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Old 12-30-2015, 04:23 AM
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Default Catalina Island runway?

I'm thinking of flying there soon. The write ups say that the runway has potholes and loose gravel!?? Sounds pretty lousy to me. Any pireps? I got wheel pants on my -7.

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Old 12-30-2015, 07:21 AM
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Back in the day I would fly the 172 out there and fly over the island, I think the runway has a hump in it, sketchy visual on take off? also I think there is a landing fee? also I use to take by boat over there, that water is COLD! make sure you have the appropriate safety gear for that crossing!
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Old 12-30-2015, 08:23 AM
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Default KAVX Runway

I flew there in March 2015. Runway is a bit on the rough side & there is a hump about 2/3 of length (westward) & there is a $25 landing fee, payable at the tower (they call you to pay it!).

I flew in a rented C-172, so the roughness and hump were non-issues.

If you want to go back in time, that's one place to go. Going from the airport to Avalon is possible, but I did not attempt it.
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Old 12-30-2015, 08:46 AM
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Default Flight to Calatina

Flew my 9A over about a year ago. No problems even though it was a bit rough. I have a video of the flight. The visual at the end of the runway is a bit weird. I came in really high and landed long.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aidY4sLjXVM
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Old 12-30-2015, 10:24 AM
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Good stuff Pete! Thanks for the link to your video. Well done. I hope the winds are light when I go!
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Old 12-30-2015, 11:05 AM
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I have always wondered what it was like to fly in there. Thanks for the video. Any idea how far away Avalon is? Also, what's in Avalon worth seeing/doing?
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Old 12-30-2015, 12:25 PM
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Avalon is a few mountainous miles away. It's quite a hike to walk (although quite picturesque if you are into that thing). A bus travels between the airport and Avalon too.
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Old 12-30-2015, 12:40 PM
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I have always wondered what it was like to fly in there. Thanks for the video. Any idea how far away Avalon is? Also, what's in Avalon worth seeing/doing?
You can rent snorkel or scuba gear and swim around with the fish and the kelp right out in front of the casino. Doesn't look like much from dry land but pretty neat once you stick your face in the water.

Or you can belly up to one of the restaurant/bars.
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Old 12-30-2015, 02:08 PM
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I'll give a full write up when I get back. My research thus far tells me: There is a landing fee of $25 and a $15 bus fare to get to Avalon. There's a hike around the airport if one desires.

I'm planning to leave Calgary Jan. 1st, clear customs in Spokane then stop (because of daylight) in some joint called Winnemucca, NV.

I just called the airport manager and he has a plug-in for the Reiff preheater, a loaner car and Avgas. That's all I need. Day 2 is a stop at Van Nuys!! Gotta stop there!! Loved the movie so bucket list item #1. Then off to Catalina, bucket #2.

The return leg will take me up the Oregon coast and maybe Tofino, BC if weather permits.

No better way to kick off the new year
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Old 12-30-2015, 03:38 PM
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No better way to kick off the new year
They say; how you start New Year that way it will go. I am surprised how runway deteriorated since 2012. It was perfect pavement, very long and straight no hump. Unless you are talking grassy side.





Take an aerial tour it's a beautiful place...









Please report here with your famous video.
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