SIMPLOT, UT

If you enjoy backcountry flying, and incredible views, the Mexican Mountain airstrip is an incredible place to visit. Gorgeous red rock, the twisted, desert varnished walls of the Upper and Lower Black Boxes, and the towering plateau of Mexican Mountain itself make this an amazing destination.

Visit our site for more details on flying in to this and other amazing Utah backcountry airstrips:

http://disciplesofflight.com/fly-utah-backcountry/

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Super Cub approach & landing Simplot, Utah

First time landing Simplot airstrip in the Utah Backcountry. Landed a little long, but glad I kept the speed up a little... Pretty rough strip for a 182.

We embarked on a Utah Backcountry Adventure. Join us as we depart West Desert Airpark (UT9) in a RANS S-20 Raven.

Nick Maughan: Pilot
Matt Logan: Videographer & Photographer

After a quick pit stop at Huntington (69V) the Premier Utah "Front Country" Airport we scoped out Cedar Mountain Airstrip (Elevation 7538 ft MSL) and Mexican Mountain Airstrip (Elevation 4461 ft MSL). The winds and runway conditions kept us flying by and we caught our breath at Green River Airport (U34) before heading downstream to Mineral Canyon Airstrip (UT75 Elevation 3946 ft MSL). We camped overnight and the sky was so clear you could see the airplane shadows cast by a half moon. We woke up and were wheels up in the still morning air and headed for Hidden Splendor Airstrip (Elevation 4819 MSL).

After breakfast and enjoying the scenery we had to make a quick fuel stop at Richfield (KRIF). Civilization quickly came back into view of the cockpit and we caught some sights from the air finally landing happy and tired from the adventure back home at West Desert (UT9).

Utah Backcountry information is available here: utahbackcountrypilots.org

West Desert Airpark: https://www.wdaviators.com/ NOTE: The aircraft was plenty far away from the fire at night as to not cause any fire hazard, and all drone regulations were followed. Have a rad day, and thanks for watching this footy!

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