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3TE3 is the identifier - you can see the Airnav info page here Weather Go/NoGo call - I'll certainly share my thoughts as we get closer as to "weather" or not I think it's a safe trip or not! There are no IAP's out there, so it will have to be VFR... FYI - I just made my Bunkhouse reservation over the phone. They took a credit card to take a 50% deposit, but you can cancel up until 2 days before for a refund, and if the cancellation is due to weather in close...."they'll work something out..." They need to know if you want meals about three days in advance, so you don't have to decide that now. Paul |
Made our "Bunkhouse" reservations this morning. Looking forward to it :D !!!
Cheers, Dave B. RV9a/ECI0360/James Cowl/Catto Prop--100+hrs and a permanent smile!!!!!!!!!! |
A few extra ideas for the Big Bend trip
Sounds like you guys are in for a great trip. I sure wish I could go but I'll be at the oposite border (International Falls,MN) driving around in the cold.
I learned to fly while living in Alpine Texas and the flying is wonderful there. I use to work as a river guide on the Rio Grande. I would suggest that you try to take a one day trip down the river. If the water is high enough go for the Santa Elana Canyon trip. Seeing the park via water is totally different than hiking or even flying. Many of the river companies work out of Lajitas and you can fly there from the Ranch. For a slightly different trip to the Big Bend, try going in November when Alpine has it's gallery night. Spend an evening walking around looking at some actually really good art and listening to music. Then fly down for some hiking at the Ranch. And of course there is Lajitas. Don't blame me for it's current state. When I lived there it was a dirty town with shady characters and that's the way I left it. You could walk across the river and get some good food also, but if I say any more I'm sure I bust one of Doug's rules. Have a great trip everyone. http://www.alpinegallerynight.com/ http://www.farflung.com/tx/ http://www.bigbendrivertours.com/ http://www.starlighttheatre.com/ http://www.terlinguatx.com/areabusinesses.htm http://www.lajitas.com/ |
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Chase Snodgrass Presidio, Texas flybigbend.com |
Man, that would be great Chase! Let me know (you can always PM me if you wish).
Right now, if I count right, I have a dozen names of folks that say they'll be there for all or part - not bad a month in advance! Paul |
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Two weeks away!
My, how time flies! I'm hoping for good weather and the chance to meet new folks - I'm still planning on spending three nights, unless something else comes up.
Right now, I'm thinking of seeing who wants to fly over to Study Butte on Saturday and rent a jeep to do the National Park. Then Sunday, I'm thinking of doing one of the horseback trips for the first half of the day, and then maybe a flying tour of the area in the afternoon. The nights should be fabulous if the weather is clea.... Paul |
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Big Bend Ranch State Park
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Passenger
I'm in Houston. Would like to be a compensating passenger. If payload is available, would like to take my 11yr old son also. If not, leave him behind. :)
Mcstealth David 281-748-4483 |
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