weather looks great for the coming weekend so we are rescheduling the fly-in for May 11-13. There will be a potluck feast Saturday at noon. Please bring something to grill and a dish to share if you would like to participate. Everyone is welcome, There are no facilities of any kind so bring anything you might need. If you are coming for the day you might consider bringing, water, food, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses and a folding chair. Ibex is a large dry lake bed that usually has a hard dry surface suitable for most GA aircraft. Ibex is roughly 50 miles SW of Delta Utah. Ibex Hard Pan Latitude: 38°59.0 N Longitude: 113°22.0 W Elevation: 4,766 Ft MSL UNICOM: 122.900 MHz Windsock: No Camping: Yes Check the UBCP airstrip database for more information on Ibex. Author:Rob Hunter |
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| Ibex | ||
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Its time for the 13th annual IBEX fly-in. This years fly-in will be Friday May 4th through Sunday May 6th. Jeff Mabbutt will have a BBQ there for anyone to use Friday evening and Saturday. There will be a potluck feast Saturday at noon. Please bring something to grill and a dish to share if you would like to participate. Everyone is welcome, There are no facilities of any kind so bring anything you might need. If you are coming for the day you might consider bringing, water, food, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses and a folding chair. Ibex is a large dry lake bed that usually has a hard dry surface suitable for most GA aircraft. Ibex is roughly 50 miles SW of Delta Utah. Please do not make other pilots nervous by flying over the flight line. Ibex Hard Pan Latitude: 38°59.0 N Longitude: 113°22.0 W Elevation: 4,766 Ft MSL UNICOM: 122.900 MHz Windsock: No Camping: Yes Check the UBCP airstrip database for more information on Ibex. Author:Rob Hunter |
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| Mineral Canyon Fly-In | ||
Mineral Canyon Airstrip |
We are hoping to meet again this year at Mineral Canyon on Fri., Sat, and Sunday, October 6 through 8. Traditionally, we have spruced up the runway and parking area the week end before. For those who could help, weather permitting, we will spend Saturday, Sept. 30 getting the runway in good shape for the fall flying season. We will get a report out following the clean up day on the condition of the strip. Announce intentions and monitor 122.9 when in the area. Please do not push the weather. If the weather is poor, we'll try it again another time. Remember, this time of year can be rainy. Any rain much more than a light sprinkle a few days before will render the landing strip muddy in the center and unusable. If the rain and weather cooperate, we will bring down 30 nice steaks and plan on cooking about 12:00 on Saturday. This will allow those who plan only a day trip to enjoy lunch and still get out in time to get home. The steaks will be first come, but we have always had plenty for everyone. Bring a pot luck item if you like, but certainly not required. We look forward to renewing acquaintances at Mineral Canyon. See you soon. Steve Durtschi Utah Backcountry Pilots Landing Strip Information: Location: 38Ί 32 N, 109Ί 59.8 W Surface: Dirt, soft. Approx. 1900 ft. Elev. Approx. 3950 Ft. msl The landing strip is in a deep canyon, adjacent to the Green River. See the Denver Sectional Chart The strip is not considered suitable for lower powered airplanes. The landing strip may be approached from either direction, although a tight turn will be required when departing or landing from the south due to terrain. Any recent rain will leave standing water or mud in the middle portion of the runway. There is a small wind sock at the NE corner of the strip. Park in the cul de sac on the east side of the strip. Announce intentions on 122.9. Be vigilant for possible heavy traffic! Additional Information: Watch the weather! Call the UBCP hot line for additional information and watch for UBCP e-mails as the date approaches. Campers, plan for cool nights. Congregate around a single camp fire or two, and leave only footprints when it is time to go home. There are no bathrooms at the landing strip. Outdoor restrooms are available ½ mile downstream at the BLM river boat launch. There is no fresh water. Call (801) 583-0342 or (801) 292-9372 with questions. Info: Website:http://www.airnav.com/airport/UT75 Author:Rob Hunter |
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| Utah Canyonlands Safarai | ||
Utah BackcountryUtah |
The McCall Mountain Canyon Flying Seminar Advanced Course. This advanced aviation safety seminar builds on the fundamentals learned in the basic course (which is a prerequisite for the advanced courses). This advance course will concentrate on confined area approaches, the emergency maneuvers, canyon turn, combined with expanding the skill of you found the airstrip now what! Also, aerial surveillance, determining safe approaches and departures - and determining where the abort point for that airstrip is, your aircraft, and the conditions of the environment! All of this within a new environment that will take your breath away. The Utah Canyonlands is a aviators dream. To view the splendor from above, navigating the valleys and canyons across deep gorges, and gazing at odd and mystic rock formations. Aviating across this vast and remote wilderness you will catch glimpses of cliff dwellings and old abandoned uranium mines. After landing at one of the many Utah backcountry airstrips you will find yourself hiking down trails to view ancient petroglyphs. You'll wonder in amazement...Of how many years ago? What do they mean? And what is next on this trip? The next would be landing after viewing Monument Valley from the air for a break to visit the Navaho women that weave rugs in their hogans. In addition to many other activities, we'll be visiting the Goulding's Museum and Trading Post who will provide us with insights into this area's rich and colorful history. Afternoon river trips down the San Juan are also available with private reservation! Please view our links page for area links. Info: Lori MacNichol Website:http://www.mountaincanyonflying.com Event Email: Author:Rob Hunter |
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| Mineral Canyon Clean Up | ||
Mineral Canyon Airstrip |
