I'm in the Moab area so I have endless access to backcountry airstrips and have been using that to my advantage. If anyone comes through the area, I would be happy to show you around.
120 in the desert
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120 in the desert
Hello, everyone. I picked up a 1947 120 with an O-290-D2 a couple months back and have been having way too much fun with it. I thought I would drop in and say, "Hi."
I'm in the Moab area so I have endless access to backcountry airstrips and have been using that to my advantage. If anyone comes through the area, I would be happy to show you around.
I'm in the Moab area so I have endless access to backcountry airstrips and have been using that to my advantage. If anyone comes through the area, I would be happy to show you around.
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Re: 120 in the desert
I just picked up a C120 with an O290D as well. I'm down in SoCal but I'd love to head up to your area sometime. I think I saw you on IG the other day.
Looks like you have an awesome playground out there.
Looks like you have an awesome playground out there.
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Re: 120 in the desert
Those are some great pictures Joshua! That's some wonderful country - I love the clouds too. If you would, please post a few more pictures in the "Member Aircraft" section.
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Re: 120 in the desert
Ahhhhhhh, WOW?
If I'm ever in the area, I would positively look you up, that looks FANTASTIC! Imagine the scenery and the photo ops
If I'm ever in the area, I would positively look you up, that looks FANTASTIC! Imagine the scenery and the photo ops
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Re: 120 in the desert
Your tail number is only 15 aircraft away from one of my previous 120's.
I see a lot of the 16..V and 89... aircraft lately. Unfortunately, none of my previous airplanes exist any more.
I see a lot of the 16..V and 89... aircraft lately. Unfortunately, none of my previous airplanes exist any more.
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Re: 120 in the desert
Hi Joshua,
Thanks for posting the pictures! What strip is this?
Thanks for posting the pictures! What strip is this?
Dean DeRosia
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1946 Cessna 140
Glendale, AZ KDVT
N81L
1946 Cessna 140
Glendale, AZ KDVT
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Re: 120 in the desert
Yep, I am part of the unofficial "Miniwagon Mafia" and have been accused of being the ringleader of the Utah chapter. Probably stalked you on IG as well. Dustin aka FlyingFiddler has also mentioned making another trip out here. Let's make it a thing!
I'll try and get on that. I have taken plenty of photos, that's for sure.Rob Swanland wrote: ↑Thu Dec 06, 2018 5:00 pm Those are some great pictures Joshua! That's some wonderful country - I love the clouds too. If you would, please post a few more pictures in the "Member Aircraft" section.
DO IT!
This is "Happy Canyon" UT97. I affectionately call it "Unhappy Canyon." It isn't the friendliest of strips but the views, history, and surrounding climbing opportunity is wonderful!