Wow.. thanks for sharing the story. I have no trouble believing it.. amazing how hard it is to spot something in that type of terrain. I also have an inreach.. your idea about the PLB on your person is an important point though.

agreed

Thanks Russel, and roger that - agreed!

Agreed!!

It sounds like it bruned up pretty much completely 😢

I was in the Civil Air Patrol for a short time back in the early 2000s, and one thing I learned was that it was very common for ELTs to not function in a crash for one reason or another. For back country flying especially I would say it is a very good idea to carry a Spot, Inreach, or PLB on your person.

thanks brother... I personally like being on the "upper" end (south). Past the buildings just a little ways. I usually setup camp in between the last two bathroom shacks (when you are there you will know what I'm talking about). A lot of folks do like to camp north of the main buildings, there are good spots back in the trees for sure. Really, either side of the main buildings is good to me.. fairly close walk to the showers, can get into wifi range if needed etc. Decent places for tents, firepits etc.

Most of the time I agree. If you are headed down river, that generally means not rising terrain so thats a decent bet. There are a few kinks in this river too abrupt to fly if very low, but still better than a box canyon. I have also had the same thought - in many places in that part of Idaho, i think water skiing it into the bank at low speed would be better than hitting the trees or steep, rocky terrain. Not always, but often anyway. In some places that river is pretty fast, deep and wide… so I would not want to be upside down in the middle… but if done correctly, hitting the bank at a low-ish speed seems better than the alternatives! Great comment 👍🏼 -T

Pfffffff, amateur I have an SR-71.

@@gregwatruba4541 Yo G, can I get a ride?

@@gregwatruba4541 That's kid's stuff, I'd like to tell you about the TR-3B I fly out of R-2601 and out your way, but I'm not allowed to talk about it.

I would think I would cross paths with him at some point (I have never met Cory)

I have a lightspeed zulu 3… it cancels noise well, but i had trouble with the headset quickly after buying it new. The wiring is a really crappy design… it took me a couple hours of tedoius wiring work to fix it… and i will buy a bose next time (though i hear their new model has some issues…. But the a20’s are fantastic).

5.25-5.5gph at 95-100mph indicated. At 85-90mph fuel burn is real low. Above 105mph ias it gets thirsty. Climbs 1500ft /min at vx at 7k altitude where I live. Seen it hold 1100ft/min climbing through 16,000ft. Stall indicates 25 or less power off, but not accurate… 30mph at an average weight more realistic.. probably 33 at gross. Realistic touch down speed would be 35-38mph depending on weight. With power you can get it a little slower. No wind, take off roll at say 6k density altitude can be under 100ft if light. Typical up here about 150ft. Never had it to sea level. Indicated with vary with DA, especially being fixed pitch. Being turbocharged it will make power anywhere, but run out of prop pitch up high… start to notice it more above 12 or 13k, but true airspeed still gives enough advantage its ok. For example at 15k, im cruising at 24-25” and seeing 5500 rpm, so indicated speed is falling off because i could use more pitch (which would allow a more typical cruise power of 26-28”)

who are you talking about Bill?

sounds like hes referring to u grav... what a fool did he even watch the movie! u landed at like 1 strip and helped look for downed planes!