We are hoping to meet again this year at Mineral Canyon on Fri., Sat, and Sunday, October 6 through 8. Traditionally, we have spruced up the runway and parking area the week end before. For those who could help, weather permitting, we will spend Saturday, Sept. 30 getting the runway in good shape for the fall flying season. We will get a report out following the clean up day on the condition of the strip. Announce intentions and monitor 122.9 when in the area. Please do not push the weather. If the weather is poor, we'll try it again another time. Remember, this time of year can be rainy. Any rain much more than a light sprinkle a few days before will render the landing strip muddy in the center and unusable. Landing Strip Information: Location: 38Ί 32 N, 109Ί 59.8 W Surface: Dirt, soft. Approx. 1900 ft. Elev. Approx. 3950 Ft. msl The landing strip is in a deep canyon, adjacent to the Green River. See the Denver Sectional Chart The strip is not considered suitable for lower powered airplanes. The landing strip may be approached from either direction, although a tight turn will be required when departing or landing from the south due to terrain. Any recent rain will leave standing water or mud in the middle portion of the runway. There is a small wind sock at the NE corner of the strip. Park in the cul de sac on the east side of the strip. Announce intentions on 122.9. Be vigilant for possible heavy traffic! Info: Author:Rob Hunter |
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| Marble Fly-in | ||
Conger Airstrip |
Fly-in to this aviation jewel near the top of the Crystal River Canyon immediately west of the town of Marble, CO. Camp at the field or enjoy accomodations nearby. Activities include fishing, hiking, biking, horseback riding, historic walking tour, marble quarry tour, jeep tours, and Saturday group dinner. Landowner permission is required to use this airstrip. Get all the details at the information and registration web page. Info: Bill Meine Website:http://coloradopilots.org/registration.asp?event_id=marble2006 Event Email: Author:Bill Meine |
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| Northern Utah Regional Air Festival | ||
Logan Cache Airport |
Seminars for pilots, mechanics, CFI, Mountain Flying, Backcountry Flying, Owner maintenance, CFI renewal and more Info: Dan Boston Website:http://www.nuraf.com/index.html Author:Dale Gardner |
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| McCall Family Fly-In | ||
McCall Municipal Airport |
The McCall Family Fly-In brings pilots, their families, and the public to the McCall Airport for three days of networking, fun, training, and more. Located in the heartland of Central Idaho, McCall offers recreational opportunities for the whole family. The town of McCall is located on the banks of Payette lake, which gets its beauty from the dark blue waters and dense forest around its 22-mile shoreline. Take a short vacation in beautiful McCall, Idaho, and mingle with other pilots, aviation enthusiasts, their families, and the public who attend. Over the past several years annual attendance has reached more than 500 participants, including more than 300 pilots from the Northwest and all over the United States. Enjoy the many planned activities: * Friday night picnic with the live band The Heard * Saturday night dinner and Casino Night * Sunday morning pancake breakfast * Tours of nearby historic sites and resorts * Childrens activities, including astro-jumps and crafts * Vendor exhibits and food booths * PACE and Wings programs * Aeronautics Board Meeting * Wings Pilot's and CFI Briefings * Seminars and other aviation related events * Boy Scout merit badge and EAA Young Eagle flights * Static displays * Poker run * Tours Info: Website:www.mccallfamilyflyin.org Author:Rob Hunter |
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| Smiley Creek Fly-In | ||
Smiley Creek |
Camp with your airplane or stay in the lodge. Hot showers available for everyone. Catered diner Saturday night $25/person including tax and tip. Call Kent Bond (801) 913-5223 for reservations and more details. For lodging call (208) 774-3547 Info: Kent Bond Author:Rob Hunter |
Reports: Allen Macbean [7/19/2006]: Fly-in was great! Sorry I couldn't stay for the whole thing. I created a gallery for the flyin and a...more |
| Heber Valley Airshow | ||
Russ McDonald Field |
2006 Heber Valley Airshow Planes Trains and Automobiles,Russ McDonald Field 36U Contact Information: Steve Guenard 435.640.6806 Email Address: sguenard@comcast.net Website: http://www.hebervalleyaeromuseum.org Info: Steve Guenard Website:http://www.hebervalleyaeromuseum.org Event Email: Author:Rob Hunter |
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| Rans annual fly-in | ||
West Desert Airpark |
The West Desert Airpark is hosting the Rans annual fly-in on June 23-24. It will be free to the public. The 2600' runway has been paved and new approval for new hangars is complete. (Yes hangars are currently for sale). This is primarily a light aircraft field which will accommodate up to 180's. Please come visit us! Breakfast and lunch will be available on the 23rd and 24th. Dinner will be available by advance reservations on Saturday the 24th. Flying-in...West Desert Airpark-UT99 N40 degrees, 12.5588' W 112 degrees 05.553...elevation 4900'msl. (field will be closed off and on for contests noon to 3 PM on the 24th) Driving...head west on UT 73 past Fairfield, our new sign will be up. Until then turn left at the "Camp Floyd Cemetery..Allen's Ranch...sign". Look for the windsock and "Rocky Mountain Kitplanes" sign approximately 1 mile down the road. For more information call Rocky Mountain Kitplanes 801-766-0160...or check our web site... www.rockymountainkitplanes.com/flyin.html. Info: Mark Website:www.rockymountainkitplanes.com/flyin.html Author:Rob Hunter |
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| Dolores Point Fly-In | ||
Dolores Point AirstripGateway, Colorado |
Heads up for the Dolores Point Backcountry Fly-in scheduled on the weekend of June 16-18. Dolores Point is a dirt airstrip in good condition on a mesa just west of Gateway, CO. Activities include hiking, biking, or anything else to enjoy the outdoors in this beautiful locale. You can learn more about it on the website at http://coloradopilots.org/registration.asp?event_id=dolorespoint2006 As there is no fee, registration is only to let other visitors know you are coming. Are you already committed to the Van Aire picnic? Make the short flight afterward to Dolores Point and enjoy a night under the stars. I hope to see you there. Bill Meine wmeine@comcast.net 303-748-4588 Info: Bill Meine Website:coloradopilots.org/registration.asp?event_id=dolorespoint2006 Event Email: Author:Rob Hunter |
