I have a simple XC rule. Never fly beyond safe gliding distance to a
known-safe landing site. That doesn't mean I don't go, it means I

scout a

lot of landing sites from the ground. I walk them, measure them and

note

the details in a little book. GPS makes this kind of expedition a lot
easier and more accurate.

There is a web site where this kind of information can be uploaded for

all

to use. I plan to be sending them a lot of information and pictures. I
think everybody should. It is: http://www.airstripamerica.com/

Bill Daniels


Bill, I'm having a heck of a time searching for strips in Colorado. All
I get is a listing of the 1st 25 fields with Colorado in the name
including onse in AZ and TX. I can't switch it to show "100 matches",
it just defaults to 25. Typical search commands like "-TX" don't work
either. I sent them a comment to this effect. Any suggestions?

Thanks,
Shawn


Just enter the nearest city name. i.e. "Salida".

Shawn, are you going to scout some strips in Colorado? Not to duplicate
work, I'm starting in the San Luis Valley with a road trip in March, or as
soon as the snow melts on the back country strips. I need more landout
options on a line from Pagosa Springs to East Blanca Peak.

Bill Daniels

That's part of why I asked. I'm most curious of the area north of what
you mention, up to Taylor Park or so.
Stu has done some scouting. I'll forward this to him in case he's not
lurking.

Shawn