Based on advice from senior VAFers I took a tour of Monument Valley recently. It never gets old.
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Native American residencies. Remember 500' rule. An arrow may be heading your way if violated.
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More red rocks.
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There is a pretty place to land. UT25 Goulding Trading post. No PPR required.
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It's one way in one way out airstrip.
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Plenty of parking. If you forget chocks no worries there are triangular red rocks nearby. Plenty.
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Walk to the gas station and grocery store. The assortment is minimal but it will keep you going.
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Take a Grand Canyon tour after that. Watch your altitude and monitor advisory frequency.
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If you are not flying yet go to your shop tomorrow and do something on your project. Life is short to tinker indefinitely!
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Native American residencies. Remember 500' rule. An arrow may be heading your way if violated.
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More red rocks.
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There is a pretty place to land. UT25 Goulding Trading post. No PPR required.
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It's one way in one way out airstrip.
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Plenty of parking. If you forget chocks no worries there are triangular red rocks nearby. Plenty.
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Walk to the gas station and grocery store. The assortment is minimal but it will keep you going.
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Take a Grand Canyon tour after that. Watch your altitude and monitor advisory frequency.
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If you are not flying yet go to your shop tomorrow and do something on your project. Life is short to tinker indefinitely!