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| Slideshow | ||
Logan Airport |
Encore presentation Utah Back Country Pilots is proud to announce an informative and entertaining slide show being presented by UBCP members Ryan Jaussi and Steve Durtschi. The presentation titled "The Less Known Back Country Runways of Utah" will be shown Wednesday June 14th at 7:15PM in the USU classroom at the Logan Airport. This is an encore presentation of the slideshow presented by UBCP members Ryan Jaussi and Nate Miller last February at Westminster College. Ryan and Steve will be sharing beautiful slides and insight on some of the less often visited runways scattered around Utah. Come to learn about these awesome airstrips from people who have been there. Runways like Nokai Dome, Radium King, Steer Ridge, Tavaputs Ranch, Willow Flats, McCook Ridge and many more will be featured. They will also touch on some of the more popular runways like Hidden Splendor, Happy Canyon, Dirty Devil, and Mexican Mountain. Come enjoy the company of your fellow back country pilots as well as the slide show. This slide show is open to anyone that is interested in learning a little more about back country flying in Utah so invite your friends! There will be a pot luck dinner before the slideshow starting at 6:30 at the airport. UBCP members are asked to bring a side dish or desert if you want to attend. If any members are flying in that evening (or any time in the next three months!!), the ramp is under construction so watch for back taxi traffic that would not normally be there plus any number of unusual activity. Parking for planes is at the far northwest end of the hangar area and there should be rides available back and forth from Leading Edge on 122.77. We look forward to seeing many of you there. Event Email: Author:Ryan Jaussi |
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| Utah Canyonlands Safari | ||
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This advanced aviation safety seminar builds on the fundamentals learned in the basic course (which is a prerequisite for the advanced courses). This advance course will concentrate on confined area approaches, the emergency maneuvers, canyon turn, combined with expanding the skill of you found the airstrip now what! Also, aerial surveillance, determining safe approaches and departures - and determining where the abort point for that airstrip is, your aircraft, and the conditions of the environment! All of this within a new environment that will take your breath away. The Utah Canyonlands is a aviators dream. To view the splendor from above, navigating the valleys and canyons across deep gorges, and gazing at odd and mystic rock formations. Aviating across this vast and remote wilderness you will catch glimpses of cliff dwellings and old abandoned uranium mines. After landing at one of the many Utah backcountry airstrips you will find yourself hiking down trails to view ancient petroglyphs. You'll wonder in amazement...Of how many years ago? What do they mean? Info: Lori MacNichol Website:www.mountaincanyonflying.com Event Email: Author:Rob Hunter |
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| 12th Annual Ibex Fly-In | ||
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The 12th annual Ibex fly-in at the Ibex Hard Pan dry lake bed landing area is April 14-16. More information on the landing area can be found in our Airport Data Section of this website and photos are on the photo albums. There will be a potluck meal at noon Saturday the 15th. Participants are asked to bring what ever they want to grill for themselves and a dish to share. For further info you can contact Jeff Mabbutt by clicking the email symbol below or at the following phone number. Info: Jeff Mabbutt Event Email: Author:Rob Hunter |
Reports: Rob Hunter [4/11/2006]: As of today (4-11-06) Ibex was in great condition. There was some water in the man made depresions ...more | |
| Idaho Aviation Festival | ||
Boise Center on the Grove |
[several UBCP members will be presenting free seminars at this event including Lori MacNichol, Rob Hunter and John Kounis] Summary: More than 800 aviation enthusiasts are expected to gather in Boise for the 14th annual Idaho Aviation Festival, sponsored by the Idaho Transportation Department Division of Aeronautics. The Idaho Aviation Festival attracts aircraft owners, pilots, mechanics, aviation business leaders, aviation enthusiasts and the general public. The two-day event includes a family and children's hands-on workshop organized in partnership with the Discovery Center of Idaho, a variety of seminars, IA renewal and 135 training, AvSwap (an aviation swap meet), a trade show including aircraft displays, Flying 'Flicks(schedule of aviation related movies), keynote speakers, and an aviation career forum. Keynote speakers include John Kounis (editor of Pilot Getaways magazine and recognized as an expert in recreational destinations for private pilots) and "Father Goose" Bill Lishman (the inspiration behind the film "Fly Away Home" and is a pilot, artist, sculptor, filmmaker, author, inventor, naturalist, and entrepreneur). Most activities are free, but a non-perishable food donation to the Boise Rescue Mission is requested. Please visit the website for more information. Info: Website:http://itd.idaho.gov/aero/AviationFestival/2006/index.htm Event Email: Author:Rob Hunter |
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| Slide Show | ||
WestminsterSalt Lake City, UT |
