aprilrose
Filing Flight Plan
Have only been to a handful of stops in California (NorCal and SoCal) Anyone can recommend some places they have been to or even would be willing to split costs for a weekend day would be great. (?)
... my dad lives in Big Bear, so it is tempting, but not safe in a 150 HP Cherokee.
Get mountain training before trying Tahoe or Big Bear, if you haven't had it already. Both those mountain ranges have significant challenges, and there is a long list of people screwing up the density altitude and going for unscheduled swims (Big Bear) or tree trimming (South Lake Tahoe).
Anyway, it was a cool trip and they have a little gift shop and cafe there at the airport. Of course, you can take the shuttle bus into Avalon for $40 pp and see the town and eat in the great restaurants there. I highly recommend the trip over.
Maybe in the most extreme ambient conditions, and a fully loaded C172 it might be an issue (haven't evaluated it), but BB certainly has a long runway!
Don't kid yourself. That's a very dangerous airport. At that altitude, a C172 with 2 people in it can be dicey climbing out. I don't mean to offend, but your statement alone indicates you need mountain flying training.
Don't kid yourself. That's a very dangerous airport. At that altitude, a C172 with 2 people in it can be dicey climbing out. I don't mean to offend, but your statement alone indicates you need mountain flying training.
Don't kid yourself. That's a very dangerous airport. At that altitude, a C172 with 2 people in it can be dicey climbing out. I don't mean to offend, but your statement alone indicates you need mountain flying training.
Looking at the sectional, it seems like the easiest thing to do out of Big Bear if you are worried about it would be to climb over the lake and follow the valley out to the southwest. Looks like a fun airport, I'll be down that way in a month and I'll have to head out there.
I was in Arcata last month. But, it is very likely you'll have to be on instruments.
Arcata (Eureka) is, I believe, the third foggiest spot on earth. If you get in, you will need to rent a car. Humboldt Redwoods and Avenue of the Giants is about a 40 minute drive.
Arcata (Eureka) is, I believe, the third foggiest spot on earth. If you get in, you will need to rent a car. Humboldt Redwoods and Avenue of the Giants is about a 40 minute drive.
The airport is also served by public transit. I didn't use it, but that could be adventurous too.
Egads. I wouldn't expect Crescent City to be much better. Wouldn't Redding make for a better diversion?
Have only been to a handful of stops in California (NorCal and SoCal) Anyone can recommend some places they have been to or even would be willing to split costs for a weekend day would be great. (?)