Terawanderer
1265087711
Posted 1509084210
#1
"apparently the owner is a pilot" Google .....Bay area pilot survives small plane crash.... I heard that his prop broke in flight.....Good thing he wasn't hurt worse.
Salt Peter
1347014451
Posted 1509011981
#2
You could either check on Back Country Pilot and see if anyone has been recently and pick their brain. If they are planning on going soon maybe split the cost of fuel and go with them in their airplane. You can also probably call PSR and ask about the condition. Finally, you can drive out and walk the strip to see first hand what it is like and if it is your comfort zone.
Glidergeek
1317130788
Posted 1508974003
#3
I've "tried" once. Approach east to west over the road as the strip is up hill that way. It's a bit rougher than Chicken strip. You gotta carry power to the west end (top) and park. Sets you up for a down hill take off. I wasn't impressed with the whole place it looks like a desert junkyard. Nice people tho.
Sparky of SoCal
1293639657
Posted 1508963184
#4
Is it a no no to land on the hwy then taxi off the hwy and park or whatever you guys call it.
johnh
1349384838
Posted 1508959000
#5
Because it's soft and short...
Salt Peter
1347014451
Posted 1508951331
#6
Why wouldn't you take a 182 there?
johnh
1349384838
Posted 1508902440
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#7
Anyone ever tried landing (and taking off too I guess) at Panamint Springs Resort? Driving past there a couple of weeks back I was surprised to see a Citabria parked. I asked in the store and was told that there is a strip and they quite often get people stopping there - apparently the owner is a pilot.