Utah Back Country Pilots is proud to announce an informative and entertaining slide show being presented by UBCP members Ryan Jaussi and Nate Miller. The presentation titled "The Less Known Back Country Runways of Utah" will be shown Tuesday February 7th at 7:00PM at Malouf Hall, room 201 on the Westminster College Campus. Ryan and Nate will be sharing beautiful slides and insight on some of the less often visited runways scattered around Utah. Come to learn about these awesome airstrips from people who have been there. Runways like Nokai Dome, Radium King, Steer Ridge, Tavaputs Ranch, Willow Flats, McCook Ridge and many more will be featured. They will also touch on some of the more popular runways like Hidden Splendor, Happy Canyon, Dirty Devil, and Mexican Mountain. Come enjoy the company of your fellow back country pilots as well as the slide show. Refreshments will be provided. This slide show is open to anyone that is interested in learning a little more about back country flying in Utah so invite your friends! Please note, this is on the main Westminster campus in Sugar House not the Westminster Flight Center at the airport. There is free parking in the parking structure at 1700S. 1200 E. Malouf hall is the third building south of this parking structure. We look forward to seeing everyone there! Campus map: http://www.westminstercollege.edu/campus_map/ it is building 28. Driving directions: http://www.westminstercollege.edu/campus_map/index.cfm?id=42 Info: 801-949-7817 or 435-640-3521 Event Email: Author:Ryan Jaussi |
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| After the Crash: Staying Alive and Getting Rescued | ||
Malouf Science Building Room# 201, 1840 South 1300 East |
UBCP board member and president of Prepared Pilot, Rob Hunter will be giving an FAA wings seminar on survival starting at 7pm. Do you know how long it takes, on average, for help to get to a downed airplane? It's probably longer than you think! Will a flight plan, flight following, cell phone, ELT and portable transceiver get you the help you need in time to save your life? Maybe not. We will learn the limitations of all of the above while talking about actual crashes. Do you know the important event that will be occurring on February 1, 2009 and what single piece of equipment can get help on its way to you in minutes instead of days? In this lecture you will not only learn how to get help to your location quicker but how to stay alive until it arrives. You will learn about the special needs of an aviation survival kit and why it is harder to be prepared for an emergency in an airplane than any other mode of travel. you will learn both what equipment works and what does not. Rob Hunter will share his experiences as a Search and Rescue paramedic looking for downed airplanes and as a pilot involved in a wilderness airplane crash. You will learn what he found to be the most important survival equipment. One of the attendees of this talk will win a Prepared Pilot Pocket Survival Pack! Info: Richard Stednitz Website:www.faasafety.gov/SPANS/event_details.aspx?eid=8301 Event Email: Author:Rob Hunter |
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| Mountain Flying Seminar | ||
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Sparky Imeson will be giving a seminar on Mountain flying starting at 3pm. He will cover topics such as mountain flying techniques, mountain waves, visual illusions and mountain airstrip operations. Info: Aaron Mangone Website:www.mountainflying.com Author:Rob Hunter |
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| Mineral Canyon Fly In | ||
Mineral Canyon Airstrip |
ATTENTION! On the afternoon of Thursday the 20th the runway was inspected and is flooded. We do not expect in to be dry enough to be safe by this weekend. We strongly recommend not trying to land there this weekend. We plan on rescheduling the fly-in for the next weekend. The Mineral Canyon Fly-in is scheduled for the week end of Saturday, Oct. 22nd. Many will arrive on Friday and camp through the week end. Again this year, UBCP will bring about 40 steaks and cold drinks and have the grill ready for lunch on Saturday at 1:00 PM. Bring a pot luck item if you like. We will be posting updates on the condition of the strip and the weather as the time draws closer. Info: Author:Rob Hunter |
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| Mineral Canyon Clean Up | ||
Mineral Canyon Airstrip |
The annual Mineral Canyon Clean-up Day is scheduled for Sat. 8 October. We are hoping the have a tractor on the field to mow the weeds in the parking area and also work on digging a drain on the west center portion of the runway. Since there will be people and machinery working on the runway, PLEASE avoid flying to Mineral Canyon on this date. The road to the landing strip is open. A four wheel drive vehicle is recommended but not absolutely required. It is about a 45 minute drive from the Canyonlands airport to Mineral Canyon. If you would like a ride to the strip from Canyonlands, call the UPCP Hot Line and leave your name and number. We will see if we can arrange transportation of some kind from the airport for the day. Info: Author:Rob Hunter |
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| Ontario Air Faire 2005 | ||
Ontario, OR |
Ontario Air Faire 2005-Breakfast, Warbirds Fly!, Acro Airshow, Stage Entertainment, Bigger & Better! Free Admission. Roger Smith 739-3979, Kevin Horiup 414-4000. Our Ontario EAA Chapter 837 is sponsoring the Air Faire again this year and we are expecting a larger crowd this year with Merle Maines growing collection of warbirds and transit warbirds flying in for the show. Also the stage entertainment planned and the acrobatics will add to a great show. And FREE ADMISSION is also a good draw. Hope to see you there. Info: Roger Smith Author:Gwenn McDonald |
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| 1st Annual Nephi Fly-In | ||
Nephi Airport |
The First Annual Nephi City Fly-In and Airshow at Nephi's newly renovated airport. 8:30 breakfast 9:00 last fly in 10-3 airshow, displays and vendor booths There will be a booth on backcountry flying in Utah and UBCP. We are looking for a few volunteers to help staff it. If you are interested in helping please call Steve Durtschi at (801) 292-9372. Info: Carl Anderson Event Email: Author:Rob Hunter |
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| Memaloose Workparty | ||
Memaloose Airstrip |
Memaloose Workparty, Saturday September 10th, 2005. Info: Eric Pedersen Event Email: Author:Eric Pedersen |
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| Marble Backcountry Fly-in | ||
Conger Airstrip |
This private airstrip is located east of McClure Pass and requires mountain experience to use. A reservation and liability release are required to gain landing permission. Camping on the field, accommodations in the area, Saturday cookout, fishing, hiking, biking, and many other activities. Additional information, registration and the liability release form can be found at the website. Info: Bill Meine Website:www.coloradopilots.org/noncpa_registration.asp?event_id=Marble2005 Event Email: Author:Bill Meine |
