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Ontario to California and return
Three of my "Bucket List" RV-10 flying items got checked off on this recent trip. They were #1. Fly by the Mount Rushmore monument, #2. was the fly by the famous "Mittens" buttes near the Monument Valley airport (UT25) and land at that airport and #3 was the visit Yosemite Natl. Park in California.
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Spectacular
Congratulations on a great trip!
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Great photos Ivan. Looks like a fun trip.
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Rapid City SD.
It would be difficult fly a two week 5000mi. trip without something not going quite right. Out first "hick-up" was with Customs in Rochester MN. Turns out that due to a staffing issue in Rochester they had to send an officer from Minneapolis and for that they charged me an "overtime" charge of $121.00 even though it was during regular business hours.
The only other problem we encountered was a flat main wheel tire in Page AZ. The tire simply went flat overnight so no damage to the wheel pant, luckily a local mechanic had a new inner-tube in stock and had it fixed in short order. We had a great time in Rapid City visiting the sites incl. Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial, The Black Hills, Custer Natl. Park and the Bad Lands. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() When exiting the park we saw this beautiful animal. ![]() On departure from Rapid City we got permission to do several Fly-by's of Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse. ![]() |
Inspirational!
Thanks for sharing Ivan. Very inspirational...I'm working on an RV-10 QB. Just joined the tail to fuselage and working on cargo door area.
I'd like to visit those same places. Scott |
Great stuff, Ivan! Very inspiring! I am working on an RV-14A QB and hope to be following in your footsteps soon. Until now, I've never had a plane anyone would want to steal but I have pondered how I'll feel about leaving a nice RV on the ramp at an unfamiliar field. I am curious about your experience, do you take any special precautions to keep your baby safe while on a long trip?
Thanks again for sharing your great photos! |
Beautiful photos! Thanks for sharing them with us.
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Keep building!
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Ramp security?
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I have flown into Mexico once and the Caribbean numerous times and so far with no problem but I believe the risk is higher. |
Monument Valley (UT25)
When I visited this place 10 year ago I promised myself that some day I would come back and fly in among these gigantic buttes and land at this airport. This was a "Bucket List" item for me and what a fantastic experience it was. The sheer beauty of this magical place is nothing short of breathtaking.
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Because of the mountain south of the field you must land on Rwy 16 and take off on 34. Rwy 16 is slightly uphill to help slow you down. ![]() ![]() This is looking at the vertical wall at the end of Rwy 16. ![]() Another view. ![]() Returning to the city of Page AZ. ![]() ![]() |
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