mvanover
Headed to Andromeda
After BAC Fest, I was blocked by weather to the South. So, on recommendations by Mark Hoskins and James Brocksmith, I headed to 66S at Priest Lake, ID. The approach is over the bay to the grass strip. The strip is saddled, with the landing zone in the saddle about 500 ft from the threshold. Roll out is up a gentle slop. The runway (~15/33) is well crowned and firm. The grass was cut short and it was more like undulating asphalt than grass. Easy to land and taxi. When the wind is sufficient, you can take off up the slope, but normally it is the approach over the bay to RWY15 and departure on RWY 33 that is used.
I camped as there are 4-5 camp sites with a common water source and electrical outlet. I elected to camp with the airplane as there was little level ground at the camp sites up in the cedar grove. There are clean restrooms and showers. Fresh coffee is available every morning at 6:00am. Owned by the Idaho Aeronautical something-or-the-other and is well kept. Best part, every thing is free! They do have a donation box. There is a lodge and restaurant at the end of RWY 33 with decent food and a good slection of beers. WIFI available too. The lake is ~ 27 miles long with three islands in it. two islands have campgrounds, the smallest is for day use. Mostly a recreational lake, they do catch Mackinaws, Silvers, Dolly Varden, Cutthroat, etc. Here are a few pictures:
RWY 15 from landing zone
Departure end of RWY 33
Parking for campers
Lodge restaurant
View from lodge restaurant deck
Unfortunately, I didn't get to fish.
I camped as there are 4-5 camp sites with a common water source and electrical outlet. I elected to camp with the airplane as there was little level ground at the camp sites up in the cedar grove. There are clean restrooms and showers. Fresh coffee is available every morning at 6:00am. Owned by the Idaho Aeronautical something-or-the-other and is well kept. Best part, every thing is free! They do have a donation box. There is a lodge and restaurant at the end of RWY 33 with decent food and a good slection of beers. WIFI available too. The lake is ~ 27 miles long with three islands in it. two islands have campgrounds, the smallest is for day use. Mostly a recreational lake, they do catch Mackinaws, Silvers, Dolly Varden, Cutthroat, etc. Here are a few pictures:
RWY 15 from landing zone
Departure end of RWY 33
Parking for campers
Lodge restaurant
View from lodge restaurant deck
Unfortunately, I didn't get to fish.
