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piperrocks2013
Here it is Clayton.
Juat in case you can't see the picture
62.386500N
151.069818W
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Here it is Clayton.
Juat in case you can't see the picture
62.386500N
151.069818W
rocket
Non-Member
Talkeetna AK
Oh now you've done it. Now verone will know where it is 
there are are a number of these strips throughout the state built during the early days of oil exploration. There are a couple out here also.
This is one is called Fort Jenson and it has an abandoned lodge on it. There is another one west of us on the 'pacific side' but I have never landed it. I know the brown bear hunters land there though.
there are are a number of these strips throughout the state built during the early days of oil exploration. There are a couple out here also.
This is one is called Fort Jenson and it has an abandoned lodge on it. There is another one west of us on the 'pacific side' but I have never landed it. I know the brown bear hunters land there though.
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piperrocks2013
Oh now you've done it. Now verone will know where it is
Didnt want you eatting those Doritos all alone!!:lol:
Alessandro
Non-Member
ALBENGA - ITALY
I reply to this old thread.
I would like to spend (one day, I hope...) a few days in Alaska in the Don Lee School.
Some of you have recent experieces?
Thank you.
Alex.
I would like to spend (one day, I hope...) a few days in Alaska in the Don Lee School.
Some of you have recent experieces?
Thank you.
Alex.
Alessandro
Non-Member
ALBENGA - ITALY
Thank you for the feedback!
rocket
Non-Member
Talkeetna AK
A,I live here in Talkeetna right on the grass strip and know Don is still doing his float, ski, mountain, and bush training in both pa20 and pa22 aircraft.
I sold my Tripacer to one of his pilots last year after being crippled by a moose and still not able to fly. I've seen bits of my black bird here and there on his aircraft
On the other thread where you were talking about landing speeds, the flair, etc, I was thinking you need to go flying with a thousand hour Tripacer pilot, without the Covid and with two good feet I would have flown to Italy just cause!!
A lot of options and ALASKA is a huge state, with a month you can't see it all, two weeks stay at a minimum and be prepared to have some weather days. The days are vary long of course. Do some pre planing to negate the jet lag effects so as not waste a few days.
Send me a PM for my contact info and I'll answer any questions, ask them here, or better yet start your own travel thread when the time comes.
Rocket
I sold my Tripacer to one of his pilots last year after being crippled by a moose and still not able to fly. I've seen bits of my black bird here and there on his aircraft
On the other thread where you were talking about landing speeds, the flair, etc, I was thinking you need to go flying with a thousand hour Tripacer pilot, without the Covid and with two good feet I would have flown to Italy just cause!!
A lot of options and ALASKA is a huge state, with a month you can't see it all, two weeks stay at a minimum and be prepared to have some weather days. The days are vary long of course. Do some pre planing to negate the jet lag effects so as not waste a few days.
Send me a PM for my contact info and I'll answer any questions, ask them here, or better yet start your own travel thread when the time comes.
Rocket
Glen Geller
MEMBER
Beaverton, Oregon, United States
I would bet real money that a week in Alaska with Rocket as your guide would be a lot of fun.
Alessandro
Non-Member
ALBENGA - ITALY
A,I live here in Talkeetna right on the grass strip and know Don is still doing his float, ski, mountain, and bush training in both pa20 and pa22 aircraft.
I sold my Tripacer to one of his pilots last year after being crippled by a moose and still not able to fly. I've seen bits of my black bird here and there on his aircraft
On the other thread where you were talking about landing speeds, the flair, etc, I was thinking you need to go flying with a thousand hour Tripacer pilot, without the Covid and with two good feet I would have flown to Italy just cause!!
A lot of options and ALASKA is a huge state, with a month you can't see it all, two weeks stay at a minimum and be prepared to have some weather days. The days are vary long of course. Do some pre planing to negate the jet lag effects so as not waste a few days.
Send me a PM for my contact info and I'll answer any questions, ask them here, or better yet start your own travel thread when the time comes.
Rocket
Thank you Rocket! I'm sorry for the accident....
Ok, I send you a PM, I'm already in contact with the school!
Alessandro
Non-Member
ALBENGA - ITALY
It would be a dream.
rocket
Non-Member
Talkeetna AK
Mark,Almost everyone I've know who used the penetration skis gave up on them. They are a compromise but getting stuck in the snow with straight skis is bad enough, with the wheels sticking down Its double worse.
Penetration skis are ok if you are on a paved runway but gravel dirt etc are an issue, one little soft spot or low spot and you are stuck at best, ground looped at worse.
I looked seriously at the snchider peni skis cause they have the plate that you slide under the tire and don't laugh but stc'ed for the Tripacer. Was looking to put them on my 182 before my budy bent her up :/
So, some penetration skis some have adjustable hight. Set them with the least penetration posable. Then keep about 45-50 psi in the tires. Vary important the little boggey wheels are set up properly. Also, skid plates on back or edges need to be fat and fresh at the start of each flying season cause.
There are also those cable operated retract skis, a few Pacers up here in Talk use them. I've never played with them myself but the kids flying up here are the real deal and they wouldn't have them if they didn't work. I'll try to get a photo, first standing snow on the ground today! I would thnk about these but the snchider as a second best alternative.
Or just get the hydrolic ones but they are spendy and heavy.
Fun times!
Rocket
Penetration skis are ok if you are on a paved runway but gravel dirt etc are an issue, one little soft spot or low spot and you are stuck at best, ground looped at worse.
I looked seriously at the snchider peni skis cause they have the plate that you slide under the tire and don't laugh but stc'ed for the Tripacer. Was looking to put them on my 182 before my budy bent her up :/
So, some penetration skis some have adjustable hight. Set them with the least penetration posable. Then keep about 45-50 psi in the tires. Vary important the little boggey wheels are set up properly. Also, skid plates on back or edges need to be fat and fresh at the start of each flying season cause.
There are also those cable operated retract skis, a few Pacers up here in Talk use them. I've never played with them myself but the kids flying up here are the real deal and they wouldn't have them if they didn't work. I'll try to get a photo, first standing snow on the ground today! I would thnk about these but the snchider as a second best alternative.
Or just get the hydrolic ones but they are spendy and heavy.
Fun times!
Rocket
rocket
Non-Member
Talkeetna AK
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Here is the mfg website.
http://www.aeroskimfg.com/retractables.html
Their website lists Northland in FAI, Stoddards @ MRI as dealers.
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http://www.aeroskimfg.com/retractables.html
Their website lists Northland in FAI, Stoddards @ MRI as dealers.
Sent from my IN2015 using ShortWingPipers.Org mobile app
Alessandro
Non-Member
ALBENGA - ITALY
Hi guys, from sunday june 26 to thursday 30 I will be at Talkeetna.
If soomeone will be there it would be a pleasure drink a beer together!
ciao!
Alex.
If soomeone will be there it would be a pleasure drink a beer together!
ciao!
Alex.
Alessandro
Non-Member
ALBENGA - ITALY
Just arrived in Italy after an amazing experience!
Very tired because of jet lag, but very happy!
I didn’t the fly schedule of my dreams but it has been an unforgettable journey!
