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Preliminary planning for AK flight
Hey all... I saw the other post on a "long x-c" and figured I'd throw this in
for thought (and not hijack his thread). One of my plane partners and I are planning to fly to Alaska this upcoming summer. I'm from there, and have driven the Alaska highway a number of times, but he's never been there. Thus, he's got no idea how far it *really* is... I'm planning on running through the AOPA's "How to fly to Alaska" info, but I figured I'd get some preliminary info from those here who may have done it. Relevant info: Plane: PA-28-180 (We're not in that much of a hurry) Departu Southwest Virginia Destination: Juneau, AK... possibly excursion up north to interior (Fairbanks, etc) Approx straight-line distance: 3000nm I plan on flying more or less like driving... i.e. a few long days during the boring 2/3 of the trip (OH, IN, IL, WI, IA, MN, ND, SK, AB), and then slow down a bit for the interesting parts. Do most people follow the highway up from BC, YT and beyond? My folks will be in Juneau at the time, so the destination is a "home-base." Most likely fly in via White pass and Skagway if the weather permits. Well aware of the bad weather issues of SE-AK, but not necessary as relating to light GA flight. I figure it will be clear (ha ha!), or high VFR scud to get down the pass and the channel. I don't think a Cherokee's up to IFR into Juneau. Anway, I figured I'd get some prelim thoughts from others. Sounds like a great adventure, and I hope to be celebrating the completion of my degree. -Cory -- ************************************************** *********************** * Cory Papenfuss * * Electrical Engineering candidate Ph.D. graduate student * * Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University * ************************************************** *********************** |
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("jgalban" wrote)
snip FWIW, I never once made it on time for Customs inspection in Skagway. Customs is not onsite at the airport. They send someone out from the highway station. If you're a few minutes late, they leave and you have to call them back out when you arrive. Apparently, this ticks them off. What's the skinny on carrying a gun when flying in Alaska? Regs or recommendation? Montblack |
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"Montblack" wrote in message ... ("jgalban" wrote) snip What's the skinny on carrying a gun when flying in Alaska? Regs or recommendation? Inside Alaska? I don't think the state requires a permit even for concealed carry of handguns, and IIRC the state laws used to require carrying a rifle or shotgun as part of survival supplies on commercial air taxis, though they now only stipulate "reasonable supplies" or something like that. I think the real issue is crossing in and out of Canada. Long guns properly secured and declared shouldn't pose a problem but I don't think the customs guys will take nicely to handguns. -cwk. |
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("Colin W Kingsbury" wrote)
snip I think the real issue is crossing in and out of Canada. Long guns properly secured and declared shouldn't pose a problem but I don't think the customs guys will take nicely to handguns. I thought this was an issue until recently, when there was one of those letters of understanding things issued between the two countries - since to get to Alaska from the Lower 48, flying through (or into) Canada sometimes happens. Montblack |
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I remember driving from Glacier to the International Peace Park in 1981.
At the border checkpoint, the Canadian Customs officer was searching the car. We watched as his eyes opened wide and his body went stiff as he was feeling under the drivers seat. Inquiring what was wrong, he replied in a disappointed tone that he thought he had found a handgun under the seat, only to learn that the pistol grip and trigger were attached to a bottle of Windex. "Montblack" wrote in message What's the skinny on carrying a gun when flying in Alaska? Regs or recommendation? |
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"Colin W Kingsbury" wrote in
nk.net: "Montblack" wrote in message ... ("jgalban" wrote) snip What's the skinny on carrying a gun when flying in Alaska? Regs or recommendation? Inside Alaska? I don't think the state requires a permit even for concealed carry of handguns, and IIRC the state laws used to require carrying a rifle or shotgun as part of survival supplies on commercial air taxis, though they now only stipulate "reasonable supplies" or something like that. I think the real issue is crossing in and out of Canada. Long guns properly secured and declared shouldn't pose a problem but I don't think the customs guys will take nicely to handguns. -cwk. I've heard horror stories from the RV (campers) crowd of whole RV's being confiscated when a gun was found. I think I would Fedex my gun to AK if I needed it.... -- -- ET :-) "A common mistake people make when trying to design something completely foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools."---- Douglas Adams |
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Montblack wrote: What's the skinny on carrying a gun when flying in Alaska? Regs or recommendation? There have been changes in both Alaska's and Canada's regs since I went up. 5 yrs. ago, Canada had no problem with pilots taking a long gun (IIRC 36+ ") on their way to Alaska. I read a few years ago that they would be requiring either a multi-day "gun safety" class or you can waive that by paying a fee for each firearm. I can't say for sure whether or not that policy became a reality. Anyone made the trip recently? Alaska regs no longer require you to carry a firearm, but they highly recommend it (as do I). I took a 12-gauge with slugs. The regs still do require you to carry a detailed list of survival gear. John Galban====N4BQ (PA28-180) |
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