Big Bend Ranch Fly In

[c177tx]

Chase,

Great video, Looks to me, you are heading for an Oscar one day with your filming.

[Louise Hose]

Wonderful video, Chase. I regret that your and my schedule rarely coincided, but maybe next time. It was great to see your work today.

[n5lp]

Big Bend Ranch Fly-In

http://n5lp.net/BBSP.htm

[Ironflight]

Great Write-up Larry!!

You are the official VAF Cavalry Scribe.....

(And you're probably right about the Zodiacal Glow....)

Paul

[az_gila]

Geat video/trip guys...

But I notice it was still heavy jacket weather....

Perhaps an April trip is doable for those who missed this one...

gil in Tucson

[db1yg]

Gil,

Diana and John said that they were having unusually cold weather while we were there---the low was 19 degrees f the morning of Janie and my arrival (Fri). The low the next two nights was around 30 f and had it not been for some wind the days would have only required a light jacket.

I suspect that the weather will still be very pleasant in March or even early April but you could contact Chase (Chase are you listening?) for more info from a "resident". I know he would love to see more fly ins to this beautiful/remote part of Texas.

Hey, let us know if you intend to go---we enjoyed it so much we might like to join you!!

Cheers,

db

[db1yg]

Larry,

Janie and I really enjoyed your write up and pics!!! Between your write up and Pauls as well a Chase's video I would bet that John/Diana and Victor will be very busy.

Great Job!!

db

[westexflyboy]

Originally Posted by db1yg

March or even early April but you could contact Chase (Chase are you listening?) for more info from a "resident". I know he would love to see more fly ins to this beautiful/remote part of Texas.db

This year we are experiencing an unusual phenomenon: bluebonnets and millions of wildflowers! Above average rainfall in December and January usually means Spring flowers in the Big Bend, so we're all set. However, I recommend flexibility regarding setting a date. March brings strong winds to west Texas. Check the forecast on Friday and if NOAA says "Windy" then postpone your trip for a different weekend. The lower lands near the border (i.e. the pretty stuff!) are not as susceptible to the strong winds, but the high lonesome (Marfa) can experience gusts to 70+. There is generally no mid-range wind in the Spring; it's either terribly windy or it's calm. April will be very nice most days, but still check before you take off.


Chase Snodgrass
Presidio, TX
http://flybigbend.com

[the_other_dougreeves]

Originally Posted by westexflyboy

However, I recommend flexibility regarding setting a date. March brings strong winds to west Texas. Check the forecast on Friday and if NOAA says "Windy" then postpone your trip for a different weekend. The lower lands near the border (i.e. the pretty stuff!) are not as susceptible to the strong winds, but the high lonesome (Marfa) can experience gusts to 70+. There is generally no mid-range wind in the Spring; it's either terribly windy or it's calm. April will be very nice most days, but still check before you take off.

Chase -

Thanks for the info. I was planning on heading over with family in March, but will have a "plan B" for the weekend in case the winds are high.

[n5lp]

I spoke with Louise tonight and realized something. The Big Bend Ranch State Park Fly-in was pretty small. I come up with 10 attendees but am probably missing someone. Of those 10, 5 have posted pictures accounts and/or videos of the event. 50% shared; wonder what that means?