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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