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| Bernard Work Party | ||
Bernard Airstrip |
Bernard Airstrip Workparty, Saturday, August 27th, 2005. Info: Eric Pedersen Event Email: Author:Eric Pedersen |
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| Richfield Fly-In | ||
Richfield Airport |
Breakfast 8-10 AM. Hamburger lunch Aircraft Rides: Helicopter, Rans S6 AND S7, Titan Tornato, Powered Parachute. AIRCRAFT AND CAR DISPLAY Aircraft rental and flight instruction by FLY- AVIATION. Info: Richfield Airport FBO Author:Rob Hunter |
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| McCall Family Fly-In | ||
McCall Airport |
One of Idaho's annual highlight events. Info: Tammy Schoen Website:www.familyflyin.net Event Email: Author:Larry Robinson |
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| Wilderness Within Reach | ||
Chamberlain Basin/Johnson Creek |
Transportation of handicapped/challenged individuals into the Idaho backcountry. Info: Joe Corlett Event Email: Author:Larry Robinson |
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| Cavanaugh Bay Fly-In | ||
Cavanaugh Bay |
Annual fly-in. Fun, frolic and fellowship! Info: Wayne Theil Event Email: Author:Larry Robinson |
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| Chamberlain Work Party | ||
Chamberlain Airstrip |
Chamberlain Airstrip Work Party, Saturday, July 9th, 2005 Info: Eric Pedersen Event Email: Author:Eric Pedersen |
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| 7th Annual Fly-In | ||
Smiley Creek Airstrip |
In less than a week Utah Pilots will be descending on Smiley Creek Idaho. All Utah Back Country Pilots are welcome. Free camping and showers are available at the airstrip. There will be a Chuck Wagon Dinner July 9, at 7pm which costs $23/person. RSVP to Kent Bond for dinner at (801) 913-5223. Over $500 worth of donated items will be given away at the dinner. Items include camping supplies, first aid kits, and free AV gas. For lodging, float trips, and scenic horseback rides call the lodge at (208)774-3547 In case you were planning on getting fuel at Friedman Memorial (KSUN) in Sun Valley be advised that they will only accept landings by reservation on Sunday the 10th and will be very busy the whole weekend with corporate jets. Info: Kent Bond Website:www.airnav.com/airport/U87 Author:Rob Hunter |
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| Fathers Day Fly-In | ||
Smiley Creek Airport |
Annual Fathers day event! Info: Gary Thietten Event Email: Author:Larry Robinson |
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| Belchak Invitational @Crater Springs | ||
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Men and Young Men CAMP @ the "Oasis of Crater Springs" Interested pilots to showcase backcountry aviation...Fly-bys welcome. Last minute additional INVITATION: FREE hobo dinners for backcountry pilots 7:00 Friday Evening at CAMP Info: Tom Belchak Event Email: Author:Tom Belchak |
Reports: Tom Belchak [5/27/2005]: Locate by finding Fumarole Butte (elev 5,278ft) East edge of lava flow, north edge of Crater Springs...more Tom Belchak [6/2/2005]: Location N 39 36.951 W 112 43.576 DTA VOR 318 Radial @ 24.7 SM (25 MI NW of Delta, UT) | |
| Cessna 180/185 Club Fly-In | ||
Garden Valley |
Annual 180/185 club fly-in. Info: Jim Davies Author:Larry Robinson |
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| IBEX Fly-In | ||
Ibex Hard Pan |
The Ibex Hard Pan is once again a dry lake bed and the fly-in has been rescheduled for June 17-18. UBCP will be providing a free pancake breakfast for attendees. A RSVP to RSVP@utahbackcountrypilots.org is requested but not required. Latitude: 38°59.0 N Longitude: 113°22.0 W Elevation: 4,766 Ft MSL UNICOM: 122.900 MHz More information on the landing area can be found in the airport data and photo album sections of www.utahbackcountrypilots.org Tom Belchak has invited UBCP members to visit his private airstrip, which is only 50 miles from Ibex, this same weekend. He has posted information about the event in the "Event&Reports" section of the UBCP website. Info: UBCP message line Website:www.utahbackcountrypilots.org Event Email: Author:Rob Hunter |
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| Garden Valley Fly-In/Breakfast | ||
Garden Valley |
Fly-In and Breakfast. An annual and always well-attended event. Drive or fly-in. Author:Larry Robinson |
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| Dolores Point | ||
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Dolores Point is a beautiful mesa overlooking the Dolores River, four miles west of Gateway, Colorado. The airstrip sits on top of the mesa in a sagebrush meadow between the depths of the red rock canyon country below and the snow capped peaks of the La Sal Mountains above. The Colorado Pilots Association Backcountry Airstrip Committee invites you to join us at one of the only useable Colorado backcountry airstrips for a weekend of flying, camping, hiking, biking, or just relaxing. If you'd like to let others know you are coming, please register at the CPA website below. Info: Bill Meine Website:coloradopilots.org/registration.asp?event_id=DoloresPoint2005 Event Email: Author:Bill Meine |
Reports: Bill Meine [6/9/2005]: The strip is in really fine condition as it has been dragged in the past two weeks. We will also hav...more |
| Soldier Bar Work Party | ||
Soldier Bar |
Soldier Bar Work Party, Saturday, June 4th, 2005. Info: Eric Pedersen Event Email: Author:Eric Pedersen |
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| IBEX is FLOODED. | ||
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This Event has been cancelled because the normally dry lakebed is underwater. Pilots from around the state will be flying to the Ibex dry lake bed on May 13 and 14. You are encouraged to bring a pot-luck item to share for lunch on Saturday. You can find more information about the Ibex hard pan landing area in the airport data section of the UBCP website. Ibex is flooded as of 5-11-05. Info: Author:Rob Hunter |
