September local flying

September means most of the snowpack has melted away.  If you've ever thought to find the "Nazi Gold" bomber up behind Widgeon Lake, now is the time as it is completely free of the snow that usually covers it most the year.  This picture is from the north side looking south, about 5000'. Crash is circled in red.

Had a look at possible sandbars on the upper Pitt River, with the thought of getting close to the hot springs up there.  Didn't really see anything friendly, some bars between the first bridge and the lake, have a look for yourself.

For reasons unknown, the embedded youtube videos don't appear on a mobile device.  I'll add the URL link below them as a "just in case"

upper Pitt River sandbars

From there I whipped over to Stave Lake and had a look at their bars.  Ended up landing on the airstrip.  It's OK, all the loggers and pipelayers are gone for now.

Stave River sandbars and landing

And finally just the takeoff from Stave Lake.

Stave Lake takeoff

Hope you enjoy the armchair flying and it motivates you out into your plane.  The best flying in the world is in your backyard.

PS.  If any of you genuine gravel bar guys see a promising land-able bar in the video's, let us know.