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Monday, June 25, 2012

Skookumchuck (St Agnes hot springs)

Flew in there Sunday June 24th 2012. They claim 1200 ft of runway but in reality only about 800ft that is useable. The path that was cut through the trees is growing up in height making a shallow approach  not that possible  at the very begining, but gets better as you go in. I found it very do-able but you must remember that it is one way in only. If you have to overshoot you may not make it.  Big trees at the north end.

For tricycle gear planes, the grass strip is mowed, but it is quite rough. Make sure you land on the mains  till you have slowed considerably, before lowering the nose wheel. I would suggest for all types of planes to come in over the river, through the trees as low as possible, and drag the plane in so you don't run out of runway.Big Cabin at the end!!!!

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