Reports: Rob Hunter [5/10/2005]: Ibex has had a wet spring and has received rain in past week. Unfortunately it doesn't look like th...more Rob Hunter [5/11/2005]: Ibex is flooded as of 5-11-05 and the event for this weekend has been cancelled. Bill Meine [5/17/2005]: Ibex was fine. A couple of us who were uninformed went to Ibex on Saturday. The lake bed was in it's...more |
| Johnson Creek Work Party | ||
Johnson Creek Airstrip |
Thomas Cr. work party has been moved to Johnson Creek airstrip at the request of Mark Young, State Division of Aeronautics , Maintenance Director. Please bring Gloves! Jerry Info: Jerry Terlisner Author:Jerry Terlisner |
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| Treasure Valley General Membership Meeting | ||
Aeronautics |
Membership Meeting. Guest speaker, Dick Williams. Y'all Come! Info: Jerry Terlisner Event Email: Author:Larry Robinson |
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| Treasure Valley General Membership Meeting | ||
Aeronautics |
Membership Meeting. Guest speaker, Dick Williams. Y'all Come! Info: Jerry Terlisner Event Email: Author:Larry Robinson |
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| NUPLUBs at Hidden Splendor | ||
Hidden SplendorUT |
The NUPLUBs (Non Utah Pilots who Love the Utah Backcountry) have been itching to get into the backcountry this spring. So, several of us from GJT are going to Hidden Splendor for a weekend of camping, hiking and exploring, and would love to see our UBCP friends! Weather permitting, the NUPLUBs will arrive sometime late morning on Friday 4/8 and probably do an afternoon hike. We'll also hike on Saturday (perhaps up Muddy Creek to the "Chute"). If you'd like to join the Saturday hike, be prepared for an 8-10 mile hike, with some long sections in water (likely only knee high or below). Bring your own eats and we can get together over dinner! If it rains during that week, I'll try to get a note out on Thursday 4/7 to indicate if the strip is okay or not, but can't guarantee that. NOTE: I was at the strip 2 weeks ago, and it was in very good condition, although there has been rain in that area for several days since then (Mineral Bottom was great too). Info: Colleen Back Event Email: Author:Colleen Back |
Reports: Rob Hunter [4/1/2005]: Jim Clarks DVD available from www.outthereflying.com devotes quite a bit of time to talking about an...more |
| Deadwood Airport Work Party | ||
Deadwood Reservoir Airport |
Work party! Bring your gloves, and a shovel. Info: Wayne Theil Event Email: Author:Larry Robinson |
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| 2005 Idaho Aviation Festival | ||
Boise Centre on the Grove |
More than 500 aviation enthusiasts are expected to gather in Boise for the 13th annual Idaho Aviation Festival, sponsored by the Idaho Transportation Department Division of Aeronautics. The Idaho Aviation Festival attracts aircraft owners, pilots, mechanics and aviation business leaders, aviation enthusiasts and the general public. The three-day event includes workshops for teachers and children, seminars, IA renewal and 135 training, a flying companion seminar, AvSwap (a swap meet), a trade show, keynote speakers, and an aviation career forum for students. Some of the speakers include Jared Aicher with The Eagle Flight, who will be attempting a solo flight around the world beginning in May 2005 with hopes of becoming the youngest solo pilot to circumnavigate the globe, and Alan Klapmeier, co-founder and CEO of Cirrus Design. Please visit the website for more information or to register for the Festival. Info: Kristin Utz Website:www.itd.idaho.gov/aero/AviationFestival Event Email: Author:Rob Hunter |
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| Big Bar Work Party--Cancelled | ||
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Unfortunately, the Big Bar work party has been cancelled due to weather, etc. Please disregard any prior postings or emails regarding this event. Sorry for any inconvenience. Bill Nikkel (208) 634-1504 or email:iaamccall@frontiernet.net Info: Bill Nikkel Website:www.flyidaho.org Event Email: Author:William A. Nikkel |
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| McCall Chapter Meeting | ||
Dew Aviation/ McCall Mountain Canyon Flying Lounge |
Members of the McCall Chapter of the IAA are meeting at 7pm at the old Pioneer Air lounge to discuss local issues and planning. Meeting 7-8pm, then social 8-9pm+ at Si Buenos. RSVP if you can attend. Info: Bill Nikkel Event Email: Author:William A. Nikkel |
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| Treasure Valley Meeting | ||
Bureau of Aeronautics |
Mark Reese who works for NIFC will speak on Tuesday Feb 8th, 7PM, at the Bureau of Aeronautics on Flying in Antartica. Truly a "cold, bold pilot". Info: Mike Weiss Event Email: Author:Larry Robinson |
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| McCall Chapter Christmas Party | ||
Paul & Lori Jorgensen's House |
McCall Chapter's annual Christmas Party will be held at Paul and Lori Jorgensen's house. We'll have BBQ hamburgers or you can bring something to grill. Bring an hors d'oeuvre, dessert or salad to share and BYOB. 6pm to 10pm should do it. RSVP for directions. Info: Paul Jorgensen Event Email: Author:William A. Nikkel |
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| Angel Flight's flying Santas | ||
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We have received a request from Angel Flight West. They are seeking volunteer pilots with the appropriate airplanes who would be interested in supporting a special mission on Saturday Dec. 11, 2004. This flight involves transporting donated Christmas gifts from Salt Lake City to Indians of the Navajo Nation in SE Utah and Northern Arizona. Additional information on Angel Flight may be found at http://www.angelflight.org/. Information on the two airstrips can be found at: http://www.airnav.com/airport/66V http://www.airnav.com/airport/04UT Info: Don Carey Website:http://www.angelflight.org Event Email: Author:Rob Hunter |
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| Mineral Canyon 04 (UBCP Event) | ||
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UTAH BACK COUNTRY PILOTS MINERAL CANYON LANDING STRIP, UTAH November 5-7, 2004 Everyone invited Come down for the week end, or a day trip Camping on the field Fly in or drive in Evening camp fire FREE STEAK DINNER SATURDAY AT 1:00 PM Steaks Provided and cooked to perfection by UBCP board members! Bring your own beverage and a side dish to share. RSVP to the UBCP message line (801) 583-0342 by noon November 4th to reserve your steak! Landing Strip Information: Location: 38Ί 32 N, 109Ί 59.8 W Surface: Dirt, soft. Approx. 1900 ft. Elev. Approx. 3950 Ft. msl Click on the Camera on the left to see photos of Mineral Canyon. Info: UBCP Author:Dale Gardner |
