2 weeks, 5000 miles, and 3 States, (Hey, they were Western States!)

Cabrito

I come in Peace
Craig,
Excellent trip report! :victory:
Next time do yourself a favor and wear the new boots. :sombrero:
 

Bellpilot

Observer
Great photos and interesting story to boot...

As a commercial helicopter pilot (Tour/ Part 135 Charter -and Motion Picture/TV Waiver thrown in...) I find your research and of course searching for the beacons very fascinating work. Even though I hate aircraft crashes (for obvious reasons) I would have enjoyed tagging along on your awesome trip:)

Thank you for sharing!

Bellpilot

"Takeoffs are optional, landings are guaranteed"
 
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PHXtaco

Adventurer
Thank guys! I actually have two more trip reports I need to write up and post. Since getting back from NM, I have started following the San Francisco to Salt Lake airway. Conveniently in western NV, the route is pretty much in-between I-80 and Hwy 50—i.e. in the middle of nowhere—perfect for a overland style backcountry adventure.

Kurt, thanks for the heads up on the ExpUt posts. I actually spent most of last week working up a bid to do a survey on an old plane out on the bombing range outside of Salt Lake. If I get the contract I will be sure to post up a trip report over there.
 

1leglance

2007 Expedition Trophy Champion, Overland Certifie
very cool trip report...that is worthy of the "expedition" title as you are using your rig to do some very nice research and keeping the history alive.
Amazing to think how many people would have no idea what they are passing by.
thanks!
 

cruiseroutfit

Well-known member
Thank guys! I actually have two more trip reports I need to write up and post. Since getting back from NM, I have started following the San Francisco to Salt Lake airway. Conveniently in western NV, the route is pretty much in-between I-80 and Hwy 50—i.e. in the middle of nowhere—perfect for a overland style backcountry adventure.

I've been through much of that area, solitude, scenery and plenty of exploring available.

TKurt, thanks for the heads up on the ExpUt posts. I actually spent most of last week working up a bid to do a survey on an old plane out on the bombing range outside of Salt Lake. If I get the contract I will be sure to post up a trip report over there.

Very cool. If you end up in the area on either project I would love to join you! The Pony Express Trail runs through that same general area and offers a plethora of exploring options for 1-10 day trips, I'd be more than happy to show you around.
 

High Center

Adventurer
Arizona has got to be one of the most beautiful places on the planet. Thanks for the report- it made far a wonderful Sunday morning of expo-dreaming.

Cheers!
DB
 

PHXtaco

Adventurer
Very cool. If you end up in the area on either project I would love to join you! The Pony Express Trail runs through that same general area and offers a plethora of exploring options for 1-10 day trips, I'd be more than happy to show you around.

I will take you up on that if I go! I was pleased to see that the cost of an airline ticket plus rental was the same as mileage driving out there. This way I can justify driving and hope to do some exploring on either end of the trip. I will let you know.
 

cruiseroutfit

Well-known member
I will take you up on that if I go! I was pleased to see that the cost of an airline ticket plus rental was the same as mileage driving out there. This way I can justify driving and hope to do some exploring on either end of the trip. I will let you know.

For sure.

So do you run aviationarchaeology.com then? Funny that was one of the links I posted in the ExpUt thread, small world but you've got a great site going!
 

Desert Dan

Explorer
Thanks for the interesting trip report. I had never heard of those airway beacons before. I always wondered how people flew at night back then.

I have seen many of the white radio towers (like bowling pins)
 

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