Grass STOL field Arrow Plain on Salt Spring Island.
Arrow Plain
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General Info
Airstrip ID: BC23001
PAAP: true
Owner: Gabor Balogh
Email: G.balogh@me.com
Phone Number: 6043512182
Other Miscellaneous Information: We have a B&B on the property. 63 acres to wander about with a pond and trails. Ganges town centre is 7 minutes by car.
Pilot Information
Airstrip Latitude: 48.87927
Airstrip Longitude: -123.52281
Local VHF Traffic Frequency: 123.2
Airstrip Elevation (ft/ASL): 220
Orientation: East to West
Airstrip Landing Surface: grass
Landing Surface Lenght (ft): 1000
Additional Comments About Landing Surface or Obstacles: Landing one way only from East to West. Often downwind landings, but tall trees on south side blocks most cross winds and tail winds.
Go-around decision needs to be made early due to rising terrain and trees. One way in, one way out.
3% uphill slope on landing.
Approach from the east coastline to just above treetop level (approx 600 feet sea level)
Takeoff downhill eastbound, usually with headwind.
About 1 to 2 hours before sunset, in midsummer, the sun can be directly in your eyes. May have to wait until 30 min before sunset to land.
Restrictions for use?: Day only.
STOL plane ideal.
Must be able to control your descent and airspeed to minimums.
Usage Permission: Call or Email For Permission Prior To Each Use
Courtesy Airstrip Maintenance Information & Comments: Not Required.
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