Reports: Rob Hunter [11/12/2004]: Friday and Saturday, Nov. 5th and 6th, were perfect weather days in S.E. Utah. Calm winds and warm t...more Rob Duncan [11/12/2004]: test 2 Rob Duncan [11/12/2004]: test Rob Duncan [11/13/2004]: |
| McCall Chapter Meeting | ||
Toll Station Pizza, 409 Railroad Ave. |
Members of the McCall Chapter of the IAA are having a meeting to discuss local issues and planning. RSVP if you can attend. Info: Bill Nikkel Event Email: Author:William A. Nikkel |
Reports: William A. Nikkel [10/24/2004]: Currently we have 21 members attending. William A. Nikkel [10/28/2004]: Good meeting, thanks to all who attended. |
| Mineral Canyon Work Party | ||
Mineral Canyon Airstrip |
Some of us are gathering to do a little maintenance on the airstrip before the next weekends event. Info: Steve Durtschi Author:Rob Hunter |
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| LAGBRAU | ||
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Backcountry pilots are asked not to land at, or takeoff from Fry Canyon from 9:00 am Sunday Oct. 10th until 12:00 pm Monday Oct. 11th. UBCP and Arrow West in conjunction with the BLM have allowed camping on the runway for the LAGBRAU, Legacy Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Utah, inaugural event. Info: Karl Spielman Event Email: Author:Karl Spielman |
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| Wilson Bar Work Party (UBCP Event) | ||
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WILSON BAR WORK PARTY CANCELLED!! WILL RESCHEDULE AND REPOST. SORRY... Come join your fellow IAA pilots and help improve the runway at Wilson Bar. We'll arrive at 8:30am and many will fish and camp there overnight. We're working on getting tools delivered by the Forest Service, but for now, bring your own tools (shovels, picks and rakes). Camping was great at the Cabin Creek work party as well as the Cold Meadows work party. Plenty of Idaho history and pilot stories. We'll fly to breakfast Sunday morning at either Mackay Bar or Root Ranch. Be CAREFUL landing at Wilson Bar--Fly Idaho! recommends mountain proficiency and high performance aircraft only. If you've never been in, get advice or instruction first. A 180 crashed there this week! Blind base to final, no go around on short final. Info: Eric Pedersen Event Email: Author:William A. Nikkel |
Reports: William A. Nikkel [9/14/2004]: The weather is not cooperating. Give us a call or email for updates. Eric Pedersen [9/16/2004]: Workparty cancelled due to wx and funeral of Idaho pilot |
| Colorado Pilots Assoc. Backcountry Fly-In | ||
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This airstrip is located east of McClure Pass and requires mountain experience to use. A reservation and a hold harmless agreement are required to participate. Camping on the field, accommodations in the area, and a community dinner Saturday evening. Additional information, registration and the hold harmless form can be found at the website. Info: Ed Huber Website:www.coloradopilots.org/marble Event Email: Author:Rob Duncan |
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| Cabin Creek Work Party (UBCP Event) | ||
Cabin Creek Runway |
Starts at 8:30 AM. Come support your fellow members by making Cabin Creek runway a better place to land. Tools provided by the Forest Service, bring your own lunch and water. Many pilots will be camping overnight and fishing the creek. Remember, no go arounds at Cabin Creek due to rising terrain, so make that final approach a good one. Info: Eric Pedersen Author:Rob Duncan |
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| McCall Family Fly-In | ||
McCall Airport |
The 18th Annual Northwest Mountain McCall Family Fly-In is scheduled for August 13-15 in McCall, Idaho (MYL) and is designed to attract families, aviation enthusiasts and pilots. Sponsored by the Idaho Transportation Department's Division of Aeronautics, the weekend event features a range of activities that appeal to pilots and non-pilots alike. Seminars, family and children activities, tours, static displays, fly-bys, prize giveaways including a Garmin GPSMAP 296, and the FAA Wings and PACE programs are just some of the planned attractions. The Family Fly-In is open to the public and fees apply for some activities. For program details and to register, visit www.familyflyin.net or call the Idaho Division of Aeronautics at (208) 334-8776 or (800) 426-4587 (toll-free in Idaho only). Info: Idaho Division of Aeronautics Website:www.familyflyin.net Event Email: Author:Rob Hunter |
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| Cold Meadows 2004 (UBCP Event) | ||
Cold Meadows Runway |
Work Party Info: Eric Pedersen Author:William A. Nikkel |
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| Smiley Creek Fly-In | ||
Smiley Creek, ID |
6th annual Skypark Pilots Fly-In. All friends of Skypark welcome. Free camping with showers on the airstrip. Limited lodging available at the Smiley Creek lodge (208)774-3547. Chuck wagon diner July 10 starting at 6:30 pm. Cost approximately $20. RSVP to Kent Bond (801)913-5223 for dinner. Float trips and scenic horseback rides available. Call Cindy Corbitt (801) 292-9932 for more information. Info: Kent Bond Author:Rob Hunter |
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| Sanpete County Fly-In | ||
Mt Pleasant Airport |
Experimental, sport, vintage and general aviation welcome. Breakfast from 7:30 Lunch served from 12:30 Avgas available 150x1200 grass landing field for paraplanes and ultralights Guest speaker Friday evening - Ken Mason (F105 pilot in Viet Nam, Test pilot at Edwards AFB for F104, U2, Harrier) Info: Dave Fullmer Website:www.sanpeteflyin.org Event Email: Author:Rob Hunter |
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| CPA Dolores Point Fly-In | ||
