Death Valley

"Pilot Getaways" magazine made reference to a landing strip in Death
Valley. I can't find it on my charts. The name is "Chicken Strip" and
is within the park boundries. Does anyone have information on this
strip? Also, I have heard that Furnace Creek has Avgas, but it is not
designated on my sectional. Any information would be appriciated as I
intend to plan a trip to this inspiring spot.

Check www.airnav.com. From what I recall reading about Furnace Creek,
you have to call ahead to the gas station and make an appointment for
them to drive the fuel truck out. You must call in advance because
there is no cell service from that area. Also, I believe the hours
they will come out are rather limited.

--Dan



gt wrote:
"Pilot Getaways" magazine made reference to a landing strip in Death
Valley. I can't find it on my charts. The name is "Chicken Strip" and
is within the park boundries. Does anyone have information on this
strip? Also, I have heard that Furnace Creek has Avgas, but it is not
designated on my sectional. Any information would be appriciated as I
intend to plan a trip to this inspiring spot.

"gt" wrote in message
oups.com...
"Pilot Getaways" magazine made reference to a landing strip in Death
Valley. I can't find it on my charts. The name is "Chicken Strip" and
is within the park boundries. Does anyone have information on this
strip?

It's in Saline Valley, the next valley over to the west. I think
it isn't serviceable since the Park service took over from
the BLM. I've seen people land there. It gets its name from
the impossibility of doing a go-around. I cant find it in the
"Abandoned & Little-known airfields".

It was/is used for access to the hot springs in Saline Valley, but
I've not been there for 10 years.

On 17 Oct 2006 17:47:31 -0700, "gt" wrote:

"Pilot Getaways" magazine made reference to a landing strip in Death
Valley. I can't find it on my charts. The name is "Chicken Strip" and
is within the park boundries. Does anyone have information on this
strip? Also, I have heard that Furnace Creek has Avgas, but it is not
designated on my sectional. Any information would be appriciated as I
intend to plan a trip to this inspiring spot.

Google the aviation newsgroups a few years back for the terms "salinas
valley" "death valley" and "landing stgrip" The issue at the time was
whether the NPS was going to let the strip revert to nature. This is
a valley north and a little west of the national park.

Don't break anything there. The valley is apparently only accessible
by air and deep-draft four-wheel drive.

Don

On 17 Oct 2006 18:42:13 -0700, "Tony Cox" wrote:

"gt" wrote in message
roups.com...
"Pilot Getaways" magazine made reference to a landing strip in Death
Valley. I can't find it on my charts. The name is "Chicken Strip" and
is within the park boundries. Does anyone have information on this
strip?

It's in Saline Valley, the next valley over to the west. I think
it isn't serviceable since the Park service took over from
the BLM. I've seen people land there. It gets its name from
the impossibility of doing a go-around. I cant find it in the
"Abandoned & Little-known airfields".

It was/is used for access to the hot springs in Saline Valley, but
I've not been there for 10 years.

That's it. Saline Valley, not what I said in my other post.

Don

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Don Tuite wrote:

On 17 Oct 2006 17:47:31 -0700, "gt" wrote:

"Pilot Getaways" magazine made reference to a landing strip in Death
Valley. I can't find it on my charts. The name is "Chicken Strip" and
is within the park boundries. Does anyone have information on this
strip? Also, I have heard that Furnace Creek has Avgas, but it is not
designated on my sectional. Any information would be appriciated as I
intend to plan a trip to this inspiring spot.

Google the aviation newsgroups a few years back for the terms "salinas
valley" "death valley" and "landing stgrip" The issue at the time was
whether the NPS was going to let the strip revert to nature. This is
a valley north and a little west of the national park.

Don't break anything there. The valley is apparently only accessible
by air and deep-draft four-wheel drive.

The NTSB report
http://www.ntsb.gov/ntsb/brief2.asp?...tsbno=LAX02LA1
27&akey=1 gives a good feeling for the place (a place I've seen from
the ground only, unfortunately -- but Saline Valley is worth a long
visit even by car). Not for the faint of heart. Apparently it's just
been reopened, or at least people are flying there again, but my sources
are unclear on details :-).

Hamish

On 17 Oct 2006 17:47:31 -0700, "gt" wrote:

"Pilot Getaways" magazine made reference to a landing strip in Death
Valley. I can't find it on my charts. The name is "Chicken Strip" and
is within the park boundries. Does anyone have information on this
strip? Also, I have heard that Furnace Creek has Avgas, but it is not
designated on my sectional. Any information would be appriciated as I
intend to plan a trip to this inspiring spot.

Don't know about the "Chicken Strip", but there was a runway at the
Chicken Ranch near Las Vegas. It's closed now.

Don't worry about fuel at Furnace Creek. Just fill up at Las Vegas
(Henderson HND)... it's only about 100 miles away. Death Valley and
Furnace Creek is a great place to visit. There are two motels at
Furnace Creek... The Furnace Creek Inn and The Furnace Creek Ranch.
The Inn is much nicer. Make your reservations at least six months
in advance, preferably a year in advance. The scenery is awesome,
especially in the spring, (March, April, May) when there is still
snow on the Sierra Madres to the west. From about mid June to mid
October the temperature at Furnace Creek can top 120°F. Be advised,
the last time I was there, there were no rental cars available. If
you plan on driving up to Scottie's Castle or down to Badwater, call
ahead and see if that policy has changed. There is only one other
airport in Death Valley and that is Stovepipe Wells. There isn't
much there. It's used mostly as a drop off point for hikers and
backpackers who like to explore the hills, caves and desert around
there. Enjoy your trip, it's worth the effort.

Ron

On 17 Oct 2006 17:47:31 -0700, "gt" wrote in
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The name is "Chicken Strip" and
is within the park boundries. Does anyone have information on this
strip?


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They have a great Sunday morning brunch, too. And they pick up from the
airfield, where you'll find a phone to call.

--
Thomas Borchert (EDDH)