Greg Arehart
Well Known Member
Even though some of you were stuck in bad weather, it was perfect flying weather in the Sierras today. Julia and I went out airport spotting and just enjoying the day. Hopefully some photos to inspire those of you who were diligently working on completing your build!
APRS track here:
http://www.mail2600.com/cgi-bin/tra...=2012-01-01 17:43:21&stop=2012-01-02 01:43:21
We departed RTS just before 10 am local, headed for Truckee, passing over Stampede Reservoir, one of Reno's water sources (and given the lack of snow this year, we may need it all!).
Part of the day was for airport spotting, so our first look was the Truckee airport.
Past North Star ski area. Note that there's not much snow - virtually all the white you see on the slopes is manmade.
On across Tahoe to the south shore. A view of Fallen Leaf Lake (Lake Tahoe in foreground) and the south end of the Desolation Wilderness.
Next was the South Lake Tahoe airport. Again note the lack of any white on the ground. Very dry this year so far.
Next airport was Alpine County (M45).
Of course there's some mountain scenery along the travel route.
And this is the shortest aspect runway I've ever seen. Belongs to the Marines and is labeled as a heliport on the sectional. Landable in an emergency, since it is 1000 feet long plus some overrun, but the approach would be pretty hairy since it's in a fairly restricted valley.
More mountains, getting closer to the north end of Yosemite.
Much of the snow in these photos is left over from last year.
Part 2 of 3 follows.
APRS track here:
http://www.mail2600.com/cgi-bin/tra...=2012-01-01 17:43:21&stop=2012-01-02 01:43:21
We departed RTS just before 10 am local, headed for Truckee, passing over Stampede Reservoir, one of Reno's water sources (and given the lack of snow this year, we may need it all!).
Part of the day was for airport spotting, so our first look was the Truckee airport.
Past North Star ski area. Note that there's not much snow - virtually all the white you see on the slopes is manmade.
On across Tahoe to the south shore. A view of Fallen Leaf Lake (Lake Tahoe in foreground) and the south end of the Desolation Wilderness.
Next was the South Lake Tahoe airport. Again note the lack of any white on the ground. Very dry this year so far.
Next airport was Alpine County (M45).
Of course there's some mountain scenery along the travel route.
And this is the shortest aspect runway I've ever seen. Belongs to the Marines and is labeled as a heliport on the sectional. Landable in an emergency, since it is 1000 feet long plus some overrun, but the approach would be pretty hairy since it's in a fairly restricted valley.
More mountains, getting closer to the north end of Yosemite.
Much of the snow in these photos is left over from last year.
Part 2 of 3 follows.
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