Airplane camping in the Idaho wilderness

FastDoc · 07-05-2016, 01:43 PM

I've said it before, I feel so sorry for poor Spud.

He's a great guy. Loves adventure and the outdoors, but there is nothing to do in his home state :-(

I decided to share his suffering and take the plane camping at a backcountry airstrip in the River Of No Return Wilderness (the name says a lot, doesn't it...) called Johnson Creek. JC is the center of my happy universe. I go there as often as I can. About an hour and fourty minutes from my home airport.

Fourth of July in the Happiest Place On Earth, JC.

Bike ride up to Riordan Lake. Super difficult dangerour rocky climb. Not recommended if you are not a strong rider and have a strong heart at 6500+ feet.

Riding to the hot springs. Not so easy either ;-)

Hells Canyon

Fourth of July parade, Yellowpine style!

The Maule in repose.

Riding to the gold mine.

Packed to the gills.

2LZ · 07-05-2016, 02:24 PM

That looks beautiful, Doc! Man...with that load, it's a good thing those Maule's are made to take off straight up with little runway!

Hmmm.... I thought maybe you had Spud as hostage. He's been a wee bit MIA as of late!

BlackBike · 07-06-2016, 01:25 AM

http://mauleairinc.com/

Fd...Model?

FastDoc · 07-06-2016, 01:33 AM

Mxt7-180

BlackBike · 07-06-2016, 01:37 AM

http://mauleairinc.com/maule-mxt-7-180-aircraft/

Thanks, I will check it out. This Web thing is great.

**cheesy** · 07-06-2016, 07:02 AM

Looks like a great place for some fishing.

Bruce's · 07-06-2016, 10:43 AM

https://www.porta-bote.com/?gclid=CP...vsrefdom=p.417
He needs the boat like I just got .

BlackBike · 07-06-2016, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bruce's

https://www.porta-bote.com/?gclid=CP...vsrefdom=p.417
He needs the boat like I just got .

Thats one of those deals where they won't mention the price

. ??? Hint hint

Weldangrind · 07-07-2016, 12:46 AM

Looks like a great way to spend the day, Doc.

FastDoc · 07-07-2016, 10:03 AM

I don't fish much but plenty of people were fly fishing. Some seemed to be doing pretty good as well.

There is a lake in Washington I like to fly to. Google Rimrock Lake/Tieton airstrip if you like. I've been know to fly there with inflatable air mattress to bob around.

pistolclass · 07-10-2016, 11:53 PM

Hey Doc What kinda bird you got? I was thinking about getting a plane a few years back when I was looking into getting my PPL. I've done a ton of research on different planes so I kinda got addicted to them. My Bro in Law's boss has a Socata TBM 850. it is sort of a killer so when they use it for official company business they hire a pro. A shooting buddy of mine who is a professional pilot said to never get in it without a pro flying it.

I like to looks of the low wings but I hear the high wings are easier to fly and land.

FastDoc · 07-11-2016, 12:14 PM

The TBM is a Holy Grail of airplanes. No mere mortal can afford one, but properly trained its certificated for single pilot operations. A single turboprop. Complex and needs training and respect but not hard to fly in and of itself. It's just an airplane and wealthy owner/operators are out there. No type rating required. I suspect I could be proficent in it with about 40 hours of training. Not that I'll ever get that option...

High or low wing. Each has advantages and disadvantages but it's all about personal preference.

I prefer (as do most pilots) a high wing for off airport operations. I would not say either one is easier or harder to fly.

My plane is a Maule MXT7-180.

pistolclass · 07-11-2016, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FastDoc

My plane is a Maule MXT7-180.

Is that a fabric fuselage?

