makes sense now. It is a dull day when a person doesn't learn something.
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makes sense now. It is a dull day when a person doesn't learn something.
I'm in edmonton.
Flying planes is not gonna happen.
Just looking for a few acres to take my kids to and enjoy outdoors.
Only thing I would need is some kind of road access. .dirt..wtvr.
Don't really like the idea of just random crown land adventures. ..the frustration of trying to find land I can shoot on etc is part of reason I want to buy my own land.
Btw, thanks to everyone who took time to give their 2 cents.
Ardent.....what airport is that photo taken at? I know I recognize it but just can't place it from your photo angle to the tower.
I was going to guess Wilga but the only other Wilga I have flown in was a 260 hp radial, didn't know they made them with Lycoming engines. That would be the same engine as in my Cherokee Six, IO-540. What is your fuel burn that you think it's so thirsty, mine is about 15 US gal/hr, which isn't bad at all, same as a 206 with the IO-520 and a lot better engine.
It must perform like crazy in that little airframe with the big wings and engine, in and out of all kinds of little potholes...........anyway enough about aircraft this is a "looking for recreational land" thread, sorry OP !!!
I was going to guess Wilga but the only other Wilga I have flown in was a 260 hp radial, didn't know they made them with Lycoming engines. That would be the same engine as in my Cherokee Six, IO-540. What is your fuel burn that you think it's so thirsty, mine is about 15 US gal/hr, which isn't bad at all, same as a 206 with the IO-520 and a lot better engine.
It must perform like crazy in that little airframe with the big wings and engine, in and out of all kinds of little potholes...........anyway enough about aircraft this is a "looking for recreational land" thread, sorry OP !!!
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At the risk of a complete derailment, it does pretty well. Four seats and a generous cargo area, 400 liters of fuel. Visibility is unreal for a fixed wing.
Love the wilga!
Been eyeing them for a while. Prefer the round engine, but I'm sure yours is more user friendly. Certified?
Ardent
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Yep certified, she burns 80L/hr or 20g Doug, agreed it gets a lot worse in aviation, worst I've flown is 85 gallons an hour. I can get that back to 15g but I'm doing 80kts them, lots of drag. It gets off the water and climbs like nodoby's business. That's Pitt Meadows Doug, not sure how long it'll stay there, I'll be moving it North this spring, it's parked where I bought it at the moment.
The radial wbaad is a major pain. Low on power in this case, compressed air starter, hydraulic locking, and even more drag. The Lycoming is up 35hp and is a lot easier to start, keep running / maintain, and cruises faster and quieter. I love radials but the only one I'd own is a P&W in you know what.
As for the land versus nomad, and why I brought up a plane, I do them all. We do boats, from small river boats to 40' diesel, airplanes and tents, and I have hunting acreage on the Rockies foothills. Also do the outfitting area thing if that's another option to you. Out of all of those, you experience the most from flying in, as you are then in untouched wilderness. In BC boats can be a close second. There's something special about your own lake or cove and a tent in the utter middle of nowhere. Everybody is different but I hunted my acreage every year for a couple years, then I wanted to go somewhere new. I would build a primary residence on a gorgeous lake, absolutely, but my wife is too tied to her family and I can't blame her. Not that you'd necessarily want to, but could you write a book about back country travels over thirty years of fly in and boat in wilderness experiences? Likely. About 30 years of cabin visits.... Well... Just depends what you're after.
The radial wbaad is a major pain. Low on power in this case, compressed air starter, hydraulic locking, and even more drag. The Lycoming is up 35hp and is a lot easier to start, keep running / maintain, and cruises faster and quieter. I love radials but the only one I'd own is a P&W in you know what.
As for the land versus nomad, and why I brought up a plane, I do them all. We do boats, from small river boats to 40' diesel, airplanes and tents, and I have hunting acreage on the Rockies foothills. Also do the outfitting area thing if that's another option to you. Out of all of those, you experience the most from flying in, as you are then in untouched wilderness. In BC boats can be a close second. There's something special about your own lake or cove and a tent in the utter middle of nowhere. Everybody is different but I hunted my acreage every year for a couple years, then I wanted to go somewhere new. I would build a primary residence on a gorgeous lake, absolutely, but my wife is too tied to her family and I can't blame her. Not that you'd necessarily want to, but could you write a book about back country travels over thirty years of fly in and boat in wilderness experiences? Likely. About 30 years of cabin visits.... Well... Just depends what you're after.
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I don't know why I did not take up flying at an early age. I used to get to take the controls in the piper Cherokee my dad's buddy owned when I was barely into high school. Some of you pilots may know that guy , Doug Mcloud. he flew out of resolute bay for pretty much my whole life but is retired now. The other fella we grew up around planes with was down at the Vancouver airport, the late Fred May, who passed many years ago now. His beaver and twin otter were something else when we were kids. amazing guy and gone too soon. my dad used to take us to all the small airports when we were kids, I remember boundary bay airport from the 70's, every time I have a grape crush pop, that's where my mind takes me. My Dad went as far as his commercial pilots license but never did it for employment.
I missed or rather didn't take advantage of the world I was immersed in as a kid. I suppose it's not too late eh ? learn to fly and get me a little puddle jumper LOL
I missed or rather didn't take advantage of the world I was immersed in as a kid. I suppose it's not too late eh ? learn to fly and get me a little puddle jumper LOL
BC has so much crown land that you do not need much land just a good location as a jumping off point. Chilcotin Prairie and Cariboo area has very affordable property available. Check out Landquest.com. They offer recreational property all over BC. Give you a perspective on what's available. Out of Edmonton once you get out of the Park (Robson) you are coming towards McBride (Hwy 16) and some excellent hunting. Not big money there for property either.
I must admit I have bin thinking putting up a small cabin on the beach But I'm lucky it's a pian in the ass to get to Haida Gwaii but what a place to live
I bin watching for a couple of sea-cans to convert to a Quick cabin plus the added security Fore when I'm away working
I bin watching for a couple of sea-cans to convert to a Quick cabin plus the added security Fore when I'm away working
Lol..I've been looking into c-cans for building too..some of those are awesome.
I have excess to just about the entire Islands with the exeption of the parks and privet land of course
My house is getting bad from Mold and the lot is to wet to be worthwhile to renovate
I would be throwing money away and it's making a cabin on the beach is looking better all the time
hmmmm a cabin on the kenai is what I got in mind..... 6 months there, 6 months in the caribou.... more and more it's looking like me n the missus r gonna buy our next place in Alaska (instead of Yukon) , but keep our place out in Canim. The kids might want it one day, ya never know.
Ha, carver, probably closer for ya to visit me in Kenai than 100 mile LOL
Ha, carver, probably closer for ya to visit me in Kenai than 100 mile LOL
Alaska is Closer Then the rest of BC is Kenai on the coast I haven't bin there yet ?
You will like Alaska Tom ther just as crazy about ther fishing and hunting its one of my Favorite places to go to
