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Note: The date has been incorrectly posted in some locations. The date is SUNDAY, July 31
Come up to the Mountains of Maine and land at what most people consider the most difficult airport in New England! We will be having a barbecue. We will also me mingling with a "fly-out" by the folks at KAUG. So there will probably be a fleet of Sports, a couple of Sundowners, maybe a Sierra, and maybe a few Bonanza joining us as well.
THIS AIRPORT IS VFR ONLY!!! There are no lights, no instrument approaches, and is surrounded by mountains on three sides. The airport sits tucked in the end of a valley so you won't see it until you are directly on top of it. Trust your navigation and don't expect to see the airport until you are within .5miles.
There is also no FBO on the field. Plan your fuel accordingly since there is no FBO here. The closest place with fuel is Central Maine Airport of Norridgewock, KOWK. Another option is Augusta State Airport, KAUG.
Don't let this airport intimidate you! While it is challenging just use your head. Most everyone goes around at least once their first trip in here. The freshly paved runway is only at 885 feet.
The published traffic pattern altitude is 2,000 AGL however many people don't think to look or don't care to fly it that high... you are PIC. So when making pattern calls announce your altitude.
Landing on runway 35 is favorable in no wind situations. Departures on 35 look scary with a 4,000+ foot mountain directly in front of you, but it is further away than it looks. I can give specific advice for departures on 35 before people leave. Departing on runway 17 is favorable in no wind situations.
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