07-05-2016, 01:43 PM	#1
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Airplane camping in the Idaho wilderness I've said it before, I feel so sorry for poor Spud. He's a great guy. Loves adventure and the outdoors, but there is nothing to do in his home state :-( I decided to share his suffering and take the plane camping at a backcountry airstrip in the River Of No Return Wilderness (the name says a lot, doesn't it...) called Johnson Creek. JC is the center of my happy universe. I go there as often as I can. About an hour and fourty minutes from my home airport. Fourth of July in the Happiest Place On Earth, JC. Bike ride up to Riordan Lake. Super difficult dangerour rocky climb. Not recommended if you are not a strong rider and have a strong heart at 6500+ feet. Riding to the hot springs. Not so easy either ;-) Hells Canyon Fourth of July parade, Yellowpine style! The Maule in repose. Riding to the gold mine. Packed to the gills. __________________ Happy to serve.
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07-05-2016, 02:24 PM	#2
2LZ Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Volcano, Ca Posts: 7,098	That looks beautiful, Doc! Man...with that load, it's a good thing those Maule's are made to take off straight up with little runway! Hmmm.... I thought maybe you had Spud as hostage. He's been a wee bit MIA as of late! __________________ "Light a fire for a man, and you heat him for a day. Light a man on fire, and you heat him for the rest of his life." 2007 Suzuki DRZ400S (SM convert) 2009 Q Link XP 200 1967 BSA B25 250cc Starfire 2022 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2023 Royal Enfield Scram 411 1948 Royal Enfield Model G 350
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FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Mxt7-180 __________________ Happy to serve.
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07-06-2016, 01:37 AM	#5
BlackBike Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: George West, Texas Posts: 4,097	http://mauleairinc.com/maule-mxt-7-180-aircraft/ Thanks, I will check it out. This Web thing is great. __________________ ***************************************** 2015 Bashan"Blaze" BS250GY-31 (DB-07K-250) GONE 2017 Suzuki V Strom 650 XT "We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid." ~Benjamin Franklin~
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cheesy Moderator Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Elburn, IL Posts: 5,828	Looks like a great place for some fishing. __________________ Cheesy ______________________________________ 07 Hi Bird Enduro-Flown the Coop 07 Ural Gear Up 79 Honda CX500 77 VeloSolex 4600 V3 73 VeloSolex 3800 I'm making this up as I go.-Indiana Jones Telling me something 'is for my own good', is a fast way to a fat lip.-Me I don't even care about my own problems, why should I care about yours?-Quote on one of my favorite t-shirts
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07-06-2016, 10:43 AM	#7
Bruce's Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Sudbury ,Ontario Posts: 855	https://www.porta-bote.com/?gclid=CP...vsrefdom=p.417 He needs the boat like I just got .
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07-07-2016, 12:46 AM	#9
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Looks like a great way to spend the day, Doc. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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07-07-2016, 10:03 AM	#10
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	I don't fish much but plenty of people were fly fishing. Some seemed to be doing pretty good as well. There is a lake in Washington I like to fly to. Google Rimrock Lake/Tieton airstrip if you like. I've been know to fly there with inflatable air mattress to bob around. __________________ Happy to serve.
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07-10-2016, 11:53 PM	#11
pistolclass Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: connecticut Posts: 978	Hey Doc What kinda bird you got? I was thinking about getting a plane a few years back when I was looking into getting my PPL. I've done a ton of research on different planes so I kinda got addicted to them. My Bro in Law's boss has a Socata TBM 850. it is sort of a killer so when they use it for official company business they hire a pro. A shooting buddy of mine who is a professional pilot said to never get in it without a pro flying it. I like to looks of the low wings but I hear the high wings are easier to fly and land.
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07-11-2016, 12:14 PM	#12
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	The TBM is a Holy Grail of airplanes. No mere mortal can afford one, but properly trained its certificated for single pilot operations. A single turboprop. Complex and needs training and respect but not hard to fly in and of itself. It's just an airplane and wealthy owner/operators are out there. No type rating required. I suspect I could be proficent in it with about 40 hours of training. Not that I'll ever get that option... High or low wing. Each has advantages and disadvantages but it's all about personal preference. I prefer (as do most pilots) a high wing for off airport operations. I would not say either one is easier or harder to fly. My plane is a Maule MXT7-180. __________________ Happy to serve.
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