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Dolores Point is a beautiful mesa overlooking the Dolores River, four miles west of Gateway, Colorado. The airstrip sits on top of the mesa in a sagebrush meadow between the depths of the red rock canyon country below and the snow capped peaks of the La Sal Mountains above. The Colorado Pilots Association Backcountry Airstrip Committee invites you to join us at one of the only useable Colorado backcountry airstrips for a weekend of flying, camping, hiking, biking, or just relaxing. Photos are available in the Photo Albums. Also see the PIREP at right for additional information or contact Bill Meine. Latitude: N 38 42.201 Longitude: W 109 02.621 Elevation: 7,120 MSL Radio: 122.9 MHz Windsock: No Orientation: 14-32 Length: 2700 ft (2200 fully visible) Width: 75+ Surface: Dirt/Grass Condition: Excellent Comments: Uphill to the south. There are 3 hills on the runway. Recommend take-off to the north and land to the south. On BLM land. Info: Bill Meine Event Email: Author:Bill Meine |
Reports: Bill Meine [5/2/2004]: Dolores Point had a local steward for most of its life and has benefited from favorable weather th...more Bill Meine [5/29/2004]: Through the efforts of three local gateway residents, Dolores Point now has a windsock! It is locate...more |
| Ibex Fly-in | ||
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Come join pilots from around the region on one of the biggest runways in the world. Ibex is a dry lake bed that is about 1 mile wide and three miles long. There is plenty of opportunity to hike, rockclimb, or sit under a wing and enjoy the company of fellow aviators. Ibex is in the Sevier B MOA. You can contact Clover Control on 134.1 for traffic advisories. Ibex Elevation 4,766 TPA 5400 N 38 deg. 59' W 113 deg. 22' CTAF for Ibex 122.9 Author:Rob Hunter |
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| UBCP Fry Canyon Spring Fly-in | ||
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It's been a snowy winter flying season. Shake off the icicles and come on down to the sunny, red rock desert. Fry Canyon airstrip sits along side magnificent White Canyon, home of Natural Bridges, National Monument in S.E. Utah. The airstrip was the scene of intense uranium exploration activity in the 1950's and is adjacent (1 mi.) to the historic Fry Canyon Lodge. This lodge still has alot of the same nostalgic flavor it posessed then. Camping will be allowed at the airstrip, and even though it is a dirt airstrip, it should be able to safely accommodate most GA aircraft. There are numerous hikes in the vicinity, with slot canyons and evidence of early American cliff dwellings. The clean-up event on the prior weekend will be fun as well for those who might have scheduling problems. See runway info above. Info: Karl Spielman Website:www.utahbackcountrypilots.org Author:Karl Spielman |
Reports: Rob Hunter [3/16/2004]: Lodge reservations can be made at www.frycanyon.com or by calling (254)381-7060 |
| UBCP Fry Canyon Spring Cleanup | ||
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UBCP members will join to do light maintenance to one of S.E. Utah's most usable back country airports, in preparation for a spring Fly-in which takes place the next weekend on March 27th and 28th. Most types of general aviation aircraft can operate safely from Fry Canyon. There are indian ruins, slot canyons and overnight accommodations at Fry Canyon Lodge within a mile of the airstrip. Camping is permitted. We suggest bringing gloves, and perhaps a shovel or mattock. Coordinates; 37 38.888N 110 09.995W Elev: 5372' Length: 3350' Suface: Dirt Info: Karl Spielman Website:http:\\www.utahbackcountrypilots.org Author:Karl Spielman |
Reports: Karl Spielman [3/14/2004]: Fry Cyn. is smooth and does not need to be dragged with the rail. There are a few bushes that might...more Karl Spielman [3/15/2004]: Alert! Hidden Splendor airstrip is being used by a group from the Seneca Indian Tribe on March 20th...more |
| Mineral Canyon Fly-In (UBCP Event) | ||
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Location: 38Ί 32? N, 109Ί 59.8? W Surface: Dirt, soft. Approx. 1900 ft. Elev. Approx. 3950 Ft. msl The landing strip is in a deep canyon, adjacent to the Green River. See the Denver Sectional Chart The landing strip may be approached from either direction, although a tight turn will be required when departing south or landing from the south due to terrain. Any recent rain will leave standing water or mud in the middle portion of the runway. There is a small wind sock at the NE corner of the strip. Park in the cul de sac on the east side of the strip. Announce intentions on 122.9. Watch the weather! Should SE Utah receive precipitation during the week prior to the fly-in, the runway may be wet and the fly-in should be considered cancelled. Campers, plan for possible cool nights. Congregate around a single campfire or two, and leave only footprints when it is time to go home. There are no bathrooms at the landing strip. There is a BLM restroom about ½ mile south of the strip at the boat ramp. There is no fresh water. Info: Website:www.utahbackcountrypilots.org Author:Rob Duncan |
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| Mountain Flying Seminar | ||
Salt Lake Community College |
Sparky Imeson is the author of 14 books including Mountain Flying Bible and Shirt Pocket Mountain Flying Guide. Sparky has over 19,000 flying hours. Sparky?s seminar will be very informative. Bring a pen and notebook and you will leave a better pilot. Salt Lake Community College, 337 North 2370 West, SLC International Airport, Upstairs in the ?Kibbe Terminal? Website:www.utahbackcountrypilots.org Author:Rob Duncan |
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| Crested Butte Fly-in | ||
Buckhorn Ranch |
This mountain airport is in danger of having its runway shortened by request of the adjacent land developer who has strong alliances with the County Commissioners. Donations are requested to help defray legal costs. Great food and aircraft displays. Speakers include Sparky Imeson (Mountain Flying Bible), Ann Thickey (topic: future of GA aircraft insurance), John Cameron (topic: density altitude), Bill Dunn (DEN FSDO, mountain weather), Monty Taylor (DEN FSDO, aircraft maintenance). This promises to be a very informative event and of special interest to anyone interested in mountain flying. Info: Carlo Cesa Website:www.cbairport.org Event Email: Author:duncan |
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| Alaska Aviation Convention | ||
FedEx Hangar |
Exposition with over 200 vendors, drawing attendees from all over. Info: Tony Turinski Event Email: Author:Rob Duncan |
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