Los Angeles to Chico

I'm looking to gain information about preferred routes, interesting/cheap
refueling stops or siteseeing opportunities, or any other pertinent
information (weather/notams/etc.) for my round-trip flight at the end of
this month (July 2003) from the Los Angeles area to Chico (northern
California). I'll be staying in Chico about 4-5 days.

Looking at the WAC, it looks like it could be a pretty monotonous flight
(e.g., lost in the gigantic central valley). The only stop I'm currently
thinking of is at Columbia (O22) because I've heard it's a cute spot to
stretch one's legs (in the old mining town nearby).

Again, any other ideas or suggestions for this flight (and the return
several days later) will be appreciated!

-- Marty

On Tue, 15 Jul 2003 21:37:32 GMT, "Marty Ross"
wrote in Message-Id: :

The only stop I'm currently thinking of is at Columbia (O22)

If you've got the time, you can camp there too.

Keep your eyes open for deer wandering onto the runway. It's located
adjacent to the forest.

Harris Ranch has the best steaks I've ever tasted - 100% organic beef, local
veggies for side dishes, the whole deal. A "must stop" on my many drives on
the interstate between LA and San Francisco during the 70's and 80's. I'm
pretty sure they're still there. They have/had an airstrip right next to the
restaurant.


"Marty Ross" wrote in message
...
I'm looking to gain information about preferred routes, interesting/cheap
refueling stops or siteseeing opportunities, or any other pertinent
information (weather/notams/etc.) for my round-trip flight at the end of
this month (July 2003) from the Los Angeles area to Chico (northern
California). I'll be staying in Chico about 4-5 days.

Looking at the WAC, it looks like it could be a pretty monotonous flight
(e.g., lost in the gigantic central valley). The only stop I'm currently
thinking of is at Columbia (O22) because I've heard it's a cute spot to
stretch one's legs (in the old mining town nearby).

Again, any other ideas or suggestions for this flight (and the return
several days later) will be appreciated!

-- Marty

Interesting... I checked it out, and it might be good for the return trip
(later afternoon).

However, check out that 30' wide runway!!! I don't know if I'm comfortable
with that!

Anyone landed at Harris Ranch (3O8) lately? What's the runway like?

"Steve House" wrote in message
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Harris Ranch has the best steaks I've ever tasted - 100% organic beef,
local
veggies for side dishes, the whole deal. A "must stop" on my many drives
on
the interstate between LA and San Francisco during the 70's and 80's. I'm
pretty sure they're still there. They have/had an airstrip right next to
the
restaurant.


"Marty Ross" wrote in message
...
I'm looking to gain information about preferred routes,
interesting/cheap
refueling stops or siteseeing opportunities, or any other pertinent
information (weather/notams/etc.) for my round-trip flight at the end of
this month (July 2003) from the Los Angeles area to Chico (northern
California). I'll be staying in Chico about 4-5 days.

Looking at the WAC, it looks like it could be a pretty monotonous flight
(e.g., lost in the gigantic central valley). The only stop I'm
currently
thinking of is at Columbia (O22) because I've heard it's a cute spot to
stretch one's legs (in the old mining town nearby).

Again, any other ideas or suggestions for this flight (and the return
several days later) will be appreciated!

-- Marty

When the Compuserve Aviation Special Interest Group (AVSIG) holds its annual
get-together at Santa Maria, a mass flight to Harris Ranch is part of the
deal. Never heard of anyone having a problem.

Bob Gardner

"Marty Ross" wrote in message
...
Interesting... I checked it out, and it might be good for the return trip
(later afternoon).

However, check out that 30' wide runway!!! I don't know if I'm
comfortable
with that!

Anyone landed at Harris Ranch (3O8) lately? What's the runway like?

"Steve House" wrote in message
...
Harris Ranch has the best steaks I've ever tasted - 100% organic beef,
local
veggies for side dishes, the whole deal. A "must stop" on my many
drives
on
the interstate between LA and San Francisco during the 70's and 80's.
I'm
pretty sure they're still there. They have/had an airstrip right next to
the
restaurant.


