Ron Lee
Well Known Member
Yesterday I returned from my first West Coast trip in the RV-6A. The plan was to go to Page AZ to take photos at Antelope Canyon, hike out to the Wave, go to Catalina Island via Big Bear City airport (L35), then up to Fresno to see Yosemite.
The trip out to Page from 00V was uneventful. Of course we have the obligatory Pikes Peak photo on the way out.
This is a picture of an area in Utah that reveals the rugged nature of the terrain. My opinion is that if you have to land here you will be lucky to survive and have the plane be undamaged. You may never get the plane back.
Also note that some areas not far west of where I live have limited radar coverage below 17,000’ so flight following is not 100%. I carried some survival gear, water, food, adequate clothing for cold conditions, a sleeping bag, fire starting material and my 406 MHz PLB. The PLB is beside me ready for quick activation if needed.
The trip out to Page from 00V was uneventful. Of course we have the obligatory Pikes Peak photo on the way out.
This is a picture of an area in Utah that reveals the rugged nature of the terrain. My opinion is that if you have to land here you will be lucky to survive and have the plane be undamaged. You may never get the plane back.
Also note that some areas not far west of where I live have limited radar coverage below 17,000’ so flight following is not 100%. I carried some survival gear, water, food, adequate clothing for cold conditions, a sleeping bag, fire starting material and my 406 MHz PLB. The PLB is beside me ready for quick activation if needed.
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