Alvord Desert, OR

[Spindrift]

Originally Posted by DakotaHawk

I flew out to the Alvord Desert finally! Seven aircraft, including four RVs met up on the desert. This is definitely a place to share with friends!

When I ran in to Joe at Copalis State a couple weeks ago, he mentioned you guys had a trip planned to Alvord. My wife was on the fence so I didn't push it, but seeing these amazing pictures, she is definitely game now. We drove out there many years ago (even discovered a flat tire in the middle of the dry lake), but flying is the way to go. Thanks for sharing!

[kjlpdx]

I've flown there several times. be sure to bring hammer-in style tie downs. there are dust devils possible. easy and safe to perform low level flying in the area since it's all basically a runway. I tried taking off once using minimal power. after maybe [how can you tell out there?] rolling for several miles I finally reaching takeoff speed and then remember flying just inches off the ground. another freaky thing is how you can walk away from your plane on a hot day and quickly the heat waves will make it disappear. just follow your footprints, "I know I left a plane out here somewhere"
flying over the steen mtns is a thrill as well. on a windy day it can kick your butt.

[apkp777]

Any 2015 plans for the Desert?

[hydroguy2]

Originally Posted by apkp777

Any 2015 plans for the Desert?

Scott Stewart posted this on Flights above the PNW facebook page.....

Date: August 14th

One of the many highlights for the Alvord Desert Fly Out is watching the stars, and in particular, the Perceid Meteor Showers. The meteor showers peak during the week of Aug 9 - 14, 2015, and there will be a new moon on Aug 14, which should make for some good star gazing conditions.

Daytime activities may include kite-boarding, Frisbee, engine out practice landings (with 10 miles of lake bed to aim for), and lots of hydrating opportunities. The Alvord Hot Springs are nearby for soaking, and the company is always entertaining.

So put it on your calendar NOW. Reserve the plane. Start working on your packing list. It's going to be a great time! Last year we had seven planes fly out to the desert. Temperatures were mild during the day (in the low 80s) and cool in the evening (down to about 45 degrees)

[apkp777]

I will start planning accordingly. Thanks!

[apkp777]

A few of us (Stephan Christopher, his wife and my wife) are heading to Alvord Desert on Tuesday night 8/11. This is the peak night for the Perseid Meteor shower. We are camping out and leaving Wednesday. The weather is forecast to be awesome. Come join us!

Let me know if anyone is interested. We can coordinate the coordinates :0!

Tony @ tphillips777@gmail or 262-391-7niner73

[Vlad]

Here we go. NOW or NEVER! WX permitting we plan to arrive at Alvord Desert Saturday morning. I will have a meat servo to do all the slave labor piloting my RV from the right seat. If anybody is still there we stop to say hi. If it's deserted we stop for pictures and will be heading eastbound shortly. I need to cross this place off my bucket list it's been there for too long

[DakotaHawk]

Vlad, we'll be there Friday evening. See you when you get there!

[aviationone]

Have to work this weekend but I stopped by and landed for a couple photos yesterday. Good landing conditions. I will definitely be heading back to spend the night sometime. Have a fun time.

[apkp777]

Just got back from Alvord Desert. Wow, what a spectacular place. Certainly one of the best trips so far in my RV.

Here is a link to some photos: https://goo.gl/photos/mnHFLfRtuUX4Fvqt5