"Marty Ross" wrote in message
...
I'm looking to gain information about preferred routes,
interesting/cheap
refueling stops or siteseeing opportunities, or any other pertinent
information (weather/notams/etc.) for my round-trip flight at the end
of
this month (July 2003) from the Los Angeles area to Chico (northern
California). I'll be staying in Chico about 4-5 days.

Looking at the WAC, it looks like it could be a pretty monotonous
flight
(e.g., lost in the gigantic central valley). The only stop I'm
currently
thinking of is at Columbia (O22) because I've heard it's a cute spot
to
stretch one's legs (in the old mining town nearby).

Again, any other ideas or suggestions for this flight (and the return
several days later) will be appreciated!

-- Marty

"Marty Ross"
shared these priceless pearls of wisdom:

-Interesting... I checked it out, and it might be good for the return trip
-(later afternoon).
-
-However, check out that 30' wide runway!!! I don't know if I'm comfortable
-with that!
-
-Anyone landed at Harris Ranch (3O8) lately? What's the runway like?

Black.




Seriously, best food in this part of the world, but hotter than HELL right now.
What are you worried about a 30' runway for...your wheels are on a 10' spacing
{;-)

Jim
Jim Weir (A&P/IA, CFI, & other good alphabet soup)
VP Eng RST Pres. Cyberchapter EAA Tech. Counselor
http://www.rst-engr.com

"Marty Ross" wrote in message
...
Interesting... I checked it out, and it might be good for the return trip
(later afternoon).

However, check out that 30' wide runway!!! I don't know if I'm
comfortable
with that!

Anyone landed at Harris Ranch (3O8) lately? What's the runway like?

Yep... did it in a C-172. When you do it, you'll find your mind has made it
a much bigger challenge than it really is. You'll do fine!

--
--
Good Flights!

Cecil E. Chapman, Jr.
PP-ASEL

"We who fly do so for the love of flying.
We are alive in the air with this miracle
that lies in our hands and beneath our feet"

- Cecil Day Lewis-

My personal adventures as a student pilot
and after my PPL: www.bayareapilot.com

"Cecil E. Chapman" wrote in message m...
"Marty Ross" wrote in message
...
Interesting... I checked it out, and it might be good for the return trip
(later afternoon).

However, check out that 30' wide runway!!! I don't know if I'm
comfortable
with that!

Anyone landed at Harris Ranch (3O8) lately? What's the runway like?

Yep... did it in a C-172. When you do it, you'll find your mind has made it
a much bigger challenge than it really is. You'll do fine!

--
--
Good Flights!

Cecil E. Chapman, Jr.
PP-ASEL

I landed at Harris Ranch twice with a Piper Archer, on 1st and 2nd of
July last year. The second time I landed with a complete electrical
failure, but still everything went ok.

The staff at Harris Ranch were most helpful ... they let me use a
hotel room, the telephone, and their fax machine to take care of
important appointments and to arrange for a mechanic to come out of
Bakersfield.

Things got real interesting when I flew as a passenger in a Cessna 150
to follow the Archer to Bakersfield. Two HEAVY guys, plus a spare
battery, in a C-150 on a hot day make for low performance flying. In
fact, the power lines south of the runway were not a problem only
because the pilot went _underneath_ them, and started the 50ft/min
climb afterwards.

Christoph - who was VERY quiet on the flight from Harris Ranch to
Bakersfield.

On Tue, 15 Jul 2003 22:55:08 +0000, Marty Ross wrote:

Interesting... I checked it out, and it might be good for the return trip
(later afternoon).

However, check out that 30' wide runway!!! I don't know if I'm comfortable
with that!

Anyone landed at Harris Ranch (3O8) lately? What's the runway like?


The runway is fine. Condition is good.

On Tue, 15 Jul 2003 22:55:08 GMT, "Marty Ross"
wrote in Message-Id: :

Interesting... I checked it out, and it might be good for the return trip
(later afternoon).

However, check out that 30' wide runway!!! I don't know if I'm comfortable
with that!

Anyone landed at Harris Ranch (3O8) lately? What's the runway like?


Make sure the feed lot is downwind from the restaurant when you plan
to drop in. :-)