On Thursday, June 26, 2014 8:43:19 AM UTC-6, Dan Marotta wrote:
Several friends (old and new) and I just spent eight days at Salida,

Colorado flying in wave and thermals. The flying conditions and scenery

were simply the greatest and I wanted to put in a plug for the airport

and the towing.



First, the airport: The terminal has a pilot room, a couple of couches,

a TV with VHS and DVD (and plenty of movies), a wood burning stove,

continuous weather display, etc. Outside you'll find water (for your

wings), tie down straps, paved parking, etc., all for $3.00/day

($25/month). There are also two(!) airport courtesy cars, and the

airport has a security fence, to which you'll receive the entry code

when you arrive. There's also oxygen available on the field, though

Miguel and I rented a large bottle and filled up everyone who needed it

at no charge.



Towing: Steve Bush provided the tows with a 260 HP Pawnee which is

equipped with a Tost release system. Steve is an experienced tow pilot

who lives within two miles of the airport and he arrived each day around

1100 to see what our daily needs would be and stayed until all who

wished to fly were up and on course. Rates are similar to what we pay

at Moriarty, NM.



The area: Just look it up! Our wives were never bored given all there

is to do in the area. I managed to hike with my wife at altitudes up to

10,000' MSL on two occasions. Fourteen thousand foot plus hikes are

possible, but I'm just not that much into pain...



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Dan Marotta

How does one contact the tow pilot? Can you provide a phone number? Would you prefer to do so via email?

Bob T.