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Mt. Rushmore
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flyingriki
Well Known Member
I went into Custer Co. http://www.airnav.com/airport/KCUT but didn't stay.
The fellow that runs the airport is a well know great guy. Call him and he'll answer your questions.
Flew by the monument, then Crazy Horse then Devil's Tower on the way out of the area.
There is helicopter traffic around the monuments so stay on freq. and be careful.
If I can remember the hassle to post photos I'll get a couple.....
The fellow that runs the airport is a well know great guy. Call him and he'll answer your questions.
Flew by the monument, then Crazy Horse then Devil's Tower on the way out of the area.
There is helicopter traffic around the monuments so stay on freq. and be careful.
If I can remember the hassle to post photos I'll get a couple.....
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Mike S
Senior Curmudgeon
Contact Vetterman exhaust.
In addition to Mt Rushmore, there is Devils Tower close by too.
Vetterman holds a flyin at Hot Springs-----------well worth going to.
Check out this thread----------old, but still has good info.
http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showthread.php?t=102751&highlight=vetterman+fly
In addition to Mt Rushmore, there is Devils Tower close by too.
Vetterman holds a flyin at Hot Springs-----------well worth going to.
Check out this thread----------old, but still has good info.
http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showthread.php?t=102751&highlight=vetterman+fly
Glen Lewis
Member
I flew to Sturgis. Camped at the airport for the motorcycle rally. It's close to Rushmore.
Flew into Rapid City last summer. Rented a car and drove to Custer and Mt. Rushmore. The folks at Rapid City were great, had the rental car ready, and got us a hotel in town at a good rate.
Stopped at the Custer airport. Looked like no services, just a small hangar and a few tie downs.
-Dan
Stopped at the Custer airport. Looked like no services, just a small hangar and a few tie downs.
-Dan
En route Las Vegas, looked at the route and said to the FO, we are flying right over Devil's Tower....
Silence.
You know - as in CE3K.....
Silence.
How old are you ?
27.
OMG
Well - there was once this film.......
It was a lost moment.
However, I got a cracking view of Jellystone this morning also en route Vegas. 2 night layover and back on Sunday. Be quick if you want a beer.
mike at graffika dot biz
Silence.
You know - as in CE3K.....
Silence.
How old are you ?
27.
OMG
Well - there was once this film.......
It was a lost moment.
However, I got a cracking view of Jellystone this morning also en route Vegas. 2 night layover and back on Sunday. Be quick if you want a beer.
mike at graffika dot biz
az_gila
Well Known Member
We did that a few years ago... it worked out well.
I made a mistake of believing the Alex Johnson hotel web site that said no rooms. The FBO could have got us rooms for the historic hotel - which starred in the classic "North by Northwest" movie...
And, for Mike N. and the previous post... the FO would probably have to be retired to remember the movie I referenced....
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Hot Springs!
As was mentioned earlier, we (Vetterman Exhaust) are located 8 miles east of the Hot Springs airport. Let us know if you happen by, we would love to meet any of you.
The airport has 2 rental/courtesy vehicles, and the city hanger is always available if hail is a concern. While Custer is closer to Mt Rushmore, Hot Springs has a longer runway and crosswind runway, and HS is over 2,000 feet lower elevation then Custer. Hope this helps. Clint
As was mentioned earlier, we (Vetterman Exhaust) are located 8 miles east of the Hot Springs airport. Let us know if you happen by, we would love to meet any of you.
The airport has 2 rental/courtesy vehicles, and the city hanger is always available if hail is a concern. While Custer is closer to Mt Rushmore, Hot Springs has a longer runway and crosswind runway, and HS is over 2,000 feet lower elevation then Custer. Hope this helps. Clint
